At My Brother’s Wedding, They Gave Me A “Limited Access” Badge

It wasn’t perfect, but it was real.

Later, as we cleared dishes, Ryan leaned against the counter and said casually, “Mom and Dad wanted to come tonight.”

I paused, waiting.

“I told them not yet,” he continued. “I told them this is a table you earn a seat at.”

My throat tightened unexpectedly.

He looked at me directly. “You taught me that.”

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