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Autumn, Ray, and the pups snuggled on the couch, exhausted from the latest craziness around the wedding. She considered a larger sofa to give the four of them more room.
“We could have eloped, you know,” said Autumn, stroking Chrissy’s silky hair.
“And disappoint my mother? Not a chance.”
“I love your mother. She said I can call her ‘Mom’.”
“You’re the only one she’s ever given that privilege to.”
“What about Patty? Weren’t you engaged?”
“No. We lived together, but I never said I’d marry her.”
He looked at Autumn.
“I was waiting for you.”
“Then you’re lucky I showed up,” Autumn laughed.
“I am,” Ray said and squeezed her shoulder.
“Well, since we’re going through with the wedding, I need to know if it’s okay to let Harry Halifax work on our ice sculpture.”
“He’s still a
