The sky had darkened, and with the courtyard lights turned on, Martin and Elizabeth stood in front of the fountain, welcoming guests as the hosts.
Leonardo and Nicholson had arrived early.
Martin's regulars like Mene, Chad, Marcus, and Bradt also made their way there together.
One luxury car after another drove into the Sunset Boulevard North District.
Soon, both sides of the road by Martin's house were lined with parked vehicles.
Since it was a gated community, the paparazzi who came to join in on the excitement could only wait outside the neighborhood, unable to capture much of anything.
Martin greeted guest after guest, his only surprise being that Wes Craven had personally come over.
In the past two years, the old man's health hadn't been great, and he seldom went out for fun anymore.
Martin had only sent the invitation as a courtesy.
Craven looked around Martin's new house and said, "Very beautiful home, and an even more beautiful hostess."
Elizabeth smiled sweetly.