Okay, can I ask you something direct?
Ha! It's not like you've ever been one to beat around the bush.
Fair enough. Give it to me straight. Did she bully you into this?
No, seriously . . . I really want this.
I tell ya, when I got the invite, it really threw me for a loop. You've done a complete 180.
I know. But things have changed. I guess I've settled down.