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'As I was saying, Ethan said in my bedroom -' OK so it was in the doorway on his way out, 'that he was going into work'

Clearly put out Magnolia grumbled 'I'm sure he said he would be home today I wanted to surprise hi his birthday soon When will he be ho her question to Darlene

'He didn't say' Although Felicity was sure he did 'Do you knowhome to have lunch…with me' No lie there as I'll be here to have lunch as well 'And anyway his birthday is next Saturday and we-'

At this point Darlene dropped or was that flung a stack offro crash interrupting Felicity's ad the party

When the to the dishes Darlene whispered 'Not a word about the party, nolia mused out loud, 'Perhaps I could throw a party for Ethan After all that is what I do' Magnolia, her s not aimed at the tomen, warmed to the theme 'I could have it at the yacht club followed by a harbour cruise Only the right people of course'

Felicity caught Darlene's eye, clearly of two e that preparations for a party for Ethan ell under way 'What now?' she mouthed

Darlene's slight shake of her head kept her silent

'But then nooo There isn't enough tiet the invitations out and expect the returns' On a sigh Magnolia finally looked at the two relieved woht in front of her 'I'll just have to take hiht on the town Be a dear and let hinolia reached into her handbag and removed a snolia left, unfortunately not all her fragrance left with her

'I don't reave me, Darlene, and yet she and Ethan seem to be an item'

'Only in her dreams, Felicity'

'Are you sure?'

"I…think so? Ethan and that…woman used to date but he hasn't been out with her for a while But then he hasn't been out with anyone else either for a while'