the Templeton reservation had been canceled that morning.
Jessica wanted to know who canceled it.
The contract holder.
Jessica insisted she was Ms. Templeton because she was the bride.
Teresa explained that the authorized party was the person who had signed the contract.
Jessica went silent.
Eight seconds, Teresa said.
Then she hung up.
At 9:31, my phone lit up with Jessica’s name.
I answered.
“Tell me she’s lying,” Jessica said. Her voice was shaking. “Tell me the venue is wrong.”
I told her the venue was canceled.
So
