The dinner was filled with laughter and conversation, and over an hour passed without anyone noticing. Naomi Kenway spent most of that time with her head on the table, pretending to be drunk. The people around her were relentless when it came to encouraging others to drink, and quite a few had already passed out.
After the wrap party ended, Naomi Kenway was helped out of the private room by her assistant, Summers. Ruby Preston's alcohol tolerance was much better; her face wasn't even flushed, and she wasn't out of breath. She even lent a hand to help a female cast member from the crew into a car.
Ruby Preston turned, saw Naomi Kenway, and walked over. "Did the company send a car to take you home? If not, I can give you a ride. My family's driver is waiting outside."
Just as Naomi Kenway was about to shake her head and refuse, she suddenly heard a clear, bright call: "Mommy!!"
