It did not, of course. For her adventure had begun the moment she'd been born and it would end when her life ended - hopefully much, much later. Meanwhile, as Jesse was lovingly contributing to convince her of, there would be no perfect months, no year without trouble, without sorrow. She would still worry over many, many things. And many still regarding the inheritance, Mrs. Steel, Dr. Cameron… But there would be perfect moments, like today's kisses, like walking Mac, holding Jesse's hand, with the background sound of their wedding reception.
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