The fluorescent lights of the fairgrounds blazed on, but she still hadn't spotted either of her friends. That morning, when she and Elleane chose to help Haven celebrate the finalization of her divorce, they decided to treat her to a night at the carnival-or rather, Carnal-val. Carlenna's Adult's Only Carnal-val was supposed to be grown-up fun for everyone, but Mari wasn't having fun. She was stressing out, and she didn't like stressing out. Hell, stress was a part of her job ...