Before he arrived at the party, Ben felt stressed out. He spent the day running errands. First, he had to pick up a gift. Then, he had to get ready. The last thing he had to do was wrap the gift. , he got a call that changed his plans. His cousin Philip said he needed a ride to work. Ben had to stop what he was doing and take Philip to work. He was already running late, but now, Ben wouldn't arrive until the party was almost over.