He shrugs when she mentions a contract, by no means willing to argue with her over it because he knows how important it is to her to not feel like this is... well, a gift, he supposes, but it's not. He wouldn't be making the investment if he didn't believe the bakery would succeed, and he's aware enough of Raleigh's skill in the kitchen to be sure that it will. She's talented, she truly is, and he supports her entirely in this venture--but if she wants to take her precautions, he'll let her, if only because it may help her feel less like she's taking advantage of him, which she isn't.

Joel is the same way, and Spencer still remembers the irritation in Joel's tone that day he'd offered to buy the pallets after the store's basement had flooded. It stands out because Joel had never directed that tone at him before, and he hasn't since; but Spencer can still hear it quite clearly. It makes bringing up his desire to finally buy out the property in Joel's name all the more difficult.

"I have several minutes, in fact," he tells her, shaking himself from his thoughts. "I'd love to get a better look, the space looks perfect for you. This used to be a cupcake shop, if I recall correctly, though I suspect you'll fare considerably better."