"A pleasure to meet you," he told her then looked from one to the other. "I understand this marriage is recent?"

"It is." Max nodded. "I waited a long time for the right woman."

"I'm happy to see you've found her. Congratulations to both of you."

Regan gestured to a tray on the coffee table holding a carafe, cups, and a plate of miniature pastries. "I took the liberty of ordering something. I find having conversations over coffee always makes them go so much ...