A/N These characters are ones that I created in my A Match Made In Heaven story. Obviously the regular Gilligan's Island characters were created by Sherwood Schwartz not I.
This is a short story about Sabrina Hinkley's wedding to Jonas Gilligan.
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Sabrina Nicole Hinkley stood looking out the spacious window at the bright blue sky with the sun shining brightly. There was not a hint of chill in the air. There wasn't a heat that was unbearable. It was the absolute perfect temperature. A few birds flew by and she smiled to herself. What a special day this was going to be. Her eyes went down to the diamond ring on her left hand. She recalled the day it was placed there. It was by far the most romantic moments of her life. Sabrina's twin sister Amber used to tell her she was a hopeless romantic and the blonde had to agree. She was. Her parent's love story was one she thought was special. Little did she realize her own was just as wonderful.
She dated Jonas Gilligan during her senior year of high school. He was a year older than she was and the fact that a college freshman would want to date a high school girl said a lot to her. She was convinced most college men wanted older women cause for some reason they believed it made them manly. Well Jonas was the exception to that rule.
He was down to earth and probably the sweetest guy she had ever known. In many ways he was like his father William and in other ways he was like his mother Mary Ann. His love of the sea came from his father no question. Jonas loved being out on the water fishing with his dad. Sabrina had to admit that she too found it to be peaceful and tranquil. The fishing boat that Gilligan had purchased was big enough for her to be able to just sit and be inspired to write her stories. She had many published in literary magazines and she even co-wrote a play for the community playhouse. Some may think she was too young to be taking such leaps but they were wrong. Just flat out wrong. Your age didn't matter, it was your talent and if you had it you needed to showcase it. If someone didn't want to take you seriously that was their problem, not yours. You moved onto to the next who might take that chance. This was advice her mother Ginger had given her and Sabrina took it to heart.
Jonas always encouraged her writing and said he was convinced she would be a big name in Hollywood. Everyone would want her to write a movie for them. Maybe someday they will see one of her brilliant stories and want to make a movie out of it. It could happen. They made a movie from Ginger's romance novel. They could easily do the same for her.
Sabrina always thought it was sweet of him to say but was just unsure that Hollywood would take her writing seriously. Jonas would tell her she was crazy. Of course they would. How they could they not? She was very talented. Anyone who thought otherwise was just jealous because they lacked writing skills. Those people who lack writing skills also lack the ability to know what will work and what won't work when it comes to characters. Especially when it comes to romance. You have to have a reason to root for a couple something that makes you want them to be together. A writer has to create the circumstances in which one will say Gee I hope they end up together. You don't just throw two characters together and think it's going to stick. It doesn't work that way.
Sabrina knew he was right. Whenever she and Amber watched their favorite soap opera they had a reason to want their favorite female character to end up with their favorite male character. They had chemistry, the characters shared a history, there were things to build on. Some people did not understand that. She got that. Perhaps Jonas had a point when he said that Hollywood could eventually see one of her stories and take interest. She certainly knew how to build up a romance in her stories. Romance in stories was easy for her. Romance in real life was another.
Before she met Jonas, she had gone out with some pretty crummy guys. Looking back now she had to wonder how she could be so stupid. Doug was the worst of them all. Always late, never had a valid reason for being late or just didn't care if she was mad he was late. He would constantly look at other girls even when they were out. Twice she caught him flirting with a girl on the cheerleading squad. But yet for some reason she just kept telling herself he really loved her. Like that foolish girl in Lesley Gore's song Maybe I know. Maybe I know that's he been a cheating, maybe I know that he's been untrue but what can I do? How about dumping the guy because he's a creep! That's what you can do! It finally clicked in her head when she was at a party of a friend's and she saw him kissing a girl by the pool. That was the final straw. Every part of her mother flared up in her and her claws came out. She marched over and shoved both him and the girl directly into the pool. She then declared to them they both made her sick and they deserved one another.
Sabrina swore she was not going to get involved with anyone for the rest of her life. She didn't care. Forget it no way. Not a chance. She grew stubborn with love just like her father before he met Ginger. Refused to acknowledge any romantic gesture from admiring males. Acted clueless and she basically frustrated them all to no end.
