Molly is one of my bridesmaids, and so are Ava, Connie, Letty, Harper and Kinley. They have been my girls for the past four years since my accident. Of course, I could never replace Molly, she's my best friend, but I am grateful that I have them.

Plus, yesterday Molly told me that she's thinking of moving here. I was so excited. I love her, but we admitted that it was difficult doing the whole long-distance friendship. I am honestly over the moon that she'll be around.

The music slows down, and Gunner approaches, breaking all other conversation.

"Can I have this dance, Mom?"

There's a series of aaws, and I swear my heart melts right on the spot.

"Of course, my handsome boy," I answer before taking his hand.

Gunner is fourteen, now a teenager. Can you believe that? He's as tall as I am, and I'm sure in a few years he'll be taller than I am. I don't mind though. He'll always be my baby boy.

and I put him in therapy the moment I got discharged. We did a joint session in some and talked about our relationship and about the day of the accident. I believe being able

love seeing you this happy," Gunner murmurs, his eyes searing my soul in ways

was happy,

off of you in waves. I'm happy that you found someone. I

filling my eyes. His words spread

cry... Aunt Ava will

one that helped

before I can even stop it. The panic in his eyes is real. We know

you know that, don't

and I love you too," he pecks my cheek, and we continue dancing in silence until the song

my mom and then Travis, then Rowan, and

Calvin asks as we move to the slow

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