"Ha. Ha. You're so smart." Brad?" Yes my dear." Which of my friends would you like to be my maid of honor." Hmm. You're asking me? All your friends...are so great. Why are you asking me?" Because if I pick any of them, then the others will hate me. But you you choose, then they'll accept it." But then won't they hate me then?" Here they come…"Enter Betty, Susan, and Rebecca."Hi y'all." Did you decide yet?" enquired Susan."No. Brad is still thinking." Come on Brad…." urged Betty.All three. " I don't know what it is about Steve, but I feel really free around him. He is really nice."After a bit, Denise said, "I have to work today so someone needs to take me home so I can get ready. Jim's opens at noon so I should be there by eleven-thirty. Who's going to take me?" Bike or car?" I asked.Denise looked around, "I don't see any cars." I mean pickup, babe, which one?" I really would like the bike but it's kind of cool and I'm not dressed for it so how about the pickup."I nodded and said. And I'd be willing to bet he knows a lot more than he isn't saying. If you're really serious about Bill, and with your induction so close, don't you think you should talk to him?" Yeah," she said. "I'm just afraid that he's gonna think I'm a nut. It's not like I can prove that She exists, you know."As far as Ken knew, Lea showed herself to very few people who were not in the Circle, and then only when they were ready to serve Her, and he didn't think that Bill was in that group. Genie and Ken. I've got vodka and scotch." Can you make me a screwdriver?'"Sure can.Turn on the stereo and have a seat and I'll be right with you."I mixed him a strong drink and made myself a scotch on the rocks.I took a Quaalude out of my purse and washed it down with a sip of my drink,touched up my face and joined him in the living room where he was sitting on the couch.I placed our drinks on the coffee table and demurely sat sideways on the couch, facing Jerome, causing my skirt to ride up and showing off.