“Welcome to the family,” Mrs. Harlow said, hugging William. Mr. Harlow gave him a
silent handshake.
Daniel snapped pictures of everyone. Casey with William, with her parents, with
William and Willow, and with Patty. When he finished, he handed the camera to Mrs.
Harlow so he could be in one too.
After what felt like every possible combination of pictures had been taken, Casey
announced, “We will be having a celebration of our wedding next summer. You'll get
invites when it gets closer.”
Eric brought out the marriage license and had David and Willow sign it as
witnesses. “I'll drop this off at the courthouse on Monday,” he told them. “Then
you’ll be officially married according to the state.”
“Thank you so much, Eric,” William said.
“No problem, bud. I'm glad that I was able to do it for you,” Eric responded.
After the guests had left, Casey turned to William. “The baby wants a cherry
slushie. She's starting to get upset.”
“You sure that it's the baby?” William raised an eyebrow.
“Of course it is. I prefer the Coke slushies,” she said. “Duh.”
“Alright, Missus Further,” William replied. “Let's get this baby a cherry slushie.”
“Thanks, my beast,” Casey said. She winced and grabbed the arm of the sofa.
William froze. “Did you just call me a beast?”
“Did I? Must be pregnancy brain,” Casey said with a shrug.
“Well, you must really need that slushie.”
“Let’s take my car,” she said. “The seats are way more comfortable than yours.”
They got into Casey’s car and pulled out into traffic. It was nearly six on a