Anthony took a bit of Megan's veal. "Mmmm... I've had this before," he said, "A long time ago. My mother used to make a variant this on special occasions. Very good veal... and the glaze is fine," he said, winking at Kevin.
The rest of the meal was eaten between bits of talk about anything but home. This was Kevin's birthday, and he wanted to do nothing to upset him. They eventually finished their meal and a second bottle of wine before returning upstairs.