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“Not as handsome as Ryan.” May hooked her arm through Bebe’s. “I’m going to miss you, friend.”
“Me too.” She bumped May’s hip. “You better visit.”
“Maybe after the honeymoon.” May smirked.
“Ha ha.” May would probably take a long time before she saidI doto Ryan. Not because she was gun-shy like Bebe had been, but because May did most things slow and steady. It was one reason her decision to move to Nashville seemed so out of the blue. Only May hadn’t been able to find a job up there yet and refused to move until she did.
“Since you haven’t found a job yet, what will you and Ryan do?”
“We’ll visit every other weekend until the school year’s over. I’m hoping by then I’ll have a new job.”
“I’m so proud of you, May. I know I was really hesitant about your relationship at first, but you’re going after what you want. I admire that.”
May leaned her head against Bebe’s. “Thanks, girl. I’m proud of you too.”
Bebe was proud of herself. Once she laid her fears downbefore God, He’d given her the courage to move forward. He’d also provided her with wise counsel so she could see the areas she fell short and needed help to move forward.
“I’m so thankful for your friendship, May. You’ve been a huge blessing in my life.”
“Likewise. And remember, live. Don’t let Will take your joy.”
“I won’t.” She looked at her friend. “I signed the papers.”
“How do you feel about that?”
“It hurt, but I trust God. He has great things in store for Hope. Me trying to make Will be a father just because we had a child was only preventing me from healing and hurting Hope with the constant expectation. Now, maybe she can heal.”
“And maybe a new, better father is in her future.” May did a head nod toward Jahleel.
Bebe’s cheeks heated when she saw Ryan and Jahleel looking at them. “Are they talking about us?”
“Or inviting us to dance.”
They walked toward the men.
“May I have this dance?” Jahleel asked.
Bebe nodded.
Jahleel guided her to the dance floor, then slid his arms around Bebe’s waist. She rested a hand on his chest. “You look so dreamy in this tuxedo.”
“I’ve got nothing on you, baby. Green is definitely your color.”
He twirled her away, then brought her flush against him. Her body warmed from the move. “Where did you learn to do that?”
“Believe it or not, watching my parents.”
“Wow.”
“Shocking, right?” He chuckled.
“A bit. I don’t know what’s more shocking, you being able to do it after merely watching, or them dancing.”
“They took dance classes.”
Her mouth dropped open.
Jahleel threw his head back and laughed. “You look just like I did.” He nuzzled his nose into her hair. “Bebe Willabee, I love you.”
