Thats actually a great idea! Shane said leaning forward. Shes smart but she aint ballsy! If shes in the room with them

Maybe shell back down? Marina asked hopeful.

Exactly!

Good job Dana! I think we just figured out our plan. Now we have to get info from the school and find out who we should talk to, Alice said slapping Dana on the back.

Why dont you call them and say something like shes getting a big award or something and youre supposed to find out what she was like in school? Do you think theyll give you her schedule for something like that? Dana said to Alice.

Damn girl! You ate your Wheaties this morning didnt you? I think that will actually work! Shane said smiling at the euphoric Dana. Everyone agreed that the idea was their best bet.

Marina looked at Alice. Did you find out who the faxes went to?

Yep got the list right here. I was gonna start calling editors when Shane called and said to get my ***** over to the Planet right now. Alice did her best impersonation of Shane as she spoke.

What about TV stations?

I dont know yet. Bette, do you think Tina could use her connections to talk to them? I know Im influential and all, but shes a pro when it comes to that stuff.

Ill ask her. As long as she can do it from bed, shell be fine. Everyone gave Bette sympathetic looks. They knew that Tinas due date was soon and that she and Bette were both miserable right now. I know shell want to help in any way she can.

So we have three days to do this will it be enough time? Marina asked still looking worried.

Hey Ill take off work tomorrow to help out, Shane said reaching out and squeezing Marinas hand where it rested on the table top.

Me too! Alice said smiling.

And me! Dana added.

I really dont have anything on my schedule right now at the Center I could take off as well. Everyone was surprised by Bettes offer to take off work she never takes off work.

Thank you all of you! Im truly thankful that I have you for friends Marinas eyes teared up slightly as she looked around the table.