Final Friends Book 1 The Party Author:Christopher Pike They wanted to throw a party... — When Mesa High closed, more than half the students were sent to Tabb High. Among them were Jessica Hart and her best friends, Sara Cantrell, Polly McCoy, and Polly's younger sister-Alice. Together they decided to have a "get to know each other" party. They invited dozens of people: Michael Olson-shy as he was ... more »brilliant; Nick Grutler-powerful and insecure; Bill Skater-the handsome quarterback, Clair Hilrey-the gorgeous cheerleader, and "Bubba"-whom all the girls loved and hated.