He was tempted to make a salt joke but decided against it. He didn't know how she'd react and he didn't want to insult her, beside's his jokes were terrible. So instead he smiled and took in more of her beauty, the way her hair fell against her shoulders, her smile etc etc.

Brad was glad for a distraction when Pepper stated something about the swans. He hadn't missed the blush that had crept to her cheeks, he found it rather cute in fact. Saying nothing on that subject he turned his eyes too look in the direction Pepper was and towards the boats.

"They most certainly are" He replied with a nod. Gathering himself up he held out his arm and said, "Shall we?" Suppose they could start the date now.