ALEXANDER

I stared at Rubby as she made to talk, ready to chip in something if the need arose. But before she could form a single word, Nolan quickly cut her short.

"Mom, Dad," he began, sounding hurt.

"Don't be upset with Rubby; I think she's only been confused lately; the whole wedding plans are so overwhelming; it's my fault for putting so much pressure on her."

I widened my eyes in shock, and so did Rubby.

"Nolan, you are pathetic...."

"I mean," he interrupted her again, his ...