One for the road

We've been having one for the road for the last 15 years now.
At first I was teaching French to Michael and Vivian, adult classes.
Then we starting going for a few jars after every other French class.
After a couple of years we forgot about the French altogether.
We have been meeting for a few jars every second month for almost 15 years now. And yet it feels like yesterday.
There is a dynamic in three-way conversations that is very precious.
They have been my mates for many years now, for that one night every second month, and we get a chance to redefine the world over a few pints.
It costs a lot less than therapy.
It is a hell of a lot more effective.