Brenda Walsh was looking into the large mirror and admired the beautiful dress. "This is it. Perfect" she sighed.
"Yes mam" the sales assistant said, "You look beautiful". She turned and looked at her clipboard. "We can have the alterations done next week"
"No- we need it by Saturday" Brenda advised her as she shimmied out of the silky white material.
"Saturday" she echoed. Her face twisted into a shocked expression. "Ms.Walsh- there is no way. I am sorry"
Brenda put the dress back on the rack and reached for her clothes. "There will have to be or I will go else where"
"But-but" the girl sputtered, "When is your wedding?"
Brenda zipped her blue jeans, "Saturday" Brenda sighed, "I already told you I needed the dress Saturday" She finished dressing and the looked at the young woman. "I know it is short notice and I know it seems like I didn't do a lot of planning but I have been planning this wedding since I was 16 years old. Please" Brenda grinned and the sales attendant melted. It seemed like such a touching story.
"Ok" the girl, said, "I will find a way"
"Good" Brenda said, "I will call you tomorrow"
Brenda grabbed her purse and walked out of the dress shop. She was staring off into space as she made her way back to the hotel.
"Brenda" Iris McKay called, "Brenda- darling!"
Brenda turned and smiled at Iris. "Hi" she said and kissed the woman on the cheek. Iris took her by the arm and the two started walking together.
"So- lunch?" Brenda asked.
Iris nodded, "Sounds wonderful"
The decided to have lunch at the hotel restaurant and while on the way they talked of the wedding plans. Once they were seated both woman ordered drinks.
"How are the wedding plans going?" Iris asked her.
"Very well" Brenda answered. "I got the dress today and I think everything is taken care of?"
"Invitations?" Iris asked.
Brenda sighed, "All except a few" Brenda replied.
"The most important ones" Iris advised her.
"This is difficult" Brenda told her. "I love Kelly and I don't want her to hate me"
Iris took Brenda's hand, "Darling Kelly- is the one who walked out on him." Iris told her gently, "She made her decision and Dylan found where he is suppose to be- with you"
Brenda smiled, "Thank you Iris" Brenda said. "I know I can always count on you"
"Of course" Iris replied. She took a sip of her water. "When will Dylan be back?"
"Tonight" Brenda said, "I can't wait"
"Neither can I" Iris agreed.
The two women changed the subject from there and ate a quiet and peaceful lunch. They didn't part ways until three hours later with promise of a phone call when Dylan returned that evening.
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"Bren" Dylan called when he came though the door. "I am home"
Brenda ran from the balcony into the room and threw herself at her fiancé. "Dylan- I missed you"
Dylan spun Brenda around and kissed her fiercely, "Back at ya"
Brenda released him and led him to the couch, "How is Erica?" Brenda asked.
"Erica is great" Dylan said, "She is going to be here for the wedding. She says she loves and misses you so much"
"I miss her too" Brenda replied. Brenda made Dylan a drink and then sat beside him. "I talked to Iris today"
Dylan took a sip of whiskey, "And?" he prompted.
Brenda leaned back against the couch, "She thinks we should invite our Beverly Hills friends"
Dylan looked pensive for a moment, "Maybe she is right," he said finally.
Brenda was taken aback by his words, "Really?" she asked.
"Bren we would be pretty hurt if they didn't invite us. Kelly is just going to have deal as will the others." Dylan reasoned.
Brenda thought about it and then sighed, "Fine" Brenda resigned, "I will make some calls tomorrow"
"I love you" Dylan said.
"I love you" Brenda whispered as she leaned in for a kiss.
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"Ok, well thanks for calling Donna" Brenda said sadly. "We will see you soon, hopefully."
Dylan put the paper down and eyes his fiancé, "What Bren?" he asked.
"Donna isn't coming- she has a huge fashion show that day. I can't ask her to give that up. Steve isn't coming because Madeline is sick and Janet is away on business." Brenda said. "But Kelly is coming and so is David"
Dylan nodded, "Good" he said.
"Wait, I tell you your ex is coming to the wedding and all you have to say is good," Brenda snapped.
"Yes" Dylan replied. He rolled his eyes, "Bren, I love you. Not Kelly, plus, Brandon will be here"
Brenda broke into a broad grin, "True, Brandon can keep Kel's attention off of you." Brenda sighed sadly.
"What now?" Dylan teased.
"It's just…this awful of me but I don't want Kelly as my maid of honor." Brenda said. "It seems awkward."
"Well, I have a solution to that too. Valerie is coming," he said.
Brenda squealed. "Val, how do you know?" she asked.
"Valerie and I have always kept in touch. We dated along time ago but it was casual." He told her.
"I know. " Brenda said. "Valerie told me. I am cool with it. I know you guys are just friends but you and Kelly."
"Are friends as well." Dylan assured her. "I choose you."
Brenda walked across the room and gave Dylan a kiss. "I am so happy. I love you"
Dylan brushed her dark hair off her face. "I love you Bren," he said.
"Ok, so when will Val be here?" Brenda asked.
"Tonight" Dylan said. "I wanted to surprise you."
"Well, you certainly did" Brenda said. "Are you picvking her up at the airport?"
"No, she and Brandon are meeting at the airport and renting a car." Dylan advised. "They should be here in about an hour."
"Good then we have a little more time to ourselves." Brenda said and she pulled Dylan in the bedroom.