Muldoon's head swivels to join in on looking at Midge in surprise. He's quick to school it into a more neutral expression when she elaborates on her bluff. It is, however, difficult to form words when she turns the attention back onto him.

"Yes," though he has no idea what. He has to think up something quickly. "We've been going out for a few weeks now, and they've been wonderful." Finding his feet again, he turns his attention back to the other man. "I was hoping to show her the nicer side of my work tonight."

Finally the waiter reappears with their drinks and Muldoon seizes onto it. "Ah, here we are. We can start the night properly now."