Elle smiles sadly. “Twins. Like you and Z. How do you feel about that?” “Actually, it made me feel like it was meant to be. That she’s with me somehow, looking down at me from time to time. I think she’d have been happy for me.” “Just to clarify, I’m happy for you, too. It’s just… your meet-cute isn’t exactly traditional.” “No, but who wants traditional, am I right?” Elle purses her lips. “I mean, if ‘traditional’ means I avoid being held captive for several months, I’ll take it over nontraditional any day.” “He was doing that to protect me, Elle. I trust Uri and I really want you to give him a chance. For my sake, if nothing else.” Elle sighs and glances out the window. Uri is on the phone with someone and his face is turned away from us. “Of course I’ll give him a chance. He’s the

