“I don’t know what to do,” I say once all of my girls have joined me in the little cottage. “Lucas’ parents told him that he needed to get married. With his dad’s illness progressing quickly they told Lucas he needed to find a wife.” I try to continue talking but the sobs rack my body. Jackie holds onto me tightly.

“Wait,” Natalie tries to piece everything today. She looks mad and sad. “What the f*ck? Is that why he went on his guy’s trip? To find a wife? What ...