Alex and I walked through the doors of the T.V. studio, occasionally looking at each other and squealing in delight. I could tell that Alex was disappointed because she didn't win, and I had been spending all morning coming up with ideas of ways that I could bring her with me. Unfortunately, none were very plausible. Oh well. I would come up with something. I always did.

We went to the front desk, and I gave the receptionist my name.

"So you're the girl who won the trip to England." She said with a smile.

"Yup, 'tis me." I replied, a wide grin that had not left me since last night plastered on my face.

"Your one lucky girl. Ooh, I bet you'll like the suprise they have for you. But who am I to be blabbering on like this? I'll ruin the fun. Room 201, girls, down the hall to the left. Just go on in."

"Thanks!" Alex and I chorused, and our giggles rang through the building.

We walked down the hall the receptionist had indicated, checking every door for the correct number.

" ...197, 199, 201!" I mumbled. Alex and I exchanged glances and squeals one last time, and I slowly opened the door.

A man sitting behind an open laptop looked up at us as we entered, looking business-like, but also very casual and friendly.

"Jade Tanner?" he questioned, looking back and forth between Alex and me.

"That would be me," I stated, politely sticking out my hand, "pleased to meet you. This is my best friend, Alex Maxwell."

"The pleasure is all mine. I'm Greg Daniels." The man replied, shaking my hand, and then Alex's.

"Well now, let's get down to business. Your plane leaves in two weeks, on the morning of July 16th. It departs from the Los Angeles Airport, and you will fly to New York. After refueling, the flight will then continue on to London." He paused, stopping to see if I would object or not. I just nodded, and he continued.

"When your flight lands, you will be escorted off of the plane before anyone else, and taken out front, where your limo will be waiting." At this point, my jaw dropped. I didn't realize that, though, until Alex reached over with a laughed and closed it.

Mr. Daniels chuckled, and went on with his explanation.

"You will then be driven to your hotel, and will have the rest of the day to unpack and relax by the pool. Your first tour will take place the next day. As for the other tours, you will be informed of your schedule while in London." He paused for breath, then continued, "Now, you have probably been informed by our very social receptionist that we have a few surprises in store for you."

"She might have mentioned it, yeah." I stated, trying my best to conceal the excitement in my voice. It didn't work.

'You're first surprise is that you will be able to bring two friends of your choosing with you." He obviously knew what was about to happen, since he drew back slightly and raised his hands a bit as he said this. And sure enough, Alex and I started our dance again, squealing and jumping up and down.

"The next suprise is..."