Be My Baby
“What do you mean by shining? So all this time I haven't been shining like this?"
"Oh, Doctor... That's not what she meant. Ah, but just ignore what she said. Since the Doctor is happy, shouldn't we be treated to a big meal?"
The other colleagues cheered on their senior nurse who was quite fat, it was common knowledge that their senior liked food, so no matter what and whatever the circumstances, if there was a chance the nurse would talk about food and take advantage of anyone who could, give her free food. So it's not strange to hear that.