After he showered, he dressed in his black dress suit and adjusted the white collar of his shirt over his black tie, and his shoes shone to perfection. Liam had combed his dark brown hair and adjusted the handkerchief in his suit pocket. He was ready.

Any other year, he would have been excited for the festivities of the night, but this year, he just wanted it to be over.

Then he realized that he and Roxanne hadn't agreed upon a time. He looked at his watch, and it was five o'clock. Liam always went to his parents' party early, around six o’clock, stayed a few hours, and then headed...