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I talked to the owner and told her about the situation. She said she would create a private fitting room in the back and make it special. We just have to tell her when. I thought one day next week after school. We can all go.

Julie

In.

Hallie

Definitely yes.

Julie

I just checked everyone’s schedules, and no one has meetings next Thursday afternoon.

Molly

Done and done. I’ll set it up.

Julie

My mom will pout if we do this and don’t invite her.

Molly

So, invite her.

Me

That sounds perfect. Love you guys.

Hallie

Love you right back, Em.

My eyes well up at my friends’ easy acceptance of this new part of my life. Between this and Rachel Parker’s offer to pick Maddy up every day after school and watch her until I finish working, I have never felt so supported in my life. I am so fucking lucky.

“You okay, Ems?”

My head snaps up at Jeremy’s voice as he makes his way down the stairs. I hastily wipe under my eyes to make sure no tears escaped and set my phone down on the coffee table.

“Is she asleep?”

Jeremy nods. “I waited a little so I wouldn’t wake her up when I left. Reading with her was…nice. I liked it.”

Color rises on his face just a little and he looks down, as if he’s embarrassed by the fact that he enjoyed reading with a seven-year-old.

“I think she liked it too.”

His face brightens. “You think?”

Oh, you sweet, sweet man.

I am so fucked.

“I do.”

“I’m glad. Anyway, are you okay?”

“I’m fine. I was texting with the girls. Molly had this idea to take Maddy dress shopping one day after school next week for Hallie and Ben’s wedding. She found the store and talked to the owner about making it special, and everyone is taking the afternoon off so we can all go together. Julie’s asking Rachel if she wants to come too. It just got me, you know? So many parents don’t have any support at all, and I have all of this. Not that I’m a parent or anything, but you know what I mean.”