Okay , can I ask you something direct ?   Ha ! It's not like you've ever been one to beat around the bush .   Fair enough . Give it to me straight . Did she bully you into this ?   No , seriously . . . I really want this .   I tell ya , when I got the invite , it really threw me for a loop . You've done a complete 180 .   I know . But things have changed . I guess I've settled down . 