Some of her former classmates were completely unrecognizable, others had changed little.
Ashley was looking for one person: Jim Cleary. Would he have changed much? Would he have his wife with him?
People were approaching Ashley. “Ashley, it’s Trent Waterson. You look great!” “Thanks. So do you, Trent.”
“I want you to meet my wife....” “Ashley, it is you, isn’t it?” “Yes. Er-”
“Art. Art Davies. Remember me?” “Of course.” He was badly dressed and looked ill at ease.
“How is everything going, Art?” “Well, you know I wanted to become an engineer, but it didn’t work out.”
“I’m sorry.” “Yeah. Anyway, I became a mechanic.” “Ashley! It’s Lenny Holland. For God’s sake, you look beautiful!”
“Thank you, Lenny.” He had gained weight and was wearing a large diamond ring on his little finger.
I’m in real estate now, doing great. Did you ever get married?Ashley hesitated. “No.”
Remember Nicki Brandt? We got married. We have twins.“Congratulations.”
It was amazing how much people could change in ten years. They were fatter and thinner... prosperous and downtrodden.
They were married and divorced... parents and parentless.... As the evening wore on, there was dining and music and dancing.
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