Part 1

Meg walked over to the dresser and pulled out clothes she would need for tomorrow. She walked back to the bed, added the clothes to the other items in the small suitcase and closed it. Turning around, her eyes fell on the dress bag hanging on the door. Slowly she walked over to the door and took the dress down.

Crossing the room, she carefully laid the dress bag on the bed. She couldn't believe the big day was almost here. Tomorrow, she and Michael were finally getting married. Turning away from the bed, she made her way out of the bedroom.

As she walked in the living room, she found Michael sitting on the couch, reading some papers. He looked up as she approached the couch. She sat down and he put the papers on the table. Meg leaned her head against his shoulder.

"Do you really have to go tonight." He asked

"You know I do."

One arm wrapped around her waist from behind, pulling her towards him. Then his other arm wrapped around her and he pulled her even closer.

"What if I don't want you to."

Meg looked up. Before she could say anything, Michael leaned down, his lips meeting hers. After a few minutes, Meg pulled back.

"I really have to go."

"Okay."

Michael unwrapped his arms from around her. Meg got up and headed for the bedroom. She picked up the dress and the suitcase from the bed. Slowly she made her way into the living room. Michael stood up, taking the suitcase from her. They walked into the kitchen and he picked up his keys from the counter.

They walked out to his car. He opened the trunk, setting the suitcase inside. Then Meg carefully laid the wedding dress down. He closed the trunk and they walked around to her side of the car. He unlocked the door and opened it for her. She got in and he walked around to his side. He unlocked his door and climbed in the car.

Twenty minutes later, he pulled into the parking lot for Roxanne's apartment. He parked the car and they climbed out. Walking around to the back of the car, Michael opened the truck and Meg carefully picked up her wedding dress. Michael picked up the suitcase and they walked across the lot, towards the building.

Michael opened the door and they walked inside. Meg walked down the hall towards Roxanne's apartment with Michael following behind. She stopped outside the door and knocked. The door opened a moment later and Roxanne appeared a smile on her face.

"Finally you're here." She said, taking Meg's arm and pulling her inside, "Take your stuff to my room. Jenny's out of town so I can use her room tonight."

Michael started to follow but Roxanne spun around, holding out her hand. Taking the suitcase from him, she said

"That's as far as you go."

"But…"

"Sorry Michael. Its bad luck to see the bride before the wedding."

"Meg and I live together. We've seen each other all day."

Roxanne looked at him for a moment.

"Meg is going to be your wife for the rest of your life." Roxanne said, "Can I have one last night with my Meg as my best friend."

Michael looked at her.

"Would it be okay if I say good night."

Roxanne nodded, stepping aside to let Michael in the apartment.

"Down the hall, first door on the right."

"Thanks."

Michael took the suitcase from Roxanne and headed down the hall. He stopped outside the bedroom door. Pushing the door opened, he found Meg standing by the window. Stepping inside, he set the suitcase on the bed and walked over to where she was standing.

He wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, pulling her towards him. Meg turned around in his arms, slipping her arms around his neck. Michael leaned down, his lips brushing against hers. Pulling back, he said

"I'll see you tomorrow."

Meg nodded, loosening her arms. Slowly Michael backed away, walking out of the bedroom. Meg turned towards the window.

About 5 minutes later, she watched Michael walk out of the apartment. He turned towards the building, waving to her. Slowly he turned and headed for his car. Meg waited until his car pulled out of the lot before turning away from the window.

She walked over to the dresser and pulled out some clothes to sleep in. After changing, she put her other clothes in the back and walked out of the room, heading for the living room. Roxanne sitting on the couch with a bowl of popcorn. Looking up, Roxanne asked

"Michael left?"

Meg nodded, taking a seat. Roxanne passed her the bowl of popcorn. Meg took some, then set it down between them. Meg turned to Roxanne.

"What did you mean earlier?"

"When?"

"When you told Michael you wanted one last night with me at your best friend?"

"You heard that?"

Meg nodded.

"What did your mean? Rox, we're always going to be best friends."

"Meg you're getting married tomorrow."

"I know."

"Nothing has been the same." Roxanne said, "I mean you're always busy. Planning the wedding, getting the house ready, taking classes, working at the studio with Michael. I hardly see you anymore."

"Rox…I'm sorry. I never knew you felt like this." Meg said, "I'm sorry I've been so busy. Things will be different after the wedding."

"Meg its fine. I know things are going to change. Its all right."

"No Rox. You have been my best friend since we were in diapers." Meg said, "Nothing will ever change that…not even me getting married."

Roxanne smiled.

"Its not really bad." She said, "If all of this hadn't happened, I would never have met Dan."

"Dan? Michael's best friend Dan."

Roxanne nodded.

"When did this happen?"

"Remember when all of us got together for dinner to talk about the wedding?"

Meg nodded.

"Well we were leaving the restaurant and my car wouldn't start." Roxanne said, "He came over and tried to help. When he couldn't get it fixed he offered to give me a ride home. We've talked almost every night since that."

"Rox, I'm so happy for you."

"Thanks."

Roxanne reached for the popcorn when she said,

"I almost forgot, I have something for you."

"What?"

"Wait here."

Roxanne jumped up and ran down the hall. A few minutes later, she returned carrying a box wrapped in silver paper. As she sat down, she handed it to Meg.

"I was going to give this to you after the wedding and tell you that you couldn't open it until you were on your honeymoon but I can't wait. Open it now."

"What is it?"

"You're going to have to open it."

Meg ripped the paper off the box and pulled off the lid. Moving aside the tissue paper, she pulled out a peignoir set. She held up the nightgown first, then the robe. Both were made of a silky white material with lace accents.

"Rox, you shouldn't have."

"You needed something special for your wedding night."

Meg carefully folded both items and set them back in the box. Leaning over, she hugged her best friend. Pulling back, Roxanne said

"We should go to bed. We have a bust day tomorrow."

"All right." Meg said

Slowly they got up off the couch and walked down the hall. Meg stopped outside the first door and Roxanne walked down to the next door. They both opened the door and Meg said

"Night Rox."

"Night Meg." Roxanne said, walking into the other room.

Meg walked into the room, heading for the bed. She pulled back the blankets and slipped into bed.