Molly is one of my bridesmaids, and so are Ava, Connie, Letty, Harper and Kinley. They have been my girls for the past four years since my accident. Of course, I could never replace Molly, she's my best friend, but I am grateful that I have them.

Plus, yesterday Molly told me that she's thinking of moving here. I was so excited. I love her, but we admitted that it was difficult doing the whole long-distance friendship. I am honestly over the moon that she'll be around.

The music slows down, and Gunner approaches, breaking all other conversation.

"Can I have this dance, Mom?"

There's a series of aaws, and I swear my heart melts right on the spot.

"Of course, my handsome boy," I answer before taking his hand.

Gunner is fourteen, now a teenager. Can you believe that? He's as tall as I am, and I'm sure in a few years he'll be taller than I am. I don't mind though. He'll always be my baby boy.

and talked about our relationship and about the day of the accident. I believe being able

eyes searing my soul in ways I can't even

was happy,

It's radiating off of you in waves. I'm happy that you

His words spread warmth

no, you don't. Please don't cry... Aunt Ava will seriously kill me if I ruin

is the one that helped me get

stop it. The panic in his eyes is real. We know Ava. Due to her pregnancy hormones, she can sometimes turn into a raging

you know that, don't you?" I ask,

love you too," he pecks my cheek, and we continue dancing in silence until

with my mom and then Travis,

as we move to the

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