Epilogue
Lexi
“To Claire and Aidan,” chorused around me. I raised my glass and toasted the couple. Claire and Aidan were celebrating their wedding and new house and everyone had turned out to congratulate them.
I was happy for them. Even though I’d barely known Claire when they got married, I really liked her. Aidan seemed good for her, too. He brought her out of her shell and helped her heal, something it was clear she hadn’t been able to do before Aidan.
I sipped my glass of champagne wishing I had a beer instead. There was beer somewhere, but they passed out champagne for the toasts. Mandy spoke, then Claire’s dad, then Aidan’s dad. It was sweet.
Getting to know Claire over the last few months I realized how important it was to them that their parents were there and happy. Cl
