‘I reached out to some of my contacts, and I was given his name. He’d be happy to speak with you.’ Rick slipped her a number from across the des.... Liesel presumed by ‘reaching out to his contacts,’ he meant that he’d chatted up some of the good old boys while buying summer squash. She stared at the little scrap of paper and fidgeted in her seat. Rick’s office reeked of cigarette smoke, even though he claimed to have quit months ago, and it made her itch. ‘Have you spoken to him at all yet? Do. Just think, having to choose between Randi and Cecilia, Laura thought. How lucky can a girl get? She told Randi she was driving down to San Jose to meet a business contact who was only touching down for a few hours at the San Jose airport."I could go with you," Randi said plaintively."But we wouldn't be able to do what we want to do," Laura said. "It would be even worse, being together and not being able to." I know."Randi's voice was tragic. Laura was deeply touched. She really wants to do it. One of the benefits of being perceived as a VVIP is that your details are circulated to all staff. A waiter appeared at my side and gave a slight bow, "Delighted to see you again Lady Davenport, unfortunately, as you can see are we very busy tonight, would you mind sharing a table?" No, that's fine," I smiled, "How about that one, I don't like to be too close to the piano." Well, that was easier than I'd expected!The waiter gesticulated to another who approached George's table and spoke to him.. " Well, he and Renee kind of got sweet on each other this spring after prom and even though they didn't violate the agreement, they've both decided to go to IU this fall." Wow! Okay. You got me distracted. Why does Doreen want to be your temporary girlfriend?" Because she's more scared than you are. Allen's best man seems to think the bridesmaids are private whores for the groomsmen. Doreen is my date for this entire week and if that asshole makes a move on her, Betts, I will find some way to.