The matriarch dropped the phone, and turned to her daughter-in-law.
"I think it worked, Gabby. Your plan worked!" She said in excitement.
"Really? What did Fay say? Did she give you an update?"
"She did Gabby. Come." She led her to the couch in her office, and they sat down.
"Quickly, tell me. What did Fay say?"
"She said Ace just left the house with some Lillie's. You were right about him thinking that's what you wanted."
"I knew it!" She pumped a triumphant fist in the air.
"She said, she explained her side of the story, and he understood it. The quiet part was the one where they kissed. I could tell, even if she didn't tell me."
"Yes!" She kicked her feet in the air, laughing, and giddy with excitement.
"They're going to get back together, and Celine can't say we had a hand in it. Finally, I can return the party planner's call, so we can finalise the details of the event."
"Yeah, let's do that."
