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“What?”
“I forgot the address to the ranch, and I don’t have the phone number, either.”
“Oh, Lucy, how could you do that?”
“I don’t know. I guess I was just really excited and—”
“Girlfriend, I don’t think this is a good idea. You should fly back to New York City. You can stay with me and we can figure something else out.”
“It’s going to be fine. I think it’s going to be good. You know I’ve always wanted to get married and have kids. And I loved watching Little House on the Prairie when I was young.”
“Little House on the Prairie is so old school. You were not made to live on a prairie.”
“Well, I’m not going to be living on a prairie. I’m going to be living on a ranch.”
“Girl, you’re not made to be living on a ranch, either. You can’t be going to a ranch in your high heels.”
“What? They’re Louboutins!”
“Even worse. You’re going to step in horse manure and cow shit with your Louboutins on?”
“Well, I also bought some Timberlands.”
“I thought you said you were broke, Lucy.”
“Well, I have a credit card.” I winced a little, even though she couldn’t see me. “I mean, I had to get something to wear.”
“Timberlands for a ranch?” Olivia sounded dubious. “I don’t think so.”
“Well, anyways, I don’t know if it’s like a farm farm. I mean, maybe they’re like city people.”
“Didn’t you say that he was a cowboy?”
“I mean, I just assumed he’s a cowboy. I don’t know for sure that he’s a cowboy. I’ve never met him.”
“Which is what I think is even crazier,” she said. “You don’t even know what he looks like!”
“I know, but I’m sure he’s good-looking. His parents said he’s good-looking.”
“Yeah, because parents never say their kids are good-looking.”
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“Have you ever heard a parent say their kid is ugly?”
“Well, no …” I mused. I looked out at the expansive cerulean blue sky and took a deep breath. “Oh my gosh, Olivia. I’m really in the country now.”
“What did you expect?”
“I mean, it looks beautiful, but this is so unlike anything I’m used to. I’ve lived in New York City my entire life. I’ve never even been on a farm.”
“Oh, Lucy, what are you doing?”
“I don’t know, Olivia. Maybe you’re right, maybe I should come back.” I paused. “No. I promised them that I’d come and meet their son. I at least owe them that for buying my ticket.”
“Lucy, you promised them you’d marry their son.”
“I know. What was I thinking?”
