by this point he's twenty-eight, time speeding up in a way that disconcerts him, the parties going too late and getting too sloppy, waiting in the ER on two separate occasions for news of friends who've OD'd on exotic combinations of alcohol and prescription medications, the same people at party after party, the sun rising on scenes of tedious debauchery, everyone looking a little undone.
At twenty-eight years old, the protagonist feels a disconcerting sense of time slipping away, with each passing year marked by increasingly wild parties. These gatherings grow increasingly chaotic, leaving behind a lingering sense of fatigue and disillusionment. There's a stark contrast between the excitement of the partying lifestyle and the grim reality of friends facing serious consequences from substance abuse.
The repetitive cycle of social events features familiar faces, yet the atmosphere shifts as the sun rises on what has become tiresome indulgence. With friends at risk of overdosing on dangerous mixes of alcohol and medication, the initial thrill of these parties gives way to a sobering acknowledgment of their darker side.
