We both turned as the door opened behind us, and Luke and the kids burst in.

“Oh, cupcakes!” Dylan shouted when he spied the cupcake tower.

“Nope, take your booty to the veggie tray over there by Uncle Ash and the kids, donut boy,” I answered.

He smiled and looked sheepish, but he didn’t argue as he headed to their table.

“Gimme that baby,” Violet demanded of Luke. He handed her over, and Violet took off with her to sit by Gram on the couch, where they proceeded to coo and rain attention on her. Calla loved it. Her smile was huge, her baby squeals and giggles danced across the shop.

I took a bite of the cupcake Finn brought me, then offered a bite to Luke. He leaned over, took a bite, then licked frosting from my finger. That action inspired a lot of catcalls from our audience. “Oh my gosh.” I groaned and buried my face in Luke’s chest.

He laughed and hugged me close.

Rose cleared her throat. “I see that Violet and I will be fighting for maid of honor duties now.” Everyone laughed. Rose held up her coffee. “But first—let’s toast to Diana. We all miss her. And let’s not forget that it was her and Mom who started this whole thing. Aren’t you glad you didn’t end up with me, Luke?” He laughed and squeezed my waist. “To Diana, to Luke and Lily, and to you too, Mom. Cheers!” We all cheered, then Luke and I were passed around the room to receive hugs and well wishes and “Finally, when’s the weddings?” My ring was examined, and Diana was remembered, which choked Luke up. Until it was just Luke and me at a table in the corner sipping coffee, eating cupcakes, and the room disappeared. I was so happy that everything else faded away. I looked into Luke’s eyes and knew down to my bones that no matter what happened, we would get through it. Together this time.

The party carried on for a couple of hours, then people started filtering out, back to their own lives. The happy bubble was coming to an end, but I was still riding the high.

Violet had yet to give up my baby, so Calla was content. I had relented and let Dylan have a cupcake, so he was content as well. Luke and I were still attached at the hip, so we were both super content. This day was the best I’d had in a long time.