Roxie thoughtfully bit into a ribbon of peanut butter, letting the warmth of the banana flavor underneath burst into her mouth. She slid up onto the counter across from Joe and crossed her legs, one dark denim clad leg over the other. "Fair enough," Roxie replied. "We've known each other long enough to where I think I can answer whatever you throw at me." She dropped the spoon back into the carton and stared at Joe for a long moment. "How are you, Joe? Really? You pretty much dropped off the face of the planet for awhile."