It was a few days after molly had arrived in bath and she along with her mother and sister jade and Charles mother Sovay (which molly had learnt was pronounced as Sophie) were walking through bath town centre heading to one of the bridal shops which Charles had booked an appointment for molly to find her dream dress. In her bag was the box that Charles had given her at breakfast a pair of Christian loubountians. White with studs.

"Charles I can't it's too much" she cried

"Can't I spoil my lady rotten for her wedding day?"

"Charles these cost over £500 they are what I buy in windows when I was well…"

Molly was suddenly drawn back to the moment they had all stopped outside a really expensive looking boutique with designer gowns of all shapes and sizes on mannequins and smart suits next to them.

"Here we are" Sovay announced with smile.

"I …I… I can't go in there they would chuck us out with one glance" molly stammered

"Nonsense" molly mum cried along with Sovay.

Molly was in shock she would never have even thought of walking past this type of shop let alone of considering a bespoke wedding gown from one of the most expensive shops in the town. As harsh as it was she had always imagined that she would end up like her mum. Second-hand dress from the 80's found in the charity shop quick wedding in the registry office. Then a life looking after the children whilst her husband got pissed with the benefit money. As much as she loved her family and wouldn't change them for the world she wanted a better life than the one she had grown up with.

Molly was looking at all the different dresses. There was so much to consider; colour, style, fabric length. She didn't know which way to look first. She was content with the cheapest simplest dress in the shop but Sovay was insistent that she considered all the options and chose one that had a little more detail

"Molly I insist that you push the boat out. After all Leon is paying" she laughed

"Earare we insist on putting some money in as well. Molly aint a charity case we can afford a little." Belinda said a little annoyed at Sovay.

After 2 hours of looking and trying on countless dresses and gowns molly decided on a simple white gown that was Cinderella like but not as puffy it came with a coloured band around the top with rhinestones that went round and down the hem. Jade thought she should have hot pink but molly had decided in a deep green colour on the count of her military career.

"This is the one" molly cried

"you look lovely sweetheart" Belinda said with a tear in her eye

"you look well reem" jade announced her east end accent ever present

"fanks jade I finks" molly laughed

"You look lovely molly" Sovay said softly

Molly had also chosen a fur shawl to where when she was outside for the photos so she didn't get cold. After all they were getting married in the middle of winter

Once molly's dress was pinned up so it fit her to perfection and was measured to be altered. They left the shop and went to get a drink and have a look around some of the other shops to get ideas for decorations and favours.

When they got back to the James's house molly said goodbye to her mum and sister and Leon drove them to the bus station so they could get the coach back to London. Molly had promised that she and Charles would be up to London before they went back to afghan as Charles would need more coffee capsules.

Later that evening Charles and molly were cuddled on the sofa

"So did you find your dress" Charles said stroking her hair.

"I did but it took me ages to find the one"

"Good. I can't wait to see you walk down that isle"

"Ditto"