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Little Known Facts

8.1 Invitation to a Wedding

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Becker stared at the heavy lavender colored paper embossed with green lettering that Jess laid on his kitchen counter. The wedding invitation was for June.

"Two weeks off, for both of us, at the same time, is a lot to ask for," replied Becker.

"I've got to be there early," said Jess.

She walked around the counter and opened the refrigerator. Becker stepped backwards, bumping into the sink as she began searching for salad ingredients. Her voice continued somewhat muffled. Becker leaned sideways as he strained to hear her words.

"There are dress fittings to be done, and I want you to meet the rest of my family," Jess said "and we need some time to ourselves. You said you've never been to Paris. We need a proper vacation, not just a long weekend every now and then."

She rose from the refrigerator holding some red leaf lettuce, a carrot, some asparagus and a yellow pepper.

"Just ask," insisted Jess as she handed him the vegetables to rinse. "I'm sure Lester knows people do have lives and families. Weddings are important."

She didn't remind him that he'd missed the last wedding in Jess's family. Jess knew he still felt guilty about that. Becker smiled at her before faced the sink and turned on the water.

"Hil," encouraged Jess, "I'm sure Lester will give you the time off."

"You're right," he agreed, "weddings are important. Lester will just have to manage without us for a couple of weeks."

"Of course I'm right," smirked Jess with a cheeky smile. She picked up the kitchen towel and snapped it lightly at his buttocks. "Don't forget, I'm always right. I'm brilliant."

Becker raised his eyebrow.

"Always?" asked Becker with a teasing smile. He lifted the sink sprayer up and pointed it at Jess.

"You're not going to spray me with that," said Jess.

Becker's lips curled up in a mischievous grin and his hazel eyes gleamed.

"Brilliant," he said, "but not always right."

Jess squealed as the water sprayed towards her.

"Hil!"

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