Soon after the toast, Gabe was pushed out of the room by Nora," Alright, Gabe Frost, you've had your fun. Out you go now.!"
Ava chimed in, "Shoo! This is a ladies-only zone now. We need to get the bride her trial and then prep for the rehearsal dinner tonight. Come on, out you go."
"But," Even as Gabe tried to protest the rest of the girls joined in, playfully pushing him towards the door. He chuckled, holding his hands up in mock surrender. "Alright, alright, I'm going! Gosh, you girls are worse than a mafia gang."
Once the door was closed, Nora turned to Autumn and grinned," Okay girl. You can have your breakdown now."
The words were like a release valve for the emotions that had been building inside her. Autumn felt her legs give way as she dropped into the nearest chair. The flute of champagne in her hand trembled, and her vision blurred as tears welled up in her eyes even as laughter escaped her.
