“Honey, this is fascinating, really.” Tiya ran a hand over Patrick’s closely cropped beard. “But why are you telling us this?” “Because to...ay is September twenty-second!” His three companions looked at him blankly. “The Autumnal Equinox? Jesus, how thick can you be? We should do something special… a big feast or something.” “As long as there’s wine, I’m in.” Jane slumped back in her seat. “Exciting stuff, Pat. Really.” Brady reached for the volume control, shaking his head at his friend’s. 'ok boys we have a 712 here can you give me some assistance'said the bouncer on his radio.jess curled her legs up towards her chest and sat there for what felt like forever when the door was opened and in walked 3 more thugish looking men,she couldnt make out there faces in the dark only there outlines and the small glow from there radios.another voice said"oo another one that will be the third this week"suddenly a hand grabbed her hair and pulled her up to her feet "o god whats happening". She felt helpless. Her lungs wanted to quiver. She did not want to let him see her lungs quiver. She tried breathing deep, slow, and controlled. Seconds later, her chest quelled up with a deep inhale that on the exhale released quivering all over her body. Tears burst out of her eyes. Runny snot emerged from her nose. Everything overwhelmed her. She ran. She only paused to think, when she was sitting on the closed toilet lid with her knees pulled up to her chest. Snot and tears were running out. “Thank you, um……” She was searching for my name tag.“Oh! Right, I'm sorry.” I said, standing up, and pulling out my name tag, and sticking it in my t-shirt.“Oh my god! Luke D’Angelo!” Kim exclaimed. “I never would have guessed that it was you! You look so different! You look good. How have you been?”The funny thing was that she sounded genuinely happy that I was there.“I've been well. Living out in California.” I answered. “How about you all? How have you all been?”“Where to begin?” Heather.