After Brenda handed out the retreat materials, the guys gathered around the buffet. Brenda excused herself and went to the other side of the room to meet with Sarah Connor, Jolene's replacement.

All of the guys were relieved to leave the tension in the bar behind. The comforting smell of good food helped relax them and within no time they slipped into easy conversation. Richard was the first to hit the buffet. He loaded up on buffalo wings and took a seat close enough to the spread to go back for seconds.