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Everyone had a very fulfilling breakfast, though "fulfilling" might not be the word to describe a meal, but it certainly crossed everyone's mind.
Lance arranged for Patricia to be driven to work, and William followed in his car; there was much to be done today.
And Emily?
She would spend the morning at a beauty appointment, deal with a lunch out, socialize with some ladies in the community in the afternoon, and then prepare dinner...
Sitting in Lance's car, William finally seized the opportunity to ask the question that had been weighing on his mind, "Do you plan to marry Patricia?"
Lance looked back at him, "Why do you ask?"
"What I mean is, why do you think I wouldn't marry her?"
William shrugged, spreading his hands helplessly, "I don't know..."
Lance lit a cigarette, offering one to William as well, barely having smoked at all while at William's house.
