I have a odd question in the midst of all this revelry. I have a long red velvet skirt that used to be my mother's, so it's probably around a 10. More to the point, it's that cool old velvet and could probably be recycled into something else. Is there someone who would like me to put it in my suitcase? (This is not completely random. It was on the bed I'm packing on.)

waves excitedly

Ahem. I mean, I'm sure I could find a use for it. Because I need more red velvet, you see.

I suspected as much. Jilli has dibs on the velvet.

Hey David, just checking: do you have my flight info for tomorrow?

Hey David, just checking: do you have my flight info for tomorrow?

American Flt #463 coming in from Dallas at 8:07pm?

I hope everything's okay with Fay. She was supposed to land around noon. I wonder if she & Deb are off galavanting around SF?

I wonder if she & Deb are off galavanting around SF?

Probably the car tour. Or possibly Fay went to Deb's house and immediately fell asleep.

David, that's the one. Although it might be from Houston, not Dallas? I misremember (I know I told you Dallas), but anyway, the flight number and time are right, and you know to look for a flight from somewhere in Texas. Excellent! And thanks again.

I wonder if she & Deb are off galavanting around SF?

Quite likely. Vortex had a hair appointment in a salon on Maiden Lane at 3, so they probably fetched Fay & promptly drove downtown.

And thanks again.

You're so very welcome. Teppy will be with me. She's coming in at 5:30 so we're going to sit around drinking until you arrive.

Then I think we will probably swoop directly to my house to unload your luggage, then take you directly to the hospitality suite to see people. And let Teppy get into her hotel room.

Is that okay?

Or possibly Fay went to Deb's house and immediately fell asleep.

Oooh, I hope not. That'll ruin her best chance to adjust her body clock.