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Chapter Fourteen
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Katie was just finishing putting the last photo of the class of 1972 on the display board when Stuart entered the ballroom.
"Katie, this place looks fantastic. You really did a wonderful job."
"Thanks, Stu. I heard there were about ten more people who checked into the hotel this morning, so that brings the total close to one-hundred and fifty, with guests. I guess high school reunions aren't so old fashioned as everyone seems to think. I'm almost finished and was just on my way home."
"Then I'm glad I got here when I did. I need to take you back to headquarters for about an hour to go over the final details of what we're going to be doing tonight."
"Now?" Katie said. "It's already four o'clock, Stu. I was going to sit in a hot tub for an hour before this craziness begins, and I'm not talking about your plan, or Wyatt's either which are both pretty crazy."
Katie gave the room one last visual inspection, then, reluctantly, followed Stuart to his car.
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