Tuesday, October 1, 2024

The Cave Unleashed 20: Prelude to a Party (Luke/Jamie; Pete/Paul)


6PM. TUESDAY BEFORE THE PARTY.
SANTA FE CHOPHOUSE 

NARRATOR: LUKE



I raise my beer glass, “Happy 30th birthday, Ryan.”

Ryan lifts his pint to mine but backs off. He jokes, “Whoa, whoa, whoa. That’s Saturday. Don’t age me early. How about we just toast to good friends and a fun night?” I agree. CLINK! We drink. As he sets his pint down, Ryan suddenly gets a worried look. He asks, “You are still coming to Cody’s party, aren’t you?”