Chapter 14Adam spent the week coaxing, sidestepping, and doing outright battle with Josh’s mother. Thank God for the short window of time. If she’d had months to plan, it would have blown up into the wedding heard ‘round the world. But even the barebones essentials were points of contention.
“Flowers—I think calla lilies, yellow and white, three hundred of each color,” Karen suggested, a determined expression etched on her face.
“How about moth orchid plants? A dozen.”
“A dozen? That’s too tame by far.”
“No, it’s understated. It’ll show you can achieve a subtle, but beautiful setting. And frankly, many gay men would prefer simplicity to showiness. It will be a good example for your same-s*x clients.”
“Well, if you’re sure…” She looked doubtful, but there was no time to second-guess de
