Analise

Epilogue

"You are such a liar." Analyze says rolling her eyes at Jack.

"Jack, always trying to size himself up," Leland says coming in and patting him on the back.

"Hey, guys." He says giving both Leland and Layla hugs.

"So, who else is here?" He asks looking around seeing people he's never met before.

"Julia and Carson are talking with some of her friends, Chloe and her wife are here, but Austin and Taylor are still no-shows." He says and Leland nods his head.

"Takes Taylor some time to get out of the house." He says and they nod. The rest of them begin mingling with the other people.

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"Taylor you look fine, we are already late," Austin says looking at her. She turns her head at him and huffs. She nods and walks out of the room. She walks down to the car and takes hops into the seat of the car. "So, wheelchair or not today?" He asks. She sits there debating.

"Nio." She says and huffs.

"I love your speech impediment." He says grabbing her hand. She glares over at him and signs that she hates it. She signs to him that she's afraid everyone will stare at her or think she's weird. "No one is going to stare. It's just a gathering with our friends, and you aren't weird. You're my gorgeous wife." He says and she smiles.

"Iee lofie dto." She says, but also signs it.

"I love you too." He says and she smiles. He drives to the place that Leland gave him and when they get there he sees there are a lot of cars. He sees Taylor trying to get his attention. We don't have this many friends. Why are there so many people? She signs looking panicked. "It's probably new friends that everyone's invited. It is also our parents and their friends." He says trying to reassure her. He puts his hand up to her cheek. "It'll be fine, come on." He says opening his door.

He walks around and helps her out of the car. She puts her arm through his to help hold her on her feet. The two walk in together and Taylor takes a deep breath before nodding at Austin. They walk in and are greeted by people they don't know. "Hi, you two must be Austin and Taylor." The woman says.

"Yes, we are. May I ask who you are?" Austin asks staring at the two.

"We're friends of Chloe's wife, Amanda. My name is Rebecca." She says extending her hand. Austin shakes her hand and then Taylor does. "This is my husband, Mike. Mike, do you wanna say hello?" She asks. He waves at them and Taylor waves back. "Mike can't talk, but he loves to show people with his hands what he means." Taylor perks up at this and signs to him. He looks down with a smile and signs back. "Well, guess you two are gonna be friends." She says and laughs.

Austin helps Taylor to a chair and Rebecca and Mike are going to keep her company as he tries to find their friends. "There you are." He hears Analyze's voice.

"Hey, where is everyone?" He asks giving her a quick hug.

"Just around, where is your beautiful wife?" She asks looking around. Normally they are always together, so she's surprised not to see her.

"She's with Rebecca and Mike, Amanda's friends." He says. She nods her head and sees her signing with Mike.

"I'ma head over there." She says and begins walking in that direction. Austin eventually finds everyone and brings them towards Taylor. She's bombarded in hugs and laughs after Chloe kisses her smack dab on the lips. Taylor signs that he has some competition.

"Oh, I do." He asks looking up at Chloe. "She says I have competition." He says at her confused look. Their close friends all tried to learn it, but because they don't use it every day it can be hard for them to understand. She laughs and looks down at Taylor and winks. "Oh, no, no and no." He says wrapping his arms around her.