Clapping her hands and bouncing up and down like an excited child, Ele nodded as a familiar car pulled up. Kate tumbled out in a flurry, dragging a duffel bag behind her,

"Oh thank God I got here before you left! Here's a bag for your trip, and I will see you when you get settled in!"

The two friends embraced tightly and Ele felt tears sliding down her face. She was really doing it, moving away to a completely different state and starting her life over with the man of her dreams. Stepping back from Kate, Ele sniffled and wiped her eyes.