Phew. I did it. The Mellarks liked and forgave me, and I finally put the past behind me. Clementine would be so proud.
Ivy was aggressive, understandably, but I was relieved I got everything off my chest. And my plans with them were still on for tomorrow, where I would actually get to know their family.
After our talk, we all went onto the dance floor together, talked, ate, and opened presents. Rory loved our present to him- a high quality camera. He always wanted to take pictures when he was younger, but never could. Angela also made her wedding announcements, which everyone was ecstatic about.
Things were looking good. I'd go home in a week, and I decided I want to propose to Clementine. She made all these wonderful things happen in my life, and I wanted that forever. Also, if my little brother could do it, I could too.
And I would come to 12 more often now. I would try to become family with the Mellarks. For the first time in my life, things were really really looking up.
