Paris Hilton ParisFamily.jpgParis. Lynwood. Her time is almost up. It's Day 19 for X17's favorite inmate. If the heiress is released next Tuesday - and if that day is counted in her sentence - she'll have served 23 days in the pokey. (And then it's off to the Today show on NBC!) But perhaps Paris will be released this Sunday or Monday, according to rumors... if so, will she really have served her full sentence? The precise number of days, depending on which day you begin with (remember when she went home for, like, a day?), remains a tad ambiguous. Of course, what aspect of her entire incarceration and trial hasn't been ambiguous? Still, there are some points to consider:

Will Ms. Hilton be escorted out in the dark of night? (If she hasn't been eating and looks scary-thin, the lack of light might suit her better.) Or will the red carpet be rolled out at Lynwood bright and early in the morning? Paris might enjoy that... or maybe not. Following up on the info we promised in our Ping Pong-Gate story, there is a shampoo shortage in state jails and we've heard her hair extensions look dreadfully matted and under-conditioned.

Back with her family, some are hanging their head in shame, others are keeping their heads held high. Has a welcome home party truly been canceled? Perhaps the Hilton's still have a few tricks up their sleeves. Either way, X17 will keep you updated with all the Paris news you desire!