“I’m not going to lecture you anymore because we both know it isn’t my place,” I add, my tone softening. “But if you care about Ash––and I know you do––you need to start showing it. Not only when it’s convenient for you. Not just around the holidays and shit. But all the time. Because I can guarantee one day, I’m gonna propose to Ash. And I know she’s going to want you to walk her down the aisle. But only if you’ve earned the right. And lately? It hasn’t been the case.”

