"I am a little too old for such kind of parties," Jack says as he drives us through Ryan's driveway. This after my graduation party.

"How old are you?" Kelly asks.

"Twenty-nine." He says.

"Wow!" Kelly exclaims as she stares outside.

The place is filled to capacity. All the latest models of cars are parked outside the house.

"I have never felt out of place," Kelly says.

"What about my car?" Jack asks and we laugh. He drives a simple soccer mom van. It is like at a donkey at a royal ball.

I have two reasons to be here. One, talk to Ryan's mother. Two, ask Ryan to help...