says Pastor Frist, stepping up to the podium in the sanctuary.It’s the Wednesday night Hell House meeting, and the first time we’ve all been together in church since people found out about Tessa. My stomach has been doing this flipping thing all day.People are coming right up to Starla Joy to say they’re praying for her and her family. I sit next to her and hear her thank them all graciously, even some of the same people we know were gossiping about Tessa in school. I love Starla Joy for being so above them.“I have a few announcements to make,” says Pastor Frist as people quiet down. “Everyone knows that Tessa Minter has had to drop out of Hell House due to personal matters.”A little chatter rises up from the pews, but it quiets pretty quickly as he continues. “According to the Hell House casting, Lacey Byer will take over the role of Abortion Girl, with Laura Bergen acting as understudy.”I try to keep my face calm, but I can feel my mouth stretching out into a wide grin.
