[Well! Good to see he's willing to go along with things. She straightens up and gestures to the table in question, beckoning for him to make himself comfortable.]

Why don't you have a seat? I'll get something for us to drink. What's your preference, tea or coffee? As your wife's best friend, I think I should know these things.

[Stated very matter-of-factly.]

Besides, something hot to drink can only help with the leafever.

[Right? That's how colds work, anyway.]