I run my hands down my dress. “I just need a minute to finish up and I’ll be down.” Before she walks out, I stop her. “Hey, Pip?” She turns to face me. The pain in her eyes has me bee-lining across the room and wrapping my arms around her. “I love you,” I say into her thick hair. “I love you so much and I’m here for you. You got that?” She nods, her body shaking in my embrace. “Whatever you need today, I’m there. If you need a minute, just leave. You owe nobody an explanation for how you feel today.” I let her sob into my shoulder. Pippa has been trying to keep it together for everyone, but
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