“Wise choice,” the mayor nods gravely.

As Lexi guides me away, I feel flustered, “Children? Why are we talking so far off in the distance?”

Lexi’s eyes twinkle, “Who said it’s far off?”

I frown, “What’re you talking about?”

He grins, “Haven’t you noticed that nobody has allowed you to even sip any alcohol since the party started?”

I stare at him, uncomprehending for a moment, and then his meaning dawns on me, “You don’t mean-”

“I was wondering when you ...