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I realized then that the song had ended and a soft jazz one had started According to my watch, we had another thirty runtledly handed Abby over to him

I watched them as theythe outer edges, other people joined in

"Nathaniel," Felicia said from my side

I barely covered my shock My relationship with Felicia was complicated I knew she didn’t approve of the lifestyle Abby and I lived on weekends, though Abby had told me of the conversation the two of them had the day they looked at the church For the most part, I still felt as if Felicia put up with ht ed with uncertainty

This time I wasn’t able to cover my shock Not only had she approached and talked tome to dance? I merely nodded and led her onto the dance floor

The first few minutes were aard Felicia was obviously as unco her Her back was stiff and her body tense It was only as we drew close to where Jackson and Abby danced that I could discern Felicia relax

"She’s glowing," she said

Jackson was spinning Abby around the dance floor and they were both laughing She looked stunning, as always, but there was so more about her today It was as if joy filled her so co and blew ree up with us"

Felicia took a deep breath "I need to tell you soh I couldn’t iine what could cause her to seelancing away, looking at the wall behind me "I won’t say I’ I was acting in what I thought was Abby’s best interest" She shook her head "I won’t apologize for that"

I was too stunned to say anything and we stopped dancing

"But I will say I’ the worst about you and what you and Abby do" She finallyI’d want to participate in, but you’re what Abby needs I kno you’re looking out for her and I thank you for that I’lad she has you and I was proud to stand up with you two today"

To call asted would be an understateet out

She nodded "One s like what you guys did at the Super Bowl again, I’"