"Okay."

She nods, once, relief easing some of the tension from her shoulders.

Standing, she retrieves the coffee pot to refill their empty mugs.

"And Kate, we don't -- it's not like Bill and I -- "

She can't bring herself to say swing.

"Not that I'm judging couples who -- who make a habit of it, it's their -- "

A pause, a breath, and a tiny, apologetic smile.

"You're such a great friend, I just hope I haven't -- or we haven't -- made you uncomfortable."