When everyone arrived at the deli, they went inside and were seated. Several people around the room called to them to offer their congratulations. It was the main talk in the restaurant. Several people got up and came over to tell them how much they had enjoyed the show. Cast members also couldn’t sit still and roamed from table to table to talk.
They were at a table for eight. Marie made sure she and Jackie were seated next to each other. Johnny sat across from Jackie, and Car and Chris were opposite Marie. Andy and his friend sat next to Marie, with Rod filling in the last seat. Andy introduced his friend Tony as his significant other. They all ordered drinks.
“Doesn’t this place have champagne?” Car asked.
“No, no, no,” Rod broke in. “It’s bad luck to drink champagne before the show
