We leftour bags behind in the cabin when we fled so I have nothing to distractme. I try to go back to sleep but, although I feel tired, I can't.Eventu...lly, after what seems an age, I hear a quiet knock at the door.Poppy gets up and goes and looks through the spyhole."It's her," she says and I relax. I see Julia before she sees me. Shelooks tired, her face lined with worry. Her pregnancy is much morevisible now. The tired look disappears when she catches sight of me. Wealmost run to each other. "Who's the beauty you're with?" This is Julie Simpson, Zack. You see, Zack, you didn't get all of the prettiest cheerleaders when you were in high school." I gave Julie a quick kiss on the cheek. "Julie, this is Zack Hayes, ex-all-state high school quarterback and benchwarmer for Penn State Nittany Lions."Julie shook Zack's hand and said, "It's nice to meet you, Zack. I enjoyed watching your games last year." Thank you, Julie," Zack replied.I asked, "How are things going in State College?"Zack. He smiled. "So, I was thinking ..." Which is a good thing," I interjected."I'm glad you approve. Anyway, since Chad is picking up Sarah tonight,would you do me the pleasure of allowing me to escort you to the party andback?"I arched a brow at him. "Like ... a date?"He paused, seeming to mull my question over for a few seconds, then nodded."Yes. Like a date. An evening where I pick you up at your home, ferry youto a place of fun and entertainment, then return you safe and sound beforeyour. I just styled your hair. It's notlike I did anything permanent, but I certainly like the look. I thinkwe'll keep it like that for awhile. Now come along it's time to startlunch and I am hungry," she stated. I couldn't believe it. My once dirty blond hair was now strawberryblond. I had fluffy bangs just barely touching my brows, long curlsflowing down the sides and back of my head, and a stupid whiteplastic hair band. Not only that but she had somehow put what lookedlike freckles across my nose..