The good news was that, almost as soon as we walked in the door, Alyssa called to tell us the owners had accepted our offer and were enthusiastic about a quick closing. In only twenty days, I'd be a homeowner for the first time. It had been worth the wait.

"This calls for Champagne," I said. I had just the bottle waiting for this occasion. It was a magnum of Cristal rosé. I iced it down.

The girls and I met for a three-way hug, which inevitably turned into a three-way kiss. I pulled Kat's mouth deeper into mine by putting my hand behind her head.

"I can't believe we...