It Ends with Us, #1
It Ends with Us
by Colleen Hoover
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Overview
Lily meets Ryle's parents and finds them warm, funny, and accepting, which eases her fear of not fitting into Ryle's family. A private conversation with Allysa about babies and marriage turns unexpectedly serious when Ryle overhears Lily say she would marry him immediately. Ryle responds by suggesting they go to Las Vegas and get married at once, pushing Lily and Ryle's relationship into a sudden new stage.
Summary
Lily is anxious in the elevator with Ryle because she is about to meet his mother. Ryle reassures Lily that his mother already likes her, but Lily worries that living with Ryle before marriage will make Ryle's religious mother judge her. When Ryle knocks on Allysa's apartment door, Lily accidentally calls herself a blasphemous bitch just as Ryle's mother opens the door.
Ryle's mother immediately laughs, hugs Lily, and warmly welcomes Lily into the family. Ryle's father also greets Lily with humor, joking about Marshall marrying Allysa young. Marshall and Allysa banter with the family, and Lily's fear fades as Lily realizes Ryle's parents are relaxed, affectionate, and accepting.
Later, Lily lies on Allysa's bed with Allysa while Ryle and Marshall watch sports. Lily feels Allysa's baby kick and is excited about becoming an aunt. Allysa says she cannot wait for Lily and Ryle to have a baby, but Lily admits Lily and Ryle have not discussed children.
Allysa shifts the conversation to marriage and suggests Ryle may propose soon because Ryle has already changed his mind about relationships and marriage for Lily. Lily says Lily would marry Ryle that night if Ryle asked. Ryle overhears from the doorway and, after a tense pause, tells Lily that of course Ryle would marry Lily.
Ryle proposes an immediate trip to Las Vegas because Ryle has the weekend off and Lily can leave the shop with others. Allysa initially protests that Lily might want a traditional wedding, but Lily decides Lily does not. Allysa joyfully announces the plan to Marshall, and Ryle assures Lily that Ryle is genuinely thrilled to become Lily's husband.
Who Appears
- Lily BloomNervously meets Ryle's parents, bonds with Allysa, and agrees to marry Ryle immediately.
- Ryle KincaidReassures Lily, introduces her to his parents, and proposes a spontaneous Las Vegas wedding.
- AllysaPregnant friend and Ryle's sister; encourages marriage talk and celebrates the sudden elopement plan.
- MarshallAllysa's husband; jokes with the Kincaids and joins the family's relaxed atmosphere.
- Ryle's motherWarmly welcomes Lily, laughs off Lily's anxiety, and approves of Lily for Ryle.
- Ryle's fatherGreets Lily with humor and contributes to the family's easy, affectionate dynamic.