

She’d left Seattle in such a rush-a panic, really-that she hadn’t even considered whether her parents would mind an impromptu visit. I’m actually looking forward to the party tomorrow.Īnd she was. It’s been a few years since I’ve seen them, she said. And it gives your dad an excuse to have a barbeque and invite the family over. We love having you here, you know that, her mother said.

You mean, instead of running away like I did? Well, in fairness to her, you should probably let her know. I’m not even in lust with her, she said, then laughed as a blush covered her mother’s face. I do know, however, that Kendra is not the one.ĭana shrugged. Maybe that’s why the thought of getting married terrifies me, she said as she put the plate away, waiting patiently as her mother dried the last one. Her mother laughed as she handed Dana the plate she’d just dried. We’ve been dating for six months and she asks me to marry her? It’s like everyone has gone crazy because they can get married now. But I don’t want to marry her, Dana said.
