"It's a surprise." She tugged at my arm playfully. "Come on, let's have some fun. Besides, if you don't come with me, I might end up drinking..."

"Okay, okay!" I surrendered with a laugh.

James took the wheel while Aurora and I settled in the back.

"Everyone's meeting at the usual spot," James announced, checking his phone. "Except Richard and Brandon - haven't heard a peep from them."

As we passed a few traffic lights, it hit me where we ...