The next few hours were spent with everyone talking and laughing. They all asked her a wide range of questions, steering clear of any questions about her family. It was like the parties she had heard the other kids at school talk about but ones she had never dared to attend. Music played in the background, snacks and drinks were laid out on the table. They all munched while they took turns getting to know her.
At one point, while she was talking to Nathan and Renee, Renee sent Nathan to get her plate refilled.
“Lindsey, I have a secret.” She paused, looking around to make sure no one was listening in. The music helped to keep conversations from being overheard. She sidled closer until she was almost whispering into Lindsey’s ear. “I’m dying to tell someon
