Claudia talked again with Stacey over the weekend.
"Can I come out sometime while this new business of yours in person while it's still in progress?" Stacey asked.
"I wouldn't mind, but I will talk to Kristy and see what she thinks about unless you can," Claudia answered.
"Okay. I like the pictures you both have going on right now."
"We think so also. I have no idea how to answer anyone's questions on how much this progress is coming along. Maybe Kristy can answer that."
"Has she said anything about on how much longer it will be in progress before it's ready for publicity?" Stacey asked.
"No, she hasn't said. Maybe the next time she and I talk about this again, she might have an answer. I could be wrong."
Stacey had to agree.
"Kristy had been a real success going on for her right now," Stacey said.
"That's true. I am sure that a lot of people have told her the same thing."
That was something both of them agreed on.
"Can I come out sometime during the next week or so? I have a vacation coming up, and I thought it was best it would be spent with you."
Claudia saw Stacey was right. Vacations were meant to get away from other things. Since it's been a while they both had seen each other, Claudia told herself that her friend could stay at her place.
"I would love that, Stacey. You know you're always welcome to stay at my place."
"Thanks, Claudia. I will see what will work in my schedule on the time off and we will go from there."
"Do you plan on flying out here to Stoneybrook or train?"
"Either way. I might fly out. I will decide then. I haven't lose your address and phone number. I have noticed you still have your same phone number when we had the Baby – sitters Club."
"That's true. I didn't want to change it since I have my own place. I thought the phone will be the right number if people want to reach out to me."
Stacey saw that her friend had a good point.
"That's a good idea and makes sense."
"I can talk to Kristy about this. I know you want to see the location in person."
"Yes. I would like to see it for myself instead of waiting until the opening night arrives."
Claudia told herself to make that as a note to remember to talk with Kristy when they see each other the next time.
"On your vacation, you can see Kristy if you have enough time."
"Of course, but there are no promises."
"That's true. I have to go, Stacey. I have some chores and errands to do. I will talk with you later."
"Take care, Claudia."
"Same with you, Stacey."
