"Hey, man," Jake replied, gesturing for Mitchell to join them at their table. "This is Bruce," he said as Bruce was pouring out shots for them. "He's a good friend, and he's a doctor so, y'know, useful too. And he claims to be able to outdrink a Marine!" This last bit was said with a grin in Bruce's direction.
"Uh, Tommy's gonna be here soon, by the way. I came on ahead."