Megan once said:
“I used to think closeness had to become something.”
I looked at her.
“That sounds like a problem you should continue discussing with your therapist.”
She laughed.
So did I.
That surprised both of us.
Maybe someday we'd be friends again.
Maybe not.
The future did not need to decide immediately.
Five years after the airplane, Ethan got married.
That was where the final surprise happened.
Ryan attended with Oliver.
Megan attended separately.
Dawson brought Oliver to the ceremony and Ryan took him for the reception according to their schedule.
Yes, our family logistics required spreadsheets.
Before the ceremony, Ethan came into the room where I was getting ready.
“Mom?”
“Yes?”
He held a small wrapped box.
My stomach reacted.
“No.”
He laughed.
“What?”
“I have a bad history with beautifully wrapped small boxes.”
“Fair.”
“Open it.”
Inside were two bracelets.
I stopped breathing.
One was my old friendship bracelet from Megan.
