“I like that idea, too. Either way. Any way I can get you,” she said. “Are you even gonna look at that ring?” I teased. “Yeah, I did, it’s beautiful,” she said, finally looking at it. “It’s not what I expected. It’s better. How did you know I love emeralds?” Sarah Jo tilted her hand in the dim lamplight to see it better, the thin gold band set with a round emerald, a tiny diamond on each side. “How about the fact I listen?” I said. “Green is your favorite color, always has been. You wore my class ring for four months when you were sixteen, on a chain around your neck, hidden in your shirt. Do you remember what you said when I gave it to you?” “Thank you?” she guessed. “No. You said it’s a shame it’s a ruby and not an emerald.” “Wow. I was bratty. I should’ve just said thanks,” she said, “and I’m surprised you remember that. I mean, I’m a little embarrassed that I said it, and that you remembered it.” “You were telling me something about yourself. I remembered that. I want
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