Then he and Noah walk toward the front.
Dylan and I slide into our seats next to Lola and Dahlia while everyone turns to face the aisle. The lights overhead glow warm against the windows. Snow has started falling outside, soft flakes drifting past the glass.
Goldie walks down the aisle looking beautiful. She winks at Milo when she walks past and finds her way to the front. Grayson and Chloe are next, looking adorable. Once they’ve made it down the aisle, they come sit in the two chairs right in front of us.
The music changes, and everyone stands. Juju appears at the back of the room with her dad. And the entire room collectively melts. She looks unbelievable. I’ve known Juliana Fair since we were five years old, and I’ve never seen her smile so bright.
I glance back at Camden, and he’s absolutely losing it. He presses his lips together, and I swear to God I see tears. Dylan leans toward me.
“Five bucks says he cries.”
“He’s already crying.”
“Ten bucks then.”
I snort.
Juju walks down the aisle slowly, her hand in her dad’s arm, smiling at everyone she passes. When she reaches Camden, he stares at her like he can’t believe she’s real.
The Fairs’ pastor from St. Paul is the officiant, and he says something about love and family, but I’m distracted by Lola’s arm and the side of her thigh pressed against mine.
Grayson whisper-shouts, “Uncle Tully!”
“What?” I whisper quietly, hoping he’ll get the message.
“I have to pee.”
There are titters of laughter from everyone who’s close enough to hear.
I bite my lip so I don’t laugh out loud. “You need some help?”
“No, I got it.”
“All right. It’s okay to go out, just go that way.” I point him in the right direction as Camden and Juju say their vows.
“You make everything feel like home,” Camden is saying quietly.
The entire room just sighs, and Uncle Hal gives his nose a good blow.
Chloe turns back to Dahlia. “Mom,” she whispers. “I gotta go too!”
We all crack up again. Dahlia motions for Chloe to follow her, and they walk out. Someone will have to give me the highlights of what I missed during the ceremony, but I see some of the good stuff too.
“You may kiss the bride.”
Camden doesn’t even hesitate. He pulls Juju into a kiss like he’s been waiting his entire life for this moment. The room explodes, everyone cheering and clapping.
Grayson comes back in time to shout, “YAY!”
I’m on my feet with everyone else, clapping like an idiot while Camden and Juju laugh into each other’s shoulders. I glance down at Lola, and for a second, it feels like the entire world narrows down to us.
“I want that to be us soon,” I whisper, leaning in to kiss her.
“Me too,” she whispers back.
Dad walks over while I’m at the bar, waiting for drinks. We stand there leaning against the counter, and he glances at Lola across the room.
“I really like her, son,” he says. “She’s a beautiful person.”