The hiccup of breath she sucked in wasn't exaggerated. She began to fan her face a little, cause she could feel her eyes well up. Maryanne pulled up the collar of her top to dab at them when the fanning wasn't successful. "Sorry." She squeaked softly.
AJ stood grinning in the doorway. "Well, I'll be doggone! Congratulations you two! If you don't mind I'd be right honored to do the cake."