The private luxury auto show at the Javits Center opened its doors at 9:30 a.m. Liam Thorne had set his alarm for 7:30 a.m.
He got up, showered, dressed, and was about to head out when he ran into his roommate, Julian, who was also emerging from his room.
"Liam, man, you’re looking sharp today. Big day?"
Julian had graduated a couple of years ago and worked as a QA engineer for a gaming startup in Brooklyn. He was outgoing, and after living together for over a year in this cramped Queens apartment, they got along well.
Liam smiled. "Closed a major contract for the firm yesterday. The boss gave me ten days of paid leave."
He locked his door and headed downstairs with Julian.
The streets of Astoria were already humming with life. Commuters hurried toward the N-train. Liam said goodbye
