“Hello guys.” I say back. “This is Danielle.” I turn my view back to look at Danielle.

“Hello, Danielle. I’m Alice.” Alice extends her hand out. “It’s nice to meet you.”

“Nice to meet you, Danielle. I’m Tasha.” Tasha shakes Danielle’s hand.

“Hi, it is nice to meet you. Tina talks a lot about you guys.”

“I hope she has told you nothing but the best about me.” Alice says with a grin.

I chuckle and look at Danielle.

Our bodies make there way back towards the kitchen but within that split second the door bell begins to ring again.

I twirl on my heel and make my way back towards the door again, opening it to see Shane as she stands there holding a bottle of wine.

“Hey Tina.”

“Hey, Shane!” I greet her. “Everyone is in the kitchen.”

When Shane walks pass me, I then see Kit walking up the steps.

“Hey baby girl.”

“Hey, Kit! I’m glad you made it.” I say with a smile.

“Of course, girl.” Kit says leaning in to peck me on the cheek.

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“So, Danielle. Where do you work?” Alice asks as we all sit around on the back patio.

Alice sits with her feet diving in the pool and her wine in hand.

I sit with Danielle in my swinging recliner.

“I’m also a hairstylist, that’s how I know Shane.” She smiles. “I’m glad I know Shane, because I got to meet Tina.”

“Aren’t I just the greatest?” Shane says with a chuckle while taking back a sip of her beer.

“Well, hello ladies.”

Our heads turn as we hear that British voice. “Helena is here!” Alice says. “And Dylan!”

“Get some liquor and come join us!” Tina says with a smile.

“But first I shall be polite.” Helena says walking towards me and Danielle. “I’m Helena Peabody. It is nice to meet you, Danielle. Tina has talked a lot about you.” Helena extends her hand for a firm shake.

“It is nice to meet you too.” Danielle says shaking her hand followed by Dylan’s.

“Baby girl, is Bette coming?” Kit asks while kicking her feet back on the recliner.

“Apparently so.” I say. “I hope our babysitter was available.”

“I’m sure baby sis will show her butt up soon.” Kit says.