The reporter was astounded by my revelation and struggled to think of her next question. “I heard you tell people it wasn’t your idea, but were you serious? A friend really gave you the idea for this progressive dinner?”
“Yes, my best friend since we were very young,” I confirmed. “Her name is Amy.”
“Is Amy here tonight?” the reporter asked as the restaurant went silent. “We would love to talk to her about how she got the idea for the dinner.”
“No. She wouldn’t come. She was afraid to attend the dinner because of an incident at a party a short time ago,” I revealed.
The reporter leaned closer. “Will you tell us about the incident? What made your friend afraid to attend this remarkable dinner that was her idea?”
I looked into the camera. “Since my life has changed and has become more c
