I’m sure she’ll probably ignore that advice and instead use the time to lube her entire body with magic jelly, but I prefer not to think about that. The real reason I leave is to find Ruthie. I haven’t seen her, and it’s time for her to get dressed. If she has flitted away somewhere and ends up being late for Baggy’s wedding, I’ll be so angry with her. It wouldn’t surprise me too much, though, because the attention isn’t focused on her. Surely she wouldn’t be so selfish as to ruin Baggy’s big day. Would she? I can’t deny that I’m also looking for Kai in my search for Ruthie, but she’s the one I’m really after right now. I find Howie talking animatedly to my father, but see no sign of Ruthie or Kai. When I pass near my father, he bugs his eyes out at me, and I can only imagine the tall tales he is hearing. I smile knowingly at him but breeze by without butting into the conversation, even though I’m sure Dad is hoping that I will rescue him.
