The Billion Dollar Marriage
Instead it felt like a business lunch where everyone was pretending not to notice the elephant in the room.
James ordered wine. Eric ordered scotch. Alison ordered water and immediately regretted not asking for something stronger.
“So,” James said, raising his glass. “To the happy couple. May your fake marriage be moderately less painful than a real one.”
“James,” Eric warned.
“What? I’m being supportive.” He grinned at Alison. “Seriously though. Welcome to the family, such as it is. Eric’s mother is going to lose her mind when she finds out.”
“We’re not telling her yet,” Eric said. “When then?”