Irvin was starting to dislike the wine. He glanced at Misty, wondering if he should let her be with Brook. Then, he could ask Brook to send him some wine bottles and invite Henry to enjoy it properly.

As he pondered, Eric and Sylvia returned. Seeing the whole family gathered, Eric finally understood the meal's reason.

"Brother Eric!" Irvin greeted. "Come join us for some wine. This wine earned your father-in-law's high praise!"

Eric noticed it was the wine he had gifted him yesterday. He hesitated to sit down, mindful of Henry being his father-in-law, even though he and Irvin were close as brothers. Keith had also distanced himself earlier.

"Big Bro, Father, please savor your wine." Eric smiled. "Sylvia and I need to talk."

Henry glanced at Eric, appreciating his sensibility.

Once the Williams brothers returned, everyone took their seats.

Since Eric couldn't drink, only Irvin, Henry, and Grandpa Godrick indulged. After a few rounds, Irvin and Henry were a bit tipsy.

Henry hadn'