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The Bachelorette Party
"This place is packed," Melinda shouted, trying to be heard above the music. The bass was turned up so high that the floor shook.
"Well, we wanted to go dancing, and this was the only place for people under the age of sixty," Bree yelled back. "Should we try for a place that isn't going to make us need hearing aids before we're through?"
"What about your friends? Do you want to wait for them before we head off?" Melinda rubbed her temples. She had never enjoyed clubs, but figured this was the type of place bachelorette parties were expected to be at.
Bree shook her head. "No, I'll text them. They're running a little late anyway."
Melinda took the lead
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