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Jaz chokes on her coffee and sputters it everywhere. "He gave you that? No shit?"

"It was the promise ring his dad gave his mom."

Jaz takes my fingers and examines the ring. "You guys really love each other, huh?"

"Jaz, I've never felt this for anyone. I don't deserve him, but I love him. More than anything, but—"

"Stop that." She turns fully to face me and reaches out to grip my hand tightly. "Don't ever say you don't deserve him. You have always sold yourself short. You're an amazing person, and he's a lucky guy to have your love."

Tears form in my eyes and she grabs me in a bear hug, almost spilling my coffee. We crack up laughing and settle back on the swing as she launches into telling me all about the stuff she wants to do with me and Declan today.

This is one of the best parts of coming back for the holidays. I've missed my best friend.