Sad

Leina did not want to go out last night. Charles wanted to take her to a party that a co-worker was throwing, and then she expected to come to the Chinese New Year's party at Erica and Tony's. But she sat around, feeling sorry for herself. Charles did all he could to try to make her feel better, but she just wanted to stay at home.

Many of Leina's close friends from high school arrived at Tony and Erica's last night before 9:30, ready for revelery, including Will (with Primo), Stephen Dodson (with port), Angie, Katrina, Byron, and even Serena. But no Leina! All are aware that Leina's presence kicks a party up another notch, and despite the presence of a pig pinata, foreign nationals, infused vodkas, and dumpling making something was missing: Leina. Tony and Will called Leina to harass her around 10:30, and a mopey sounding Leina promised that she was about to leave.

She was not lying, and arrived at the party with Charles shortly afterwards. A cheer was heard from the Lowell gang in the hallway. But Leina was not animated, not inspiring, not really even talking. She was the saddest many had ever seen her. Leina said that her score on that test was really really important and she doesn't think she'll get a job offer from San Francisco based on her ranking. She was inconsolable. Leina made a bit of polite small talk but shortly after arriving she made a beeline for the fireplace in the backyard and just sat there. For almost two hours. She knows that she'll find a great job soon and that she still is working and that she wanted to work in San Mateo anyways, but it was still a sad night for Leina.