Ned Mamet was naturally sociable, quickly familiarizing himself with Hoover, Sam Greenwood, Wendy Hollander, and others. Seeing Summer lying motionless on the table, he asked, "What's wrong? Drowning your sorrows in alcohol?"
Audrey kicked Ned Mamet under the table, and he immediately understood that some matters could be joked about, but certainly not those concerning a drunken woman.
Ned Mamet, being quite shrewd, adeptly navigated the situation and quickly shifted the topic to other interesting matters.
As they chatted, night fell deeply, and Hoover and Wendy Hollander received some business at their homestay, calling them back to handle it. Before leaving, Hoover invited Clive, Audrey, and Ned Mamet to his homestay for two days of fun. Clive and the others agreed, and then they all saw off Hoover and Wendy Hollander.
