Even now, their conversation remained focused on their high school memories.

Eric had a few drinks while Sylvia stuck to fruit juice. As they enjoyed their beverages, Gary approached, holding a wine glass, and he said, "Sylvia, my dear, here's to you."

Sylvia smiled faintly and replied, "I'm sorry, but I have to drive later, so I can't have alcohol. Can I have juice instead?"

Gary didn't hide his disappointment. After all, she had shared drinks with him at last year's class reunion, so why th