Neither Kathleen nor Richie said a word to Bella when she joined them at the table. They carried on with conversations about work and made fun of each other as though she wasn't there with them. The moment they all finished eating, Kathleen stood up, "I'll do the dishes while you guys go set up the movie room," Kathleen offered.
"Movie room?" Bella asked no one in particular. She had been hoping they would leave so that she could retire for the night.
"Yes. Whenever they come over, we see any of my movies together, and they act as critics. Something tells me you're going to enjoy watching me being criticized," Dan said with a sigh as he stood up.
"I'll just be in my room while you do your thing," Bella offered.
"You're coming with us," Dan said as he walked away, expecting her to follow him.
"I'll join you guys soon," Richie said as he remained at the table.
