Hailey did have to tiptoe around several sensitive subjects but she thought that Thanksgiving went surprisingly well overall. Dallin's parents still liked her and Tori did too so that was one obstacle mostly out of the way.
It had been so strange celebrating a holiday with a normal family again. It had been so long. She could hardly remember what that had been like.
In the best possible way though. This was how things were going to be for the rest of her life if she managed to accomplish her goal. She couldn't help but speak up about how nice it had been but she hadn't expected Dallin to offer for her to do holidays with him indefinitely.
She had really thought it would take longer to get him fully invested in her. He loved her. He specifically said he loved her!
Hailey had suspected as much but having it confirmed was an incredible relief. Saying it back was a no brainer even though she wasn't entirely sure she meant it.
