"In theory." Rohan and I had both texted our family and close friends last night about the plan so they didn't wake up and have a heart attack about our fake engagement.

Esther had replied to my text with Don't get hurt, idiot child. She wouldn't have bothered if she didn't care.

"Okay," Mom said.

"Really? You're not mad?"

"Well, I was worn out after yelling at three different news vans to stay out of my azaleas, but your father is in his element. He's ...