"I thought this would be nice for the ceremonies today - my wedding gown is nearly done and no, you'll not see it before the wedding! It's bad luck," Anne smiled, stepping towards him again.

She let his words soak in for a moment. Tomorrow she would be his wife and he her husband. Anne couldn't help leaning forward and kissing him deep.

"Thought we might practice that, for tomorrow - not that you really need practice," she giggled. "So you didn't tell me, what kind of festivities are planned for tonight?"