A Sweet Recovery

I grabbed a fruit knife, peeled and sliced an apple, then placed the plate beside him. "Go ahead."

Roman picked up a piece and took a bite. "This is so sweet."

"Really? I just grabbed it at the store," I said, taking a bite myself. "Where's the sweetness? It's just sour and tough."

Roman burst out laughing. "It's only sweet because you peeled it for me."

"Come on, Roman, be serious and objective f