“Don’t look so shocked. You look like you’ve seen a ghost.” “Maybe I have,” Marcus retorted. In front of him stood Leonard. Vaguely he remembered giving Leonard’s name when Regina asked him who they should invite but he never thought for a moment Leonard would actually attend. In fact Marcus hadn’t heard from him in months, not since he returned to the States after a rather extended honeymoon. “Yeah, I’ve been busy,” Leonard nodded. “It’s not easy merging business interests.” “Well, you look good,” Marcus said. Leonard looked great, well-rested and content. “Did you come alone?” “No, Mabel is over there,” Leonard nodded. Marcus’s gaze followed to see a tall and slim strawberry blonde. She had a bright smile and was far from the pale, mousy woman Leonard had described. He looked again

