Have We Met Before?

It was Eamon Ironside.

Snapping back to reality, Aurora managed to say, "Come in. Heath is in his study."

Eamon stepped inside, a bottle of red wine in hand. Right behind him were Lysander and Alaric.

Aurora pushed open the door to the study and announced, "Lysander and the guys have arrived."

Alaric's eyes widened in disbelief, "She's bold enough to interrupt Heath just like that?"

Lysander shrugged, completely unfazed, "What's the big deal? Heath's so into her, he might as well be eating out of her hand."

Heath emerged from the study, casting a sidelong glance at Lysander, "Did your hospital go bankrupt or something?"

Lysander turned and dramatically hugged Alaric, sobbing, "Look at this! What kind of friend do I have? All he does is exploit me day in and day out!"

Alaric patted Lysander's head and casually asked, "So, what's for dinner?"

Heath: "How about we just order takeout?"

A moment of awkward silence fell upon everyone: Alaric, Eamon, and Lysander.

Heath looked up, slightly a