I did not want to make that call. So, I didn't. I called Raven instead. She picked up on the first ring.
"Raven, can we talk? Please?" I said, in a panic.
"I was just about to call you, Sage. Mom just left River's room. I didn't know that you two were dating," Raven said.
"Neither did I. Did River?" I said, stunned.
"He didn't say anything when my Mom told him how happy she was that you two were dating and what a good influence on him you were. She is planning a big dinner with our two families when you return from your trip," Raven said.
"Oh my God, what is happening?" I said, starting to spiral.
"Well, on your birthday, my parents wanted to host your family here for dinner," Raven said.
"The fact that I was born on Oct. 30th, or Devil's Night, is not lost on me now. It's a night
