Tara's smile took a turn towards gently amused (a look he'd definitely gotten from her daughter more than once), and she really couldn't help thinking Alice would just adore Bod.

"I'm not a ma'am," she said, setting the bag down on the counter, where Marshall immediately reached for it to start unpacking. "But you're very welcome. We don't really get to meet many of Kate's friends. It's a pleasure to meet you too, I'm sure."