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“Good one,” said Adaive her gag gifts too But this year we thought we’d be a little more practical” said Adam

“Boys,” said Aift, “Can you never give anyone anything useful?”

At the same time Danny and Maso

n broke out into grins and said, “But those are useful” A beautifully around her

“Here sweetheart We hope you like it” She said as she handed e She and Patrick stood in front of ly into each other’s eyes obviously as in love today as when they first met I was lucky to have found that same love in Jonathon He stood behind ainst my arm or shoulder or waist as if he had to reassure himself that I was real

I took the paper of slowly, enjoying htly inmy eyes Tiffany and Co was clearly labeled across the front I sed “This is too much,” I said to Amelia and Patrick

“Open it,” Aold chain and hanging from it a heart “Open the heart,” said Amelia I did and inside the small locket I found the smallest picture I had ever seen It was of raved on the back in small block letters it said, We’ll always be there for you, Love A and P

Tears welled inboth Patrick and Amelia

“We’re so glad you like it, dear I know the only piece of jewelry you wear is your key but we thought this suited you We just want you to know that we consider you as part of the fahter to us,” said Amelia

“Put it onup my hair He put the delicate necklace around azed at the necklace It sat just above the key I alore The key orn and antique looking, whereas the heart was modern and simple but somehow they seemed cohesive

“Thanks all of you,” I said looking at thely at Danny and Mason

We cleaned up the wrapping paper and cake leaving the family room spotless

Jonathon pulled me into a corner away fro here They think you’re staying here too because of how sick your ht you should know since you were sort of out of the loop”

“Okay,” I said relieved to have that whole situation cleared away It had been in the back ofme stressed

The doorbell chose that moment to chime loudly and made me jump Who one earth would be here?