What a fascinating, short story! I love Nicola's uncle. Every young lady deserves a down-to-earth and pragmatic man like him. Some other bride without such a support would have given in to depression or possibly gone ahead with the wedding despite the obvious 'crack in the wall'.
When a happy occasion turns sore or an expectation is shattered, it's best to see the good in it and celebrate, if a person can. Life's too short to worry!
Your fractal turned out beautifully. Well done. Take care and have a great day. !PIMP 😊