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Not to mention the man who looks at you like you literally hung the actual moon.

I smile, because, yeah, Cooper does look at me like that.

Me

You’re one to talk. I’m pretty sure Elliot doesn’t even remember that other people exist in the world when you’re anywhere near him.

Amelia

Yeah, he’s pretty obsessed with me.

Hannah

We’re the lucky ones, ladies.

Jo

Fuck yeah, we are.

Me

So, what’s happening at ten?

Amelia

We’re going shopping.

Me

We’re going shopping upstairs?

Jo

You bet. That friend of Cece’s is bringing over a ton of stuff from her store in a bunch of sizes. You can try everything on here and decide what you want to keep. She’ll take whatever doesn’t work back. An entire new wardrobe for your brand new job, and you don’t even have to leave the brownstone to do it.

Hannah

It has to be hard not to recognize your body anymore, especially when it’s time to try to dress it. We thought it might be easier for you to do it here, with people who love you, instead of in a public dressing room.

Me

Bless you, honestly. The idea of a dressing room makes me die inside a little.

Amelia

The idea of a dressing room makes me die inside too, and I didn’t just have a baby.

Hannah

Stick with us, Evan. We’ve got you.

Me

I’ll order donuts.

Jo

Yes, oh my god, we definitely need donuts. With rainbow sprinkles.

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