Welcome to case closed. You're listening to the Block Party by Jamie Day, narrated by Megan Tousing and Susie Jackson.

Let's pick up where we left off last week.

Chapter 10

Work had kept Alex so busy. Chapter 10.

Work had kept Alex so busy that it took her three weeks even to think about organizing a neighborhood get-together. Just the ladies this time.

When she finally got around to it, she called just the ladies this time.

When she finally got around to it, she called Willow to get a night that worked for

her schedule.

What's the occasion?

Willow asked.

None really.

Just a chance for us to welcome Mandy to the neighborhood, and have a few drinks and some laughs.

You're not going to make it a theme night, are you?

The potential of that clearly horrified Willow.

Why not? asked Alex, who had already sourced some theme ideas on Pinterest.

Because we're not 12, said Willow crisply.

I went to a friend's house a few weeks ago, and it was a pajama party.

I've now officially had my fill of 40-something-year-old women in their jammies.

Too bad.

That actually sounds like fun, said Alex.

We get into our cozy pajamas and drink my ties.

What's not to like about that?

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