Prologue: December 31, 1999

The transition into the new millennium serves as the backdrop for friends Jess and Kat as they navigate the emotional and logistical challenges of Jess’s upcoming move from London to Auckland. Set on New Year’s Eve 1999, the dialogue highlights the limitations of late-90s technology, emphasizing the novelty of "free online voicemail" and dial-up connections as essential tools for maintaining long-distance communication across time zones. While Kat expresses anxiety over changing flatmate dynamics and a potential romantic encounter with a peer named Jono, Jess focuses on the practicalities of their digital plan to stay connected. This prologue captures the specific cultural atmosphere of the Y2K era, blending the excitement of a new century with the personal uncertainty of life-altering transitions. The narrative establishes a foundation for a serialized story centered on friendship and change at the dawn of the digital age.