Tom and Angela plan a "friend event" to hang out at a carnival, making sure to bring along other friends, Hank, Ben, and Ginger, to avoid any romantic tension. However, as the night progresses, the group gets separated, and Tom and Angela find themselves alone on a Ferris wheel. As they try to maintain a platonic relationship, they start to realize their feelings for each other. Eventually, they confess their attraction and share a romantic moment, abandoning their initial plan to keep the evening friendly.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Tom is talking to Angela on the phone about what to wear to an event.
2. Tom and Angela are going to a friend event, not a date.
3. The event is at a carnival with a Barf-a-Coaster ride.
4. Ben has to leave the event early to talk to his long-distance girlfriend, Xenon.
5. Xenon is trying to organize her books by usefulness.
6. Hank wins a Bongo and McGillicuddy trophy at a game.
7. Hank leaves the group to compete in a smack-off tournament.
8. The group decides to ride the Ferris Wheel instead of the Barf-a-Coaster.
9. The Ferris Wheel gets stuck with Tom and Angela at the top.
10. Tom and Angela are told to wait for help to arrive.
11. Tom and Angela decide to play a game to pass the time.
12. Angela tries to climb down the Ferris Wheel but gets caught by Tom.
13. Tom and Angela admit their feelings for each other.
14. Tom and Angela share a moment before climbing down the Ferris Wheel.
15. Tom and Angela fall while climbing down the Ferris Wheel.
16. Tom and Angela decide to go on a real date.
17. Ginger, who rode the Barf-a-Coaster, is being chased by angry carnies.