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Michael laughed. "I wouldn't blame you if you were thinking about it. But you go at the pace you like."

Eva smiled. "You're right. I will. She's amazing."

"Yeah, yeah, you're totally in love," Michael teased.

"Maybe I am," Eva replied.

"Then you should do something about it," Michael said.

Eva nodded. "Maybe I will."

Michael put his free arm around her shoulders. "I'm happy for you. Really."

Eva grinned. "Thanks. I'm happy for me too."

When they arrived at Claire's house, Julia was already there. The four of them hugged and headed inside. Daisy was excited, jumping around and wagging her tail.

"Pizza and movies!" Claire said happily, looking between them.

Eva couldn't stop grinning. "Sounds perfect."

Julia held up her bag of DVDs. "I brought some options. What are we feeling? Rom com, action, comedy, horror..."

"Rom com sounds fun," Eva offered, smiling at Claire.

"Rom com it is," Michael said, laughing.

They settled in on the couch, eating pizza and popcorn, and watching a romantic comedy.

Eva leaned against Claire and looked at their little group. Everyone was comfortable together, just as it should be. She could see doing this again. Spending nights together, being a family. She hoped Claire was thinking the same.

"This was the best night," Michael said as he got ready to go.

Julia laughed. “It was definitely a lot of fun.”

Claire nodded. "Let's try and do it again."

Eva smiled. "Yes, let's. Soon."

Julia left first. Michael lingered in the doorway. "Good night. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite."

"You are such a dork," Eva said, hugging him.

"But you love me," he teased.

"I do," Eva replied, laughing. "And, I'll see you tomorrow."

He left, waving over his shoulder.

Eva hesitated at the door. She wanted to spend another night with Claire, but didn’t want to assume.

"Want to stay?" Claire asked. "We could go cuddle with Daisy in bed."

"That would be amazing," Eva said.

Daisy was more than happy to see them and the three of them curled up together. Daisy fell asleep in between them.

"Tonight was perfect," Eva whispered.