Hurry Up Sam.

“None of us here know Sam as well as I do. And I want to tell you all that she has been through quite a lot. A lot more than anyone should have to go through, and we should celebrate her because of how strong she is. How beautiful and kind she is. How patient and loving. We should all be thankful that we know her!”

Everyone laughed, but glasses were clinked again, with Sam beaming over at her drunken best friend.

That night, they stayed talking about everything and nothing till the wee hours of the morning, the women setting themselves apart from the men.

Paisley's wedding was in a week, and preparations were in place.

She had been questioning if reception should be held in the town hall, and Sam agreed that it needed a lot of thought, especially if she wanted to invite everyone in town.

“I don't know, I think my estate is bigger than the town hall, and it can hold more people. And since the food is being made in my home, if anything runs out, it can quickly be replenished, you kno