The Cooper-McAllister living room, 7:45 PM. Takeout boxes cover the coffee table. Mandy (29, sharp, trying not to laugh) sits on the couch. Georgie (22, proud, wearing a tie that’s too tight) paces.

“I know. Now take off that stupid tie.”

“VP3. Vice President of Third-Wheel Operations. It’s a real position, Mandy. I read an article.”

Mandy pours him a soda. “Okay, I like him.”

“So you’re not mad?”

Mandy stares at Georgie.