They Did Not Get Married That Year
That part surprised both families.
Some people expected Daniel and Megan to reconcile within weeks.
Others expected them never to speak again.
Neither happened.
They started dating again slowly.
No engagement ring.
No wedding planning.
No pretending the previous ceremony hadn’t happened.
And this time, they talked about the uncomfortable things.
Money.
Future children.
Parenting.
Lily.
What role Megan actually wanted.
What role Lily wanted Megan to have.
A year later, Megan asked Lily something directly.
“If your dad and I ever get married again, what would make you feel comfortable?”
Lily thought about it.
Then she smiled slightly.
“Don’t kick me out of the pictures.”
Megan laughed.
Then cried.
“Fair.”
