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"Im sure "

Tully appeared unconvinced;her lower lip, nodding stiffly "Cause its forever "

"You knohat else is forever?"

"Dirty diapers "

Kate reached out for Tullys hand, noticing how cold her friends skin was How could she convince Tully that this was the Y in their lives, the inevitable separation, but not an abandonh jobs and kids and rinned "Im sure Ill outlast several of your husbands "

"Oh, thats nice " Tully laughed, bu her shoulder into Kates "You think I wont be able to stay married "

Kate leaned against her friend "I think youll do whatever you want, Tully Youre such a bright light Me, I just want Johnny I love him so much it hurts sometimes "

"How can you say you only want Johnny? You have a great career Sonancy wont throw you off course These days women can have it all "

Kate smiled "Thats you, Tully And Im so proud of you that I cant stand it Soers that Im your friend But I need you to be proud of me, too No matter what I do Or dont do "

"Im always there for you You know that "

"I know "

They stared at each other, and in that moment, with both of the in front of athe whole of their lives

Tully finally s to tell your mom about the baby?"

"After Ihed "Ill confess to God, but I my mom till Im Mrs Ryan "

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