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She nodded, his words driving home how different her life was about to become.
“Second thoughts?” he asked.
“No. None at all. Isn’t that strange? I should be freaking out, but for the first time since this weekend started, I’m actually relaxed—body and mind. I think some part of me knew you were going to try to say goodbye and I couldn’t stand it.”
He grinned and shrugged. “I had a speech all prepared. Then I looked at you tonight and knew I’d never be strong enough to say it.”
She laughed. “You wrote a speech for me?”
“Good practice for my State of the Union address.”
“Yeah, well, we still have a big problem.”
“We do?” he asked.
“Yep, I don’t have a thing to wear to the Inaugural Ball.”
“Oh, I wouldn’t worry about that. I know some people.”
“Merry Christmas, Mr. President.” She mimicked Marilyn Monroe’s breathless tone and he laughed.
“Merry Christmas, Editchick.”
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