Carmen arrived at the living room and left her pedicure kit just inside the door without a word, opting instead to head for the kitchen. She poured a single Scotch and downed it in one long swallow then she rinsed the glass and set it in the dishwasher before checking out their dinner. It was another wonderful meal to be had, just from the smell. Belle really had to look seriously into catering. She chose a white wine and opened it, pouring out three glasses and putting them on the table at their usual seats then she sat and waited. They had five minutes or she would start without them.