Rayline.

As I lay on the couch watching a TV show, my Friday afternoon took an unexpected turn when Darren's name popped up on my phone screen. With a "Hey," I answered the call.

"Hey, what are you doing?" his voice rang out clearly.

"Just watching TV. Why?" I replied curiously.

"I wanted to ask you if you wanted to go to Taylor's."

"Another party?" I ask, raising an eyebrow.

"A little smaller, but kind of. I was going to ask you if you wanted to go."

I thought for a moment before answering, "I don't know..."

"You could take Cole," he suggested, and I paused to consider the idea....