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Lianne and Brian had so many things to share with each other on the long-haul flight. Time seemed to fly. Being together was sheer bliss. Captain John and the flight attendants proved to be lively people.
Brenda was appointed Lianne's bridesmaid for the upcoming after party on Mars. Gary, on the other hand, was going to be Brian's best man there, of course—a “second” one, but that did not matter, bearing in mind that neither Lianne nor Brian could, unfortunately, attend their wedding on Mars before.
They had chatted several times online, but were anxious to see each other in person, after so many years of separation. In fact, Lianne herself had not personally met either of them yet, but had already become their best friend by meeting and keeping in touch via the Internet.
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