Chapter 31

Cherry Stems Group Chat

HAILEY:You guys aren’t going to believe this. Nothing I say could ever prepare you for the news you’re about to receive. Your lives are about to change.

COLE:Wait a second. I just said like the exact same thing not too long ago. Are you going to tell us you love us too??

AVERY:Close, but not quite

ABBY:Oh Avery is in on it too. This has gotta be good

RILEY:You guys won the lottery!

JOSH:You’re getting a puppy!

ELENA:You found an indoor soccer league for us to play in where slide tackling is allowed

COLE:Damn, girl. I like the way you think

RILEY:Wait! Are you guys adopting Cole?? That would be adorable

COLE:OMG you guys I’m so honored! I’d love to be your son!!! #dreamscometrue

AVERY:Really? No other guesses?

ABBY:We’re getting new jerseys?

HAILEY:WE’RE ENGAGED!!!! [image of Hailey and Avery showing off ring]

JOSH:You guys aren’t already married?

HAILEY:What? No, when would we have done that?

ABBY:OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!! WOOOOO!

ELENA:Congrats! [wedding bells emoji]

RILEY:Congratulations! That’s awesome!

AVERY:Thanks!!!

HAILEY:We’re so excited! :)

COLE: OH MY GOD FINALLY THIS IS THE BEST NEWS EVER I’M SO HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH! Can I be the best man? But, I love Hailey too so can I be man of honor? This is the greatest news in the history of news! We need to celebrate! We need to do all the celebrating! THIS IS AMAZING!

AVERY: [gif of Joey and Chandler from Friends celebrating]