On Audrey's other side sat Clive, who looked up at Ned Mamet.
"Hey, when did Clive come to River State?" Ned was briefly stunned, then smiled and grabbed a shrimp to peel as he said, "Audrey, I've rushed here just to peel shrimp for you."
As he talked, he peeled a complete shrimp and handed it to Audrey's bowl, then went for the second one, saying, "Warren and Elijah both called to say they couldn't come to keep you company and regretted it. They asked me to peel some extra shrimp for you, as if they were doing it on your behalf."
Ned's movements were quick and nimble, as he peeled the second shrimp and placed it in Audrey's bowl, reaching for the third. But the plate of shrimp slipped away from his hand.
Ned paused and looked at Clive, "Hey, hey, what's that supposed to mean?"
Clive placed the large plate of shrimp in front of himself, saying, "No need, I'll do it."
