Well lets see theres an accountant and what does Mark do again babe? Tina questioned looking at Bette.

Hes a legal assistant.

Thats right why? Tina asked curious.

Thats a good start. We need to hook them up with Mel and Gwen and see if we can get all of this moving before Marina goes home.

Ummmm theres a problem there, Alice said.

What do you mean? Cecilia asked.

Well weve found Marinas name on a bunch of stuff for the Planet, but her name is nowhere to be found on anything for the house. Besides that, the police have kind of locked it off and nobodys allowed in for a while.

Cecilia smiled. I guess I should have specified which home.

I thought you lived with friends. Bette said wondering if Cecilia was still sleeping or delusional.

I do kind of. I hate living alone and usually I stay with Mel and Gwen when Im in town. But Gwen convinced me that I couldnt pass up a good deal and I bought a house here about six years ago. I just dont stay in it very often. Cecilia actually looked a little embarrassed by the confession.

Let me get this straight you own a house here that you dont live in? Alice asked ticking each item off on her fingers.

Yeah.

And you dont rent it out or anything? Alice continued with her questioning.

No I have someone go by once a week to keep the dust out and do light maintenance, but other than that its vacant.

Does Marina know about it? Bette asked wondering why a person like Cecilia wouldnt like to be alone.

No and I thought now would be a good time to surprise her. I mean, when she leaves here, Cecilia said smiling. The four friends looked at each other and exchanged silent responses to the new information. Each of them was wondering how this woman could afford a house that she didnt even live in. I wanted to go by it today or tomorrow and see what I needed to get in there before we move in. Its kind of sparse right now. I normally would ask Gwen to help me with this stuff but since you guys know Marinas tastes better Cecilia let her half question trail off as she looked at Marinas friends around her.