Noel returned to Iris's table, taking a seat where he put his tray. "Well.......I guess she's ok, since she just got up and left a minute ago. Sorry for making you hold that thought....I'm Noel."<br/><br/>Noel had only heard of Iris by name, and by look. She was, if nothing else, a very gracious lady, and had caught his eye before when he wasn't in a slump over his friend. Because he had grown up with her...Gabbi...he had had some feelings for her, feelings which never blossomed because of her early passing.<span style="font-style: italic">Maybe....just maybe...</span>