"Good, then it's settled--" Joan replies, the for now notably absent, and Arthur certainly knows her well enough to know she means it is settled unless new issues arise and Emily has had ample time to become acquainted with Joan's decisiveness. Actually, Joan often wonders that they don't argue more than they do. Emily's every bit as stubborn as she and Arthur both are. Maybe she finds no need to argue with something that makes simple sense.

Whatever the reason, Joan nods at Emily while lifting her glass for another sip of her drink. "Take as much time as you need. We'll wait."