Theo looked toward Daniel’s brother.
A few people laughed harder.
Then Theo’s face changed.
« ‘Third, don’t let my funeral be the first time you lie to me just because I’m not there to call you out.' »
Theo lowered the paper.
« I almost didn’t come. »
I looked at him.
He said, « My dad told me not to wear it. My mom said people would misunderstand. My sister told me I was insane. »
Then he glanced down. « But she gave me the dress anyway. »
A young woman near the back covered her mouth.
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