Chapter SixteenAfterward, chatting in a somewhat desultory fashion together and over their phones, Skye and Paula, as well as many of Timothie's friends and clients, increasingly voiced concern for his mental wellbeing. “A party!” enthused Paula, in her pink smock and lavender pants. “Yes! We can gather his favorite people together and maybe figure out where to go from here, or at least – at least – show him that we love and support him.”
Details were rapidly sketched together. A few days later, Timothie's salon served as the setting for an impromptu soiree. Timothie, fresh from a run outside, was surprised, on entering the salon, by many old friends he hadn't seen for several years, including Reginald's parents, some favorite clients, and a beloved former teacher. They believed a party w
