Maureen and Marcus first met at a Halloween party and agreed to date only after it had been arranged by a mutual friend. Despite a mutual skepticism that they would hit it off, their strong attraction for each other overrode all other concerns. Things were looking bright for the two until the intrusion of some of their family and friends threatened to knock their relationship off its rails. They were surrounded by people who could infuse delight and charm, yet at other times could inject d...