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Mia called Karen. “Hi Karen, how are things progressing?” she asked, sipping her tepid coffee.
    “Things are great. I have an idea I want to run past you though. What if I brought everything I have to you guys? We can go over the website, letter to Sasha and the posters right at the salon on Tuesday, if Tina and Vic don’t mind. We can even do a little role playing so we’re ready when the actual day comes.”
    “Wow that sounds like fun. I’ll run it past them and call you later this afternoon. So you’re talking about next Tuesday, right?”
    “Yes, and I’m almost finished with everything, so next week would be perfect.”
    “Sounds good. I’ll call you back later.”
    “Okay, bye.” Karen wolfed down her coffee and cinnamon toast, then went back to work.
    ***
    The day was warm, sunny and perfect. Mia was about to call Vic and tell her what Karen suggested, but hung up the phone instead. I’m going to ride my bike into town. Today is too nice to waste. Mia finished her coffee and turned off the pot. She showered and dressed, walked Reggie, then left on her bike. The warm breeze felt wonderful against her face as she rode. Mia smiled at everything she passed. She appreciated the perfect flowers, the cloud formations and every bird that flew by. It must be the photographer in me. She reached the downtown area and saw Aaron walking toward the entrance of his store. She rode up next to him and rang the bell on her bike.
    “Hey, Aaron!”
    “Mia, what are you doing in town so early?”
    “I came to invite you to Amelia’s for coffee and a donut. So how about it?” Mia ran into him purely by accident, but she had no intention of ruining the moment for him.
    “Sure. That sounds dangerously close to a dinner invitation, Mia. By summer’s end I just might wear you down!”
    “You never know. Things could change at any time.”
    “Are you trying to tell me something, hot stuff?” he asked, with that perfect smile.
    “Nope… I’m just saying.”
    “Well, I can only wish.”
    Mia locked her bike to the rack. They went inside and seated themselves at a cozy table by the window.
    “This is such a great surprise, Mia. Once we’re married, we can have breakfast here every morning on our way to the camera store.”
    “Oh, so you want me to work in the camera store with you after we’re married?” she teased.
    “Well of course, if you want to. That is, if you aren’t too busy with the kids.”
    “You’re crazy, Aaron.”
    “Yeah, crazy in love.”
    Mia paused for a moment, with a million thoughts bouncing through her head.
    “Did I say something wrong?”
    “Not at all, Aaron,” she replied, her voice beginning to crack. “Actually… that’s a beautiful vision.”
    After her breakfast with Aaron, Mia rode the four blocks to the salon. She waved at Tina and Vic through the large front window while she locked her bike. The salon buzzed with commotion as Mia walked through the doors. Gossip to the left and drama to the right. “This place is a riot, I swear!” she said, while jumping onboard the local gossip train.
    “What brings you in all close up and personal, Chica? Do you need a blow-out?”
    “Really, Vic? Does it look like I need a blowout? I have the authentic, wind-blown bicycle hair that these ladies pay good money for, and I did it the natural way,” she said, proudly.
    “Shush, and keep your secret to yourself. I don’t want to lose their business, or money,” Vic responded, winking at her. “So what’s up, mama?”
    “I talked to Karen this morning, and she thought coming here next Tuesday would be a great idea. She’ll have everything done by then, and she said we should even consider role playing,” Mia whispered.
    “That’s perfect!” Tina said, while styling an elderly lady’s white hair in the next chair.
    “I’m going to hang out in town for a few hours. I’ll be back at lunch time to see if you guys are free.”
    “Sounds good, Mia, later. Okay Mrs. Davis,