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“Be careful what you wish for, Bigshot. You have no idea.” He was right of course. They were getting married, their different worlds would become one big mix. When she thought about it, her family would love him. He would love them. She could even imagine her Mom with Anne. She smiled at him now. Then pinched him one more time. “Are you sure you're real? I'm starting to think this is all too good to be true.”

“It's for real. I'm for real, WE are for real.” He squeezed her hand as he pulled off the road and into Gramps' driveway. “Now, are you ready for this?”

She smiled and nodded. She couldn't wait to see their friends' reactions when they told them. Emma was going to be so smug, and she didn't mind at all. There were quite a few cars along the driveway. She could see Missy's van and Jack's truck. The whole gang were sitting at one of the long tables they'd used for the wedding reception. Gramps and Jack were working the grill.

Missy was the first to spot them as they walked down the path. “Yay!” She shouted. “You finally saw sense!”

Pete put his arm around Holly's shoulders and grinned. “Yeah. With a little help from my friends. Thanks, Miss.”

Jack came over from the grill to shake Pete's hand and slap his back. “About time, Bro!” He turned to Holly, hugged her, and clasped her hand. She watched his eyes grow big as he saw the ring. He looked at Pete with a huge grin. “New plan?”

Pete laughed and pulled her against him. “Yep. Thanks, partner. Meet my new plan.”

“Em! Guys! You need to see this.” Everyone crowded around them as Jack held her hand up to show off the ring.

“Yes!” cried Missy.

“Oh my goodness!” shouted Emma. “I was right! Congratulations! I'm so happy for you both!”

Dan came and hugged her. “Didn't I tell you?” He laughed.

Ben punched Pete's arm, “Told you, Bud!”

Laura admired the ring, eyes wide. “That is sooo beautiful. Congratulations, girlfriend!”

Holly beamed at them all, this really was her life now. Pete stood behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. She felt as though her world was filled with all the warmth and light he brought. She was back where she belonged, in his arms, in this place, with all these wonderful people who were her friends too, she really did belong here.

Pete planted a kiss on the top of her head and looked around at everyone. “So,” he grinned. “Who wants to help plan a wedding?”

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