Brian, recognizing that Sanford was trying to smooth out the situation looked at Rosalynn and asked, “Would you Like to play?"

“How so?" Rosalynn inquired.

“Rosalynn, we can play like we did Last time. You can team up with Brian, and I'll partner with..." Sanford drew Maggie to him.

"I'll be on a team with Maggie."

Maggie, who had been spectating from the sidelines, was suddenly pulled into Sanford's embrace. She quickly protested, "But I don't know how to play billiards."

“That's alright. I can teach you," Sanford assured her.

It was actually better that she didn't know how to play.

It offered him a chance to step in as her teacher, potentially elevating his image in her mind.

“Maggie, it's not a big deal. I'm not proficient either. I lost to Sanford the last time we played," Rosalynn said, flashing a comforting smile.

“Alright, but don't blame me if you end up Losing!" After a moment of hesitation, Maggie warned Sanford.

“Rest assured. I'm a gentleman. Come on, let me first teach you the rules to familiarize yourself with the game."

Sanford guided Maggie to the billiards table and began to instruct her on the basics of the game.

Brian, with Rosalynn tucked under his arm, followed suit, leaving Selina and Eleanor on their own.

The smile on Selina's face slightly faded. She caught sight of Deanna emerging from the restroom, then grasped Eleanor's hand, leading her to Deanna.

At the billiards table, Brian slowly rubbed chalk onto his cue with his slender fingers.

Noticing Sanford instructing Maggie, he was reminded of the first time he taught Rosalynn how to play.

He leaned to Rosalynn, his voice low and enticing.

"Darling, do you remember the first time I taught you how to play billiards? When you bent over the table, your body's curves on display, I started to develop feelings for you.”

Rosalynn was at a loss for words.

Was this flirtatious man truly the stoic Brian she was familiar with?

“Brian, you're quite the hypocrite," she commented.

Brian arched an eyebrow in response.