Jamie’s boss held the party at his house every year. I think he just liked to show it off. And maybe he like to show everyone that he was just so mu...h above them. It was a huge place, with a formal dining room and ball room indoors, and a huge pool and hot tub outside. We pulled into the driveway and were greeted by a valet.I exited the car when he opened my door and Jamie exited when the attendant on her side opened hers. I reluctantly handed him the keys to my baby. I’d spent the better part. I have aplastic air mask available." Nurse, in the glove draw you should see a box marked Non Rubber. We willall need them. Barbara, when you change your gloves do it in the recoveryroom. The powder in these gloves could cause other issues."When Barbara returned, she took over Tom while he changed his gloves. Iwas just sat there, watching in amazement and offering silent prayers forStacy's recovery."Will she be okay?" I quietly asked the anaesthetist. I'd not been toldhis name and he hadn't. "I don't feel safe from you, I feel safe because I know you'll protect me."I didn't know how to answer that one, so I just took hold of Kali's hand and squeezed it. When I started to let go, she held on.We waited, not saying much, until a slow set started, then as if on cue we got back up and went back on the floor. We could see Mary Jo and Tommy watching us and whispering to each other. We were about half way through the dance when Kali said, "Let's give them something to talk about."I looked. Everyone was excited and none of them were on their best behavior. This was due in part to the fact that the parent chaperone had become ill and cancelled at the last moment. The teacher, Miss Briggs, was also without a T.A. for the day and so had to manage 32 teenage boys and girls nearly on her own.There was a perfect storm of chaos and humiliation brewing for timid Tim, but as the children piled into the bus that morning, everything seemed normal. It was the calm before the storm.For years.