Timothy cut into his tuna. It was cooked medium rare just like he wanted. "That's right," he answered. "Whoa. Forty? No kidding," he said. There was obviously a huge age gap between Mel and her siblings. Hadn't she mentioned she had a younger sister, too? "He definitely has a head start on all of us." Timothy was in no rush to pop out grandchildren.
"I've wondered that, too--why the gala is so close to Christmas," he admitted. "I would assume some people won't be able to attend based on holiday plans or family arrangements." Timothy suddenly had an idea. "Do you have a date?" he wondered. Surely she would, but if she didn't perhaps they could work the scene together; he could introduce her to contacts, she could introduce him.