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Here Comes the Groom (20 page) Dan tossed the cell to the usher and grinned, his teeth very white against his tanned face. “You don’t get rid of me that easy…I’d have been here earlier but I missed a jump across a ditch and twisted my ankle. I had to hobble the last half mile. So—” he raised an eyebrow “—we getting married or what?” With a small cry, Jo flew down the aisle and hurled herself into his waiting arms, heedless of her dress. Only when she went to kiss him did he hold her away. “If you ever,” he said sternly, “ ever do anything as crazy as that again I’ll—” Jo closed the distance and pressed her mouth fervently to his. It was a kiss that tasted of river water and dust, a kiss that promised a future. “Shep, what the hell took you so long?” Ross said when they finally broke apart. “Incidentally, I couldn’t find Jo’s ring anywhere. I hope you have it.” She laughed. He hadn’t told her that. Maybe the Iceman had some cool in him after all. Draping an arm around her, Dan shook his head. “You’re fired, Coltrane. I need a best man I can trust. Lewis Davis, get up here.” In one of the front pews, Lewis stood up, shooting a nervous look at Ross, who winked at him. Lewis grinned. Beside him, Claire reached for a hanky. “Obviously we can’t get married now—not without a ring,” Jo said provocatively. Dan’s eyes narrowed. “Oh, ye of little faith. Your ring’s at the jewelers but I found this in the trash can outside. Thought it would be perfect, given our initial contract.” He reached in his pocket, then opened a dirty hand. A beer can tab glinted in the light streaming through the stained-glass window. Jo inspected it. “Perfect,” she agreed and turned toward the altar. Paused. “The chicken dance won’t really be playing at our reception, will it?” Dan grinned and offered his arm. “Let’s get married so you can find out.” HERE COMES THE GROOM. Copyright © 2011 by Karina Bliss. All rights reserved. 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Trademarks indicated with ® are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Canadian Trade Marks Office and in other countries. 5 Terrifically Grim Gems Streaming on Shudder, and What's New for May 2020. Sometimes you want a horror film that's mean, heart-breaking, and devastating. Here are five great ones. The list of new arrivals to Shudder for April 2020 is below, but first, I’m going to celebrate five films currently available on the world’s best horror streaming service. I’ve previously highlighted some great horror/comedies there as well some some fun horror flicks from the 80s, but sometimes it’s not laughs and zaniness you want. Sometimes you want horror that’s actually gut-wrenching, and Shudder has you covered there too. 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