The next day

Billy had to go back to the apartment he was staying at in order to take care of some sudden business, but promised he'd be all theirs that weekend. Veevee had a noticeable spring in her step, along with proudly wearing her Billy Royce t-shirt. Hank had to admit, he was looking forward to what they could get up to without being constrained by work. He'd just finished getting dressed when he noticed Veevee was sitting on the couch with the phone in her hand.

"I know!" Veevee said loudly.

Hank hadn't heard that giddy tone in a long time. It sounded eerily similar to how Lil did when she was excited. The answer came almost as soon as he guessed it.

"God it is so good to have you back in town, Meg! There is so much that has changed, but in good ways!" Veevee gushed, talking with an enthusiasm and gusto that only a best friend could elicit. Veevee turned and saw Hank. "Oh honey, it's Meg! Meg, I'm putting you on speaker, Hank's here." Hank couldn't help smiling at Veevee's animated behavior. "There you go."

"Hey, Hank," came Meg Shen's voice from the speaker. "Veevee was just bringing up to speed on things."

"Heh, how long have you guys been talking? There's a lot to cover," Hank chuckled as he sat down beside Veevee.

Meg laughed at that. "I can imagine, but I only called a couple minutes ago. We were talking about getting Victor into the local college."

"Oh yeah, what's he looking to get into?" Hank asked.

"He wants to be a doctor, and he's got a real knack for medical knowledge," Meg explained. "I'm just worried about him staying focused."

"Is he as horny as his Mom at that age?" Veevee teased.

"Yeeep..I swear it's like karma's coming back to bite me on the ass," Meg admitted. "Still, he's more responsible than I was at the age. He's always honest, always upfront, never leads anybody on."

"Then you've clearly been a good parent," Hank assured.

"I try to be", Meg said softly.

"So are you saying you've mellowed, Meg?" Hank teased, easily falling back into the old friendly banter.

"I never said that, Hank," she admitted with a naughty chuckle, "but adulthood and responsibility limit your opportunities."

"Then we definitely need to introduce you to some people we know," Veevee said assertively. "I'd argue Hank and I have a better sex life now than we did back at college."

"Oh really?" Meg asked, clearly intrigued.

"For one, Hank didn't realize he was bi back then," Veevee said with a smirk.

Meg was silent for a time. "...what?"

Hank chuckled a bit. "Yeah..it was something I realized fairly late, and Veevee encouraged it."

"..oh you dirty bastard. You mean to tell me I could have been treated to the sight of you getting it on with another man and you deprived me!?" Meg's tone carried that of exaggerated indignation.

Veevee was busting up laughing, and Hank felt like an adult was admonishing him. He rubbed the back of his head. "Sorry, Meg..it was just something I didn't realize until later on."

Meg gave a bit of a huff, but it was mostly a put-on. "Fine, but I'm home now. I expect not to be left out of these things," she gently admonished.

Veevee's laughter died down to soft giggling. "Oh you won't need to worry about that, Meg."

"Well I'd like to keep talking to you ladies, but I have to head to work," Hank said, getting up from the couch.

"All kidding aside, Hank, it's really good to be home with you again. I hope we can catch up soon," Meg said sincerely.

"We will," Hank promised. He gave Veevee a quick kiss. "Love you.

"Love you too, Hank. Bye!" When Hank left, Veevee spoke to Meg again. "So Meg, you and Vic got any plans for the day?"

"No, we're all moved in. Why?"