Vegas

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Arriving back home in Atlanta a few days later, Kelley is met by her sister Erin at the airport.

After they hug and collect Kelley's bags, they head out to Erin's car and then make the drive back to their parent's house. 

Erin: So, how's the wife?

Kelley gives her sister a look, "She's good, but she isn't going to be my wife much longer. We decided to go ahead and get the annulment."

Erin: I'm glad, but you're still going to have to introduce me to her one of these days, so I question her sanity in marrying you in the first place.

Kelley: Really Er? 

Erin smiles and nods. 

Erin: Anyways, while you were away you received a registered letter from the State of Nevada, I tried to sign for it at the post office but they wouldn't let me. We are going to head there now to pick it up, you have your driver's license on you, right?

Kelley: Yeah, wonder what it's about, has to be important if it came registered. Oh God, I hope that I didn't do anything else that I don't remember doing, while there. 

Erin: I think it would be a good idea for you to stay away from Vegas for the foreseeable future. 

Kelley: Agreed. 

They arrive at the post office and Kelley goes in to get the letter, returning to the car with a manila envelope in her hand. 

Kelley looks over the envelope, "What do you think it is?" 

Erin shrugs, "Just open the damn letter and find out!"

Kelley opens the envelope and pulls out the piece of paper inside, reading what it says before folding the letter back up and laughing.  

Kelley: No fucking way!

Erin: What? Come on tell me. Are you headed to jail or what?

Kelley: According to this letter, Dakota and I aren't actually married, when they reviewed our paperwork Dakota hadn't signed her full legal name only her nickname which invalidated everything. If we want to be legally married, we will need to redo our paperwork and vows.

Erin: Wait, so you and Dakota were never actually married?

Kelley: Nope! I need to call Dakota and let her know the good news.

Erin: I guess this calls for a celebration this evening, huh?

Kelley: Totally! Drinks are on me tonight. 

Erin: Hope you got deep pockets, cause you know how us O'Hara's roll. 

Kelley smiles and nods. 

Arriving back at their parent's house, Erin drops Kelley off with a promise to return in a couple of hours so they can head out for their evening of sisterly bonding. Kelley is relieved to have the house to herself, so she can call Dakota and let her know the situation without fear of her parents overhearing anything.

RING, RING

Dakota: Hey Kel, how was your flight?

Kelley: It was good. I have news to share with you. Are you sitting down? Cause if not you might want. 

Dakota: I'm on my way to practice, so quit beating around the bush and spill the news. 

Kelley laughs, "Alright, let's just say you can take off that gold band you're wearing without feeling any guilt."

Dakota: What? Huh? I'm confused. Explain yourself.