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Edward put on his game face. He pushed his disappointment with Alec away, covering it with an easy laugh.
He escorted Alice down the aisle, placing her hand in Jasper's with a feeling of satisfaction. His throat ached as the couple said their vows, and afterward, he laughed when his baby sister threw her arms around his neck in a fierce hug.
At the reception, Edward paid attention to everyone as only he could, ensuring that champagne glasses were full, that his mother had a comfortable seat, and that Alice and Jasper had food to nibble; that everyone was content.
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"Buy you a drink?" Emmett asked when Edward finally joined him at the bar.
Edward nodded gratefully, casting a glance over his shoulder at the party in full swing. He turned back when something cold brushed the back of his hand, and accepted a glass of beer from his friend.
"Relax, Ed. It's a good party."
Edward's head snapped up at Emmett's gentle tone. The affection in his friend's expression warmed him. "Yeah, you're right," he agreed with surprise. "Mom's happy. And Alice and Jasper love it. Everyone's having a good time."
"The real question is," Emmett asked, "are you?"
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Edward shrugged and sipped his beer. "Sure. I'm happy that they're happy," he said, waving his beer at his family. "I'm happy that Alice has someone like Jasper in her life. And I'm really happy that he agreed to stay here instead of moving my sister back to Austin." Edward laughed gently, and the flush staining his cheeks made Emmett laugh in return.
"You and your mom could have moved with them, Ed." Emmett chuckled, though his heart squeezed at the idea.
"This redhead ain't got no business in Texas, babe," Edward grinned. "But yeah; this is a good night."
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'Atta boy, Edward.
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