“Words cannot justify what a treasure you have given me,” said Freddie as she looked at her dear friends. Then, she went around the table and again hugged every one of them.
Just then, there was a knock on the sliding door to the sunroom. It was Susan, the owner of the Meets ‘N Treats coffee shop and bakery.
“Time for coffee and one of my baked blueberry scones, “ she said, placing an Individually requested cup of specialty coffee in front of each person. Everyone started to laugh when they saw a cocktail-sized umbrella placed in each mug.
“Don’t tell me it’s raining on our coffee, too,” Loretta joshed.
“That’s so it doesn’t rain on Freddie’s wedding day,” joked Susan.
“And so, the bantering continued as the group enjoyed their coffee and scones.
“Finally, Freddie rose from the table. I wish I could stay longer; everyone; however, there are two days left until the wedding and there are some last minute things I have yet to do. Thank you, not only for the beautiful, unique vest, but also for the relaxing get-together we had this morning. Having a coffee and scone with you has been just like old times.” And going around the table, she gave each of them a parting hug.
“See you at the wedding, everyone, and don’t forget your rain gear just in case. Oh yes, one more thing, Barney and I will have mosquito repellent available—also just in case.”
And with a wave to everyone, Freddie left.
Wedding day brought continuing light showers; however, the forecast was set to improve with a possible sunny break later in the afternoon.
As the wedding guests began to arrive, all were wearing rain gear and there was much discussion as well as laughter over the variety of rain boots—everything from the standard black mid-calf to the fashionable high top. One guest, an artist friend of Freddie’s, wore boots with a psychedelic pattern.
Freddie was dressed in a sky blue, three quarter length hooded raincoat patterned with small, puffy white clouds. She wore matching patterned mid-calf boots. Barney wore a trench style, navy blue hooded jacket.
”Hey Barney, you look like you’re dressed to investigate a crime,” commented Tony Badowski as he came up to greet the groom.
To which Barney laughed as he quipped, “I guess you’d better behave yourself. Tony or I might have to make a citizen’s arrest.”
Shortly, the Minister arrived and requested that the guests move closer to the Gazebo where the ceremony was to take place.
As Freddie and Barney stood in front of the Minister, he began by greeting everyone. And then, the ceremony began.
