Sid said: "When a old lover's face is seen after several years, and the
affair has been long term, there is an indescribable awkwardness -- the
rekindling of dormant desire mingled with the fear of involvement."
(Yes - that is how Sid talks. Partially that's why I fell for him.)
I offered him a beer.
"How was Mexico?" I asked.
"I have a lot to answer for," Sid responded, "and if you bring me a
beer, I will begin to do so."