Chapter 15: Bear Love
Lunch in the arbor was quite enjoyable and entertaining. Splinters of warm sunlight cascaded through the tangled grapevines and lingered across the table. A pert wind danced over our rested faces and enlightened the mood.
Just and I learned that the grooms had a hired staff of three: Lucille, a cuisine artist; Broderick, a nineteen year old houseboy; and Tessa, a housemaid. Lucille prepared club sandwiches, fruit salads, and cups of cottage cheese for our meal. Broderick, a blond twink with plump cherry-colored lips, poured glasses of Rothshire White, 2004.
During our meal, I politely asked Andrew to regale us with the story of how he met Brice. Just had never heard it and I had wanted him to. My long-time friend was delighted to oblige and started his tale with: “
