Nancy took a deep breath, then told her best friends about her decision.
“Wow,” George said. “I mean, I’m glad you’re not moving to the other side of the planet, but are you sure you’re all right?”
“Don’t feel bad, you two,” Bess said, throwing her arms around Nancy and George.
Nancy smiled weakly. “Even though I know it’s the right choice, it will still be hard to say goodbye,” she said.
“I know what you mean,” George agreed.
“But soon we’ll be back in the States,” Bess pointed out. “And there’s just something irresistible about All-American guys. . . .”