Sophia Thea took me outside to where Matthew and his dad were setting up the grills. By the looks of things, there are going to be a lot of people. Thea explained how big their chosen family is, and they are so much like my family. My parents don't have many blood relatives. Everyone else in my family are my parents' family of choice. I love them all as if they were my blood. And their family dynamic seems the same. Now I understand Matthew and Phoebe’s relationship better. I know she will be here tonight, and I really wish we could be friends. But I think it will take some time before that happens. There are already a few people that have arrived, and I have been introduced to all of them. I like Matthew’s aunt Robyn. She is hilarious and so stunning. I would love for them to meet my

