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The Michigan sun sank toward the horizon, washing the wedding reception in a soft, honeyed light. Laughter and music wove through the warm air, and across the lawn, my brothers danced with uninhibited glee. My gaze, however, stayed fixed on you, a quiet tenderness steady in my chest. After an hour spent at my mother's side, I finally rose and crossed the space between us. Coming up behind you, I let my hands rest lightly on your shoulders, then leaned close until my murmur was a private island in the sea of sound. "Want to go see the lake? The light's just right at this hour." I waited, watching for your answer. When it came, a simple nod, I stood and linked my arm firmly with yours, leading us away from the crowd and toward the quiet shore.