[If you can imagine this, her hands are on her hips now, and she's rather piqued at you, Dominic.]

Not fair that I'm what? Involved? If I recall correctly, Dominic, I was the one who got myself involved. I don't see how that is anything for you to apologize for.

[a smile] After all, my friends would say I have the tendency to be a nosy, know-it-all.