Just getting more drinks

"I'm just getting another round of shots. And refreshing a few beers. I think you have more in store for us than fried chicken."

Olivia smiled. "I guess we'll have to wait and see." She helped carry some more drinks and supplies back outside, and took her seat at the table. Everyone enjoyed the salads, and Olivia was very pleased that the dinner was off to a strong start.

The weirdness around Olivia and Henry seemed to have faded in people's minds. Everyone was just relaxed and having a good time, talking about the old days, talking about their jobs, their houses. Olivia scooped up salad plates and brought them back indoors. She dropped chicken in the fryer and checked on the other courses.

She looked back through the window and saw Isaiah engaged in close conversation with Eliza. She was curious about those two. They barely knew each other in college, what would they have to talk about now? On the other hand, she and Henry barely spoke back then, and she shared a really intimate exchange earlier.

She stayed in the kitchen waiting for the chicken. When it was ready, she piled it high on a tray, and along with the macaroni and cheese and roasted vegetables, delivered everything to the table for dinner.