Chapter 4
Lindy Travis arrived at the party precisely when Ron and Julie had advised her-late. Everyone was there, waiting, drinking, being cute and happy, smiling and pretending not to despise one another, which most of them did. Show business is not the most loving business in the world.
"Everyone, attention!"
No one heard. Ron tried again, louder. "EVERYONE, ATTENTION!" The roar of the crowd subsided and heads turned to look at him. "Ladies and gentlemen, the guest of honor, no longer the daughter of Susan Travis, but a star in her own right, Miss Lindy Travis!"
Applause. Honest enthusiasm, because if they loved her mother, they were ready to love her. The door opened and Lindy appeared, dressed in a long black dress, simple and very very elegant. Gerry, the dancer and her latest
