Re: 8:25 p.m., by the food table - Alice & Isobel
"He's doing really well," he answered, even cheerier than before. "We've been watching Planet Earth. I think he likes documentaries as much as I do."
He moved back toward the booth, beckoning them both to follow. After standing at the bar, he felt like something that felt a little less formal. He slid into the booth, giving both women ample room to sit wherever they pleased; his shoulder pressed against the far wall, and he reached over just long enough to drag his drink to him.
"You should both come and see him," he said, once they were all settled in. "We'd both like the company. I can cook, see if Nish wants to stop by and join us... I think it'd be nice. My place is small, but I've fit more people into smaller spaces before."