"So have you talked to Jock lately?" Irene asked, as you were both working to get the shop ready before it was to be taken over by the new owners.
"No, not lately, oh at first he kept calling and coming over trying to get me to take him back. But this week, no I'm officially filing for divorce," you finished grimly.
"So you saw Bill then?" She inquired.
"Yes, yes I saw him," as a rosy glow came over your cheeks and you tried to suppress the corners of your mouth into curling into a smile. "Bill, won't be representing me though, he's given the case to his partner."
"What? Why?" Irene looked puzzled.
"Well he said there could be a conflict since," as you slid a glance over to Irene, "since we're going out this Friday."
"Oh honey, how wonderful!" She exclaimed as she came and took you by the arms. "So you talked to him, how did it go? What did he say?"
You were bursting to tell someone, "I told him that I missed him and maybe we could try seeing each other… but we'll have to go slow."
"I'll bet he was thrilled."
"Yes, he seemed very happy." You smiled.
"What about you? How do you feel?"
"I'm kind of…excited. I feel like I'm starting something new. It was all easier than I thought it would be…I guess I really did miss having him in my life."
"Well, I'm happy for the both of you. I hope it all works out." After a second, she added, "so you finally decided to take old Irene's advice."
"Yeah," you nodded with a little smile, "you were right. I decided to give it a chance."
"Oh, you only needed a little nudge," Irene observed, "With all the lawyers in this city, you chose the one who's madly in love with you."
"Well, I..." You tried to start but couldn't finish. And she smiled as this thought sunk into your face.