My dear I know already, I picked the ring up in New York just before they went on their trip.

Alice looks deflated..

Sorry to disappoint.. so are we done now?

Oh.. NO! Alice lunge’s towards Peggy desk. We are going to have them a surprise engagement party Saturday when they get back at Bette’s.  You’re invited by the way… but we didn’t want to leave Tina’s family out so I was going to call one of them discretely to see if they knew already and if so invite them..

And how are they to get here in one days’ notice?

Well see that where you come in..

Oh I see where this is going, I provide the transportation. Peggy says with a smirk

Well Yea and I also need a phone number which only you can get me. Alice smiles…

Peggy contemplates what Alice had conveyed to her…

Alright I will have Debbie call and transfer the call to your office.. but you better not screw this up for Bette and Tina if her family doesn’t know. Because I will have you ass ..

Ok! no presser there… Alice says getting up.. Thank you Peggy..

Your welcome my dear. Oh and Alice if any of them are coming let me know soon as possible..

Yes Peggy. Alice salutes…  Right away Boss..

Peggy looks in Tina’s file.. There is a list of numbers and decides on Carrie the sister would be the best option.. She has Debbie tell Alice who it was she was calling when she transfer it.

Carrie?

Yes? Who is this?

Oh this is Alice Pieszecki I work with your Sister Tina.

Oh ok, She’s still on her trip. I just talked to her yesterday has something happened?

Oh No not at all. I was just touching base with a family member to make sure this was a working number..

Oh ok.. Well it works…

Yea I see. Uhmm so you just talked with her huh?

Yea?

How was she?  I mean I have talked with Bette but not Tina so I was just seeing how she was enjoying her vacation as well.. Bette is astatic over … Over everything..

Yea I would say she is.. Carrie says

Why do you say that? Alice was smiling hoping she snagged her.

Well seeing the ring she just gave Tina she must be on cloud nine …Alice gives a sigh of relieve.. and does an arm pump in the air…

So you know? Great!..

That their engaged, yea she told me yesterday then called Mom and Dad, why?

Ok this is so great! Alice is overly excited all the piece fell together.. I’m one of Bette best friends and we are all excited about the engagement and they come home Saturday, So we was wanting to have them a party at Bette’s house and wanted to invite all you guys I know it short notice but Peggy, Bette’s partner at the magazine has a jet and she was willing to bring you guys out tomorrow if any of you could make it. I know this is short notice but we just found out and working quickly to pull this altogether.

Oh wow that is great! But I’m not sure who can come. Listen I’m at school right now. Let me call them and see if any of them are up for it, I’m sure some of them will, I know I would.. Carrie is very excited..

Ok  here’s my cell number 818-636-6969  please  call me just as soon as you know if anyone wants to come. I have to let Peggy know so she can get the plane in route .because I think you guys would have to be on the plane by 8am so you get here before Bette and Tina.

Ok I will and thanks Alice this is so exciting!

I know!.. Now Remember it’s a secret.. Alice whispers

Ok Bye