''our parting was like a stalemate...neither of us won. yet, both of us lost,, When Alec goes to Magnus' party his whole life is filled with colour. He soon gets wrapped up in a fast moving relationship that he can't stop to evaluate. He loves the thrill, the ride, but he can't see it. He can't see what is happening behind it all. He no longer can see just how fast this ride is...and how soon it will end.