The Dinner proceeded without the general disasters caused by the twins, they had either grown out of that stage, or merely behaved because they were under the constant surveillance of Mrs. Lynde's ever watchful eyes. The three usual conversations were as lively as ever, with Rachel discussing the plans for New Years with Marilla, Anne and Gilbert planning out bits of their wedding, and the one-sided conversation between Davy and Dora, with Davy telling Dora all about his list of new pranks to play on his friends.

Marilla who had slowly been getting bored by Rachel's constant chatter, decided to let her hearing drift over to Anne and Gilbert's conversation. "Gil, it's going to be summer," Marilla heard. "Why not have the wedding outdoors, instead of a stuffy church?"

"I suppose we could have it outdoors, but we should make back up plans, suppose it rains?"

"Yes, i guess you're right. But if it doesn't, where would we have it."

"Why don't you have it in our backyard, Anne?" Marilla found herself saying. Rachel who had stopped talking when Marilla opened her mouth, was filled with curiousity.

"Have what in the backyard?" Anne and Gilbert looked at each other, as if asking whether or not to tell.

"The wedding,Rachel. We're just deciding on an appropriate venue." Anne said confidently.

"Why on earth would youhave your wedding outdoors?! Everyone knows that weddings are traditionally held inside a church." Marilla rolled her eyes at Rachel's predictable comment.

"Oh for goodness sake's Rachel, its their wedding day! if they want to celebrate their happiness outdoors then leave them be." Rachel bit her tongue and quietly continued eating her meal. Anne thanked MArilla with a smile."So Anne," Marilla continued, "Have you set a date?"

"Yes, we decided to have it on August the 6th."

"You've already started planning?"

"Well, we started planning a bit yesterday, but we decided to leave all of the big preparations, invitations and such until tomorrow, when Diana comes over." Gilbert said, winking at Anne.

"Tomorrow? but tomorrow's Christmas Day!" Mrs Lynde squealed.

"We already planned to meet tomorrow afternoon, so its not a big deal."

"Fine, it up to you." Rachel said disgusted.

They finished and cleaned up after having some pudding for dessert.

"Miss Cuthbert, your pudding tastes better this year than last." he said, knowing full well that Anne had made it. Anne blushed at the comment.

"Well Gilbert, i'm sure you'll be having the same tasty puddings for many years to come."

When Gilbert felt it was time for him to leave Anne, as usual, followed him to the door. They put their coats on and walked outside to the gate. they huged and stayed in the embrace, not only to keep warm, but to stay in each other's presence a little longer. Gilbert breathed a sigh then whispered into Anne's ear. "About New Year, will a particularly lovely lady be gracing me with her presence."

"I don't know, i'll just go check and verify her answer." she smiled before pressing her lips against his.

"I'm guessing that was a yes?"

"Yes."

"I love your dress, you look absolutely beautiful. this must've been the first time you wore it, because i would have been able to remember such loveliness."

"You flatter me with your good words," she replied. "I'll see you tomorrow." they shared one last kiss and Gilbert walked home.