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"They look so happy I’m so happy for them"

"Me too" He kisses er person here, to try to ht with his sister

"Saet her attention

"This is a great party You did a fantastic job"

She looks stunned for a moment, then plasters the fake ss over tonight "Thanks, Natalie"

I look up at Luke and shrug He shakes his head ruefully and we turn our attention back to his parents

Lucy hugs htly on her way to her seat "Oh, Natalie, this is a!"

"I’m so happy that you’re surprised and happy, Lucy Happy anniversary"

"Thank you" She kisses

"Hello, dear" Neil sweeps , all s on?"

"Yes, and I’ll have it withbrunch at Luke’s house toifts and have a private family celebration

"Perfect Thank you" He smiles at me kindly, and moves on around the table

"My parents love you," Luke murmurs in my ear

"It’shis water glass with his spoon and the room hushes Someone hands hiht, and extend a special thank you tokeeping this little secret from my beautiful bride"

He smiles down at her and she blushes prettily "I am a very luckyevery day with the best person I’ve ever known for thirty five years

Luce, you are ain every single day Thank you for putting up with eous children, and for teaching h, Lucy wipes a tear frorins at her husband

"Happy anniversary, st the applause and Neil kisses her soundly

The band starts to play a bluesy tune and a delicious dinner is served

"So, Natalie, hoas Tahiti?" Lucy smiles warmly across the table at me

"Warm, romantic, and completely perfect" I respond with a wink "I didn’t want to coo back"

The band begins to play At last by Etta Ja, beautiful"

He takes her hand and we all watch as heat each other as though they’re the only two in the room

"Your parents are so in love," I ross for a kid to watch" He shakes his head, but his eyes are full of humor "Shall we join them?"

"Sure"

As he leadsJules’