"That's a shame. Flambé is best appreciated when one watches the cooking process. But anyway, lighting the brandy on fire causes some chemical changes in the sauce I'm making. You'll see what I mean when you get the chance to taste it...which will be in a couple of minutes now, since I'm done."

With that, Roy carefully takes the pan and pours the sauce over the steaks on both plates, then carries the pan over to the sink to wash when they're done with dinner. He quickly sets the table for the two of them, then puts the meals down on the table.

Once that's done, Roy pulls out a bottle of red wine and pours two glasses, and then takes his seat. Before eating, though, he raises his glass. "To another year?"