THE WEDDING WAS AT Katie’s family’s farm — that had been one of the biggest favors they’d asked of her mother and uncles. Katie’s neighbors were all there along with most of their skating friends. Brendan’s family attended, but were clearly somewhat taken aback by the rambunctious, celebratory mood. They’d always looked down on Katie and her connections as provincial and hick, and Brendan was angry about that but he was also vastly amused to see his parents take in the sight of world-class skaters, male and female alike, dressed impeccably, their hair exquisitely done, traipsing through knee-high grass to get artsy photos of themselves.
Dr. Meyer officiated the wedding with the same world-weary affection that had marked all her interactions with them. Natalya did double duty and served as
