"Speaking of frustrated," Mark said, "how are the ladies?"
"Not bad," Oliver said. "I'm in love."
"Oh, no!"
"It's complicated," Oliver said. "Remember Francesca?"
"Big trouble."
"Yeah, I guess. She's still with her husband, but maybe not for long.
He's a jerk."
"A bill-paying jerk."
"He's not right for her."
"And you are?" Mark set his pint on the bar.
"I am—or could be—if she wanted."