The center of attention (at least in the bridal store), Daphne stood on the chair while the seamstress pinned the hem of her dress. From the floor, Roz looked up at her and Daphne couldn't help but laugh at her friend's expression. "Roz, why are you looking at me like that?"
"I can't help it! You just look so beautiful!" Roz beamed. "That dress is absolutely perfect for you! I admit that at first it didn't seem like your style, but now-."
Daphne smiled and smoothed the sides of her dress. "It is lovely, isn't it? It almost feels like fate that I found it hidden behind those other dresses. I was about to give up!"
"But you didn't. And now you and Niles are getting married!"
Daphne grinned at Roz in amusement. "We're not talking about the dress anymore, are we?"
Roz brushed away a tear. "I'm sorry. I know I'm being ridiculous but I can't help myself! I'm so happy for you-and Niles. After what you went through with Donny-"
Suddenly she fell silent. "I'm sorry, Daphne. I shouldn't have brought him up."
Daphne smiled knowingly, trying to forget about her ex-husband. "It's all right. I know what you meant."
"He's a loser with a capitol L! I don't know what I ever saw in him. Probably the same thing I see in every man I sleep with… potential."
Daphne suppressed a grin. "Roz..."
"Oh well, just forget about him, all right? You've got Niles now."
The thought of the man she loved warmed Daphne's heart. "I do, don't I?"
"So… how are the wedding plans coming along?"
"They're coming along. Although…"
"Yes…"
Daphne glanced worriedly at her friend, who nodded in apparent understanding.
"Look Daphne, don't worry about a thing. I'm here to help, okay? I know I haven't been the best friend to you, but if you need anything, Daphne, anything at all, I'm here for you no matter what."
Daphne burst into tears causing Roz's eyes to widen and she reached for Daphne's hand. "What is it, Daphne? Did I say something wrong?"
Daphne's tears fell even faster as she shook her head. "No, it's not you Roz, it's…" More tears began to fall and she was barely aware of the seamstress and Roz watching her with concern.
"Oh dear what is it?" The seamstress asked.
Daphne looked at the woman tearfully. "Nothing. I'm sorry. I'm just-."
"Pre-wedding jitters." Roz offered.
The seamstress smiled. "Well, I can understand that, Miss Moon, but if you don't mind my saying so, Niles is a very lucky man. You're going to make a lovely bride."
Daphne was beaming at the woman's kind words. "Thank you so much. I love Niles more than anything, really, I-." She began to sob again, prompting Roz and the seamstress to carefully help her down from the chair.
"Well, I think we're finished here, Miss Moon." The seamstress said. "I'll have this ready in plenty of time for your big day. Would you like me to bring it to the location or-."
"That would be lovely." Daphne said.
The seamstress nodded. "All right, then. I'll give you a call when it's ready."
Daphne took the woman's hand. "Thank you, for everything."
The seamstress smiled and covered Daphne's hand with her own. "It's been my pleasure, Miss Moon. I wish you the best life possible."
"Thank you so much. I…." Daphne quietly chided herself for breaking down into tears again, unable to go on. And when the seamstress patted her on the shoulder and then disappeared, Daphne turned to Roz. "I'm sorry."
"Don't be. You're pregnant." Roz said. "And pregnant women cry all the time anyway. It's just a fact of life."
A wave of worry washed over her. "No, it's not that."
"Then what is it?"
Daphne's hands went to her stomach and she could feel her heart beating rapidly. "The baby… Oh, Roz, I think there might be something wrong!"
