15th July 2013 Monday

Day 196

Uni results out today…and I passed! Woohoo, so pleased. It's been a good day.

Disclaimer: Do not try this at home. Actually, scratch that, it's highly recommended.

The girls of Hamilton Habitat were strolling the cobble stone streets of Pyma's village, the very planet where Dex and Jane had tied the knot. The older woman chose this place to do a little shopping in the hopes that it would change the engineer's mind.

"See Jenny, this is the place where you and Zap came together," she continued for the umpteenth time in her persuasion method, while the clone rolled her eyes once again. Jane had decided that they go shopping just for small things to try and break the ice, that maybe Jenny would buy something wedding-related in the process. The girl wasn't really in the mood for shopping, however her gaze fell guiltily to the big glossy bag in her grip. Don't judge her; she needed those new boots, and it seemed like the perfect humour for Jane after the bride-to-be had turned down every single ceremony hall they had looked at.

"Actually, we came together at Buzz and Widow's wedding," the clone corrected, her nose screwing up in disgust at the words. "And that was one of the weirdest nights of my life."

"Nevertheless, you've done some good progress today," she explained in a condescending tone, causing the engineer to sigh in exhaustion once again. "Do you think you want to look at wedding dresses now?"

"Ok, no one ever has their entire wedding bought in one day," the clone debated, feeling the anxiety rise in her throat. "Can we just let it go for today?"

In a blink, Jane turned her son's head around, the child showing the biggest puppy dog eyes he could muster in his mother's arms. Jenny sighed in defeat.

"Come on, there's a wedding dress shop just up ahead," Jane said with enthusiasm, moving forward so the engineer would be out of earshot. "…and we already have an appointment."

"Is there anything in particular you were looking for?" the young woman behind the counter questioned the group once they entered.

"I don't know," Jenny mumbled under her breath, frowning at the knowledge of Jane's appointment. "Do you have anything short, or like an overall skirt in white silk?"

She was met with horrified stares. "What? That's what I'm most comfortable in."

"Can we see your finest collection, please?" Jane ordered, to which the lady smiled and walked towards the back. The girls moved towards the seating area, Bream already digging in to the cake that had been set out for them.

"I hardly think this seems necessary," Jenny complained, collapsing in to the seat. "All you need is a simple white dress, nothing more."

"Just remember, you only get this day once," the mother tried to debate as the woman returned, handing the clone a full length gown. With a disappointed grunt, she disappeared behind the golden curtains. "Make the most of it, because it won't last long."

"Are you sure you won't be having best men or bridesmaids?" Bream questions, wiping a little frosting off her lips.

"Yeah," Jenny called out from the other side. "It means you get to wear whatever you want."

"But Tung told me he was preparing his toast as Best Man?" she said in a questioning manner, sharing a glance with Jane.

"Huh, that's weird," the girl emerged from the changing room, clad in a gorgeous strapless wedding dress. "Zap didn't tell me he was- what?"

"That dress looks amazing!" Jane screeched, standing up to admire the outfit further.

"Oh Jenny," Bream complimented as she held her hand to her mouth in shock, eyes skimming over the white satin. "You look absolutely beautiful."

"I really don't feel comfortable in this," the girl twisted and turned around before managing to grasp on to the price tag. "Whoa, and since when does something like this cost so much?"

"Ok, we understand you're looking for something a little more appropriately priced," Jane soothed, holding up a reassuring hand. "Shall we try on the next one?"

She rolled her eyes again and sighed. "Fine," the girl returned to the dressing room. "How's Dex been about this?"

Jane flicked her head to Bream, eyes wide suddenly. Winston shared the same look as his mother. "He's great," she lied through her teeth, thankful that Jenny couldn't see her.

"Really?" the girl questioned in disbelief.

"Oh, yeah, just last night he was talking about…how much he enjoyed the fact that his…two co-workers were taking such a big step."

"Well, I guess that's great," the clone emerged wearing a large, puffy dress; her face dangerously unentertained.

Bream had to stifle a giggle. "Ok, I agree with you on that one," she pointed, turning her face up in disgust. Jenny gave her a strong 'you think?' look before immediately turning back in to the room.

An uncomfortable silence fell on the group, before Bream took another slice of cake. "Do you think Zap will get cold feet?"

"I doubt it," Jenny said in a matter-of-fact tone, shuffling around behind the curtain as she changed. "I don't think someone would propose ten times and then chicken out on the big day."

"Still he can be a bit of a mystery, what with the-" Jane slammed her jaw shut at the sight of Jenny, who had come out in a flower one shoulder sweep train dress. No one could mistake the look of sheer surprise on the engineer's face as her hands moved across her form, admiring her reflection.

Her lips pouted in thought, but before she could debate, Jane had grabbed the tag on the back.

"And it's in an appropriate price range!" she cheered in excitement, pumping her fist in the air. The clone couldn't help but release a giggle.

"Oh Jenny, if you don't get married in that, people will weep," Bream whispered, standing up so she was side by side with Jane. Both girls stood back to allow the bride to admire the dress herself.

"I suppose," she began, dragging her sentence out. "It does seem like a pretty good fit."

"You look really pretty," Winston commented from his seat, holding on to his feet and rocking on his tail bone. The girls turned around and laughed at his words.

"Ok, I guess it's settled," Jane announced, as she packed up the hover stroller and began to move to the check out. "You'll get that one."

Jenny twisted herself around to reach the tag, her eyes widening at the label. "Jane! Since when is that reasonably priced?"

Ok, this one got better as I went along, and I'm getting really excited for it. I can't wait for the end of the month either. R&R!