Things have improved with Brian, and I've gotten to spend time with him. Heather and I went out with Brian and Charlotte. The service at the restaurant sucked, though they seemed to be having problems all around, in the kitchen, getting people seated, everything, so either they're completely understaffed, or the management's incompetent.
I've always believed that problems in an organization bubble down from the management. Bad employees are one thing, but if management's on it's toes, then bad employees don't remain employees for long. I always say that if you see a company suffering, look at the management first.
All of that's a side issue to the fact that I got to spend time with Brian today, and it was great. I've really missed him, and it was good to see him again. I love him like a brother, and I am much happier now. It feels like family's back together again.