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They shared a look only they were privy too, and my throat thickened with an onslaught of emotion.
The justice of the peace began to speak and asked them to recite their traditional vows.
“Interesting choice,” I whispered to Duke. “Not going for writing their own.”
“You write your own, but you say that shit to each other in private. This is all just ceremony.”
I met Duke’s gaze and then smiled softly and leaned in to kiss him.
“Who has the rings?” the justice of the peace asked.
Boxer let go of Doc’s hand, but only so he could turn and lean down toward Lily. “Ring please, Lily Burger.”
She looked up at him. “I don’t have Aunt Doc’s ring.”
“I gave it to you for safe keeping. That’s why you’re my best Lily Burger. Your job is to make sure the ring is safe.”
“Oh, it’s safe.” Lily nodded. “But I don’t have it.”
“Where is it?” Boxer demanded gently.
“I buried it.”
“I’m sorry, youwhat? Youburiedit?” he asked, his jaw dropping open. “Like a dog buries a bone?”
“Not like a dog.” She frowned. “Like a dragon with its gold and jewels and stuff.”
“Where did you bury it?” Boxer asked.
Lily pointed to the other side of the property.
“I’m guessing he wishes he’d asked Colt to be best man,” Joni said with a rueful laugh. “Ow!”
“Ow what?” Zip asked from next to her.
Joni went on, “That was a strong one.”
“Strong what?” Zip asked, placing his hand on her belly.
“Strong contraction,” Joni said calmly.
Zip’s eyes widened. “Contraction? Are you having my baby?”
“Relax,” she said with a wide smile. “They’re far apart. I’ve got a ton of time before my uterus is ready to shove a turkey through a keyhole.”
“Ugh. Seriously?” Waverly asked. “Gross.”
“Uh, Joni?” Rachel said.
“Yeah?”
“I don’t think you have that much time,” she said. “Your dress is wet.”
“I’m a nurse. I’m pretty familiar with—” She suddenly stopped talking and she let out a small grunt. “Okay, that’s kind of strange.”
“What? What? What’s strange?” Zip demanded.
“I kinda feel like I have to push,” she said, struggling to stand.
