Utter shock

“It’s nice to meet you too. I hope you didn’t have too much trouble finding this place.” Dan said after he and Ryan had shaken hands. Two staff had appeared and were taking away the presents.

“It was easier to find than I thought.”

“Where’s Emma and Alex? I want to go see them.” Taylor said impatiently, bouncing on her feet.

“Ah, that’s right. I would like to meet the much talked about celebrant and 'big head Alex.’” Ryan quipped, and all of them burst out laughing.

“Sure thing. Thanks a lot for those presents. Emma and Alex are going to be beside themselves with excitement. Emma’s mom is not around, now. She went home to freshen up, but she will be back in no time, I reckon.” Dan said.

“That’s okay. I’ll say hi to her when I come back to pick up Taylor.”

“No way! Taylor? Is that you?!” A boy’s voice exclaimed from the doorway to where the party was holding. It was Alex.

“Alex!” Taylor shrieked in turn, and they rushed straight to hug each other happily. The commotion drew other kids,