In other words, it's like sitting down on the couch for a long chat with an old friend.

"I've been waiting for him, because we need to have a good long chat."

We had a long chat before pulling up beside the park.

"We could have a cup of tea and a nice long chat."

We had a long chat, and covered far more than there was space to include in the final piece.

Maybe we need to take him in, have a nice long chat.

You must come and have a nice long chat presently.

We must have a good long chat in the morning.

Had a long chat with Dad about which service we should attend.

Last night I had a long chat with his ghost.