“I know you’re there.”
“How did you know?”
“A woman’s instincts, I suppose. Also your leg is loud on the isle.”
“That bloody obvious, is it?”
“Only on flagstone. Otherwise, you’d never guess that it’s a prosthetic.”
“Mind if I join you?”
“It’s bad luck to see the bride in her dress, isn’t it?”
“Well I think we’ve had enough bad luck to last a good four lifetimes- I don’t think it could do a great deal of damage.”
“You do have a point.”
“There we go, nice and cozy. Just the three of us.”
“Augh- did you feel that?”
“What?”
“He nudged- he’s telling you to get your silly, one-legged ass back down that isle to find your groomsmen.”
“I think the boys can take care of themselves for a good five minutes, don’t you?”
“No.”
“Even with Daniel?”
“He’s a college sophomore, of course you can’t trust him. Off snogging your sister, most likely-“
“Little bastard.”
“And dare I mention the state your brothers were in after the bachelor party?”
“I told the Hugo and Ernst to keep an eye on them-“
“Bloody good idea, that one- they were off their face drunk, just like the rest of your lot. Bruno’s fifteen, for God’s sake-“
“Well the only reason you haven’t been drunk is-“
“Because I’m pregnant, you right oaf! Don’t want our son to end up as thick as his father.”
“I love you too, Crow.”
“Ah, there he goes again. Come on, put your hand here- do you feel him?”
“Kicking?”
“Not really, just nudging about. Goodness, I’ve gotten fat-“
“You’re beautiful.”
“Bollocks.”
“Of course. You’re actually a repulsive heifer.”
“Why am I marrying you, again?”
“Because, try as you might to deny it, you love me.”
“I do, don’t I? Hm.”
“He just twitched again- he agrees with me.”
“He does, does he? I suppose you’re right. He’s going to be wonderful.”
“And handsome. Just like his father.”
“Too bad I’m marrying you, instead.”
“Yes, a pity.”
“Shit, the guests. I hear the cars coming. We should-“
“Just a moment more.”
“All right, then.”
“…I love you, Sara.”
“I love you too.”
“I love him, as well.”
“Yes. Our little surprise.”
“No shame in being early.”
“None at all.”
“Well, I suppose we should be off.”
“I’ll see you at the alter, okay?”
“Of course- look for the handsome bloke up front.”
“But I’m not marrying Daniel.”
“Ha-ha.”
“Love you, darling.”
“Love you, too.”