last one for tonight

Don't even remember how many years it's been since this one happened, but it still sticks in my mind. I do recall it was early December. A couple of mutual friends had invited us to an ugly sweater party, however he couldn't go since he had to work that night. I told him I'd still like to go, and I knew our friends would keep me safe since we're all pretty close. His response "How dare you think of going without me."