Abby's reading a note aloud. If we're really quiet, we might be able to hear what the note says!
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Abby,
I don't think that Dr. Mallard will let me go help you decorate now that he knows about what's going on. I don't think that he is any happier than Gibbs is about the idea of a party. He has been talking about the mess from last year for the last hour.
I'll still try to come to the party. Only dead bodies could keep me away!
Jimmy
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Abby is scowling and grabbing some paper to write another note of her own. What is she up to now?