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I was asked when I was going to write the wedding fic for Carole and Eddie. So here it is. I hope you like it.

Chapter One

"Eddie relax." Ash stared at the publican. "She's already agreed to marry you. God knows why but she 'as."

"And there I was, thinking Carole was an intelligent woman." Albert picked up his drink and smiled.

"Oh thanks." Eddie sighed. "Thanks lads. You really think she is going to jilt me? That she's going to work out that she is too good for me and leg it while she still can."

"If she 'as any sense." Ash started. Mickey shot him a look.

"Ash."

"Well, he's getting his knickers in a twist over nothing. There is no reason Carole is going to do a runner. It isn't like her. Carole has never run out on anyone in 'er life and for some unknown reason she loves Eddie."

"Yeah." Eddie shrugged his shoulders. "I don't understand it either. Anyway, where's Sean and Danny?"

"No idea." Ash frowned. "Mick?"

"Danny said he had to pick something up. Didn't say what. I suppose Sean went with him."

"Why doesn't that fill me with confidence?" Albert raised his glass once more. "So? Are we ready to get this Batchelor Party on the road? I guarantee the girls are out on their Bachelorette Party by now."

"Stag Party." Danny announced as he walked in carrying a plastic shopping bag.

"And the girls' are on a Hen Party." Sean announced.

"Whatever. Are we going out or are we staying in Eddie's bar all night?"

"Out." Ash and Mickey stated in unison.

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"What about these?" Carole asked as Stacie pulled a brush through her hair. She held up a pair of flesh coloured heels. Emma rolled her eyes.

"Fine. They are lovely. Wear them."

"It's ages since I was out and not working. Last time I was in a club and not on a con Bros were number one."

"I used to like them." Stacie smiled.

"No!" Emma laughed. "Really? I was more a Bon Jovi girl. Still am." She smiled as both girls burst out laughing.

"I still wouldn't mind having a pizza and a bottle of wine." Carole slumped on the sofa and began putting the shoes on.

"No way." Emma turned to her. "If the boys are out so are we. You only get married once."

"Well." Stacie shrugged her shoulders.

"Well Carole and Eddie will only get married once." Emma smiled. "Come on." Stacie smiled slightly, happy to put a brave face on for the other women when all she wanted to do was curl up and sleep. Instead she ushered them both out of the apartment to the taxi waiting in the street below.

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A/N What's wrong with Stacie? Will Eddie and Carole get to the church on time? Let me know if it is worth going on.