Joy broke up the party though, spinning around in her seat and shooting a blazing smile at James. "So! James! What've you been doing with yourself since we last met?" She got up, pulled him gently out of his seat, and linked her arm through his. "Come on, I want a slice of lemon cake. Fill me in while I get it, okay?"

Aaron shot Mort a rueful look as Joy led James off, still chattering. "Sorry," he said. "She's... like this."