41.   The two remained friends over the ensuing decades and had long talked about working together again, but an appropriate project always eluded them.

42.   The two have remained best friends.

43.   The two remain close, and Jackson has often spoken with Van Gundy about loosening up.

44.   The two remain friends today.

45.   The two remained sequestered in their respective office suites for most of the day, meeting with aides and lawyers.

46.   Though Levitt declined to be interviewed for this story, Tauzin says the two remain very good friends.

47.   Throughout the next day, the two remained in continuous contact.

48.   Though the two remain at odds over some fundamental issues, outsiders say it appears they may be engaged in shadow boxing as each plays to domestic constituencies.

49.   Which two remained in doubt.

50.   While engaging in this activity, the two remained under the covers in a darkened room with the door closed.