Maxixe's anger wouldn't go away. Despite his better judgment he was at the Bloomingvale's ball sandwiched between Aiden and Sayid waiting for the women to make their grand entrance.
Both Aiden and Sayid tried to talk him out of going, adding to his indignation.
Saying that he should remain on bed rest until he fully regained his strength but he was having none of that.
As much as he hated mingling with the folks at Winter's Court he would not have missed Lady Kaoma's debut for the world.
He had gone a whole day without seeing her face because his sister Carlene insisted that they needed to start their preparations for the ball from the wee hours of the morning.
Sayid had grumbled as well, admitting that it was just an excuse for the women to get pampered at his expense.
Even though he could afford it, Sayid didn't want to see the exorbitant bills that would come when the women finished their shopping spree.