This was all until she set her eyes upon a lanky boy with a kind smile and warm eyes. Her heart skipped a beat and her face grew flush. He was so cute it made her angry that he could be so. She didn't want to get involved. No. Love was messy. Her father had been right. Oh really? Her twin would say. What about when he met Mom? He didn't think it was so messy then did he?" Oh shut up. Sabrina would retort back. It's not the same. But it was the same. Jonas made her see that while sometimes things don't exactly work out the way you want, you should never give up on love. And she was glad she didn't. She simply loved Jonas more than she could believe. Their first kiss was something else.
Magical and exciting. At least that's how she describe it in her diary. The two were just inseparable. They did just about everything together. Even though Sabrina had wanted to take it very slow in the beginning there was no denying she was falling for Jonas. Things progressed as she entered college and then graduated. That's when the big moment happened.
Jonas had taken her out on his father's boat. It was so beautiful. The water was calm and the moonlight made it sparkle. Sabrina had her hair swept up on her head and was wearing a white sundress with pink flowers. Jonas was wearing a blue button down shirt and jeans. His brown hair flowing in the gentle sea breeze. They had a small dinner and there was soft music playing. A particular beautiful song by Madonna called Crazy For You was on the radio. It was in that moment that Jonas took her by the hand.
"Sabrina." He said. "I love you. I think you are the most amazing girl I had ever known. You are pretty and talented and smart. Very smart but you never made me feel stupid. I know I don't have as high of an IQ as you and your sister and your brother but you never cared about that. You actually cared about me for me. It's not everyday you find a person…what I'm saying Sabrina is that…I know how my father was too afraid to love Mom. I know about how your father was too afraid to be with your mother. They took too much time saying how they feel. Wasted all those years…I don't want to do that. I want to tell you right now that I love you and….Sabrina I want to marry you. Will you Sabrina Nicole marry me?"
Sabrina was stunned and stood there in total shock. This was the last thing she ever expected. Tears trickled down her creamy white face before she shouted "YES!"
The ring was placed on her slender finger and they shared a very passionate deep kiss.
The blonde's mind was now brought back to the present. She was going to marry Jonas and she was thrilled. The first Hinkley bride. To be honest she had always believed Amber would be the first to marry. The girl had been seeing Scott a lot lately. More than she had when she first set her eyes on him. The two had dated but not real serious. But it was getting to be. Amber was focused on making a career for herself and she was uncertain about marriage just now. It didn't mean she didn't want to marry, she just wanted to wait a little bit. Scott was understanding. He knew how much it meant to Amber to be a star in Hollywood. She wasn't exactly pushing him away. She still made plenty of time for him. Someday it may turn into more.
Sabrina recalled telling her mother about her engagement. Ginger was thrilled for her daughter. Hugged her and told her how happy she was for her. Mary Ann was over the moon knowing that one of Ginger's daughters would be her daughter too. It meant a lot to Mary Ann to actually be a part of Ginger's family and Ginger to be a part of hers.
The two women were so excited and threw a big engagement party at the country club of the Howells. A bridal shower followed a few months later. And the wedding planning. Mary Ann and Ginger had so many ideas about the type of ceremony it should be. As much as she loved them both, Sabrina had to slow them both down and inform them what she actually wanted was to marry on the boat that Jonas proposed to her on. Ginger and Mary Ann both agreed it was a fabulous idea and went full steam ahead.
Skipper aka Pappy to the kids, flew up from Texas with his wife Alice to help get the fishing boat in tip top shape. Making sure it was a worthy craft and there would be no problems. He and Gilligan went over every inch of the vessel.
The Professor was taken aback by all of this. One minute Sabrina was a little girl with blonde pigtails running up to him to show him her latest "book" which was really pieces of construction paper glued together and some drawings with captions. The next minute she was announcing she was engaged. It was overwhelming to say the least. He was very happy for her but also sad. He felt as if he was losing his baby girl. It was not something he could explain. Ginger told him she understood but gently told him he needed to let Sabrina go. It was time for her to have her own life. The academic knew his wife was correct. Sabrina did need to spread her wings and fly. He knew whatever obstacles came her way, she could overcome them. She was a strong young woman. A testament to her mother that was for sure.
