#((it absolutely suits both of them! honestly i feel like if philippe's parents could have it their way))

[theheadlessgroom]

@beatingheart-bride

"Not a wink," Susannah confessed with a shy smile, as she rubbed the sleep from her eyes: Although she knew she'd be getting up plenty early, she just couldn't quite bring herself to get some sleep, adding with an equally shy chuckle, "I feel like a kid at Christmas, honestly!"

All throughout the night, she found herself rolling over, looking at the time on her bedside table, sometimes even hearing the grandfather clock chime downstairs-all signs pointing to the fact that she needed to get some rest, but giddiness had completely overtaken her, and so sleep came in fits and starts. Yet, despite that, she was still feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed that morning, as she bathed and dressed in her nicest blouse and skirt before enjoying a quick breakfast, eyes still darting towards the clock until she heard the carriage drive up.

"Doreen also lent me some dresses so I'll have something to wear out!" she added brightly, as she walked with Philippe back to the carriage to load up: Upon hearing word of the vacation, her old friend immediately made a run for the closet, pulling out some of her best and brightest dresses and shoes to lend to a gobsmacked Susannah, who couldn't turn down this enthusiastic offer (and even if she did, she knew Dori wouldn't let her).

So everything was ready: Mickey begrudgingly gave her the time off (while also telling her to be back bright and early first time come the end of the vacation; he would not tolerate her slacking off just because she took a few days off), her bags were packed (well in advance, admittedly), the house was locked up tight (though she couldn't imagine for the life of her what anyone would want to steal from her), and she was looking forward to enjoying every minute of her vacation with the man she loved by her side.