A Life Debt Repaid

"Oh, so Quinn's getting ready," Zoe teased.

Quinn smiled shyly, while Cordy said, "You should plan sooner if you're sure, Quinn.

Don't hesitate." "Yeah, I know." On the other hand, Zoe felt that they had to drink something to make it a proper dinner.

"Since we're not boozing given our unique circumstances, let's stick to water.

Here's to our..." She paused for a moment before continuing.

"Smooth delivery? Though there's no telling when Quinn will get down to business!" "Then let's drink to our wishes coming true," Cordy offered.

"You're ready for the cultured one, Cordy," Zoe giggled.

"May our wishes come true, and may we stay as besties for life, even until our teeth fall off!" Cordy and Quinn raised their glasses, genuinely feeling fortunate that they could meet such loyal friends they share so much in common with.

The dinner lasted for quite a while, and the men boozed much longer than that.

heading to

sense of distance between them despite being apart for

the four men at the dining table as well, even as they

to be bent on not leaving until

got late, John was

and he could not walk steadily unless Richard helped

but he probably let loose a little since it was some time since he

was late, but she could still keep chatting with

was reluctant

helped John into the car with considerable difficulty, John

gaping

already?" John

were pretending?!" Cordy saw through him right

think those monkeys would

hang out with them a little longer..." "That won't do," John rejected