Sabrina's thoughts were interrupted when the door opened. She turned to see her mother.
"Hi Honey." Ginger greeted. "How are you doing?"
"Nervous, excited I guess." She answered. "I can't believe this is actually happening."
"It is. And I'm so happy for you. Me and your father both are. Jonas is a wonderful young man. I hope the two of you will be very happy. As happy as I am with your father."
Sabrina grinned. "I don't know if I can lip lock with Jonas like you do with Dad."
"Funny." Ginger said swatting at her daughter. "Enough of your smart mouth young lady..it's time to get your dress on."
Mary Ann and Amber walked in a few seconds later and helped Sabrina into her classy and elegant white off the shoulder gown. It had pink flowers printed on the satin skirt.
The veil was then attached and the women admired. "You look beautiful." They said.
"You really think so?" Sabrina said checking her reflection. She herself was amazed at the transformation. She felt like Princess Diana. She was going to be marrying her own prince in just a few short minutes.
"Yes I do." Amber said walking up to her twin. "You look great sis. I'm so happy for you. I mean it." She gave her a hug.
"Thanks sis." Sabrina said returning her hug. "I hope this happens for you someday."
Amber smiled. "Don't worry about me. I'll be just fine."
The women then headed out to the waiting limo. Sabrina climbed inside feeling the excitement building. She was about to become Mrs. Jonas Gilligan. She could not be more happy. It's what she wanted. Just like how her mother wanted one with Roy Hinkley. Her parents marriage was very solid. More solid then some others in Hollywood. Ginger had a very busy career but she never ever let it get in the way of her marriage or her children. Her family meant everything to her. She loved her Professor as much as she did when she first met him. There was no changing that. No other man ever caught her eye and no other woman ever caught the Professor's eye. He was a faithful and loyal husband who wouldn't dream of bothering with anyone else. If anyone thought that they were crazy. The only one who turned his head was Ginger. He still had that look whenever she walked into a room and the woman still could make him stammer and stutter all over the place. Sometimes things in Ginger's career got crazy and yes of course they would argue like most couples do it was never to the point where either of them would consider…Roy simply could not be tempted by another woman no matter what. His love for Ginger was that strong. There was one or two in his office who attempted but they were shot down right quick. For too long he had dreamed of having someone like Ginger and he was not about to give that up for anything or anyone.
It was the same for Ginger. In Hollywood some people just had no respect for marriage. Well she was not one of those people. If a co-star came on too strong she gave them the what for. If some Hollywood actor tried to woo her, she shut it down. She would not be swayed or tempted by another man. Ginger waited too long for someone like her Roy and she wasn't about to throw him away. Not a chance.
Sabrina hoped her love for Jonas could remain as strong It wasn't easy that she knew.
Mary Ann and Gilligan had a very good marriage but there was one time they almost called it quits. It was when Jonas was four. Mary Ann felt that Gilligan just did not help her enough and she could not handle all the responsibility on her own. He needed to man up and get involved. This did not sit well with Gilligan who said that he earned a good living and provided for his family. He worked hard to make sure they had a roof over their heads. The bills were paid, they had no debt. What more did she want from him? It turned into a two day battle before Mary Ann took off with her son and their two year old daughter and went to Kansas. A week later, Gilligan appeared on the Summers Farm. He looked awful and felt worse.
The two sat down and had a long talk both agreeing that they shouldn't give up. Mary Ann promised she would be more understanding of his work schedule and more appreciative of what he does for them. Gilligan promised he would try to be there more for her and Jonas and little Ashley. He messed up a lot of things in his life but he wasn't going to mess this one up. The two reconciled and there marriage was stronger. It took a lot of work to make a marriage work but they were going to do it.
The young blonde hoped she could do this. She was certain she could. To spend her life with the man of her dreams…what girl wouldn't want that? She was prepared for the fights to happen, the arguments over stupid things. They already did that sometimes. Not a lot but sometimes. In the end it was all worth it. Sharing your life with another person was worth it.
The marina came into view and the limo came to a stop. The door was opened and she stepped out. This was it. It was time. Her wedding was about to begin.