Fortunately, Summer and Ashley weren't too wrapped up in their conversation to resist getting herded into our seats.The graduates were all seated on o...e side of the auditorium. I couldn't find Billy in the blur of caps and gowns. I nudged Lynn who pointed him out. He looked big in the gown, bigger than I knew he was. He was also all grins."So what did he decide about college? Is he going to go?" I whispered to Lynn as we waited for the ceremony to begin. She shook her head."He still has trouble. She was so embarrassed and so angry that her face went bright red. " That was very cruel and I don't appreciate you stalling me like this. I have things to do and I don't have time for games, Mr. Malone. So if you would be so kind as to open the door so I may get on with my job, that would be great." She spoke in an assertive and stern manner so that I would know that she was not playing around or in the mood for my games. I stopped laughing and looked at her. I was a little too close for. For the private funeral, I wore the last outfit that Mom would select for me. I did my hair and makeup tastefully, so that Mom would have liked what she saw. I made sure that the hat was pinned to my hair and that the black netting covered my face as a sign that I was mourning. My attire may have surprised the minister and the funeral home personnel but no one said anything to me about it. I barely heard the minister's message, either at the funeral home or at the cemetery. This was one of. Jacque and Cheri then escorted the couple to the airport, they were taken directly to a waiting Lear Jet, Jacque said with a smile “courtesy of the President, you fly with style”. Their luggage was loaded; they bid their farewells with hugs and kisses, and boarded the plane. The pilot and Co-pilot were the only 2 on the plane. While they waited for clearance from the tower the Co-pilot showed the couple where everything was located and how to get a hold of the cockpit if they needed any.