6 THIS PARTY, AS FAR as Alex can tell, is going to be a complete clusterfuck. For reasons Alex is still unclear on, Gemma is bringing Minette who Liam is constantly at odds with but desperately needs. Darcy and Jackson are not dating each other at the moment, but are both coming — supposedly because of their affection for Alex, but probably just to continue their game of social chicken until they get back together...again. Raphael, Alex’s friend since their days together on The Fourth Estate, and Raph’s wife Irina are bringing their kids. In theory, that’s fine and will give Ali something to do other than try to be a miniature adult. But Alex can’t deny that he’s somewhat terrified by sophisticated Hollywood children when they move in packs. At least Ellen, one of Victor’s directors who

