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of how he should’ve been there to share Hunter’s moment, but that would never be.
    Even after two years, she still missed him as if she’d lost him yesterday, still expected him to walk through her front door. At moments like this, when the lack of his presence was so apparent, the black hole of grief threatened to swallow her whole. But Jake wouldn’t have wanted that on Hunter and Morgan’s special day, so she tried desperately to push the pain away.
    Sarah glanced from the grinning couple, now facing their clapping guests, and met Ethan’s stare. He questioned her with a subtle lift of brow. Was she okay? She swiped at her tear and smiled, giving him a quick nod. He smiled back, a gesture of support, of understanding, and she instantly steadied.
    Focusing on her duties, Sarah knelt forward in her fitted off-the-shoulder dress and adjusted Morgan’s silk train before she and Hunter made their way down the white carpeted aisle of the gazebo. Candlelight, creamy calla lilies, and maroon roses gave the elegant space a fairytale feel.
    As Sarah straightened, Ethan stepped up next to her, offering his elbow. She looped her arm with his.
    “Are you ready to get this party started?” he asked, still studying her, still checking.
    She smiled again. “You bet.”
    Ethan clasped his hand with hers, holding tight, winked, and off they went, following behind the bride and groom. Sarah rested her head against his muscled shoulder for the briefest of seconds, offering her silent thanks. What would she do without Ethan, her rock, her constant source of comfort?

    Waiters bustled about, placing dessert before each guest. Music pumped from speakers with the festivities well underway. Sarah’s foot moved in time with the beat as she sat next to Kylee, pretty in her tiered organza gown.
    “Little bites, Kylee; I don’t want you to choke.”
    “I not choke, Mama.” Kylee scooped up another forkful of vanilla cake and butter cream frosting.
    Hailey, Kylee’s babysitter, sat on Kylee’s other side.
    “Hailey, don’t look now, but one of the guys at table twenty has been looking your way most of the evening.”
    With a bite of cake halfway to her mouth, Hailey froze. “Oh my God, you’re kidding. Is he hot?”
    Sarah grinned, glancing from the pretty, honey eyed part-time nanny to the college-aged man. “He’s certainly cute enough. You’ve been wonderful with Kylee all day, and I appreciate your willingness to spend the night with her at my mother’s. Why don’t you take some time to yourself? Go ask him if he wants to dance.”
    Hailey gripped her hand. “Oh, I couldn’t do that. What if he says no? What if Morgan needs you?”
    Sarah glanced in the happy brides direction. “Morgan’s mingling with her guests. I think everything’s under control for the moment. Go on, Hailey, go have some fun. I can pretty much guarantee Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome won’t say ‘no’.”
    “You’re the best.” Hailey looked down at her watch. “I’ll be back in an hour. Your mom should be here by then.”
    “Don’t worry about the time. If I really need you, which I won’t, I’ll come find you.”
    “Okay.” With a final hug, Hailey departed as the next song began to play.
    Kylee’s bottom wiggled in her seat.
    “Kylee, would you like to dance before Grandma comes?”
    Kylee grinned, eyes bright with excitement. “Ooh, yes. Let’s dance.”
    Sarah pushed her chair back from the table, helped Kylee down from her booster seat. She guided her through the crowd, and they edged their way on the floor. Sarah let her little party animal twist and spin to the upbeat music.
    As the song wound down, the DJ announced Morgan and her father’s first dance. Stanley held Morgan close while they moved about the room, laughing and talking. As the last notes drifted through the speakers, Stanley dipped his daughter and everyone clapped.
    The DJ invited daddies and daughters to take the floor next. Sarah’s light mood plummeted