Claire’s Point of View. Tyler and I walked hand-in-hand into the reception. It is the first time my family and friends are seeing us together as a couple, although I am certain the rumour mill has been running. Charlie positions himself in a place where he can get a good vantage point on the crowd. He has this uncanny skill to blend in. People know he is there, but don’t notice him. I don’t know why he is still on high alert. James is not coming and I doubt any of the people here are smart enough to launch a full scale attack on anything, except maybe the ice cream shop. The garden features tables for every guest. The centerpieces sit on the table, made by Bexxi’s daughters. Cute little flowers in vases filled with plastic gems. All the chairs are cheap and foldable, which forces people

