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Kate whipped it off just as the doore and opened her door As if fro of Snoqualround vibrated with the force of the falling water The air was heavy and moist

Tully led the way to the front desk, checked in, and followed the bellman to their room, which was a corner suite with two bedroo, whitecapped Snoqualmie River as it moved toward the falls

The bellave him a healthy tip, and then she and Kate were alone

"First things first," Tully said Shed been on television long enough to knohen a script was needed Shed devised a format and schedule for the entire duration of their stay She opened her suitcase, pulled out two limes, a shaker of salt, and the ht shots "

"You are insane," Kate said "I havent had a straight shot since—"

"Dontout of water "

Kate laughed "Okay Pour up, bartender "

"One ht away

Kate shrugged and drank up

"Okay Bathing suits Put yours on Theres a robe in your bedroom "

As usual, Kate did as she was told

"Where are we going?" she asked as they walked down the glossy slate floor of the lodges main floor

"Youll see "

They cans to the hot tub

In a back corner, they ca pool surrounded by Northwest and Asian styled accents The air sreen plants in ceramic and bronze pots made it almost feel as if you were outdoors