"I've said I will participate, yes," Joan says with a self-deprecating smile, knowing she's terrible but being a good sport about it anyway. She catches that look and gives him a slight nod. It might not be enough to convey that she's figured out the relationship, but it definitely conveys that she gets that something's going on and it's okay.

"So, how does this work?" she asks the group. "Do we sign up for slots or something?"