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04 Our Forever

(Jayden)

I run my hand through my hair for the third time and stare at my reflection in the mirror. The suit's sharp-tailored perfectly, every button in place. Today is the day.

Again,

My wedding da

"You good, man?" Lance asks, standing behind me in his own tux, straightening his tie for the hundredth time.

"Yeah," I lie, turning away from the mirror and checking my cufflinks instead.

"Don't sound like it," Lance chuckles, sitting on the edge of the couch. "You've done this before, remember?"

I shoot him a look. "Exactly. I've done this before. And the last time... she didn't make it."

Lance's grin fades a little, but he shrugs. "Different day, different circumstances. You know she's coming

this time."

I take a deep breath, my stomach still turning over itself. He's right. Winona will be there. I know that. But the tension's been high lately. Between Nexus Global, our plans, our clashes on how to raise the kids- there's been a lot going on. I'm not blind to it. But I'm trying to believe this is the start of something good.

"You sure?" I ask, half-joking but needing the reassurance.

Lance stands, adjusting his suit jacket. "If I wasn't, I'd already be at the bar."

I laugh despite myself. "That's comforting."

Bobby walks into the room, dressed in his suit, looking a little uncomfortable as he fidgets with the sleeves. "Do I have to wear this?" he asks, his voice half-whining.

kneel down in front of him, fixing his collar. "It's just for today, bud. You're part of the wedding party, and you look

convinced. I straighten up, giving

He shrugs. "A little."

meeting his eyes. "That makes two

nervous," Bobby says, his

a good kind of nervous. I'm nervous because today's a big day. But I know that at the end of it, everything will be

at me, his face serious. "You

his hair. "I know

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04 Our Forever

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"Alright, guys, let's not keep the ladies

or die.

my friend, desperate times." Lance grins back and claps me

the celebrant already standing in place, and the aisle lined with flowers. I

settle a bit, but they don't completely go away. The sea of faces of the guests, all

to Europe to run things before they can be successfully wrapped up with

like I'll be going over there and proving myself. I'm not sure I'm up to it and I'm not sure Winona will even be in agreement. I haven't run it past her yet and I don't

"Wait, she doesn't know?"

sure!

sure I can sell this as a good

sure about dragging

him, I'm not sure but I think it'll be okay once we're there. "She'll be

beast, especially when you've got three kids, well four, in tow. And Winona... she's not one to love big changes forced on her."

convinced or not, but I don't have time to dwell on it. The music shifts, signaling the start of the

glimpse of Abby and Sarah, tossing

sight of them,

she looks like a princess in her pink replica of Winona's dress. Sarah's dress is in the style of the bridal attendants, and she looks so grown up and proud.

Anne looks proud,

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