Chapter 7 1/2 Knowing she wouldn't be coming back to Harbor City after going home , Nora decided to say goodbye to a few of her closest friends . She sent a quick message in their group chat . " Let's get together soon . I've got something I want to tell you all . " Yvette Stone , the one she stayed in touch with most , replied almost immediately . " That works out ! We actually have a reunion planned in a couple of days . Why don't you come then ? " " I'm in ! " " Me , too ! " The rest all chimed in . Just like that , plans were set . On the day of the reunion , Nora left home early . By the time she got to the private dining room they'd booked , the others were already there . The moment she walked in , they started firing questions her way " Nora , you said you had something to tell us . What's up ? " Nora replied , " I'm going back to my hometown to get married in a few days . I don't know when I'll get to see you all again , so if you can make it , you're more than welcome at my wedding . " Her announcement set off a chorus of gasps . Everyone remembered the post she'd made on social media a while back . " Wait , Nora , were you serious about that ? Are you really doing it ? " " Yeah , are you actually breaking up with Elliot and marrying someone else ? Does Elliot know about this ? " Before Nora could answer , the door swung open , and Elliot's voice cut in , " Know about what ? " Everyone looked at each other , caught off guard by his sudden arrival . Yvette was the first to recover , quickly changing the subject with a laugh . " Who let the genius Elliot in here ? Did anyone draw cards ? " Seeing his confused look , she smiled and explained , " Caroline's been learning tarot lately , so everyone has to pick a card . We're just testing her skills , so don't take it too seriously . " As if on cue , Caroline Fisher stepped forward with a deck of cards in hand , her eyes bright with excitement . " Come on , everyone , pick a card ! " Nora picked a card at random . Since she went first , Elliot followed her lead and picked one , too . Yvette jumped in , urging them on , " Alright , let's see what the future holds ! Caroline , give us a reading ! " Nora was a little curious . She flipped over her card and read the words on it , " Let go of your expectations . Hope unfulfilled brings sorrow . Trust in the unknown , and life shall reveal its gifts . " Chapter 7 22 The words struck her for a moment . She handed the card back to Caroline , who gave her shoulder a comforting squeeze . " Hey , the first part might sound a little bleak , but look at the end . Life will bring you unexpected joy ! Don't overthink it . " Nora nodded with a smile . Then , Elliot turned his card over , and his expression changed instantly . Those who saw the card went quiet . The others got curious and took the card from Elliot , then quietly handed it back to Caroline , looking a little awkward . " It looks like you need more practice , Caroline . Who doesn't know that Nora and Elliot are rock solid ? There's no way Elliot's ever losing the one he loves . " Nora's friends exchanged uncomfortable glances , knowing those words weren't true . Nora was about to leave the city and move on from Elliot for good But most people in the room didn't know the full story , so the conversation just turned into playful teasing , and no one pressed them about it . Just then , in the middle of the laughter and noise , Elliot's phone rang . Even though the ringtone was soft , he caught it right away and answered the call . Whatever he heard on the other end made his face tighten , and his eyes immediately sought out Nora . " Nora , I need you to come with me to the hospital now ! " Chapter 8