Tara gave him the kind of look and a smile that suggested a 'thank you, but I'm not sure that's true'. He was probably familiar with it, except from Kate.

And Kate just wanted to kiss him for being so wonderful.

And then Ted chimed in. "Hey, if you're ever serious about re-enrolling, Tara, come to me," he said. "I can get you into my school with one call. Let's just say I know the dean of admissions... how should I put this? From sex!" He laughed at his own joke and raised his glass. "Oh, champagne talking!"

Ted was so classy. Kate snickered. Max forced a mild smile that was gone almost as soon as it had appeared: "Thanks, Ted, but we're alright here."

Which immediately prompted a frown and a look from Tara. "Hey, wait a second, Max," she said. "Let's... see what Ted can do."

"Well..." Oh, Max clearly hadn't expected her to feel that way. He lowered his voice, a bit, though everyone still heard him. "You know, 'cause we talked about this, honey."

"I know," Tara replied, with another eyebrow raise. "But it doesn't make me wanna go back any less."

Kate spared a quick glance up at Bod.