Beau Johnston Bücher

The year is 1955. High school seniors Julie and Bill undergo a spell cast on them in a magical moment at a dance. On the surface it is every fairy tale come true. Graduation, on the other hand, sends them in separate directions. Thirty-nine years later, they agree to meet in Chicago for a secret reunion. The years of protected love and fragile feelings consummated in that moment in 1955 are put on the table. What follows is a trail of events that dissects the lives of Julie and Bill, extracting from them personal securities and complacency as they attempt to reclaim what at one time was an event bigger than life itself. For anyone who has ever asked themselves the question, "Whatever happened to him or her?" this could be your comfort story.

They say time heals all wounds. Shamonica Peterson is about to find out the hard way whether or not "they" are right. The love of her life has just informed her that he is expecting a child with another woman and that they plan to get married. To make matters worse, the wedding is only days away. Shamonica must deal with this heavy blow to her ego and her heart while, in the meantime, preparing for a major presentation at work. She frantically struggles to salvage her job, her sanity, and her dignity. After seven days of mourning, Shamonica decides enough is enough. But is she ready for the change in events that the eighth day holds?