"Sure, I'll lift you up." And before she could object, he reached down and wrapped his arms around her legs, just below her ass, and lifted her skyward. Lil's initial thought was to object, but as her head quickly ascended high enough to get an unobstructed view of her husband she decided it best to just accomplish her goal rather than make a scene. Mike perked up upon seeing her, made a motion as if he were drinking from an imaginary glass, then gave her an inquisitive look, plainly conveying he was still waiting for his beer.

Lil tried to convey a calm attitude to Mike. She didn't want to...