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young man,’ Delores was now on her feet and approaching Michael.
    ‘This woman’s a fake,’ he shouted as he jumped down from the stage and made for the exit. ‘I have an important message for Libby. It’s from a friend of your father and he wants you to know that he’ll be at your wedding tomorrow.’
    As the crowd chanted his name and Michael ran to the exit, dodging staff members as he did, Libby’s mouth gaped open and Fiona nodded with a smug told you so expression on her face. Libby jumped to her feet and grabbed Fiona and they both ran out of the room, hot on the heels of Michael Gray.
     

Chapter 3
     
    Fiona and Libby had breakfasted together on the morning of the wedding. Libby was in the hotel’s salon flicking through a magazine while the stylist fussed with her hair. Fiona had expected her to be nervous and emotional but Libby was calm and happy.
    ‘Knowing that Dad’s okay wherever he is has made so much difference,’ she put down the magazine. ‘And that he’s going to be at my wedding. I’m so happy, Fi.’ Unable to hug her friend due to the stylist’s ministrations, Fiona held Libby’s hand and gave it a squeeze.
    ‘The only ones who know about the song my father used to sing to me in the garden are my mother and brother, and there’s no way they could have told Michael. I can’t wait to give my mother her message as well. It’ll be like a weight’s been lifted,’ she picked up the magazine again. ‘Why don’t you leave me to it and I’ll text you when I’m done.’
    It was the excuse Fiona needed to get away for a while. She hadn’t seen Jim since the events of the previous evening and was dying to tell the twins what the Medium had said. She also hoped they’d be able to get hold of a special song to make Libby’s day even better.
    ‘Okay if you’re absolutely sure?’
    Libby nodded and Fiona lifted her phone out of her pocket, texting Jim as she left the salon.
     
    ‘So you’re telling me that Libby’s father gave Claire a message to give to this Michael bloke, and he gave a message to Libby?’ asked Jim as the four were walking in the hotel grounds.
    ‘My father gave my sister a message through a Medium?’
    ‘Yes, and yes,’ replied Fiona. She could see that Carl looked sceptical. ‘Remember the song It’s a Wonderful World? ’ That showed him she thought as his expression turned to one of disbelief.
    ‘He used to sing that to her in the garden when she was a kid.’
    ‘Uhh, huh.’
    ‘But nobody would know about that.’
    ‘Uhh, huh.’
    Fiona noticed the knowing look between the twins, remembering how shocked she’d been when she realised that their sister was really able to communicate with them. The group remained quiet as Carl digested the information. A gentle gust of wind blew a few rose petals along the path in front of them and Fiona hoped that the weather would remain dry for the ceremony and the few photographs afterward.
    ‘I can’t believe it.’
    ‘Not you as well,’ he can be as stubborn as his sister thought Fiona. ‘Look, I know it’s hard to take in but I can only tell you what the Medium said and how Libby reacted. Let’s just concentrate on the wedding and try to get the song played at the ceremony,’ she turned to Tony. ‘Would you be okay with that?’
    ‘If it makes Libby happy I’m fine with that.’
    ‘Good, because I’ve already downloaded it and sorted it with the Registrar.’
    Another look passed between the twins. They knew what a bossy go-getter Fiona could be when the need arose. She preferred to think of herself as having second to none leadership and organisational abilities.
    *****
    Marion reached the building to hear Val and the visitor laughing.
    ‘Hello, Marion. How are you?’ he gave her his best smile.
    ‘Fine thanks. You?’ the smile wasn’t returned.
    ‘Just leaving actually. See you later, Val.’
    ‘Will do.’
    She sounded like a teenager to Marion who raised her eyebrows after Gary had