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“You’re not leaving already?”

“Sorry, Georgie,” Neal said innocently “I think I’”

George rolled his eyes again, this time, more obviously

“Try again,” he said calmly

Neal pretended to give a defeated sigh “There’s a pretty girl I want to get to know better… and I’m not one for parties like this one, anyway”

George nodded in resignation “Better”

“How about we grab lunch on Saturday?” Neal asked, trying to make up for his early departure

“You know I’e replied

“Ah,” Neal said, hisfor the country, “Yes To… Tibet?"

“Taiwan,” George corrected in exasperation

“That’s what I meant,” Neal said confidently

George sighed and then gave Neal a good-natured pat on the back

“I’ll see you when I get back, little brother,” he said

Neal leaned in and gave hi me cut out early, you’re the best”

“Don’t you forget it,” George said with a wink