The story opens with a group of friends reflecting on their past years and discussing their future plans as they enter a new year. One friend expresses relief at graduating, while another jokes about the stress of working for their father's company. They discuss the potential pitfalls of working for a significant other's business, highlighting concerns about mixing personal and professional relationships. Amid playful banter about past relationships and friendship dynamics, they raise a toast to their future success and maintaining their bonds, emphasizing the importance of friendship and support as they navigate their next steps in life.