Does Fred actually intend on going to the game this time, or just letting others make a mess in his room??

I believe that I have a going-away party to attend in Evanston that evening for a friend of mine that is moving to ICT. If this is true, I will be able to make only a token appearance, although it'll be Fred's kind of crowd (except for the lack of eligible ladies) so maybe he'll want to crash it with me.