Epilogue

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"Yes, mom," Lisa rolled her eyes, looking over at the girl in the passenger seat. "We just left the airport. We'll see you soon."

"You'll see, mom, I told you," Lisa bit her lip and glanced over at Jennie. The smaller girl in the passenger seat smiled softly. "Alright mom. I've got to drive. I'll see you soon."

Lisa laughed softly once she hung up. setting her phone in the cupholder and lacing Jennie's fingers with hers with her free hand.

"You look nervous." Jennie tilted her head to the side slightly letting her loose waves fall over her shoulders. "Are you nervous?"

Lisa shrugged and turned her attention back to the road, following the familiar route to her childhood home. "A little, yeah. I have no reason to be, though."

"It will be fun, right?" Jennie traced her fingers around Lisa's wrist absentmindedly.

"Of course," Lisa smiled. "You get to meet my crazy family. Jennie giggled and flipped Lisa's hand over, tracing circles in her palm.

Weeks had passed since Jennie's acquittal. The seasons had changed, leaving a light blanket of snow across the ground in New York. In Seoul, however, it was practically the same temperature. It was uncomfortable outside no matter how many layers you were wearing.

After she was released, Jennie was required to begin routine therapy appointments. At first, the smaller girl had been hesitant. But with ushering from Lisa, and time, the bi-weekly visits began to show progress.

She'd never be back to 100% normal. But as her doctor had said, there was always room for improvement.

One of Lisa's main concerns had been her and Jennie's relationship. She talked to Jennie's therapist right off the bat, firing question after question at the middle aged woman.

What she'd walked away with was a never ending list of medical terms, which basically explained to Lisa that yes, Jennie was capable of love. And a relationship was fine as long as things were taken at a slow pace, and Jennie was well aware of where things were going

Jennie was aware. Definitely aware. When Lisa had discussed the future with her. she was met with a babbling Jennie, going on and on about what they would name their children, and what color they would paint their house. (Yellow, obviously)

The thought of spending the rest of her life with Jennie gave Lisa butterflies every time she thought about it. But she could wait. The more people she met on a daily basis, the more she realized how much she needed Jennie.

And now, here they were. Weeks later, holding hands in the car on the way to Lisa's childhood home. Lisa's mother invited Lisa and her mystery girlfriend to spend Christmas with them.

So yes, Lisa was nervous. Extremely nervous. She had no idea how her parents would react when they find out who the mystery girl actually was. Because as far as they knew, Lisa still hated Jennie with every bone in her body.

"Here we are," Lisa smiled nervously. She squeezed Jennie's hand and nodded towards the house on the comer of the street, A group of small children were gathered on the front lawn, kicking around an inflatable beach ball

"I like it," Jennie smiled widely, sitting up Straighter to get a better view of the house. Lisa parked the car on the side of the road and took a deep breath, turning to Jennie.

"Y'ready?" She asked, biting her lip. Jennie nodded.

"Are you," she rebutted, catching onto the fact that Lisa was more nervous than she had admitted to being.

"As ready as I'll ever be." Lisa crinkled her nose and kissed Jennie's hand. "C'mon." She unlocked the car and slid out of her seat.

"Lisa!" A small blonde child squealed, breaking away from the group and running towards the older girl.

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