subtle
Judy sat there wondering at the subtlest way to admit adultery. She smoothed her napkin and swished her wine. Straightened her cutlery.
She was always cheating. Married to her husband, cheated on him with her work. Married to her work, the All-Starz, cheated on them with her son. Every relationship somehow adulterous. Emotionally, ideologically. Her mind worked too fast and got bored too easily. Always in the middle of at least three projects. Bouncing many times between them throughout the day.
Mostly she hated being forced to explain. Whose business was it how she spent her time?
Rick plunked down in the seat across from her.
Judy wasted no time, saying, "I'm going to Japan. Taking over the main offices."
Rick stared at her.
"Stanley has asked me to become chairman."
"You're leaving?"
She nodded.
"…Are we coming?"
She shook her head. "The PPB is under new control, and the All-Starz are with the PPB. I can't say I haven't been planning this for a long time now, Rick." One of the three plans, at least.
He tilted his head. "I'll leave the 'Starz. I'll go wherever Max is." Essentially: I'll follow you.
Judy hated being forced to feel guilt.