'So, how do you feel about cranberry?'
Sawyer glanced at Tillie, really not sure about where this topic was going. Well, after the previous months she did have a fair idea, but for once she hoped that it somehow had nothing to do with her upcoming nuptials.
'The fruit? No strong feelings either way.'
Tillie giggled, 'Not the fruit sweetie, the colour! My cousin had it as the theme at her wedding a couple of years ago, and it was just lovely! She had a cranberry sash, the bridesmaids wore cranberry dresses, the groom wore a cranberry tuxedo...'
'I really can't see Danny wearing-'
'And she even had cranberries baked into the cake! What do you think?'
Sawyer took in a deep breath, trying to think of the most diplomatic way to resolve the situation. Danny and Sawyer had been engaged for five months, and Tillie had spent that entire time slowly pushing herself into the role of honorary wedding planner. With each passing day Sawyer was beginning to wish she had put a stop to it when she had the chance.
'Listen Tillie, I really do appreciate the thought...I just don't think we're going to be using any kind of theme.'
Tillie looked disappointed, but seemed to pull herself together, 'That's ok, I guess...Well, the most important thing is really the church.'
'I'm an atheist.'
'Well, that doesn't matter! Danny's Catholic!'
'Only technically.'
'Come on, you have to get married in a church! You can't just-'
Sawyer glanced across the crowded Mammoth Studios set to see Danny, gathered around a small table they had managed to procure. She didn't think she had ever been so relieved to see anyone in her life. He reached out to silence Tillie.
'Look, they're doing something important! We should really see what's happening there!' She rushed over, not taking the time to be stopped by Tillie. If she heard another fruit theme being put forward she might have needed to have them both killed.
The pair walked over, to see Danny using family photos to explain the various members of his family they would be interacting with during the wedding.
'This is Josh, Ben's twin. He's the smaller one, so it shouldn't be that hard to tell them apart.'
Sawyer cut in, 'He's also married to Danny's old flame.'
'I was 16 when we broke up! Six years later, it isn't a big deal.'
'Except she still has a huge crush on him.'
'Don't start', Danny pulled out another picture to put an end to the conversation.
'These are my sisters, Kate and Ciara. Kate's my twin sister, and Ciara's eleven, so that one won't be too hard.'
Cranston snorted, 'You're family aren't doing much to end the Irish Catholic stereotype, are they.'
Tillie gave Cranston what she considered to be a soft slap, 'Don't listen to him Danny, I think it's lovely. I actually wanted to have a little chat with you...How do you feel about cranberry?'
Danny had nearly forgotten how much time he could sink into a movie once given the opportunity. The others had all left hours before, while he had stayed behind with Flanagan to do some lighting checks and get some shots that they might have needed. It also gave him excuse to get away from Tillie while she spoke to Sawyer about the advantages of having a harpist at the wedding instead of an organist. It was one of those moments where Danny was grateful he had been born male.
He was just preparing to leave when he saw LB waiting at the exit, which was unusual enough. Seeing him around after six was a rarity, and seeing him on set was even more unusual.
'You waiting for anyone in particular, sir?'
LB smiled, 'I was actually hoping to run into you.' He paused, lighting his cigar, 'Walk with me?'
Danny saw no reason not to, and soon the two men were making small talk as they explored the studio.'
'Have you two made any grand plans for the wedding?'
Danny laughed, 'No plans sir, grand or not. I'm just hopin' for something simple. Not that that'll ever happen with Tillie; I think she has a seating plan.'
L.B. tried to laugh, but it came out forced, 'That's what I wanted to talk to you about. Do you remember that chat we had right after New Years?'
Danny shifted uncomfortably. The news had broken soon after they had returned from their Christmas vacation, and the media had a field day. Danny and Sawyer had seen it as a funny inevitability; LB saw it as a business opportunity.
'It's not that I don't appreciate the interest Mr. Mammoth, I just don't think either of us want to make this a spectacle.'
'Danny, something like this could really boost your careers! You're both already the hottest couple in Hollywood, just think of this as advertising. I'd pay for everything!'
'I really do appreciate the gesture, but-'
LB cut him off with a pat on the back, 'No need to answer now. Just think about it.'
'So, have we decided on cranberries?' Danny called in as he walked into Sawyer's apartment. The pair had mostly been living there since the engagement, while they tried to find a place to live. Five months in, and them spending their first months of married life in a hotel seemed more likely every day.
'Tillie decided that Chrysanthemum might be more appropriate considering she's planning on a summer wedding. I'm so happy for her.'
Danny leaned down to kiss her, 'Heh, I was starting to worry about the cranberry tux.'
'Don't get too hopeful, she may get you in it yet.'
He sat down next to her on the couch, wrapping an arm around her shoulders, 'I'm sure my brothers would love that.'
'Not nearly as much as I would. What kept you out so late?'
Danny frowned, reluctant to pass on the story, 'Let's just say I was having a chat with LB.'
Sawyer seemed confused for a moment, when it dawned on her what he meant, 'Please don't tell me he was asking about the wedding again?'
'Got it in one.'
Sawyer sprang up, outrage written all over her face, 'That jerk! I can't believe he'd ask again after the first time; As if we'd let the media get involved! How did you break it to him?'
'Well...I didn't exactly turn him down.'
Sawyer's head shot straight up, and at that moment Danny knew exactly what people meant when they said 'If looks could kill'.
'You what?' Sawyer took a deep breath, clearly trying to get her emotions in check, 'Jesus Danny, the last thing either of us want! You'd probably give him the clothes of you back if he asked you nicely!'
Danny was noticeably hurt by that, 'You know I'd never do anything to cheapen our marriage!'
'Then why on earth didn't you tell him no!'
'You're one to talk, you're letting Tillie plan this whole thing when you don't want any of it! If you can't even keep your best friend in check, how can you expect me to handle our boss so perfectly?!'
They both stared at each other for a moment, both more than a bit surprised by the fact that Danny had lost his temper. The stunned silence didn't last long.
'Don't compare the two situations, Tillie's just trying to help! At least she isn't trying to make a quick buck out of it.'
'Come on Sawyer, you and I both know that you've hated everything she's come up with! We're going to be at her dream wedding the way it's going, and we'll both be miserable! How come you can get away with this and I can't?'
Sawyer was surprised she didn't launch herself at him, 'How dare you of all people question my decision making! Don't forget it was your stupid decision that nearly got us all killed two years ago! If you were that quick to trust Darla, what's to stop you from trusting LB?'
Both froze at that, stunned that she had actually come out and said it. In that moment she could have taken it back, but she didn't.
Not daring to look back for fear that his eyes might betray how hurt he really was, Danny stood up and walked out of the apartment.
