Ben and Elaine's thoughts on the bus
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"Whew, dodged that bullet," thought Elaine as the bus pulled away from the bus stop. "Carl was handsome but I'm glad I didn't go down the aisle with a frat boy lawyer like mom. It was hilarious with everyone cursing and Ben pulling us out of there. Especially when Ben jammed the cross in the door." "That was great," thought Ben. "I can't believe I body-checked Carl like that. It was fun swinging the cross about like Excalibur. Funny trapping everyone in the church with a cross. Good thing I had change for the bus." "I can't wait to get out of this damn dress, it's too small," thought Elaine, "I didn't want to get married but my parents rushed us down here. I want to go back to Berkeley and finish the semester. 'Not gonna drop out like mom. But dang, I have an exam Monday and I didn't bring my books or notes. Maybe Ben can drive us back. Wait, where is his convertible?" "