Another nod -- a doctor's agreement, and a host's concession -- before he turns his gaze back to the sky. There really is no need for too many words. Those will come later, and with greater frequency, once Millicent joins the discussions.

There's time for a bit of mingling after the display has ended, which is precisely what the men do. The Hawthorn's have to say their goodbyes to the Barlows, after all.

And Mayor Walker, too, makes a point of shaking 'Jay's hand, and once again welcoming him to the community.

(We'll forget the way his grip was just a smidgen on the tight side.)

When all is said and done, the three begin the trek back to the house, and the real conversation begins.