It takes some work, but Bill manages to finish off his steak.

He has to decline Kate's offer of what's left of hers, though.

Sitting back in his chair, he breathes deep and fiddles with his glass.

His own thoughts start to return to France and what happened after the card game, and he shakes his head to clear them, then drains the last of his wine.

Setting his glass down, he smothers a smile and tries to sound serious.

"Whoo. Kate, I'm afraid this is a rare occasion, when I'm actually gonna have t'pass on dessert. I'm very, very sorry."