Squeeze bottles are the move for slow pours, way better than a kettle for this. Just keep the tip clean so it doesn't clog up on you. Been doing it for months and my counter stays dry too.

That's a smart flip. I'm curious about the pressure scene you build first: do you write it as a full scene with other characters and dialogue, or just a quick 200-word sketch of her reacting? I ask because I tried something like this after a workshop in Portland and mine kept turning into full chapters, which sort of missed the point. Also, does the old habit creep back in when you get stuck, like suddenly you're three pages deep on her favorite breakfast?

Man, six episodes in one night sounds like the fever was doing the watching for you.