[ John's a bit taken by surprise, half expecting that Brock would forego the questions in an effort to avoid this kind of conversation. But here he is, handful of answers, and a challenge to return his response just the same.

Straightening, he looks to be up to it as he takes a long pull from his beer. ]

Ah, let's see. No family. Lasagna's good — great choice, even — but give me a fluffy waffle any day. And... [ He shrugs. ] Haven't met a movie I liked a whole lot, but maybe that'll change some day.

[ John gestures. ]

You're Italian, you like to cook?