Effie: So you had a good time then?
Rowan: Yeah it was nice. We just chatted, you know? I didn’t stay late because it got busy later and he had to get back behind the bar.
Sadie: She didn’t kiss him goodnight though!
Rowan: No, well, I told him I want to take things slowly. He’s really easy to talk to.
Sadie: Dan’s really easy to talk to….
Rowan: Oh yeah, so I got home and found this dizzy moo had got herself engaged! Hope your brother knows what he’s letting himself in for…
Effie: Of course he does! I think it’s brilliant news – and I just can’t believe he’d already bought the perfect ring.
Sadie: Rowan, if you and Jake could just get a move on, we could have a joint wedding! How wonderful would that be?
Rowan: Ah – not wonderful at all, actually. You’ll be wearing something pink and fluffy and sparkly and wanting all the guests dressed to match. I’ll want something classic and simple. Same goes for the reception – we would NEVER agree on the details!
Effie: Oh – so you’ve been giving it some thought, then?
Rowan: No I have not! Well, I have, obviously, but not because of Jake. I mean you just think about it in general don’t you? You see someone else’s wedding, and you think, ‘Well, I wouldn’t have done it like that…’
Effie: Ha ha! What would you have done different about mine? Oh no, don’t tell me, we could be here all day…
Sadie: I loved your wedding, Effie, it was perfect. It doesn’t matter anyway what anyone else thinks! You should have the day how you want it.
Effie: Well, I wouldn’t have changed a thing…so, how do you want your day to be, Sadie? I know you don’t have a date but I bet you have lots of ideas already.
Sadie: Oh too many, darling! But I would like a pink dress. Very fitted, so you can all have one last look at my figure before Dan and I have a baby.
Rowan: You do realise, Sadie, having a baby isn’t like putting your name down on a waiting list for a designer handbag? You’ll have to carry it for nine months, and everything will go saggy – and then when it’s born, it’ll be bloody hard work!
Sadie: Well of course I know! I spend enough time with Effie to know what it’s like. And she isn’t all saggy, is she, and she had twins!
Effie: Let’s leave me out of this! I want to know where you’re going, Rowan, on your date with Jake.
Rowan: We’re going to the New Forest for a walk, then we’re having lunch – dunno where yet, we’ll see when we get there.
Sadie: You’re going for a walk?
Rowan: Yes.
Sadie: For your first date?
Rowan: Yes! I like walking, and I like having lunch – and anyway I told you, we’re taking things slowly. I guess you wouldn’t understand about that!
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