Page 63 of Make Your Play

Nash

I get it. I know she’ll appreciate knowing everyone was here because I certainly do.

Nova

You’re a good husband, Nash.

My stomach falls onto the floor. I completely forgot about the scene I made in the waiting room… never mind the fact that I was calling her my wife in front of everyone.

Nash

I can explain.

It was the easiest way to solve her insurance issues. We got married so she would have access to my medical care.

Nova

Do you love her?

My breath hitches.

Nash

What?

Nova

Don’t you dare play stupid with me, Nash Theodore Simmons. I’ve spent years watching the way you look at my best friend. You’ve been living in her house, taking care of her, marrying her to help her, and now you’re waiting for her in a hospital room with her baby.

DO. YOU. LOVE. HER?

My heart aches and I stare down at the baby before looking back at my phone.

Nash

Yes.

Nova

Good.

You need to tell her, Nash.

Nash

I know.

Nova

And then you need to give her a proper wedding.

Nash

What makes you think she would want that with me?

Nova

Just trust me. I know my best friend.

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