Well, she might want to join us when she gets the news anyway. And Amy's here. Besides, I think we could all use a group drink. [That doesn't sound right, but he plows ahead anyway.]

No, really, she belongs with us at a time like this.

[He lifts a glass of...something (it's no longer wine at this point in the night) to his lips and takes a drink.]

It's really good to see you, you know.