"But she's not leaving until next week," I said.

"I know," Sunny replied. "And she'll be too crazy with last-minute stuff. Besides, you guys

are leaving soon, right? And I want you to be there."

"Cool!" Maggie said.

"Who's coming?" Jill asked.

Sunny rattled off a list of kids she had invited in school. Then she paused. "I think I asked a few others, but I don't remember."

"What time is the party?" Mary Anne asked.

"Oh, I haven't decided yet."

"Our plane flight is that day," I explained.

Sunny's face went blank. "It is? Um, okay. We'll have it early, I guess."

I was beginning to have a sinking feeling about this "party." "Sunny, what kind of plans have you made?"

"Plans?" Sunny repeated.

"Yeah. You know, food and drinks, decorations, activities, stuff like that."

"Oh." Sunny turned kind of pale. "Well, um, I guess I haven't gotten to that."

"This is for Sunday, the day after tomorrow?" I asked.

Sunny nodded weakly. "What should I do?"

Hoo, boy.

Thump, thump, thump. We all fell silent at the sound of Dawn's footsteps.

I thought quickly. I knew Dawn, Mary Anne, and Claudia had to leave the meeting

soon. Each of them had stuff to do for the wedding.

But I didn't. I could stay put. And Sunny sure could use my help. No way was she going to be able to pull this off on her own.

Knock-knock-knock. "Room service!" Dawn called out.

Sunny opened the door. Dawn entered with a huge tray, loaded with, well, very natural-looking food.

Everyone ate but me. I was too busy thinking.

When they were done, Dawn got up to go. "I think I'll stay and hang out," I said nonchalantly.

Dawn gave me an odd look. "Okay, if you want."

"Watch out," Claudia remarked. "In half an hour, you'll have rules and officers."

"Maybe even a uniform," Dawn added.