<blockquote>To be fair, Joe did know there were some things Nicky wasn’t quite telling him. But it didn’t matter to him who Nicky’s ancestors had been. What mattered was Nicky, who was kind, and thoughtful, and relentlessly committed to doing the right thing, including his share of the dishes. Really, what else did you need to know that someone was a keeper?</blockquote>
➤ I enjoyed that the relationship arc wasn't "will they get together" but "how will their relationship handle this major stressor"; a fun switch-up from the usual sort of thing
