[ RF ] Years after their divorce & with little contact since , a former couple meets for dinner with their new partners

`` Well you've certainly picked up your cooking game since I saw you last,'' John said, gesturing with his cutlery, `` This roast beef is absolutely incredible!'' 
 
 `` Well actually this whole meal is thanks to my better half,'' replied Susan, `` He's one hell of a chef.'' 
 
 `` Oh stop it, dear. My head is big enough.'' said Scott. 
 
 `` No it's true!'' insisted Susan, `` Scotty does almost all the cooking around here. It's like having a personal chef!'' 
 
 `` Well... we know how busy you are, that's all.'' said Scott, blushing slightly. 
 
 `` Well I think that's sweet.'' chimed in Jennifer, `` Every woman likes man who can cook!'' 
 
 `` Well I make up for it in other ways!'' John said, grinning over his wine glass, `` If you know what I mean.'' 
 
 `` I'm sure we do.'' said Scott, `` I'll bet you're all over those dishes after you get fed.'' 
 
 `` Not if I know him!'' exclaimed Susan, `` Neither one of us could ever keep that sink empty. It's one of the few things we agreed on.'' 
 
 `` Here here!'' said John, raising his glass and promptly draining it. 
 
 `` So tell me Susan,'' said Jennifer, hurriedly changing the subject, `` Are you still working at that law firm downtown?'' 
 
 `` Hardly!'' exclaimed Susan, `` I have n't been at that dump in 5 years!'' 
 
 `` Susan is a bit of a free spirit...'' Scott put in, `` She's likely to get involved in different fields.'' 
 
 `` I would n't say'likes to'!'' Susan scoffed, `` I just ca n't stand working for idiots!'' 
 
 `` How many jobs have you had, Sus?'' Asked John, ignoring Jennifer's hushing sounds. 
 
 `` Since we broke up? Christ, has to be 6 or 7. Definitely over the one-a-year mark,'' Susan replied, topping up her glass. 
 
 `` What about you John, what are you up to these days?'' interjected Scott. 
 
 `` Who, me?'' John laughed, `` I'm living free is what I'm doing.'' 
 
 `` John is between jobs at the moment,'' Jennifer said quickly, `` But he has some big investments lined up.'' 
 
 `` I'm surprised you remembered! You're always so busy with those mutts,'' said John. 
 
 `` I'm a veterinarian,'' Jennifer explained, `` And I recently opened my own practice so I've unfortunately been putting in some long hours.'' 
 
 `` That sounds like this one!'' crowed Susan, `` But at least that paperwork ca n't carry rabies, it can only bore you to death!'' 
 
 `` I'm a lawyer at a firm in the city,'' put in Scott, `` I'm hoping to make partner soon so I guess I've been a little... absent.'' 
 
 `` Oh what kind of law do you practice?'' inquired Jennifer. 
 
 `` Environmental law!'' said Scott, eyes lighting up `` I'm working on a case now to establish lower limits on metal contamination standards...'' 
 
 `` This one!'' interrupted Susan, `` Is gon na save the world all by himself!'' 
 
 `` It sounds very noble.'' said Jennifer, quietly. 
 
 `` Yeah we all need to hug more trees!'' said John with a hearty laugh. 
 
 `` Can I get you anything else this evening?'' Asked the waitress, `` Coffee, tea, dessert?'' 
 
 `` I'd love a coffee,'' said Scott, `` it will make the drive a lot nicer.'' 
 
 `` Same goes for me!'' said Jennifer. 
 
 `` I do n't want to sit around while you two leisurely sip.'' said Susan, `` Let's hit the road. There's coffee at home.'' 
 
 `` Yeah we do n't have all night,'' added John. 
 
 `` Another time I guess,'' said Scott with a sad smile. 
 
 `` Alright then, here's your bill. Thank you so much!'' The waitress said as she dropped the wallet. 
 
 `` Allow me,'' said Scott, reaching for his pocket. 
 
 `` Very gracious of you!'' said John, tipping his glass. 
 
 `` We'll split it, of course!'' put in Jennifer, hurriedly opening her clutch. 
 
 `` It's quite alright,'' said Scott, dropping his card on the tray, `` But thank you.'' 
 
 `` No, thank you!'' said John, `` It was n't half bad!'' 
 
 `` The service was horrendous though,'' sneered Susan, `` Do n't give that waitress a dime. The only time she came by was to ogle. Tips are To Insure Promptness after all!'' 
 
 `` Dear...'' started Scott with an exasperated look on his face. 
 
 `` Why do n't you let me tip?'' offered Jennifer, `` its the least I can do for the lovely meal.'' 
 
 `` Perfect!'' said John, `` Now let's hit the road baby girl, you know how you get when we're out late.'' 
 
 `` When YOU are out late.'' Jennifer returned, but took the bill and returned it with the tip, `` Thank you very much for dinner Scott. I hope we can do it again some time.'' 
 
 `` Easy you two!'' said Susan with a grin, `` I'm the jealous type. Good night you two!'' 
 
 `` Good night John. Good night... Jenn.'' 
 
 `` Good night Scott.'' 
 
... 
 
 `` Sir? Sir!'' 
 
 `` Yes?'' 
 
 `` Glad I caught you!'' said the waitress `` You left your credit card and receipt!'' 
 
 `` Thanks so much! God. I'd forget my head if I did n't have it roughly screwed on!'' Scott laughed, accepting the card and paper, `` Thanks for a wonderful evening.'' 
 
 `` Boy was that lucky!'' said Scott, settling into the drivers seat, `` I'd have regret that tomorrow.'' 
 
 `` Yeh...'' said Susan, before quickly falling back asleep. 
 
 `` Huh. What's this?'' Scott muttered to himself, flipping over the receipt and a huge grin spread over his face: `` Coffee? 555-1234 -Jenn''
