"ARE you free on the twenty-four, Bianca?" Kelly asked me that morning. "That's already next Saturday."

"Uh, what's with it?" 

Kelly put back a book on the shelf and turned to me. "Well, it's Rory's birthday and we wanted to surprise her for dinner. Martin asked for our help."

"Oh…" I whispered when I realized what date Rory's birthday was. It was the same date as the anniversary party of the Henry Corporation. 

"I'm sorry, Kelly. I don't think I could go that day…" I bit my lower lip. "I'd be attending a party with Gideon that day."

"It's okay, Bianca." Kelly smiled at me. "We understand. Of course, Rory,...