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Chapter Fifty... Wedding Plans.

The replies to the invites had started to come in, Connie was placing each person on the seating plan as their reply came back. Julie had no idea how she doing it, Connie had somehow managed to keep the people that would argue apart. Portman hadn't replied but she wasn't expecting him to, all the other Ducks were coming. Julie was adjusting to being back at work, it felt strange but she was enjoying it. She would have had to go back eventually, being at home all the time would have eventually driven her mad.

Connie was taking advantage of Julie being out of the house to put Scooter and Gunnar to work looking for a place for a honeymoon, she had given them specific things to look for, Julie wasn't the sit on the beach and do nothing type. Keeping Julie occupied would be Gunnar's biggest challenge on their honeymoon. 'Connie, we've found something.'

'What is it and where is it Scooter?'

'It's a country house in Clwyd, Wales. The special part is that they do something known as Glamping in canvas lodges.'

'Glamping?'

'Glamorous camping. Listen, it's perfect. Three nights in a canvas lodge with a private outdoor hot tub, a box of chocolates, champagne, a bouquet of flowers, candlelit five course meal for two each night and breakfast each morning. Each room has a double bed and a fully working bathroom. It's perfect for a married couple on their first holiday together if you follow me.'

'But it's only three days?'

'I have thought about that too. There is a hotel on the land where they can stay for the last four days, there are plenty of things to do so our goalie friend will not get bored.'

'Okay, I'm biting, it sounds amazing.'

'You bet it does.'

'Okay Scooter, get on booking it, do we tell Julie?'

'No, I want it to be a surprise,' Gunnar said from behind the computer.

'A surprise it is.' Connie was happy, it was the perfect honeymoon, her only hope was that one day she would have a honeymoon just like it.

Julie was catching up on some work when her phone rang, it was probably Connie with an update on the replies to the invites they had got that day. 'Hello, Julie Gaffney speaking.'

'Hello Julie, don't you sound all grown up.'

'Coach Bombay?'

'You recognise me, that's good. I got quite a surprise when I opened your invite this morning. Gunnar Stahl, when did that happen?'

'Five months ago.'

'And you're marrying him?'

'A lot has happened.'

'Care to fill me in?'

'Gunnar left Iceland, Stansson didn't like it and tried to kill us, he's now in jail. Portman doesn't like the idea of me marrying Gunnar, my father likes the idea even less, Sanderson likes Connie and she likes him.'

'Hold on, Stansson tried to do what?'

'To cut a very long story short he used me as a hostage to lure Gunnar and he was going to kill us both, Sanderson helped us and he got shot but we're okay.'

'Olaf Sanderson?'

'Yes, he's different, so is Gunnar.'

'Just answer me one question, are you happy?'

'Yes, very.'

'Then it's good enough for me.'

'Are you coming then?'

'Yes, I'll be there.'

'Better get the reply back to Connie, she'll need it for the seating plan.'

'I will do, see you soon Julie.'

'See you soon Coach.' Julie put the phone down, at least Coach Bombay was happy.

Gunnar had spoken to the owners of the place he was hoping to take Julie for the honeymoon and they were quite happy to accommodate them. He hadn't been sure about taking Julie to the UK for their honeymoon but it sounded perfect, there was plenty to do and he knew that Julie liked to be occupied, he had learned that in Iceland. On Connie's advice he had booked their flight so that it would get them to the hotel in time for them to check in. He'd booked a car to take them from the airport in Wales to the hotel. He couldn't wait to spend time alone with Julie there, they would be married and be spending the rest of their life together.

Connie was very happy with the way things were progressing, Gunnar and Scooter had picked somewhere for the honeymoon, the plane tickets were organised, she would just have to hope that they arrived when Julie was out at work. The confirmation for the hotel wasn't an issue as it was going to straight to Gunnar's email address so Julie wouldn't find it and he would print it off just before they went away. Connie had taken it on herself to help Julie pack for the honeymoon, she would guide her to take the right things for where she was going.

