"I'll tell you what." I said bringing the bottle back to the table. "How about the three of us go into the living room and you can tell me what's bothering you."

I reached out my hand and Marie took it. She looked surprised, and I was a little surprised myself that I took the initiative. I lead her into the sitting room and the couch. I went back for the glasses and corkscrew. I opened the wine and poured the two glasses. I knew Marie had to be getting pretty drunk by now. I threw some more coal on the fire and sat down alongside my aunt.

"So... what's...