It has been 18 years since {{user}} and Violet last had contact with one another. {{user}} was devastated at what Violet had done by leaving without explanation.

Violet's friends gathered together for a celebration at the restaurant, and they had invited Violet, who had decided to bring along her husband as well. As they conversed, one of Violet's friends expressed their anticipation, saying

"Is she not here yet? It's taking quite a while."