Authors: Lisa Becker
The Click Trilogy (79 page)
From: Renee Greene – July 3, 2014 – 9:22 AM
To: Shelley Manning, Ashley Gordon, Mark Finlay
Subject: Thank you…now let's party
Two days until I tie the knot. AGH! I can hardly stand it. Thanks to each and every one of you for being so great during this time. You've helped with everything from setting up an RSVP spreadsheet and selecting hair combs to keeping me sane with your inappropriate humor. You all know which of you is which. ;)
Love you all to bits and can't wait until tomorrow when you can help me and Ethan celebrate our last night of independence....'cause it's the 4th of July. Get it?
From: Shelley Manning – July 3, 2014 – 10:30 AM
To: Renee Greene, Ashley Gordon, Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Thank you…now let's party
We get it. And we're excited too, Sweetie. See you tomorrow. Mwah! Mwah!
From: Ashley Gordon – July 3, 2014 – 10:35 AM
To: Shelley Manning, Renee Greene, Mark Finlay
Subject: Re: Thank you…now let's party
Ditto from me. You're going to look great, especially with your hair in a classic bun. Good choice. We'll see you tomorrow night at the rehearsal.
From: Mark Finlay – July 3, 2014 – 11:02 AM
To: Shelley Manning, Renee Greene, Ashley Gordon
Subject: Re: Thank you…now let's party
Marnie and I will be a little early to help you with putting out flowers and candles at the restaurant. See you then.
From: Renee Greene – July 4, 2014 – 7:35 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Where are you?
Rehearsal dinner is about to start. Where are you?
From: Shelley Manning – July 4, 2014 – 7:40 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Where are you?
Sorry. On our way. It is 4th of July after all. Can't deny me a bit of fireworks, can you?
From: Renee Greene – July 4, 2014 – 7:42 PM
To: Shelley Manning
Subject: Re: Where are you?
We were all just walking from the rehearsal room to the restaurant for dinner and you couldn't last without a quick detour to your room?
From: Shelley Manning – July 4, 2014 – 7:45 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Where are you?
Who said went to our room? I'm walking in the door now. Prepare for a “Mwah! Mwah!” in person.
From: Renee Greene – July 5, 2014 – 3:52 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Easy out
You're not supposed to see me before the wedding, but I don't know of any rules about email. In fact, I'm fairly certain that the rule about not seeing the bride came out well before email did. But I digress. I just wanted to give you an out if you've changed your mind.
From: PBCupLover – July 5, 2014 – 3:53 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Easy out
Why would I change my mind?
From: Renee Greene – July 5, 2014 – 3:59 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Easy out
Oh, I don't know. Because I'm crazy and neurotic. I stick my nose in where it doesn't belong which sometimes results in trouble. I'm needy and overcommunicative. I clean the kitchen twice over – top to bottom – if raw chicken has made even a remote appearance. I'm always forgetting to turn off the lights. I drive too slowly. I can't make a long story short.
I could go on, because as I've just stated, I can't make a long story short. It's been a crazy year, with so many ups and downs, and I know I must make it hard for you to love me.
From: PBCupLover – July 5, 2014 – 4:06 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Easy out
That's true. You're all of those nutty and sometimes annoying things and more. But you're also kind-hearted, generous, warm, funny and loving. Who else would make me homemade chicken noodle soup when I get a sinus infection, let me warm up my cold feet on your bare legs in bed, surprise me by learning all of my favorite childhood recipes from my mom or let me invite three of my ex-girlfriends to our wedding? Quite frankly, I wonder what you're doing with a shmo like me.
From: Renee Greene – July 5, 2014 – 4:07 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Easy out
Awww. Are those the vows you wrote?
From: PBCupLover – July 5, 2014 – 4:11 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Easy out
No, but it's close. Babe, I love you…all of you. As Tom Cruise would say, "you complete me." I can't imagine my life without you. And luckily I don't have to. Can't wait to see you in less than an hour at the end of the rose-petal-covered, white runner you picked out. I may not look like I've been paying attention to this wedding stuff, but I have. I could only love you more if you would root for the Buckeyes.
From: Renee Greene – July 5, 2014 – 4:17 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Easy out
And I love you. You're witty and smart. You make me laugh - especially when you try to dance. (I mean, really?!?) You always make me feel like I'm the most important person in the room. And you believe in me even when I don't believe in myself. I always cry at weddings and now I'm crying a little bit ahead of schedule. I love you so much and can't imagine my life without you either.
From: PBCupLover – July 5, 2014 – 4:23 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Easy out
Back atcha, babe! Alright, my thumbs are getting tired of typing on my phone. I want to make sure they have enough energy for later when I walk around saying "What has two thumbs and is the happiest person here? This guy!" with my thumbs pointing back at me. Now I know what you're thinking. But don't "thumb your nose" at my awesome joke. That was a good one!
From: Renee Greene – July 5, 2014 – 4:24 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Easy out
From: PBCupLover – July 5, 2014 – 4:25 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Easy out
Still want to marry me?
From: Renee Greene – July 5, 2014 – 4:27 PM
To: PBCupLover
Subject: Re: Easy out
Um...I do. I've seen the best and the worst of you, and I choose both. And you?
From: PBCupLover – July 5, 2014 – 4:29 PM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Re: Easy out
I do. I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I'm with you. See you soon. I love you.
Epilogue
From: Marnie Glass-Finlay – July 5, 2015– 10:32 AM
To: Renee Greene
Subject: Happy anniversary
Hi, Renee. Just wanted to wish you and Ethan a happy one-year anniversary and to thank you again (!) for introducing me to Mark. He truly is the love of my life and I hope our marriage (3 months and going strong) is as happy as yours. Looking forward to meeting you and Ashley for lunch at Mel's next week. Bye for now!