Emily looked over at the freshly seated Heather and replied to her query. [color=deepskyblue]"It shouldn't take more than an hour,"[/color] she replied, giving a conservative estimate. Ignoring Nick's retort, she then replied to Vee and the groups at large. [color=deepskyblue]"I'd be happy to help wherever I'm needed,"[/color] she said. [color=deepskyblue]"We may be in two groups but we're all one team, right?"[/color] 

After waving goodbye to Penelope, Emily took the keys from Vee. [color=deepskyblue]"Sure, I'll close up,"[/color] she said as the shop owner began to make haste for the exit. [color=deepskyblue]"Later!"[/color] she called out after her. Noting that her group had yet to make any plans, she figured she might as well break the ice. [color=deepskyblue]"So, Group One peeps...anyone object to meeting at the lab at 6:30?"[/color] she asked, looking around at her team.