Synopsis

Lauren felt a familiar anxiety tighten in her chest. The wedding proposal with Brad had left them both adrift, and she was acutely aware of the delicate balance between them. She worried that any misstep could send everything spiraling further out of control. Meanwhile, at Toadie's house, Brad was engrossed in a sporting event, subtly pressured to make a more significant effort with Lauren. Unbeknownst to him, Ned was sharing his own story – a tale of loneliness and feeling like an outsider.