Jim walked to a nearby hose to wash his hands off before heading inside to grab the ribs from inside. He'd premarinated them, but they'd take a few hours to cook in the barbecue, so he figured he'd start them. As he returned from the kitchen, he noticed Rex and Tessa arriving and gave a friendly wave, setting the ribs down on a table near the barbecue before walking over to his old college friend.<br/><br/>"Rex!" Jim's hand shot out amicably to shake Rex's, grinning to him. "How have you been?" Without waiting for an answer, he turned to Tessa, smiling more gently to her as he tipped his head. "And this must be Tessa. Jim Humphries, pleased to meet you."