I just got friends. And you're here," she said, sounding sad."I know, and just because you're in Florida, doesn't mean we can't all still be friends. ...hree years and we're off to college. I'm sure the girls are already plotting to get us all back together." That's a long time, but you're right. I guess I also kind of don't want to go with them. The way they look at me..." she said, leaving the sentence hanging."I was worried about that. How bad is it with them?" Pretty bad. I get the feeling. " She walked over like a frightend child walks through a mall looking for their mother. She sat down next to me looked at me and noticed I was looking back at her and said "Hi" as she brushed some hair away from her forehead "I'm Caity as you already know." She was talking to me! Me of all people. I was 5'8" and had a gamers build, in other words, little muscles all around my body exepct for the bare minimum that got me through two years of compulsory Gym during my freshmen and sophmore years. " Good, you can tell her I like her too. And thanks, Joan for helping me out there, I appreciate it." You're welcome Jackie, but I had kind of an ulterior motive too. You know pop wouldn't let me go to the teen center if I asked, but he might if you were going and told him you'd look out for me. I'd appreciate that a lot Jackie, and I'd stay out of your way, I promise." I don't know Joan, aren't you still a little young to be dancing with boys? What are you now, twelve or thirteen?" That got me. I knew she had Hospitality Suite duties and then dinner planned with some customers, and I planned my arrival accordingly. When the time came, I drove the hour to the hotel and convention center. I was early, so I went into the bar and enjoyed a couple of cocktails and the female “scenery”. When I thought it safe, I used my room key to take the elevator to her floor. My tap at her door when unanswered (thankfully), and I settled myself in her closet again. It was then that I discovered the bag.