➿ Four years ago ➿ { Daniel } Today is the big day. Oliver's 18th birthday. I've been waiting two years for this day and I'm almost 90% sure I know the outcome. I have two packs of ice cold beers and three large pizzas in my truck as a gift for my best friend and future brother-in-law who finally gets to have fun with me as an adult. I arrive at the house and get in without knocking because I don't have to. I’m practically family at this point and they’re also waiting for me. I struggle with everything I'm carrying but go downstairs to the basement. “Hey!" I shout over the music as I arrive, drawing everyone's attention. Oliver's four sisters and his three closest friends are here, “Where's the birthday boy?” I drop the stuff on the table and look around, but I don't see Oliv