Ottawa, Ontario Canada.
The van pulled into the parking lot; to Heather this didn't look like a dress shop.
"Donna, you sure this is the right spot?"
"Yes Heather, I get most of my fancy things here. A 'taur doesn't need much more than a top as you know."
"Yeah that's true, never had a fancy dress before."
"Well it's about time then. Ok everyone out."
The doors of the van unlatched from the bottom and rose straight up the side of the vehicle thus leaving the whole side open.
"Hector's going to have to see this van of yours Donna, it's simply fantastic."
"Yeah, it was a little difficult to get it. I got it online actually."
"Online?"
"Yeah, there is a webring for 'taurs out there. You can get everything from cars to wheel gurneys."
"Oh, you'll have to point that out for me."
"No problem Heather. Now let's go in and get you fitted. "
"Yeah I'm so glad that Ti is going ahead with it now. I know she'd like Swallow there but it's time to go forward."
"Yeah, she sounds like a wonderful person, I hope to meet her someday."
"Well, you'll see her at the wedding."
Donna stopped in her tracks. "What!"
"Donna, I wasn't going to have my favorite doctor and physiotherapist miss my wedding. I've already talked this over with Ti, you're officially invited."
"But it's in England."
"Yup it is, good vacation huh?"
"But…"
"Donna, I know it's a surprise. Think about it and talk with your mate about it. You have time to give me an answer; well, not a lot of time but some."
"I don't what to say Heather I…" Donna said shocked.
"It's ok Donna you've been there for me and you're like an older sister to me." Heather gave her a hug which Donna returned in kind.
"I think I can get time off, not sure about my mate. I'll be sure to ask him tonight."
"Great, Sarah is bringing her sister, her boyfriend can't enter Europe."
"Oh?"
"She didn't say as to why; so I don't know and I didn't pry any further."
"Ok… let's go get you a dress."
"Think they'll have one my size?"
"Heather dear your mother and I have had this planned for quite awhile. They are going to make one just for you." The modifying of the dress was an after thought, not really practical; it would have to be almost completely taken apart. If Heather wanted one like it, then they would have to make one.
Heather began to cry.
End Of Chapter 15
"No, we are not going to Vegas to get married you jerk."
"We are going to the 'Hunka Hunka Burnin Love Wedding Emporium' in Reno."