Aileen drags Aurora away with the pretence of drinks. Once they've gone, mum turns to Abby.

"Oh, hello darling. It has been too long. Couldn't talk Ayden into coming out tonight?"

"No," Abby smiles, "he's studying."

They've dated on and off for years now, it isn't serious, but right now from what I understand they are on.

Mum turns to Michelle.

"Abby was close friends with Melody."

"Ah, of course," and the ice queen melts slightly. She's still not ...