Susie came out and waved at her from the deck by the door. Hannah walked up the stairs to the deck. “I meant to get here a little earlier to help, but I got caught up working on the yard. It’s been a mess really.” She set the wine bottles on the deck railing and gave Susie a quick hug.
“You didn’t even have to come early to help. I just wanted you here so I’d have some time with you to myself. I’m selfish that way,” Susie said as she stepped back from returning Hannah’s hug.
“Just how many people did you invite?” Hannah asked.
“Not that many actually. If everyone shows up, it’s not more than twelve people. Don’t worry about it. You’ve seen most of them. You haven’t seen Maggie and Jason though. Maggie can’t wait to see you,” Susie said as she put the white wine in the refrigerator.
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