She could do this, she could absolutely do this ok. ...Oh god she couldn't do thi--YES SHE COULD!!
Picking up her cellphone, Maxine dialed and then silently waited. At the sound of a male voice, she said (a little too loudly) "HI!" Clapping a hand over her mouth, she groaned and then said meekly, "....Hi this is Maxine? Mia's friend? We met a little while ago."