As she hurriedly searched in her closet and drawers for something to wear, she berated herself for agreeing to represent the Woodies at the breakfast. The Community Fund was a local program that raised money for a number of nonprofit groups. Years ago, when Woodlands still existed, the Woodies had aligned themselves with the civic program in order to build a relationship with the conservative, suspicious townspeople. “I’ll probably be the only one under forty working there,” she grumbled. Then she relaxed, when she remembered Andy’s promise to join her. Then she remembered Martin’s request to come along and she felt like crawling back into bed. Instead she stared into the mirror, hating what she saw. “Beamer,” her mother called from just outside the bedroom door. Beamer thought about feigning sleep again, then answered. “I’m up, Mom. I’m just about ready to go.” She finished dressing and went into the kitchen. Her mother was sitting alone at the table, still in nightclothes.
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