At the bottom of the spiral staircase, she entered the hallway which led to the Grand Hall. In the spacious hallway, she saw many people she knew, and many she didn't know. She looked around for Seth, but did not see him anywhere.

"Monsignor Blake!" Briana recognized the monsignor who had saved her life. "It is so nice of you to come."

"I would not have missed it for the world." Monsignor Blake took her hand into his with a smile and kissed it. "Thank you for inviting ...