When the cottage door opens. All three of my best friends scoop me into their arms, dragging me into the cottage. Bridgette, who has lovingly helped me get out here, has been pushed aside the moment they saw me. Natalie throws an apologetic look her way and Bridgette just smiles. She sees the reunion for what it is. The love is overpowering. I hear her tell Natalie to let her know if any of us need anything before she leaves to go back to the Castle.

“Oh god, Mandy,” Jackie looks ...