It's good to accompany your partner on big events
Fred has been invited to attend a cocktail party for senior executives at his firm because he is being considered for a promotion.
Fred wants his wife to accompany him as he is nervous.
Fred and his wife attend the party together.
Fred's wife refuses to attend the event, and he ends up going alone.
Fred is bolstered by his wife's support and with her help is able to charm the senior executives enough to get the promotion.
Fred's nerves get the better of him, and he fails to impress the executives enough to get the promotion.