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I look over at otten yourself in a real jam, my friend”

“Thanks I appreciate your input” I shove her arh

“It’s going to work out It always does” Her eyes are dancing, and despiteher so happy “What do you really want, Ruby Banks? You’re a grooman Now’s your time to decide”

I think about her question “I want to be able to take care of myself I want to be confident in my choices” The carousel slows to a stop, and we stroll to find Lillie running to meet us “Maybe I do want to be a part of their life, but I want to be independent first I want to make the choice”

Drew’s lips press into a half-smile “I think that’s perfect”

“Well, stop it I don’t like all thisdress?”

“Oh! I found one I really like online I think they have so like it at Second Acts”

“Second Acts?” Lillie is holdingdress shop “I know you’re notat used wedding dresses? That’s got to be bad luck”

We walk into the store filled with racks of ivory and white gowns, along with a rainbow assortment of bridesmaids’ dresses

“Princesses!” Lillie tossesher face in sparkly satin and tulle

“Stop acting like your mother all of a sudden,” Drew snarks

“Bitch, you did not just say that to ht back

“Just, no more bad luck juju” She catchescrap is outrageous I honestly can’t believe some of these prices”

“Like that’s some kind of state secret” I do ers across racks

I’ll ad options in here Some don’t even look like they’ve been worn Lillie is in heaven twirling around the colorful bridesmaids’ section, and I keep my eye on her as we shop