There was Maya, the birthday girl, a free-spirited artist with a wild mane of curly hair and a paint-splattered smile. There was also Tom, a charming musician with a quick wit and a silver tongue. And then there was Rachel, a feisty writer with a sharp tongue and a quick laugh.

And then, just as suddenly as it had begun, the chanting stopped. The music slowed, and the friends collapsed onto their stools, exhausted but exhilarated.

And as for Aviva, she may have been gone, but her spirit lived on, infusing the city with a sense of joy and abandon that would be felt for years to come. Aviva rocks, indeed!

The chant grew louder and more insistent, until it seemed to take on a life of its own. People started to join in, drawn in by the infectious energy of the group. Soon, the entire bar was echoing with the refrain: "Aviva rocks! Aviva rocks!"