she was within easy shouting distance of the mercer 's artistic director . he asks , finally resting his eyes on mine as they search for truth . all plans to propose were on hold . 'we 're having a party , in case you had n't noticed . ' in coming here had she just made the second biggest mistake of her life ? her mother pressed her cold , thin hand against spencer 's and beamed . i just do n't like the idea of sitting on the sidelines when you might need my help . '' 