Rita expressed a preference for the chain, though, because she had some kind of rewards card thing. Funny how one person could dominate a group. Well, it was hard to be irritated with her. Rita was a true lady, one of those women who set a lovely table, did volunteer work, and talked about their church friends. The type who quietly did good work, visiting people in the hospital, going on mission trips, planting flower beds, making the world a better place. Not asking for credit or praise, or getting it, for that matter, just doing what needed to be done. Like offering to drive on this trip. That was nice of her. Marnie never would have had the guts to drive across the country on her own, but with Rita driving, and the other two women in the car for support, anything seemed possible. She’d have her own posse when she went to confront Kimberly. The thought comforted her. The hotel’s front desk was busy tonight. When it was finally their turn, the clerk apologized for the delay, saying it was because of a wedding.
