"The last time she made me go to one of her parties, the role she was trying to get was that of a mother. So she thought that if she could show the casting director that she actually was a mother…" Sarah paused, frowning. "Well, she got the role. And I got a bottle of champagne, so I guess that was nice."
Sarah crumpled the invitation in her hand, wanting to throw it away but knowing she shouldn't. Linda did not involve other people in her life without an ulterior motive in mind; Sarah was sure her mother wanted something.