The Group
Part 47 

I arrived at Dana's house with no time to spare. It was exactly 2:52 and I had 3 minutes to put on makeup and 5 minutes to get to the funeral hall with everyone else.
I burst through the door. Everyone was startled until they saw it was me. I started toward the bathroom.
"Where you been?"
"How come you didn't answer your phone?"
I didn't know which two people were talking, but I didn't bother answering. I quickly splattered some makeup on my face and reentered the living room, where Dana, Stacey and Ann were.
"Hi guys," I greeted.
"We have to leave right now," Dana's mom said.
We all headed toward the door. I didn't bother explaining why I hadn't answered my phone, or why I came running. I was very upset. And I was thinking about what I was going to say for Maddy's eulogy.
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I entered the funeral hall. I was surprised to see everyone from school there. Unfortunately, everyone from school was there, which means that Jack was too.
I walked up to the casket. It was closed, due to the blood probably. I kneeled down and prayed for her to find peace where ever she may be right now. Tears started streaming down my face, and a comforting hand warmed my shoulder. I looked up and saw Ann standing there. I stood. Behind her was Stacey and last in line was Dana. I smiled slightly and took a seat near the back of the room. Soon, the rest of the girls followed.
My thoughts cluttered my mind. I almost didn't here the minister say "Does anyone have some words for Maddy?"
"I do," I said softly as I stood, my hand in the air. Everyone looked at me.
I walked up to the podium. I cleared my throat and began to speak.