Dennis & Stella snippet

[nathalia]

 "How did you meet this lady?" Pat, an old friend of Dennis', asked him after having been introduced to Stella who was now on her way to the bar.

Dennis wrung his hands. "Do you remember Joseph?"

"I heard the news about his death."

"Well, that's his wonderful widow."

Pat's mouth fell open and Dennis watched with a smile on his face how Pat reacted.

"Wait a second, wasn't Joseph your best friend for like forever?"

Dennis nodded.

"And now you are seeing his wife?"

"Sometimes things just happen. I can't help it."