"They've got printing on them too," she assures Steve. "So everyone can use them." Given how much effort she put into Steve's Christmas presents, he shouldn't be surprised that Ver's been trying to find ways to accommodate Matt without insulting him.

"Small bowl to leave room for cake? Yeah, I can agree to that." Steve gets the first serving, since Matt's got that cornbread to finish. "Try some red onions and bell peppers, I think you'll like the play between the cooked and raw flavors." It'll be an education for him, and he did ask her to teach him how to cook.

Then for Matt, a larger serving; he'll burn it off. "Here, try it as-is, then let me know what you'd like to add. There's bacon, sour cream, cheddar, raw veggies, tortilla chips, and hot sauces. For you, I'd say bacon and cheese are obvious, but I'd also say a little bit of red pepper flakes."

Her chili aims for the warmth of sitting by a fire, not in it.