“To Madhuri, who arrived in salwar kameez and taught me that starting over is not an ending. To Vandana, who dresses for every occasion because every occasion deserves beauty. To Sunaina, who taught us that the floor doesn't change lanes. To Cheryl, who is in Connecticut but whose Hawaiian shirt is: permanent in our hearts. To Aditi, who said no and in saying no said: yes. To Jai, who hid thirty-seven masterpieces and needed to be told: not maybe. To Nikhil, who stepped back with grace. To Chetan, who walks Marine Drive every morning and pours chai for: love.”