“Uh… I’d better call Jack and let him know that I’m preoccupied…” I make a desperate attempt to avoid the weapons of torture.

“No way! This is strictly female bonding. I’ll call Ben and tell him to tell Jack. In the mean time, get acquainted with your new best friends.” Lily steers me over to the counter filled with girly things. “Pick some out! I’ll be right back.”

It’s not like I haven’t worn makeup before… I’m just not good at the wearing it for a purpose thing. Sighing, I pick out some bronze eyeshadow.

Lily comes back into the bathroom with a smile. “I have no idea how I ended up with Ben, but I’m so glad that I did.” I feel a pang of jealousy- Lily has someone who loves her back.

“Anyway, Ben’s in on it, too, and-”
“Ben’s in on it, too?” Could it get any worse?
“Well, yeah, of course. I enlightened him. Don’t worry, we’re going to get this figured out! You will seduce him with your feminine wiles, my friend, just learn from the master…”

Here goes nothing.