Carrie practically beamed at him through the entire performance, happily playing the blushing bride. It occurred to her that their impending third party would really sell the story. Ran off to start a slower life, to start a family, settle down. It was all so bizarre. She jumped in here and there, but mostly left the talking to him. She'd held up two fingers to indicate she'd have the same as him and very nearly held up three fingers for the coffee.

And then she paid very close attention to the hot spots, paying careful attention to the basics. Darcy was kind enough to point out the best grocery store and that the mall on the far side of town was better. That would help them picking the house. It was the simple things. She very nearly asked about doctors, but that would probably play better with the real estate agent.