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.

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 to lay it all out during

seeing you this happy," Gunner murmurs, his eyes searing my

was happy, sweet

happy. This kind of happiness suits you. It's radiating off of you in waves.

words spread warmth

you don't. Please don't cry... Aunt Ava

the one that helped me

can even stop it. The panic in his eyes is real. We know Ava. Due

you know that, don't you?" I ask,

love you too," he pecks my cheek, and we continue dancing

with my mom and then Travis,

asks as we move to the slow beat of the

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