Margot kept close to Kate for the rest of the party. She introduced Kate to people around the ballroom and explained their political importance. Kate was sure she wouldn't be able to remember these people's names and she felt overloaded with information. As a result, Kate drank more champagne and wine throughout the night.

Kate realized she was beyond tipsy when it was time to go home and she just cuddled against Theo like he was her pillow. Theo struggled to open the car door and get ...