Page 20 of Needing Happily Ever After

Thinking about her mom again gave Katie another twinge of guilt. She shook her head and changed the subject. “We should go mountain biking.”

Faith turned and stared at her. “Mountain biking? It’s been years since I was on a bike.”

“Well then, you’re in luck.” Katie grinned. “Because it’s just like riding a bike. And I’m sure we could round up a few to go hit a trail one afternoon. It would be fun. I mean, if you can spare a half a day somewhere?”

“I should be able to make that happen.” She nodded and then smiled. “Yes. Let’s make that happen. Now, tell me what this change to your wedding plans is.”

“Right.” Katie forced a smile on her face. “About that…well, we need to change the date a little bit.”

Faith’s face twisted up into mild panic. “Okay. I mean, I could see what I could do. When are you thinking?”

“Thursday.”

Her friend’s mouth opened and shut before she finally swallowed firmly. “Thursday? Like, this Thursday?”

Katie nodded. “Something super small, up at ElkView. Just a ceremony and a champagne toast. That’s it. Okay? Easy?”

“Does your mom know yet?”

Katie shook her head. “I’m telling them tonight. At dinner. You’re coming, right?”

Katie wouldn’t have been surprised if Faith bailed out of dinner. Hell, she would have if she could help it. Telling her family about the wedding was bad enough. But to tell them it was later this week…

Finally, Faith nodded and smiled. “Okay, I’ll come to dinner.”

“And the wedding?”

“Thursday, you say?” Katie nodded and Faith blew out a breath. “Okay. No problem. After all, I am a professional.” Faith attempted a straight face, but when a moment later she asked, “How do you feel about the color chartreuse?” she cracked and they both dissolved into giggles.

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