Neil didn’t know what to make of Candy. He was still bothered that she had pushed him away when he tried to help her with her seat belt. What was going on with her? He could feel her pulling away and couldn’t quite put his finger on why, but he also sensed that she was way out of her element here, and the only thing he wanted to do was make it easier for her. Of course he knew she could put her seatbelt on. He sighed. Maybe he needed to give her a little more space. It was just pre-wedding jitters, was all. Didn’t all brides get a little off before the wedding?
“Neil, I’d like to meet Candy,” Emily said, starting around him just as the back door popped open and Candy stepped out. She appeared pale, and he wanted to get her settled, maybe rest for a bit.
“Candy,” Neil said, stepping towar
