Mark ”We have all learned something from you, Shane.  Most importantly is the value of friendship.  Also, your ability to cut hair.  Though I’m a little jealous my hair couldn’t be like yours.”

Alice ”I thought you were jealous I was the Best Man.”

Mark ”I still say I’m the Best Man.  But you’re the Best Alice and that kind of outranks me.”

Everyone at the table laughs.

Alice ”Shane, thank you as a friend for saving me from going home with that girl that night.  You know the one I’m talking about.  And as a friend…taking her home yourself.  Thank you.”

Mark ”Shane, thank you for showing me the proper way to deal with leaving the toilet when I finish.  Although I suspect Carmen may have had a hand in that, too.  Since Carmen isn’t here though, you get to hog all the credit.  And also, how to and more importantly, how not to set up the bathroom tissue.  I could also make a note on how you’ve taught me what an, ’Oh shit, Mark’s across the hall,’ orgasm noise sounds like…”

Shane’s face turns bright red and everyone laughs.

Mark ”…But I’ll save you the embarrassment, this time.”

Alice ”But in all seriousness, you are our best friend.”

Mark ”You taught me what being a friend is.  You saved my friendship with friends of mine you may not have even liked all that much.”

Mark coughs the name, ”Gomey.”

Mark ”Yet your fierce loyalty and friendship to me would still compel you to look out for me, as well as the rest of us to best of your ability.”

Alice ”And if Dana were here…she’d be very happy to know that you’re marrying someone that you love.”

Alice pauses, collecting her thoughts as Shane nods, understandingly.  Lara looks on.

Alice ”So…we love you very much.  And congratulations.”

Everyone raises their drinking glasses, with various exclamations of, ”To Shane!” being said.

Later in the evening, Peggy gives her own toast which leads to whether Shane would be willing to want a child with Carmen.  Alice then presents Shane a gift from Carmen.  Everyone stands from the table and are introduced to God-des and She, who perform ”Lick It.”

As the pair perform their song, the group of friends dance around, except for Peggy who is simply amused by the lyrics.  Tonya goes into a goofy dancing frenzy, leading Peggy to finally dance as well.  Helena joins Tonya in the dancing, which Alice is quick to notice.  Initially it throws her off before shrugging it off and dancing about with Shane.