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“How can you miss the party?” I demand, and Quinn’s face falls. “It’s New Year’s Eve, Savi. You know, bringing in the new year with those you love? How can you not be with your family?”

“Uh…”

Quinn pouts exaggeratedly, and there’s a long pause on the other end of the line. I go over to her, wrap an arm around her shoulders, and kiss her on the forehead.

Finally, Savannah says, “Damn.I feel bad here, you guys.”

I meet Quinn’s eyes. She gives me a worried look. And mouthsWhat’s going on?

I’m getting kind of worried myself. “Savi, are you okay?”

“Yes. I’m okay. I’m very okay.” She adds, sounding a bit nervous, “Don’t be mad, Harlan, okay?”

My sister is never this evasive.

“Savannah,” I say seriously, “what the hell is going on?”

“I got married,” she blurts.

Quinn gasps. I see the surprise on her face, but it’s not even close to the shock I feel.

I struggle to collect myself, and utter the only two words that make sense right now. “Towho?”

THE END