"Big Labor Day picnic at my house this weekend," Vick says as I pass him in the hallway.

I stop. "What time?"

"One. It will probably go all day. It's an adult thing, so you can bring your dad if you want." He shifts his books from one hand to the other. "And you don't have to bring anything."

"All right, cool. I'll let my dad know." The doctor still has him out of work, so I know that won't be an issue, and he loves to socialize. It will be good for ...