With the dog wash fundraiser gaining momentum, my determination to make it a success was stronger than ever. The next morning, I dialed Penny's number and anxiously waited for her to pick up. When her voice finally came through the line, I wasted no time.
"Penny, I need your help with something."
Her response was immediate, her tone business-like. "Of course, Evie. What do you need?"
"I want to make sure the paparazzi are there at the dog wash fundraiser," I explained. "Can you arrange it?"
There was a pause on the other end, followed by a thoughtful hum. "Consider it done, Evie. I'll make sure the best of the best are there."
I nodded, even though she couldn't see me. "We appreciate it."
After the call with Penny, I decided to use that day to get to work on the fliers. Creating the
