“But, honey, you can't renege on your words!"

"Well, is there anyone who would willingly admit that they're a lecher?

"I suppose I don't have much of a choice. I'll just have to go along with what my wife says."

Engaging in playful banter, the two gathered their things and prepared to head out.

As they were Leaving, they ran into Maggie who had just returned and was standing at the door opposite theirs.

“Rosalynn, Mr. Hughes, are you two heading out?"

Brian offered Maggie a polite nod, while Rosalynn greeted her with a warm smile.

"Yes, Maggie, we're off to have dinner. Did you just get off work?"

"Yes, just got back."

Maggie eyed the couple, noting their jovial expressions and shared amusement.

Rosalynn had spent the previous night at Brian's and taken the day off work. Now the two of them seemed to be in good spirits. Had they reconciled?

“Have you had dinner?" Rosalynn inquired.

“Not yet."

“Why don't you join us?" suggested Rosalynn.

Join them?

Maggie blinked in surprise. She looked at Brian and quipped, "Rosalynn. I don't want to be a third wheel."

Rosalynn chuckled.

“Don't worry about it. We're meeting others tonight too."

“But.

Maggie hesitated, casting a quick glance at Brian, worried that her boss might disapprove.

Rosalynn playfully pinched her cheek and smiled.

“Maggie, why are you looking at him?"