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42 - Round Them Up
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2024-10-29 19:42:56~Derek's Point of View~
We flew the short hop to New York City to get my family, but we weren’t getting off the plane ...we were getting right back in the sky. Everyone got settled, believing that we were flying to D.C. for the engagement party.
We were in the air for about 15 minutes and I stood up, asking for everyone’s attention. I had the flight attendants bring out champagne and sparkling juice for the kids.
“I have a confession to make, as you all know Eve and I are getting married … but what you may not know is, we are getting married this weekend!”
Everyone gasped.
“We aren’t flying to D.C., we’re flying to VEGAS!”
Ruby perked up, “CAN WE SEE MAGICIANS?!”
I already knew she would ask and I had bought out a magic show for Sunday afternoon.
“Yes we can my little angel, we are doing that on Sunda
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