We’ve finished with our shopping spree and are grabbing a glass of wine and a light dinner before we go our separate ways.

“It’s our best skill,” Jules agrees. “But you have to look your best on Saturday.”

“Absolutely,” Nat chimes in.

“I still can’t believe everything I was able to get on my budget.”

“The Rack and Saks Off Fifth are lifesavers,” Sam says. “You can get so much there for a fraction of the cost. And you look amazing in everything you got. I totally covet your tits.”

“You have really good boobs,” Natalie agrees.

“I had to buy mine,” Jules says. “So, I’m jealous, too.”

I laugh and take a bite of a crab cake. “You guys are good for my ego.”

“Okay, you’ve told us all about the new job. Tell us more about the man. We’ve all met Keegan several times, and he’s super nice, but also a bit quiet.” Jules sips her wine. “Spill it.”

“Use all the dirty words,” Nat agrees.

I can’t stop laughing at these girls. “You guys are fun. Well, he’s hot.”

“Does he have a big penis?” Sam asks.

“Yes.”

“Right on.” Jules gives me a fist bump.

“He’s also really nice.” I tell them how he just took me in after I left Troy, and how I didn’t have a choice but to fall in love with him.

He’s everything.

“You have balls, girl. It takes some guts to know what you do and don’t want and walk out of a wedding like that.”

“I felt like a coward,” I admit.

“No way,” Nat says. “You did what you needed to do to be safe and to stand up for yourself. There is nothing cowardly about that. And I hope my daughters would do the same thing.”

“And now you have this incredible life that you’ve made for yourself,” Jules adds. “A great guy, a family who’s accepted you and loves you, and this killer new job.”

“And some awesome new friends,” I remind them all. “Thank you for helping me today. I had a blast.”

“If you ever want to shop or eat or talk about boys, we’re your girls.” Natalie glances at her phone. “And Luke says hi.”

“Nate texted, too. Stella’s staying with my parents tonight, and he’s taking me out on a date.”

“You all landed some hot men yourselves.”

“Hell yes, we did, honey,” Sam says. “And it’s damn awesome.”

The only bad thing about living on an island is that it takes so long to get home when you’re anxious to get there.

I swear, the ferry was extra slow this evening.

I’m excited to tell everyone the good news, but I want to tell Keegan first.