Understandably , their move took longer than expected , so our dinner plans were pushed back until 8:00 pm . I knew there was so way I could wait to eat until then , so Mal and I grabbed a snack and a cocktail at Charley 's on Newbury Street . I was in the mood for a good , strong cocktail , so I ordered a dirty vodka martini . ( It was after 5 o'clock ! )

Based on the preceding passage, choose your answer for question What may be the reason they mention that it was after 5 o'clock ?
OPTIONS:
(a). That 's when it 's acceptable to drink ..
(b). That 's when they ate dessert ..
(c). That 's when they met the love of their life ..
(d). That 's when they got off of work ..
The answer is:
(a).