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memo!”
    â€œI don’t know what memo you got, but mine said to be there at 10:00 a.m.,” I yell through the door. I grab the memo off of my dresser and shove it in my pocket. “Just give me a second to brush my hair!”
    â€œHannah, are you even dressed?”
    â€œYes, but —”
    The door bursts open.
    â€œForget your hair!” A.J. says, pulling me out of my room. Rude!
    â€œA.J., chill out!” I yell, yanking my hand free. I reach in and grab my brush off of the shelf. “Is it okay if I brush it on the way?” I ask angrily.
    â€œFine!”
    â€œWait! I didn’t brush my teeth! Do you have any gum?”
    With a groan, he pulls out a pack of Dentyne Ice and pops a couple of pieces into my hand.

    â€œWill you just come on, please?” He frowns, grabbing my hand again.
    â€œDon’t worry,” I say, dragging the brush through my hair with my free hand. “I’m telling you, I’m not going to be in trouble. Just look at my memo!” I shake my hand free and pull the memo from my pocket.
    He looks at it and frowns. “Hannah.”
    â€œSee,” I say with a satisfied smirk. “It says 10:00 a.m.”
    â€œOh my gosh, Hannah! Stop arguing and hurry up!”
    When we arrive on the middle deck I see that A.J. wasn’t exaggerating. Everyone is here — the dive crew, the boat crew, the film crew — like I said, everyone. OMG ,the film crew! They have their cameras out! They’re filming already? Holy crud! Everyone looks great — hair done, makeup on, and me … I’m a mess! Even the boat crew is all decked out in their freshly pressed khakis. Why didn’t anyone tell me we were filming this morning?
    Everyone is frowning, probably annoyed that I’ve held up the meeting. Well, as soon as they see this memo, I’m sure they’ll feel bad about the less than warm reception they’ve given me.

    â€œHey, everyone!” I say with my happiest smile. “I know you’re all thinking I’m late, but I’m really not. I’m early, actually. You see, my memo said the meeting was at ten.”
    A very large and serious-looking man, who must be the captain, shakes his head. “Show it to me.” He extends his hand, frowning.
    A.J. looks at me, and then down at the memo in his hand. I shrug and nod, telling him it is okay to pass it over.
    â€œHmm …” Captain Steele says. “Piper, could you read this for us, please.”
    Piper? She’s here? Of course she is! Where else would she be? Which one is she? A girl in a plain blue shirt steps forward. Wow! That’s Piper?
    She’s definitely pretty, but I wouldn’t say she’s drop-dead gorgeous like Gabby said. Gabby thinks Piper is amazing, like she can do no wrong, so maybe that’s why she sees her as the most beautiful girl on the face of the Earth. They say that sometimes the way you act affects how people see you. I’ve seen a different side of Piper, a mean side. Maybe that’s why I don’t find her so stunningly beautiful. Or maybe it’s just that awful jealousy messing with my head again. Either way, I guess time will tell.
    Piper takes the memo from her father’s hands, smiles, and clears her throat.
    â€œMemorandum. To — Hannah Smart. From — Captain John Steele. Date — July fifth. Subject — information meeting for cast and crew. There will be an important information session tomorrow morning at eight thirty sharp . It is imperative that you arrive fifteen minutes early to ensure a prompt start. Please note there is a zero-tolerance rule in place for tardiness, and that lateness of any kind will constitute a strike . Of note, the film crew will be starting tomorrow, so ensure your appearance is professional.”
    Piper looks up from the memo, smiles and hands it back over to her dad.
    â€œThank you, Piper.” The captain’s voice is so loud it