Smooth Sailing
As the day went on, each and every minute felt like a full hour to Casey. She did her best to make everything seem fine for the sake of the guests and she felt thankful that Alex was only meant to arrive closer to the time of the reception.
A Whole Lot Of Love
Aside from that detail, the day would have been a lovely one, as Casey was surrounded by her dear friends and family who were enjoying themselves with nice food and plenty of laughter. All the same, just under the surface, Casey knew things were going to take a sharp turn, and soon.