Ellison “To move on?” I questioned. It brought her back to the present. She licked her lips, unsure. “Its nothing.” “Is it about Brenna?” I asked, already knowing. “So you know?” “Yeah.” She smiled more brightly at that. “Perfect. I am so happy!” It looked like she was going to dance on the spot. And I smiled too. “I can’t wait. There’s going to be a wedding!!” She squealed. “Wait!!” I grabbed her hand and pulled her down beside me. “But that’s what we were talking about, he didn’t ask me.” She laughed. “And believe me, that’s even more perfect.” “How?” I was really confused. “Because, they don’t ask.” She said, reverently. “That’s a Carter thing, you know. They don’t ask, they just claim their woman and put their stamp or should I say mark, on them. Telling the world who they be

