"Oh joy, green beer." Because David did so enjoy drinking to excess.

Eileen had missed him. Getting the message again didn't make him feel any better about it. "I'm sorry to have upset her."

There was really nothing that could be done about it now. There were too many 'if only's in his life to waste the one time-machine trip he might get.

Deciding it was worth the question, even if it gave away his hand, David rocked back on his heels and looked Elisha in the face. "What did you tell her?"

He wasn't King anymore, and he didn't have to pretend for any of them. At this point, it was only pride and habit that kept him as he was.