“This is a boring conversation “ Shane interrupted “Helena – let Bette and Tina have the ceremony they want – this is the only wedding they are going to have so they don’t have to obey anyone else’s rules. Its what they feel is right for them “

“But to not have decided on outfits  ! “ Helena looked appalled at the prospect “But I guess  you know what shoes you are wearing so that is a start “

“No idea about shoes – probably new “ Tina said

“You cannot get married wearing new shoes ! “ Helena now was seriously appalled

“I am going to try my luck on the  slots – come on Bette –  as you were the only one to win on the roulette wheel last night I want you alongside me as my lucky charm – Helena can bore Tina about shoes because frankly it’s a conversation that is my idea of hell “

Shane drained her coffee and dragged Bette up and linking her arm they walked out of the coffee shop and after a few hundred yards they were among the slots.

“Thanks “ Bette said as they were queuing up to buy some quarters.

Shane was digging in her jeans for her wallet – she looked at her friend

“You don’t need Helena lecturing you on weddings “

Bette let out a long sigh “She is right – its not like us to have left it this late to arrange everything”

“Its not your fault that you were ill and spend weeks in hospital and you have been recovering at home “

They reached the window as Shane was still digging for her wallet. Bette smiled and pulled out $20

“Two $10 buckets please “ she asked putting the money down “Stop fondling your ass Shane. I am not going to fend women off for you and you have been getting looks since you walked into the coffee shop. Do you ever get a minutes peace from the admirers ?”

“Not very often –  I ignore all but the most blatant “ Bette handed Shane a bucket of quarters and grinned at her

“My heart bleeds “ Bette said

“Do you still get the attentions – I know there was a lot of jokes from Alice about how you would have a harem of nurses all wanting to take care of you “