Margo

stands in the doorway with a big bag, looking, smiling — without bitterness, a tired smile

Hi.

walks in, puts down the bag, looks around — and the first emotion is unexpectedly laughter

You moved the couch. And took down the partitions. God, how… manly it looks now.

takes off her sneakers, hangs her jacket in its old spot — a reflex

Listen, I’ll drop by for half an hour. I promise. Will you put the kettle on, or am I only half the hostess here for a few minutes?