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I’ain, but please know if I do, I’ll be the first one to fix it, to find a way back to us

I lostto protect you, but you’re ht In the worst tih, and you demonstrated how deep your love is You saved me

Thank you for beingyou, to your happiness, and to never letting you feel in the dark

My love

My life

My family

I’ll be the one down front waiting to make you mine

Love,

Derek

(Or should I say “Mr Alexander”?)

I sniff a laugh, and it’s way too late for tissues My makeup is ruined “Oh, Derek,” I whisper “You are full of surprises”

“What’s going on?” Elaine is back, and when she rounds the screen, she squeals “Oh no! We have to redo your eyes!”

“Just forget it,” I say, waving o with it”

“Your veil doesn’t cover your face!”

“It’s okay He’ll knohy I’” My eyes drift to the , and I share a secret smile “It’ll make him happy”