Chapter 15“A week is not enough time to plan a wedding.” Maude glowered at Fran and Ben as if they had suggested something totally improper. “I couldn’t cook even half the food in that length of time.”
“So don’t cook,” Ben retorted, even though he had to know he might as well talk to the wind. “Fran and I are getting married next Saturday and that’s the final word.” He looked down at Fran, standing in the circle of his arm, as if to be sure she would support him.
She returned his smile and nodded her assent. “Yes, that’s right. We don’t see any reason to delay now that we’ve made this decision and commitment.”
Maude threw her hands up in mock surrender. Then she began to laugh. “Okay, okay. You win. I can see there’s no room for compromise. Maybe I can get some help with the cooking. I’
