July 2 is graduation day. And induction day, for that matter, but that’s less relevant to their lives right now. 

It is July 1, 2024, 8:22pm. Tommy and Toby are sprawled on the floor of Tommy’s room, surrounded by wrappers and cans. 

“Toby,” Tommy says, “This might be our last day. Forever, I mean, not just—in here.”