The venue was outdoors at a large park on acres of land. Brandt wanted tonight to be special but knew Emily might have a problem with large close crowds. They removed two blankets from the limo and made their way to a secluded spot on the grass. More people arrived. Jordan and Morris sat on the blanket's edge and added an additional buffer zone.

Excitement and unease battled within Emily's mind. More people arrived and her nervousness increased.

Brandt pulled her back ...