The birthday banquet was a delightful affair, enjoyed by all.
It was clear that Brandon Crawford was in high spirits today—perhaps the best he'd been in since returning to the country.
Toward the end of the banquet, Quincy Vaughn sat down beside Summer Thorne to chat.
"Do you know why Mason came back today?"
Summer Thorne laughed at the question. "You think I would know?"
"You two…"
"My decision has never changed," Summer Thorne said.
Quincy Vaughn paused before speaking again. "Seeing how things were today, and Brandon's attitude, I thought you two had reconciled…"
"He and I will never reconcile. Not in this lifetime," Summer Thorne said.
After hearing this, Quincy Vaughn let out a faint sigh and said no more on the subject.
When the banquet ended and the guests began to depart, Summer Thorne stood at the entrance, seeing each of them off.
Timothy York left with the crowd. Before Summer had a chance to get a good look at him, she saw his car's taillights flare to life.
