Mistakes We Never Made

Four and a half years before Sybil’s wedding, Emma, Sybil, and Nikki attend Katie Dalton’s nuptials in Vail, Colorado. It’s been months since the rooftop with Finn, and he and Emma text every day. Finn has told her that his relationship with his girlfriend was complex and that Emma is an important part of his life. They talk about their families and worries, and Emma feels that there’s an emotional intimacy to their conversations. She broke up with her boyfriend right after Finn left. She wants this wedding weekend to be the time where they can finally be together.

Emma and Nikki spend the day skiing, and they talk about Nikki’s imminent departure for LovedBy, for which Emma signed her up. Eventually, Emma spots Finn on the slopes. Nikki makes an excuse to leave them alone, and they ride up the mountain together. It’s awkward at first, but they settle into a conversational rhythm. Emma feels comfortable but excited. He references his girlfriend Pilar—who Emma thinks is his ex-girlfriend—and he starts to say something when they arrive at the top of the mountain. Then, as they get off of the lift, Pilar sees him and comes over, kissing him.