It wasn't long before they found out, since the doorbell rang. Jane opened the door to find a middle-aged woman standing there.
"Oh, hello Jane. I just stopped by so we could discuss our plans," the woman said.
"Who are you?" Jane asked.
The woman became confused. "Are you okay? It's me. Ruth Ann."
Jane and Karyn exchanged worried expressions. CJ's friend had become her mother's friend. Best friend, in fact.