[Well, there goes hoping that neither of them would notice anything. At least they weren't making fun of him for not paying attention to what he was doing. He watches Penny move the spoon with raised eyebrows. Well, this was going to be an interesting family]

That's brilliant, Penny.

[He's not exactly sure what else to say, so he turns back to the stove]

The food's ready. Are there serving trays so they can eat in bed or do you want us all to sit at the table?

[He's talking to Mary now, switching to Japanese without realizing it]