Writing Prompt: The Program

Five minute write:


Clarence opened the program and scanned through the names to find Jared's.  A sick feeling settled in his stomach when he saw that his brother's name was towards the end.  He glanced up at the clock.  It was almost seven already, and he was supposed to meet Nancy at 7:30.  But he'd promised Jared he would come to this.  He'd forgotten when he set up the date for Nancy. And when he realized there was a conflict, he hoped that Jared would be one of the first ones in the recital.  Then he could do both.  But...it didn't seem like there was the time.  Maybe he could talk to Jared's teacher and convince him to put Jared first!  But that was an unlikely proposal because the instructor was now getting up to welcome everyone.  So either he stood up Jared, or called Nancy and canceled the date.  
He'd much rather go out with Nancy then sit through two hours of violin and piano.  
Jared sneaked in and sat by him.  "Great you made it!  I was almost worried I wasn't going to."