I eventually walk back outside, certain I’ll be bombarded with Brady Ladies wondering what happened. But when I start circling the outskirts of the bonfire picking up plates and empty cups, nobody seems to notice. They don’t seem to notice that Michael has left his party, either.

Zack and Nicole are cuddling, her sitting on his lap at the fire despite the heat. Liam is in a rocking chair with a sleeping Arlan on his chest while Maddie dances with Sheila by one of ...