ABSTRACT
Susan and Dave approached the house tentatively. Although they had accepted the shower invitation with enthusiasm, Susan knew that Dave must be feeling as nervous as she was. It was not as though they had not looked forward to this event. It was going to be a reunion of sorts. With so many of their oldest and closest friends scattered across the country, it was rare to have as large and complete a gathering as this promised to be. At the bottom of the invitation, the host had written, "It will be just like old times." Susan thought, maybe that's what we're afraid of, feeling like the old times again.
