She was appalled. “Right now! Just like that?”

“Right now. Just like that.” I was firm.

“But—”

“No buts. Right now. Just like that.”

“Nothing to wear—”

“Buy clothes any place. Best ones in Los Angeles.”

“But my hair—”

Mike suggested a haircut in Hollywood, maybe?

I pounded the table. It felt solid. “Call the airport. Three tickets.”

She called the airport. She intimidated easy.