"Thanks, mate. You're brilliant," Frank said happily as he sat down. Despite the things on his mind, Frank found it easy to remain in good spirits. He was just naturally a positive person, and it would have been a hard habit to break. Not that he wanted to.
Frank raised his glass in cheers before bringing it to his mouth and drinking deeply. It didn't even occur to him, as the strong taste of alcohol hit his taste buds, that Sirius was trying to soften a blow. Poor Frank had no idea just how terrible what he was going to hear would be.
"As much as I want to know what you need to tell me, first I want to know how you are."