The day after the recital, Aaron had a very important business function he couldn't miss (he only went when it was absolutely necessary because he hated those things) and he begged Keeley to come along. She hated those things even more than he did because they brought back bad memories but, at the same time, she didn't want to leave him to suffer alone.
He had come to her work's Christmas party even though everyone gawked at him so she felt the need to return the favor. She had fussed over what to wear for a solid week. As much as she hated it, she went shopping in the expensive shopping district for a dress, shoes, and jewelry specifically for the event.
Aaron told her that wasn't necessary and she could wear what she wanted but she was having war flashbacks at the thought of being mocked by his associates' wives. Dealing with all of those sharks definitely felt like going into battle in her first life.
