"She is," Gonzalez agreed. "For a long time, I just didn't think I deserved her."
"Don't sell yourself short," Gabriel replied evenly. "The past is the past."
Gonzalez nodded, shifting the subject. "Is everyone else here?"
"Sean had some things to tie up. He's flying in the day after tomorrow with Nightingale. Bruce and Bert are already here."
"Nightingale is coming? I haven't met the kid she adopted yet."
"Smart kid, adorable. You'll see."
Gonzalez's gaze turned somber, tinged with nostalgia. "I'd really love to visit Silver Valley again."
Gabriel tapped a long finger against the table. "Give it two years. Once things stabilize in Tripe, you and Estelle can come back."
Gonzalez gave a firm nod. "Deal."
"By the way," Gonzalez asked, "am I still your groomsman?"
"That's how Estelle set it up," Gabriel said. "When she made the list, you and Ms. Lamont weren't officially together yet. Now that you are, we can easily add her as a bridesmaid."
Gonzalez's first thought was that Norah was going to literally jump for joy.
Sure enough, when he relayed the news, she threw herself into his arms, her eyes shining with absolute thrill.
"We can actually dance together at the wedding, in front of everyone!"
Gonzalez just smiled.
*
After keeping Old Mr. Jarvis entertained for a while, Magdalen pulled Estelle into the back gardens as more guests began to arrive.
"Fighting with Morrison again?" Estelle asked straight away.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
Things are looking up for Xavier and Norah. Thank you for the updates....
Woohoo! This was sooooo good. Thank you for the updates....
This was classic updates. Thank you so much...
May we please have updates. Thank you...
I sincerely hope that Gonzalez finds the taped meeting of Hannah and Trevor to throw them under the bus....
How will Gonzalez get back at Hannah, Yvonne and Trevor for the setup and fall from grace....
Adrian needs to safe face and not do this. It will embarrass he and Norah and his family. Thank you for the updates....
This a HOT MESS for them both....
WOW! I didn't see that coming at all for Norah nor Gonzalez, the plot thickens. Thank you for the updates....
Xavier wants to get caught kissing Norah at this point. When will he ask her to call him Xavier and not Gonzalez. Maybe that would bring back her memories. Thank you for the updates....