The hints of tears had long since dried, and now CeCe was just waiting on her turn to congratulate Heroin and Marijuana. Her gift for the happy couple was a complete set of blessed baking pans -- nothing cooked in them would burn, no matter what. Along with the set was a small note:
In case you get distracted. Kitchens can be wonderful places of life and spontaneity. May your love also survive any fire, and burn ever-brighter.
There was no standing on formality with CeCe. As soon as it was her turn to stand in front of the newlyweds, she immediately moved forward to pull them both into an embrace. "I'm so happy for you both."