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“Sometimes I look at her and wonder how I got so lucky,” Kyle continues.

For a second I forget he’s talking about Addi.

“Okay, this conversation is getting a little deep for a Saturday afternoon barbeque. And while I’m touched that you’re confiding in me, there’s a lot of feelings happening here and it’s starting to freak me out.”

He snorts. “You just wait. Someday we’ll be having the same conversation when you find your soul mate.”

“Um, sure. We’ll see about that. Talking about my emotions isn’t one of my strengths unless it has to do with winning and losing hockey games.”

“You say that now, but you’re going to be in my same shoes—maybe sooner rather than later?”

Out of the corner of my eye, I see Vivian walk inside the house.

“What do you mean by that? Did you forget that I’m extra single right now? This is my summer of reflection and growth.”

My mom always goes on about thatEat, Pray, Lovemovie—maybe that’s what I’m doing, but there’s no way I’m telling Kyle that.

He laughs. "I didn’t forget about your single status. I’m just hoping you’ll hit it off with Addi’s friend, so you won’t be single for long.”

Ah. I should’ve known.

“I told you I’m willing to meet a friend, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves. This summer is about me having no commitments or responsibilities.”

“Hey, I get it. And there’s nothing wrong with a carefree summer fling.”

“Ahh…now you’re onto something.”

"Just remember, meeting Addi was completely random. I wasn't expecting anything serious, and now I can't stop thinking about marrying her."

“Oh my—I knew it,” Katie shrieks from behind us.

Kyle and I turn around, and thankfully, Addi isn’t with her.

“Crap. You better not say anything,” Kyle demands.

“When and where are you proposing?” she asks, not attempting to keep her voice down. “And why haven’t you told me anything about this? I’m your twin sister.”

“Shhh. Can you stop? I don’t have any specific plans yet,” Kyle says in a loud whisper. “I was just getting Mac’s opinion.”

She frowns. “Why? No offense, Mac.”

“Oh sure. None taken,” I snap. “Ouch.”

“Well, you aren’t exactly the settle down and get serious kind of guy,” she points out. “You’re certainly not the most qualified to give my brother advice about the most important decision of his life.”

I can’t disagree with her assessment.

“I wasn’t asking his advice about proposing. I wanted to know what he thinks of Addi.”

“And I told him she’s great,” I chime in. “I wasn’t trying to talk him out of marriage.”

She sighs in relief. “Good, because they are meant for each other. Plus we all adore her, and I’d love to have her as my sister. It’s practically a done deal.”

Kyle grins. “Now can we stop talking about this before someone else hears?”

“Fine. In other news, you need to be nice to Vivi,” Katie demands, poking me in the chest.

“Ow,” I say rubbing my ribcage. “Me? Why is it all my fault. She isn’t exactly nice to me.”

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