Christopher: Hi, John. New Year’s Day is coming soon. I’d like to invite you to a party at Hudson’s Hall.

John: I’d love to, but I may not be back in time for it. I won’t be back to campus until New Year’s Day.

Christopher: Terrific! That’s when we’re having the party. I mean, the New Year’s Eve. Can you make it?

John: I think I can. I got two tickets for a basketball game in the afternoon. We could watch the game before the party. Would like to go?

Christopher: That’s great. You know I love basketball.