“Guests arriving twelve thirty, short cocktail mixer.” Parker read off her schedule. “For the outside ceremony, we line up at one, attendants will walk down the aisle together, then grooms will approach from either side. Ceremony time, twenty minutes. Mac takes post-pictures, caterers pass finger food.”

“Again, it’ll be pretty quick. Fifteen minutes should do it.”

“Figure one forty-five for the grooms to be announced, buffet brunch, toasts. DJ announces first dance at two thirty. Cake cutting three thirty.”

“All the pastries are done for the dessert table. I’ll finish the cake by ten, and we’ll move it into the Ballroom. We’re providing the knife and server. The happy couple has requested the top layer be removed and boxed for them to take home.”

“Okay. Dancing continues at three forty until four fifteen. We’ll transfer the gifts, announce the last dance.We’re clear at four thirty. Any concerns? Potential disasters?”

“Not on my end. They’re both really cute and should photograph well.”

“They went with big, happy geranium boutonnieres to match the cake,” Emma added. “Pretty adorable.”

“They wrote the script for the ceremony themselves.” Parker tapped her file. “It’s incredibly sweet. We’re going to have a lot of crying. Laurel, anything on your end?”

“I just need the cake topper from Emma, and I’m good.”

“It’s done, and in the cooler. I’ll get it to you.”

“Then, we’re all good.”

“Not so fast.” Mac shot out a finger as Laurel started to rise. “Business completed, now let’s get personal.What’s the latest with Del?”

“There is no latest. I just saw you eight hours ago.”

“He didn’t call?” Emma wondered. “Leave you a message or anything?”

“He sent an e-mail with a list of potential movies for tonight.”

“Oh.” Emma struggled not to look deflated. “That’s considerate.”

“It’s practical,” Laurel corrected. “And it’s Del. It’s me. I’m not looking for charming little notes and sexy little messages.”

“They’re fun though,” Emma murmured. “Jack and I sent each other lots of sexy little e-mails. We still do.”

“What’re you wearing?” Mac demanded.

“I don’t know. It’s the movies. Something movieish.”

“But he’ll be dressed for the wedding,” Emma pointed out, “so you can’t be too casual.You should wear the blue top. The one with the scoop-neck that ties in the back. It looks great on you. With the white capris I wish I could wear but would make my legs look stumpy. And the kitten-heel slides.”

“Okay, thanks for dressing me.”

“Happy to help,” Emma said with a bright smile that acknowledged the sarcasm.

“We have a betting pool going,” Mac informed her. “Nobody figures you’ll last the full thirty before you get naked. Carter gives your willpower the most credit with twenty-four days.”

“You’re betting on when I’m going to have sex with Del?”