i'll have what she's having

[beyoncepadthai]

So, Mindy's last birthday went uncharacteristically uncelebrated. Of course, she shopped and drank and all of that, but this year she's more than in a partying mood and has more than enough invitees to put something on without seeming like a total loser.

Deciding to mix things up, Mindy's rented out a cool seat-reclining, wine and dine theater at High Street mall, splurged on snacks and booze and arranged for a viewing of her favorite film. Of course there are a bunch of cool new releases she could let her guests enjoy, but it's her birthday, and this is one way she can force everyone she knows to watch the wonder that is literally anything Nora Ephron.

She can hear Danny's whining already, and she couldn't care less.

What she can't help but care about is what Danny once said to her back in New York, his cruel reminder to her that she wasn't getting any younger, the promise of a hot husband and adorable children ticking away. She's all the more conscious of it this week, especially after freaking out momentarily thinking that Luke might have already moved on.

The right decision or not, a real relationship or not, it's one more shot at a future that she's managed to screw up.

Hence, the alcohol. Dressed to impress, Mindy arrives early to get her start on a super strong and super fruity cocktail while she waits for her first guests to turn up.

[Set to the night of the 20th of June at one of the fancier theaters at High Street Mall. From 8-ish cocktails (+ beer and wine) and finger food will be served in the bar area, and then the movie (viewable on YT, if you are so inclined) will be starting at 8:30. Tag Mindy, tag around, before or after the film. ENJOY.]

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[beyoncepadthai]

"Okay, at the very least we're getting a drink," Mindy says, tone suggesting that she's not going to take no for an answer. She gets it, though. Whether or not she's scheduled, there's a very good chance she'll end up in the hospital on her actual birthday, too.

And she doesn't mind. Tonight's her night to celebrate. "Busy is best," she adds in agreement. Without being busy she might have to deal with the weight of life's problems, and she's so not about that.

[losttheright]

"We can definitely get a drink," Molly says, letting out a short, warm laugh as she nods. It's not like it's a huge concession or anything. She just doesn't want to be the center of attention on a day that isn't really easy for her, to celebrate something that doesn't feel worth celebrating. Explaining that is only ever a mood killer, though, and something she doesn't exactly like to talk about. As it is, there are only a couple of people who know, and she intends to keep it that way. "Let me know what your hours wind up being then and we'll figure something out."

[beyoncepadthai]

"Oh, totally," Mindy nods. She's been working a lot of nights lately, in part because of babies that don't want to be born at a more convenient hour but also because she's pretty sure she's pissed off someone in scheduling and always winds up on call. But she's more than happy to move things around for friends like Molly. "Birthday or otherwise, I am not one to turn down a drink."

[losttheright]

"Oh, that makes two of us," Molly says, all but rolling her eyes as she laughs. It's a part of her routine now, really, and as long as she doesn't overdo it, she doesn't see anything wrong with that. As long as she isn't going into work hungover in the mornings, she figures, she's in good shape. "Half the time I could usually use a rescue from my coworkers, anyway. They're great, but sometimes it's just way too much."