Chapter 7I reminded the whole cadre of staff about what tomorrow night would be like. “Please be here by five thirty. The hosts, bartenders, Jean, and I will be here at five to make sure everything will be ready. Our security people will also be here at five thirty. Be ready to work by six o’clock sharp. I’m sure there will be media people who’ll hope to get something onto the end of their six o’clock news, then JuliAnn, Vivienne, Allen, and Mayor Green will cut the ribbons at seven o’clock sharp.”
It was the day before Opening. Everyone was trained and they were excited. As soon as everyone started to leave, I turned to Pat. “Did you get your gown all right?”
“Yes. It’s beautiful! Thank you for getting that for me. I went last Tuesday for a fitting and picked it up yesterday.”
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