‘It’s wonderful.’
Brody took Sophie’s hand. ‘Some things should stay the same, and some should change. We treasure the old traditions and make some new ones of our own.’
Her warm fingers curled around his own.
‘Which is why I’m so happy to tell you that Sophie and I are officially a couple. We’ve been keeping things low-key until now, but it’s time to go public.’
Louise smiled. ‘I’d kind of worked out that you were close, but I hadn’t realised quite how close. I’m so pleased. You both look happier than I’ve ever seen you.’ She gave them a hug.
Harold woofed joyfully and everyone laughed.
‘Quite right, Harold,’ Brody said, knowing that in that moment he’d never felt happier or more certain of anything in his life.