Julie wasn't surprised to find Scooter about when she got back from work, he had really got into the wedding planning. Gunnar was taking a shower and Connie was busy cooking something to eat so Julie sat herself by Scooter. 'Hi Cat, it's a good thing you're here, we need to look at flowers. I have a few that you might like so take a look through them and let me know which one you like best.'

'You have been busy while I was at work.'

'Very busy, there's still lots to plan.'

'I know, but I have you and Connie helping me so there's nothing to worry about.'

'We'll be with you every step of the way.' Julie smiled at Scooter and turned to look at some of the flowers he'd been looking at, Scooter had very good taste. 'This bouquet has to be mine.'

'The white and red rose one.'

'Yes, that one. It'll be good for Frida and Connie to have a similar mix too.'

'I don't think it will be a problem Cat, they also do a miniature version for a buttonhole for the groom and best man too, that way we can keep the theme going.'

'You really have got it all thought out haven't you?'

'I promised you a wedding to remember and that's exactly what you're going to get.'

'Thank you Scooter, you're an angel in human form.'

'Don't tell anyone, you'll ruin my reputation.' Julie smiled and hugged Scooter.

Gunnar came out into the lounge to see one very happy looking Julie hugging Scooter, he loved seeing her happy. 'Can I get one of those too?'

'Of course you can.' Gunnar wrapped his arms around Julie and hugged her tight, he kissed her on the head and eventually let go. 'Cat, we need to choose a band or DJ for the party.'

'I know, I was thinking about that and as long as we avoid anything too cheesy we should be okay.'

'I have an idea Cat, there's a group known as the Vitamin String Quartet and they cover modern music. They have covered everything from Metallica to Green Day.'

'What do you think Gunnar?'

'I like the sound of that, I'm not into pop music or anything like that. We need a song to dance to, that's tradition right, a first dance?'

'Yes Gunnar, that's tradition.'

'They have plenty of songs to choose from, why don't you and Julie look through them while I help Connie.' Gunnar sat in the spot that Scooter had left and started to look through the songs with Julie, there was plenty of them, choosing a song was going to take some time.

Scooter watched Gunnar and Julie while helping Connie, they were the perfect couple. Scooter wished that he would find someone that was suited to him as well as Gunnar was suited to Julie. Looking at them reminded Scooter of just how lonely he was at times, he had found friendship again with Connie and Julie but no amount of friendship would soothe the part of him that needed love. He was happy for Julie, he just hoped that one day he would be as happy as she was.

Julie had been watching Scooter when he thought she wasn't looking, he had thrown himself into planning the wedding and she had to wonder if he was doing it to distract himself from something that was missing in his life. Scooter was one of her best friends and she loved him, the few moments when he let his guard down showed his true feelings, the ones he tried so hard to hide. Julie wondered what Scooter did when he went home at night, he was always reluctant to leave when he was here. Julie had an idea that when Scooter went home was when his loneliness was the loudest. She hoped that by letting him come here his loneliness was eased even if it was only a little bit. 'Scooter, Connie, we have a song choice. They do a great cover of a song called Nothing Else Matters by Metallica, if they reply favourably to our request to play at the reception then that's the one we'll have.'

'That one is gorgeous Catwoman, I heard you listening to it before. It's all coming together, I'm so excited, I can't wait.'

'I know, I think we all feel the same.' Julie looked around to see everyone at the table nod in agreement, she settled her head against Gunnar's shoulder. Once she had a moment to herself then she would organise the gifts for her bridesmaids and one for Gunnar too, it wasn't tradition to get your future husband a gift but she was going to do it anyway.

Connie took care of the dishes while Julie said goodbye to Scooter, Julie had asked him if he had wanted to stay for the night but he had declined. Connie felt a bit sorry for Scooter, he was in his apartment all alone, she knew it was the reason that he came over to plan the wedding during the day. There must be someone out there for him, if Scooter didn't find anyone by the time Julie's wedding came along then she would take it on herself to help him find someone, Connie was sure that Julie would be a willing helper in the quest to find Scooter love.