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270 Hen's Night (Winona)

The music is loud, vibrating through the walls of the club as Lisa pulls me by the hand, laughing like we're back in college. She's always been the life of the party, and tonight is no different.

I'm trying to get into the swing of things, but my mind keeps wandering back to Cass. She isn't here but she should be.

The text she sent earlier still feels a little off. I mean, Cass loves hiking, sure, but why now? Especially with my wedding just two days away. I shake my head, pushing the worry aside. I'm overthinking it. Again.

Cass wants her freedom. I have to give it to her.

"Babe, stop frowning like you're solving world hunger. It's your hen's night!" Lisa shouts over handing me another cocktail. "You're supposed to be having the time of your life."

I take the drink, forcing a smile. "You're right. I'm here to have fun."

That's my girl!" Lisa beams, raising her glass. "To getting you married off... finally!"

the music.

We clink glasses, and I take a long sip, letting the alcohol smooth out the edges of my worry. This is my night. A night for me to enjoy before the whirlwind of the wedding takes over. I can deal with Cass later.

She said she'd be back by Saturday night, so no point freaking out.

Lisa and I join the rest of the girls on the dance floor, where the lights are low, and the energy is electric. Strippers are doing their thing on the stage, and everyone's cheering.

feels like one big, rowdy celebration

the beat, feeling the tension in

midnight already. My Bride To Be sash has had me all sorts of lap

I feel

take us to our last stop for the night and to take everyone home as they needed after that. The club we spent so much time in as college friends and workmates is where I want to end this night

quieter but we're fine." Lisa says as she slides into our usual

the night. I'm beat. It's

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I had the energy even. I'm happy to start being

going to the bathroom

killing me." I

sticks her tongue out as

casually sliding into the club like he belongs here, which is, let's be honest, hilarious. He's always so serious,

women and half-naked men, he's got this composed look on his

he

What the hell are you doing here?" I laugh

says, his voice just barely above the noise, "but I wanted to catch you before I head out. I've got

he's searching for the nearest exit. "Have to be there for some last-minute

"She texted me, said she was heading out to go hiking and that she might

frowns, his eyes narrowing a bit. "Hiking? She didn't mention anything like that to me. When I saw her yesterday, she was still planning on

drops a little, but I keep my face neutral. I don't want to worry Gus if there's nothing to worry about. "She changed her plans last minute. Did everything seem okay, I mean with

Gabriel was less than impressed to see me there with his mother. Things were a bit tense. But nothing to worry about. I bet they are just seeing some of that amazing

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