From the anxious expression on Aundrea's face and how Pamela's hand patted her fiancé's gently in a steady, soothing beat I knew they'd been talking to Mom even before the former spoke.

"Are you sure everything is still going ahead for the wedding?" They'd barely sat down at my kitchen counter five seconds ago, Daisy taking their coats, the pair not even looking at the coffee I set in front of them.

"I'm positive," I said, doing my best to exude confidence ...