He had taken to the cat as soon as he learned she was a Took.

LOL! Oh Dreamflower, I love this so much! This explains the crumpled (empty) bit of aluminum foil I found in the kitchen this morning, and the four curly heads asleep on the sofa under (my) Pippin's favorite fleecy blanket. I must go and make breakfast for everyone!

*many hugs and loves*