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.

left the table, heading to the living room to watch

sense of distance between them despite being apart for so

was the same for the four men at the dining table as well, even as they

seemed to be bent on

John was the

face was beet red and he could not

but he probably let loose a little since

not upset either—it was late, but she could still

anything, she was reluctant

helped John into the car with considerable difficulty,

was left gaping at

already?" John

not." “Then, you were pretending?!" Cordy saw through him

monkeys would let me

little longer..." "That won't do," John rejected the