Platypus Campfire, Saturday Morning

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Isabel's not certain why she's not back inside in bed on such a cool morning. She tried, but sleep didn't seem to be much of an option. So instead of being restless inside the cabin and possibly waking people up, Isabel made a hot chocolate and wandered outside to sit next to the fire pit and enjoy the silence.

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"Still no decisions yet," she says."We haven't really talked much about it, really."

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"That's good. Because I got you something to help with that. I'll be right back."

Isabel ran into the cabin and returned two minutes with this (http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Wedding-Planner-Organizer/dp/1887169245/ref=pd_sim_b_5/102-4911117-6911307). "Here," she said, handing it to Aeryn. "It can help."

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Aeryn stares at the cover. "Is this the binder?"

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She nodded solemnly. "This is the binder."

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There's a moment of silence, and then, "I have the binder."

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"I'd be more then happy to help you figure out what to do with it," Isabel offered.

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"Thanks," she says, still staring at the binder. The reality of all of this might actually just be sinking in. "I think between you and Rory, I shouldn't have a problem at all."

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"You won't. The thing is to pick what you and John would like and just go with it," Isabel said. "It's your day. Nobody else has the right to say what you pick is wrong." Her inner organizer twitched as she said that, please don't plan a wedding of pizza and beer.

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"I have a binder," she says, still stuck on that part.

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"It's useful!" she insisted. "And it's pretty to. You wouldn't want it to be just boring and grey would you? Or black?" Yes, that last bit was teasing.

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She smiles a little at that. Black might make it a little easier, but that could be fixed if necessary. "Thank you."

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"No, it's my way of saying thank you," Isabel replied seriously. "You've been a good friend and you gave me something to look up to. You and Alanna both. When I was gone. There were times when I just had to think what would that do? And usually I got the right answer."

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Anyone but Aeryn, and that would mean immediate hugging.

Instead the smile widens and she says, "I'm glad I know you, Isabel."

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"Same here Aeryn," she smiled back. "Same here."