Of course, I’m the idiot who didn’t put two and two together. He works at the tree farm. He was invited to the wedding. He sat at my table. I should’ve known he was Jonesie. Yet I didn’t.

I join my friends on the dancefloor, along with a smattering of other single women of a variety of ages. Including one woman who looks about ninety and a couple of teenagers.

Bet the teenagers will get the bouquet. I’m sure that’ll annoy the crap out of Candice. I know she’s probably aiming for one of us.

“Why are you up here?” I ask Stella when I spot her.

“I’m not engaged or married.” She throws her hands up in the air. “But maybe this will help my luck.”

When I see Eleanor walking toward us, I roll my eyes. “You shouldn’t be out here either. You’re already blissfully in love.”

“There’s no ring on this finger. He can’t tell me what to do.” She wags her hand in my face, making me laugh.

Kelsey joins us too, though she’s basically married to Theo. Originally, he was the guy who went on a blind date with Eleanor and eventually became her financial advisor. Kelsey went with on that same blind date with one of Theo’s best friends—and the date was an utter disaster. It was Theo and Kelsey who actually clicked, though, and now they’re happy. About to have a baby.

“I used to hate this shit so much,” Kelsey mumbles, making me laugh. Which in turn makes her smile.

“I used to love it when I was smug and supposedly happy in my relationship,” I tell her. “But now I’m single again and everyone expects me to be in hot pursuit of a new man.”

“That’s kind of annoying,” Kelsey says with a frown. “If we’re putting too much pressure on you about the blind date, tell us.”

“No, it’s all good. It’s been nice, talking to Isaac tonight,” I reassure her. “And I’m trying for that bouquet, so watch out. I’ve got pointy elbows. I might jab you in the face when I lunge for it.”

There is no way I’m going to actually lunge for it. I don’t want the stupid bouquet.

“Bring it on,” Kelsey says, pretending to already elbow me.

“Okay, ladies, line up. Don’t be shy! Our bride Candice is ready to throw you the bouquet. Anyone you’re aiming for, Mrs. Sullivan?” the DJ asks.

Candice points at Stella. “That one!”

Everyone claps and yells. Stella hops up and down on her sky-high heels and cheers. Like she’s about to enter a boxing ring. I can’t stop laughing.

“All right then, here we go! You ready?” The DJ glances over at us and we all roar our approval. We are so ready. “Let’s do this on the count of three. One!”

I take a step back, letting Kelsey get in front of me.

“Two!”

Glancing over my shoulder, I spot Isaac standing on the edge of the dancefloor, watching me. He smiles. I smile back, facing forward once more as the tingles wash over my skin.