Holding On by Meg Jolie Page A

park. The same park where Jake had proposed so that they would have the lake as a backdrop. A huge tent would be set up. That way they had protection against the sun or the rain, whichever the case may be. Quinn was desperately hoping for sun.
    “The forecast looks good,” Lily said decisively. And so far, it did.
    Carly took the dress from Quinn and carefully placed it on the hanger while her sister squirmed back into her shorts and top.
    “ So now what? Lunch?” This coming from Jemma.
    Quinn’s stomach growled at the mention of food. She sc runched her face up in apology as a blush stole across her cheeks.
    “I guess we’re going to lunch,” Carly said with a laugh.
     
    *~*~*
     
    “I’m just saying,” Jemma continued on, “that I don’t think I ever want kids. First pregnancy? I’ve heard you get hemorrhoids, gas, stretch marks. You can’t walk without waddling—”
    “Hey!” Quinn said as she cut her off. She wasn’t really offended. It was just Jemma being Jemma. “I do not waddle!” she said as she pointed a French fry at her friend.
    Jemma pointed her fork at Quinn and raised her eyebrows. “Not yet! But you’ve been warned!”
    Quinn looked down at the half-eaten cheeseburger and serving of fries on her plate. She’d been starving. Now she wondered if she should’ve ordered a salad. Or at the very least, the grilled chicken breast. She did not want to be a waddler.
    “Come on Jemma,” Lily nagged. “It’s not all bad. I’ve heard your boobs triple in size. Not to mention an increase in sex drive.”
    Jemma’s eyes fell to Quinn’s chest. She immediately crossed her arms. Lily winked at her. Quinn started to laugh.
    “Well I think you look fabulous,” Carly threw in.
    “I’m not even showing yet!”
    “You’re not showing but you’re glowing,” Carly assured her.
    “Hey,” Lily said from beside her as she gave her a nudge. “Isn’t that Tabby?”
    Quinn glanced over her shoulde r. The petite redhead that had walked up to the counter to pick up a to-go order was indeed Tabitha, Luke’s current girlfriend.
    “Yeah,” Quinn agreed . “It’s her. I should probably go say ‘hi’. I’ll be right back,” she said as she slid her chair back.
    She swerved her way through the lunch crowd. She walked up to Tabitha just as she was turning, ready to leave.
    “Oh, hey, Quinn,” she said. She looked less than excited at having run into her.
    “Hi Tab. When did you two get to town?” Quinn asked. She was startled by Tabitha’s less than enthusiastic greeting but didn’t want to show it.
    Tabitha gave her a tight smile. “I’m here by myself . I’ve been here a few days. My sister came home for the weekend. Since she lives out of state now I try to coordinate my visits home with hers.”
    “Oh…” Quinn said with a frown. When she’d spotted her she’d been under the assumption that Tabitha was here for the wedding. She’d thought Tabitha was Luke’s date for both the groom’s dinner tonight and the ceremony tomorrow. “You’re not here with Luke?”
    “No Quinn. I’m not here with Luke. In fact, I’m not with Luke at all ,” she said. Her voice was cold and her expression had hardened.
    “Oh,” Quinn said again. She was totally taken aback and rendered speechless by the unexpected behavior. She and Tabitha had never been friends exactly. But they knew each other and Tabitha had always at least been civil to her. Maybe she’s upset because of the break-up and since Luke is about to become my brother in-law, maybe that makes me the enemy by default , Quinn reasoned. Instead of asking she simply said, “I’m really sorry to hear that.” She tried to keep her voice calm and sincere because she was truly sorry. Tabitha was obviously upset and Quinn did feel bad about it.
    “Are you?” Tabitha demanded . “Are you sorry?” Her eyebrows were raised high in question. Her tone had turned sarcastic and her posture rigid.
    “Yes,” Quinn said softly. She was