"You really need to rest. You shouldn''t work for the next few days. Stay home and rest. A bride has to


    look her best," Gloria said, looking at Nicole and making the decision for her.


    "Bride!" Nicole was surprised because she hadn''t talked about any wedding yet.


    "Yes, now that everything is settled, it''s time for your wedding with Jared," Gloria said, deciding firmly.


    She used to think it was best for the kids to decide for themselves, but after several dys, she felt


    waiting longer made no sense. The wedding should happen soon.


    "I was thinking that too," Jared said. They had nned the wedding after solving the Everett problem,


    but then they found out Lawrence had hurt Nicole in the past, causing more dys. Now, with


    everything sorted out, they saw no reason to wait. The wedding was the next big step.


    Nicole looked at Jared and, with a smile, agreed, "Okay." Their wedding had been waiting for five


    years; it was time, with no need to wait any longer.


    "That''s so cool, I''m the flower girl and Nn is the page boy!" Lana said, full of excitement.


    "When should we set the date?" Tia asked, thinking they might need some time to get ready.


    "In a week," Jared said, looking at Nicole for her reaction.


    Gloria was unsure. "As much as I want it soon, can we really get ready in just a week?" "Don''t worry,


    it''s all set up already," Jared assured her. They had everything for the wedding ready a long time ago,


    just waiting for the right moment.


    "Now, is there anything else we should do or add?" Stanley wondered if there was any way they could


    contribute.


    "There''s nothing more to do," Jared assured him.


    Stanley paused then said, "Right, you have been nning for so long, everything must be ready."


    "There''s definitely many things to do." Nicole thought for a moment, then said, "We''re going to need


    everyone''s help to wee the guests."


    She pictured the wedding day as being bustling with activity, hosting arge number of guests. There


    would be close friends of both the Riddle and Johnston families, along with their business partners. The


    number of attendees would indeed be substantial.


    "We all need to help with hosting; we can''t overlook anyone," she added.


    "Don''t worry, your uncles will be there too," Daniel said, then looked at Stanley, "And you guys will help


    with Nicole''s friends."


    Since Nicole couldn''t greet the guests herself at the start of the wedding, it was key that everyone felt


    weed.


    "Got it, I''ll tell Samuel and Spencer," Stanley agreed.


    "Jane hasn''t been feeling well, and Sean is taking care of her. Steve is busy with Sally and the kids, so


    it''s really up to you guys," Gloria reminded them. The older generation had their hands full too, with


    their own guests to entertain.


    Nicole frowned and asked, "What''s happening with Jane?" "She''s been feeling sick and can''t eat much.


    Sean took her to the hospital today. We haven''t heard the results yet," Gloria said, then added, "We''re


    all guessing it might be because she''s pregnant." "Really?" Nicole was surprised and happy at the


    thought.


    "Yes, I''m going to visit them tomorrow to find out more," Gloria said.


    "Good idea. It''s always better to talk in person," Nicole agreed.


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    As they talked, it was suddenly dinner time. After eating, Gloria suggested Nicole should go to bed.


    Nicole tucked Nn and Lana in, then she and Jared went to their room. In bed, Nicole said, "There''s


    no ce like your own bed."


    Jared teased, "You might need to adjust to something new soon."


    Nicole was confused. "Adjust to what?"