They arrived at the BBQ and wandered into the backyard. Everyone was sitting around chatting happily. Bec was the first to see them; if she was shocked to see Alex with Jacob, she didn’t show it.
“Hey, Alex.” She got up and walked towards them, others turned to look, some turned straight back and started whispering. Bec reached them and gave Alex a genuine hug. “It’s so good to see you. Hi Jacob. Where’s the baby?”
“Oh, she’s with her nanny tonight.” More whispers.
“Come in, I’m pretty sure you know everyone.” Jacob put his arm around the middle of her back either to give her strength or to make the statement they were together. Some of the group came up and said hello, others like Shelley, Kevin and his now fiancé Sara didn’t. Alex was glad for that. Jacob and Alex sat down and were ha
