Beth looked at George and giggled.

"George, I'm kidding you. Why are you serious? Now, even if you ask me to remarry, I won't agree. It's so good to be free and comfortable.

George seemed to relax for a moment, shrugging his shoulders and saying nothing.

Then the door was pushed open and Allen came in with a bottle of whiskey in his hand.

"Alan, give me the wine."

Beth took Alan's wine and looked at him.

Alan blinked a little, and Beth understood it in an instant. Then she poured George a full cup and herself and Allen a cup each.

"George, let's drink to the reunion of the...