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the ring as they headed into the office Tj was using this week. His office was average sized, bigger than Liz’s and smaller than Sams.
    “Hey Tj” Sam says as they entered his room.
    “Hi guys.” Tj answers back as he looks up from his computer.
    “We want to finalize all the details for tonight.”
    “Ok, Let me pull up the file real quick.” Tj says clicking his mouse as he moved the cursor over the screen.
    “I want tonight to be perfect.” Max chimed in.
    “Ok, Looks like the only things that are not finalized are the lighting, the food, and dessert.”
    “I already have the dessert covered.” Max said.
    “How?” Sam asked.
    “When I asked Charlee’s father to marry her, He offered to pay for the whole party. So we went down to the bakery by his house and ordered the cake. We figured that since tonight everyone is going to be here anyways, we would just have the engagement party right after.”
    “That’s good.”
    “What colors for the lighting?” Tj asked interrupting them.
    “How about red, blue, and like a fuchsia type color?” Sam asked.
    “I like that idea.” Max said.
    “Ok then,” Tj said as he started typing. “Which color do you want on who?”
    “You know me too well” Sam said. Tj had done lighting for sam before. He knew exactly how she liked it.
    “Blue on Charlee.” Max said.
    “So then red on you and fuchsia on me?” Sam asked.
    “Yea that sounds good.”
    “Then the only thing left is food. Your options are chicken parmesan, lasagna, or steak?”
    “I think we will stick with the steak.” Max said decidedly.
    “That should do it then.” Tj said.
    Sam and Max headed for the door. When they got outside Sam turned to Max and said “Ok. Now go home and don’t let her eat! Tell her to be here by 6:30. You be here by 7. Oh and bring a sliced lemon with you.”
    “A sliced lemon?” Max asked.
    “Yes, a sliced lemon. You will understand later.” Sam said getting into her car.
    “Ok see you in a couple of hours then.” Max said waving after her.
    Sam got home rather quickly. She got herself some tea and enjoyed it on her deck. When she was finished she put her cup into the sink and got ready for the big night. Sam picked out a floor length black dress paired with silver heels. The dress had small crystals lining the neckline. Making sure her make-up was pristine, she headed back out the door to Tj’s.
    When she arrived at Tj’s Charlee was standing there almost in tears. Sam quickly stopped the car and jumped out, all but throwing the keys at the valet. When she got to Charlee she asked “What’s wrong?”
    “Max has to be standing me up. He told me to be here at 6:30 and he is at least 20 minutes late.” Charlee said sounding angry.
    “I am sure he is just running late. Max would never stand you up. Let’s go into the VIP lounge and wait for him ok?” Sam said trying to calm her friend.
    “Why the VIP lounge?” Charlee asked looking confused.
    “Because for one night only I am coming out of retirement. I am singing tonight.”
    “Oh! I can’t wait. You haven’t sung for a long time.” She exclaimed.
    “I know. I have to go get ready. I will be right back.” Sam said as she left the lounge.
    Sam walked back toward the front door. She was looking for Tj. She needed him to do her a favor without telling anyone else. When she found him he was talking to a customer. She patiently waited for their conversation to end.
    “Sam, Is everything ready?” He asked her when he turned around.
    “I need a favor.” Sam replied.
    “Anything.”
    “I invited a guy named George here tonight.”
    “The same George as before?” He asked stunned.
    “Yes. When he gets here can you please personally escort him to his seat? Without telling anyone?” She asked hopefully.
    “I can do that.” He said just as the rest of the gang walked into the door.
    “Hey guys.” Sam said. “Charlee is in the VIP lounge waiting. She can fill you in.”
    “Fill us in on