Crystal was enraged by the things that Paul was saying to Nancy, and she was unwilling to let it continue. She stood up and said, “Paul Burnett, this has nothing to do with Nancy. It’s just a misunderstanding, so please don’t make such a fuss.”

Paul rolled his eyes at Eric and chuckled. “Look after your wife,” he said. “She’s getting more and more arrogant every day. Aren’t you going to put her in her place?”

“I can’t,” Eric replied. “I have a weakness for my wife.”

“Are you willing to lose a friend over a woman?” Paul asked.

“I don’t know,” Eric snapped. “Are you?”

The two bickered like...