Page 24 of Crash with Me

Seth pushes open the window in time to hear Kelly ask, “What do you mean you think we should postpone?”

“What do you mean you had Seth in your room?”

“Well, you were in his girlfriend’s.”

“That was different.”

“I don't see how.”

“That’s the problem with you. You never?—”

Shaking his head, Seth closes the window and I let the drape fall back into place.

We share a look, and burst into laughter. We’re both still grinning as we fall back into bed together.

Whatever is going on out there is none of our business.

Everything that really matters in life is right here.

EPILOGUE

SETH

“Will you stop pacing?” Stacey cries out. “You’re making me nervous.”

I freeze mid-step. “I’m making you nervous.”

“Yes, with all the back and forth and sighing.” She shakes her head. “You’re going to walk a hole into the carpet.”

“I don’t think that’s possible.” But all the same, I sneak a glance at the ground.

It’s fine. I’m fine. Everything is fine.

“I don’t know whyyou’reso nervous.” Her eyes narrow. “Please tell me you aren’t having second thoughts.”

“Of course not.” I glare at her. “I’ve wanted to marry Heidi almost from the moment I met her.”

“Okay.” She presses a hand to her chest. “You were scaring me for a moment.” Her hand falls to the side. “So, what’s the problem?”

“I’m just… nervous.”

“About the wedding?”

I give a short nod. “You know I don’t like being the center of attention. I don’t like people staring at me.”

“If it makes you feel better, most people will be looking at the bride and not you. Well, not unless you do something stupid, like saying the wrong person’s name during your vows.”

I stop mid-pace again to gape. “Oh, great. Now I have to worry about that too.”

“Or, maybe you might lock your knees and pass out.”

“That’s enough, Stacey.” My dad steps into my room, a tie in his hand. “Leave your poor brother alone.”

“I’m just keeping him on his toes.”

“I know, but that’s going to be Heidi’s job now.”

All three of us smile at that. Who would have guessed that the woman who was hired to bartend my dad’s ultimately ill-fated wedding would have ended up being the one who brought us all together?

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