"You say that like she would care. She'd expect us to be at every lecture even if it meant wearing barf bags and adult diapers throughout."

Selena sighed. "Yeah. You're right. But let's talk about something else. I'm done thinking about the conference."

"We could talk about the menu," I offered. "This wine list looks especially impressive."

"A man after my own heart," Selena laughed. "Let's see what they've got..."

We spent the next several minutes discussing wines and appetizers. It was only after we'd placed our orders with the waiter that the conversation hit a lull.

Selena broke the silence first.

"So, I have to ask, John, what's your...