Lily pushed past the group of teenagers huddled outside the bathroom, cellphones in hand. She recognized a few of them, having met their mothers at various PTA meetings and school luncheons. She paused outside the door before pushing it open, nearly running into a bathroom attendant in her haste. She nodded a quick apology and headed towards the sinks. She paused to look at her reflection before applying a fresh coat of lipstick and smoothing out a few stray hairs.
She took a deep breath before heading back out into the hallway, waiting for a few moments before she reentered the room and headed straight for the bar.