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I’ve really stepped off into the deep end now.

You didn’t dodge another deer, did you?

ELLA

Too soon. But no.

No big bad wolves?

ELLA

Be serious.

One can never be too careful.

BRIDGET

You didn’t ask for anything from a fairygodmother, did you?

ELLA

I can’t imagine being that desperate.

BRIDGET

Luke kissed you??

ELLA

This is… not about Luke.

BRIDGET

That’s not a no.

I am going to be majorly offended if that happened and I didn’t get a phone call.

ELLA

No.

BRIDGET

I know! You finally got to ride in a pumpkin carriage.

ELLA

Nope. Y’all are terrible at this game.

BRIDGET

Laila told you to just tell us.

ELLA

Holly thinks Luke and I are engaged.

ELLA JANE TAYLOR, ANSWER MY VIDEO CALL RIGHT NOW!

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