It was mom who woke me up in a gentle way at around 9:30. But it wasn’t her words that woke me up. It was the smell of bacon in the oven.I rolled ou... of bed and felt the sharp sting in my lower half.‘Fucking leg day!’ I swore to myself.We’d spent the early part of Tuesday morning on the track, running short bursts of sprints on up to a full mile run. Then Wednesday we were back in the gym concentrating mostly on legs again. I was sore as hell.I yawned and stretched, but practically floated out. "Can't think of anything else," said Kelly."I'm going into town again," said Laura. "Care to join me?" Sure," said Kelly. "Coming beautiful?" Well, someone has to keep an eye on you," smiled Paula."Oh really?" said Kelly.Laura's only reason for going into town was to see Miriam. She told thegirls to go and wander around the shops while she did."I've got my mobile switched on in case Linda decides to call," saidKelly."You believe she and Kevin did it too?" asked Paula."I can't think of anything. Keith also made sure that I was supplied with a steadily full glass of white wine. I was feeling no pain, and enjoying every second of being the most honored person at a wedding.Finally, we were allowed to get away. My mom had already packed all the clothes that I would need for the honeymoon. They were all stowed in the trunk of the car already.Keith took me away. I wasn't able to hide the smile of happiness that was flooding through me. I envied women so very much. Once we were in the car, we. "Pleased to meet you, Mr Hoddinot!" she said and then looked down at her feet."And I you, Annette. All set?" turning to Deborah."Yup!"Off they set, the dogs leading and Annette walking a couple of yards in front of the adults. They walked down the hill and started up the other side. Suddenly Annette ran ahead to the start of a hedgerow that was white with blossom."Look, Mum!" she said excitedly as Richard and Deborah caught up. "Hawthorn! Isn't it beautiful?" Yes, darling! I don't think I've.