Vinnie had seen Casey coming in enough time to be prepared not to fall if he got hit too hard. "Hey, party animal! I didn't expect to see you here or I'd have walked over with you myself! What's up?"

Vinnie moved to shake Casey's hand in a welcome gesture. "So how is the party going for you so far? Having a good time? Got enough to eat? Drink?" Vinnie took a sip of his own drink as he waited for the younger Beauregard's reply.