The girl's voice was unsteady — it sounded thick on the phone, as if clogged with syrup. She said the pain was much less now and that she used the s...ecial oils and salves on her bruises. Then, in her own ominous way and without introduction, she said she "didn't know..." "I really don't know if I..." she said. Angique stifled a sigh. With all the warmth she could muster she advised the girl to relax and get a lot of sleep. There was no need to think or worry. There was no hurry, none at all,. Sarah updated Gerald.Stephanie'sturn! She'stakingtruth.Mandyasked ifshe hasany tattoosEven though he'd never met Stephanie, the question turned Gerald on - especially when Sarah informed him a few moments later that Sarah admitted she did have a tattoo that none of the group was aware of! Gerald - along with everyone else in the group - immediately guessed one of the 'dares' Sarah was likely to get if she ever opened herself up to that possibility (she didn't seem like the 'daring' type, to. I stillthought that it would be helpful to get Jane to sing some of the songs,but I wasn't sure that Mr. Benson would let me.It still didn't make me feel any better about the performance, however.---Fortunately, I had the Video Music Awards to get ready for. We hadconfirmed that I would perform during the show, and we were scheduled torehearse on stage Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Then there was myfinal fitting for my dress on Thursday afternoon so that I would beready for the awards show. But I am sureyou would be a gorgeous maid of honor." I hugged her again and gave hera big smile."Umm, I am not sure if I am the one who is supposed to tell you this butthere is going to be a wedding and it is going to be on Sunday. Sarah,Lisa and my mom have planned it all out." What?"Sarah had just stepped over and touched my arm to get my attention."What is wrong?" She was reacting to the expression of confusion on myface."Jordie was telling me about a wedding on Sunday?" Steve, didn't.