"Well, you recite it beautifully enough," Max says with complete sincerity.

His eyes light up at the question. Oh boy does he have plans.

"I'm hoping to open my own bakery, or maybe a cafe and bakery both. I know I'll have to get some cash together for it, so for now I'm helping out at the Oak & Iron. But that's always been my dream. I can't believe it might finally get to come true."