𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

You would think after spending roughly over a year on and off together that they wouldn't act like their lover is returning from war, and yet they do every time. We're all good, no missing Rudy's here. Oh absolutely, and you know they had so much fun.

I think JD could love his Outer Banks family more than me, and you know what? I'm not even mad about it. Unless him and Rudy legitimately ran off together, that would make an insane song for us.

I did, but again, I thought my cousin had somehow stashed his number in my phone. Usually when she did this it was guys she met while she was on a night out, so I sent out a text to apologize on her behalf, cause the last time I didn't do that apparently the dude was married. And now here we are, where technically the dude is married now.

And married to you. Wow, we love a full circle moment. That's actually such a funny story, though, and super cute... I wonder how your cousin feels about it now that she can't take all the credit.

It was so great to see you! Glad I got to give you extra squeezes and dance and have fun while our boys were being themselves. And how stunning was that wedding? Like...eleven out of ten.

I thought JD might have never gotten back to me once they ran off, but, I found him. You get back to Rudy okay? I feel they were celebrating their girl extra hard, rightfully so. Eleven out of ten, and that's on the lower end of the scale. Weddings always get me super emotional, and it's clear how much love those two have for each other... it's just really sweet to see.

So JD is friends with someone on Joe's team, and apparently before we met they conspired to get us to meet by putting his number in my phone, but for like a solid few months I thought it was my cousin, since she likes to do that.

Oh my God, who texted first? Was it you? Or did he have your number too? Who knew it would be such a love story in the making.

Joke's on you I cry all the time. Hormones would absolutely just triple that.

You're so me. I fear the day they're tripled. It was so nice seeing you at the wedding, though, speaking of crying.

Thank you. I mean he's technically part of the reason why we're all here, so he has the right to cry.

I need all of this lore, please and thank you.

"My girl looks beautiful, have I told you that yet? Because you do. Second most beautiful girl in the whole place, gotta give first to Maddie just for today." @graciemadigcn

"Shhhh. I know, I totally hear you on that one, she looks stunning. And I also totally saw you cry."

Of course! JD means a lot to me and you mean a lot to him, plus I think you're amazing, I wouldn't not invite you.

If he denies crying, he's a liar. You looked so beautiful, though, I don't blame him.

Of course! Brielle is the flower girl, we literally couldn't do it without her.

Everything is so beyond perfect, it's a real honor to be here and celebrate you guys.

JD had just finished up going on a run with Titan for the last hour or so, which lead to more walking or standing than he'd like because Titan was still getting used to all the smells near Gracie's place. Not that they'd be here much longer now that they were in the process of getting a place together, and there were some serious options that their realtor had showed them the last couple of weeks. For now though, he was more than content to call Gracie's place home until they were able to officially buy their own. "We're back," he called out to his girlfriend, letting the dog off the leash to go get water and JD followed to get a bottle for himself. "Listening to your album twice is the perfect amount of a workout," he told Gracie with a grin when he walked in the room to find her, "I'd give you a kiss and tell you how proud of you I am again, but I'm all sweaty so I'll save it for after I shower." @graciemadigcn

Gracie had been doing chores around the house, things she had put off post excitement of her album release. Now, she felt like she had time to breathe, to fully sift through and reflect on everything. She found herself on the sofa for a break as JD welcomed himself back in, his voice and the patter of Titan's paws against the hardwood making it feel like home - a feeling that would linger to their new place. She laughed at his revelation, a loud giggle as the dog roamed in to join them. "Twice? I'm honored," she said with a smile, bending down to pet Titan. "I'm sure you can give me a kiss, right?"

It's just new, I'm sure she'll get the hang of it. Once she realizes her baby sister is someone that she can play with it'll be all over.

Are either of the soon-to-be besties going to be at the wedding?