Page 21 of The Enemy Face Off

We all stop walking and crowd in around her.

Hannah: "When?"

Evie: "The week between Christmas and New Years."

We all squeal and bundle in for a group hug, jumping up and down in the middle of the sidewalk.

Amiel: "Oh my gosh, that's so exciting."

Summer: "That's so soon."

Evie: "It is. But we're keeping it simple. Guest list is under two hundred."

Me: "That's your idea of simple?"

Evie: "If our mothers had their way, we'd be looking at royal-wedding numbers. We have an amazing wedding planner whois the best and is taking care of everything, so yeah…keep that week free."

Summer: "Consider it free."

Evie,turning to Hannah: "Will you guys be able to make it?"

Hannah: "Of course. We'll probably be back in the US for Christmas with our families anyway."

Evie: "That's what we thought, that most people would be here or at least nearby. It's hard trying to get two hundred people in the same place at the same time."

Amiel: "I bet."

Evie: "Plus-ones are welcome, of course. And Beth?"

Me: "Yeah."

Evie: "Milo will be coming, too. Maybe you could drive up the mountain together?"

Me: "I don't think so, but nice try, girl."

Evie: "And I do know."

Me: "Huh?"

Evie: "About Milo, and what he's doing on his mini break."

Me: "Oh, okay."

There's a pause in the conversation, like she's waiting for me to ask for more information while I'm hoping she offers it up without me having to.

After a few moments, I relent.

Me: "Okay, you win. What is Milo up to on his break?"

Evie: "I'm so glad you asked. He's currently in LA, but he'll be here in Comfort Bay tomorrow."

Me: "Why?"

Evie: "Fraser mentioned he found a house he likes online and wanted to see it for himself."

Me: "So he's definitely buying a house here then?"

Evie: "Looks like it."

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