Beth didn't know whether to write her parents or call them. But, she really wanted to tell them in person. It wasn't very far to her parent's house, so she asked JJ to drive her. She knocked slowly on the door. Her father looked surprised to see her.

"Beth, what are you doing here?"

"I have to talk to you and mom about something."

She walked into the familiar house. Her mother was in the kitchen. She was also surprised to see her. Beth sat down on the sofa and thought about how to begin. Her mother got through in the kitchen and joined Beth and her father in the living room.

"Was there something you wanted to discuss with us," her mother asked.

"Yes," Beth said nervously, "why won't you come to my wedding?"

"We told you, we're going on a trip with a few friends."

"Is that really the reason? It seems like to me, it's not."

"We just can't bear to part with you, so I guess we have some silly pride in that,"

her mother told her truthfully.

Beth thought about that for a minute. Then she spoke.

"You wouldn't be losing me. I think you both know that. So, why don't you

come on and come to my wedding? I need somebody to give me away, anyway,

Dad," she smiled at her father.

"Oh, alright, Beth. We'll come," her father said.

"Yay, thank you! Well, I guess I'll see you at the wedding."

"Just a minute," her mother said, "can I ask you something?"

"Sure, Mom."

"Are you scared at all?"

"Oh, maybe a little bit. But I think I know how to be JJ's wife."

"That's wonderful. See you in about 3 days then."

Beth walked out the door smiling. JJ was waiting for her in the car.

"Well? How'd it go?"

"They're coming!"

"Oh, good. Let's go home."

"JJ, I'm really glad you chose me to be your wife."

"Me too."

And they drove back to the Pryor house.