Saf says. "Oh wow that's lovely Alex but I don't think I've got anything suitable to wear to a wedding?" Penny says "I've only packed jeans and shirts and a few dresses nothing for a wedding." Georgia says "Right let's go Penny if you can't find something between the dresses we've got here there is something terribly wrong." Stevie says "Ring Rose and ask her to bring some over too."
Georgia says "Mum will you find something for Saf or do you what us too?" Stevie grins and says "You girls find three you think will suit her and we'll judge." The girls move inside laughing and chattering as they go. Stevie says "Addy do you want a lift home now or are you staying for dinner?" Adam grins and says "What's for dinner?" Stevie smiles and says. "We've made several casseroles and scalloped potatoes, garlic bread you know the usual." Adam grins and says "I'm in! I love your scalloped potatoes."
Over on Drover's Tess is calm, cool and collected. Nick says. "So you enjoyed your day out Tess?" She smiles and says "Yes thank you it was just what I needed. Together the four of us shared so much in the past and just talking with them makes everything feel lighter. They all think very differently and cut through the rubbish quickly. I've never had friends like them; they make me laugh so much."
He hugs her and says. "So we're all organized for tomorrow." Tess says "Stevie, Kate and Jessie will be here at 9am to help with the final small details, you know stuff that has to be done on the day." Nick says "I made up the bed you wanted for Sally in the front living room and I've scrubbed up the cane lounges for out on the veranda if she'd like to rest out there." Tess hugs him and says "Time changes everything doesn't it. Sally and I have this lovely relationship now and I hope she's able to fight this." Nick hugs her and says "Yes we all do." They stand for awhile both thinking about how sad it will be if Sally doesn't win her fight. Nick needs to change the mood so he says. "So what's for dinner?" Tess smiles and says "Party pies and sausage rolls." Nick grins and says "My favourite." They both laugh.
Lincoln and Dan pull into Kilarney as they're both staying the night. Dan is a bundle of nerves and is hoping to have a few beers with the Ryan boys to relax. He grins as he sees the group on the veranda. As they walk to the house they all heckle Dan. Adam says "Last night of freedom Dan." Alex grins and says "Still time to run mate." Everyone laughs. Bull hands Lincoln and Dan a beer and they sit and relax with the others.
Over at Drover's it's standing room only three of Clare's friends from school are staying plus Regan and Justin, plus Jodie , Matt, Beth, Belle , Clare, Liz and Bryce. Tess says "Where's Adam?" Jodie answers "He's over at Kilarney having a beer and dinner and may stay the night again. They're having beer with Dan." Nick laughs and says "Could be a long night. Tess do you want another wine?" She nods and he fills her glass. "Mum do you want wine?" Liz replies "Just a small one thank you." Nick turns to Bryce and says "Wine?" "Yes thank you." He replies.
Clare is relaxed and happy she thinks I am Clare Ryan today but tomorrow I'll be Clare Power. Mrs Daniel Power she smiles to herself. Nick says "Clare do you want a glass of wine?" She smiles at her father and says "Yes please. Dad I've got a question for you." Nick says "What's your question Clare Bear?"
She smiles "How do you feel about me not being Clare Ryan after tomorrow?" Nick laughs and says "You will always be Clare Ryan no matter what new surname you take. Your Mother has been Tess Ryan for over twenty years but she is still Tess McLeod and Aunty Stevie is Stevie Hall. Isn't that right Tess?" Tess grins and says "Nick I can't believe you think that!" Nick grins and says "its true Tess isn't it?" Tess laughs and says "Yes it is but I never realized you knew that."
Nick looks at Clare and says " Who you are was formed over the last twenty odd years and just because you get married and change your name doesn't mean Clare Ryan dies tomorrow and Clare Power is born, in twenty years time you will be called Clare Power but inside you'll still feel like Clare Ryan." Clare moves over and kisses him and says "I love you Dad." He smiles and says "And I'll always love you Clare Ryan."
Back at Kilarney Georgia and Penny are having a marvellous time trying on dresses. Georgia says. "You've got a great figure Penny." Penny laughs and says "I have never worn dresses like these before they hold you in all the right places don't they." Georgia laughs and says "Stevie always says a dress should enhance how you look." Penny asks "You mean if you've got it flaunt it?" They both laugh.
Georgia says "No then you'd look tarty. With the right dress people will go wow she's stunning not wow that's a nice dress. And you should never show all your goodies." Penny cries laughing and says "Tell me your Mum didn't say that." Georgia laughs and says "Oh God no they're my words not hers. Mum version was cover up and leave something for the imagination. Like this dress low at the back but only a tiny bit of cleavage shows at the front or this one no cleavage but figure hugging, never a skirt short enough that you can't move without flashing your undies and lastly Mum always says you have to feel comfortable or otherwise you'll lack confidence wearing it, and that's what makes you beautiful, confidence. Oh and shoes you have to have beautiful shoes."
"Georgia! Penny! Stevie calls as she knocks on the door can we come in?" Georgia replies " Yes" Stevie , Saf and Rose enter the room and Stevie , Georgia and Rose sit as Saf and Penny try on different dresses until they're convinced both are dressed to perfection. Stevie says. "Penny you are stunning in that dress it's like you were poured into it." Saf agrees and says "Jarrod's never seen her dressed up I think he's in for a shock." Georgia says "By the time we do her hair and makeup he won't know who she is." They all laugh when Stevie says "Daddy's girl's all grown up and he's about to find out."
