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Chapter 9

Ray exited the bathroom, towel wrapped around his waist and headed in the direction of their room. Knocking softly on the door in a gentleman manner he waited for an answer. Getting none he decided to just enter, placing a hand on the door handle he opened the door and smiled at the sight in front of him. Neela was sleeping soundly on the bed, dressing gown draped around her. She'd been tired a lot lately, maybe it was just all the doubles she'd been pulling. Regretful that he had to wake her, Ray made his way to the bedside. Placing a hand on her shoulder he kissed her head softly.

"Neela?" Stirring slightly Neela squinted her eyes shut more tightly.

"She's sleeping." She let out groggily. Ray smirked and lay beside her, wrapping an arm around her waist and leaned in so his nose was almost touching hers. Gently he caressed her face, leaned forward and kissed her nose. Hearing a slight giggle he smiled once more to himself before pulling himself up off the bed, earning him a murmur from the half asleep figure on the bed.

"It's time to get up Neela. Don't wanna be late." At this her eyes shot open. She'd completely forgotten. Hope and Morris' wedding. Today was Christmas eve. They had already been out in the snow, cuddled up in big thick winter coats, before coming in and putting up the finishing Christmas decorations. When Ray had announced he was going in the shower she had only lain down to rest her eyes while he was gone. She'd been tired. Feeling the cold she had reached down to the floor and pulled her dressing gown up and over her before burying her head into the pillow. It was dark outside now. What time was it? She couldn't have slept that long, Ray had just finished his shower.Reluctantly pulling herself up off the bed she headed off in the direction of the bathroom for her shower.

When Neela emerged once more from the bathroom Ray was already ready and sitting on the couch watching something on TV. Glancing at the clock on the wall she hurried into the bedroom to get ready for the wedding. Hope had planned it all out herself, refusing to let anybody help her. She had been persistent that the wedding was to be at night and had been praying for almost a week now that it would snow. Her fairy tale wedding, what could be romantic than the snow? Neela smiled to herself as she recalled Hope's nattering about how romantic snow is, remembering how all she could think about was her first kiss with Ray, in his car, in the snow. It was hard to believe how long ago that had been now. Pulling out the dress Neela removed the coat hanger from it before dressing herself and heading over to the desk in the corner for her makeup and jewelry. Just as Neela was about ready there was a gentle knocking on the bedroom door. Raising an eyebrow in confusion Neela made her way over to open it. Chuckling at the sight in front of her she hurried back into the room for her bag and coat before returning to the door, where a smirking Ray was standing, leaning casually against the door frame.

"You ready?" She nodded, motioning him out and turning to shut the door. "Got something for ya." She glanced back at him just as he removed his hand from behind his back, revealing a bunch of flowers, lillies to be exact, her favourite.

"Oh Ray." She reached up on tip toes and kissed him, his lips soft.

"I'll out them in some water for you."

"Course." Turning to walk away, Ray was stopped by a hand on his arm. "You erm. You have lipstick on you." Grabbing some toilet paper from the bathroom she wiped it off for him before letting him head to the kitchen for a vase.

He couldn't help but notice how beautiful she was. The last few days, if it was possible, she had been more beautiful than ever. Noting to himself she was wearing the necklace he bought her when he had moved in. He smiled as he placed the lillies into the water. Picking up the vase he headed into the lounge and placed them on the table. Picking up his coat from the couch he made his way back over to her, opened the door and offered her his arm.

"Ready to go Madame?" She smirked at him.

"Whatever."

"No come on Neela, play along." She sighed, rolled her eyes and took his arm.

"Yes kind sir." She stated sarcastically.

"Should I leave you here grumpy?"

"Funny." He grinned.

"I thought it was."

"Yeah whatever."

Entering the chapel Hope had chosen for her wedding they were taken aback by how beautiful it was. The windows were multicoloured, shimmering as the moonlight hit them. Flowers of all colours, sizes and smells littered the floor and were hung loosely from the stone walls. The high ceiling was decorated with ancient paintings and just when they thought that Hope hadn't gone overboard, Neela spotted the ice sculpture in the corner, in the shape of cupid. Nudging Ray she laughed as his eyes bulged at the sight of the carved ice. A red carpet had been laid out along the isle. Just as she was admiring the carpet a pair of feet soon joined her vision. Glancing up to see whom they belonged to, she saw Abby standing before them.

"About time you guys got here."

"Well we would have been here earlier but someone fell asleep." Ray sarcastically pointed out. Laughing Abby took her friends arm.

"Come on Neela. I'll have her back soon, Ray." He smiled and headed in the direction of male company as Abby led Neela off into a small rest room.

"So?" Neela frowned.

"So what?" Rolling her eyes Abby leaned on the sinks.

"You know what. Have you told him?"

"Abby."

"Don't Abby me. You confided in me, remember, best friends, confide in each other. Like when hmm when can i think off? Oh yes. When I told you about Moretti and you made me tell Luka." Abby put her hand up to prevent interruptions. "I know, it was for my own good, it helped. I didn't feel as guilty and he didn't blame me. But then you came and confided in me and I'm telling you what to do. That's what I'm here for, best friend, help you when you need help etc. You have to tell him Neela. I know it's hard. I've done it, you don't know how he'll react or what he'll say, but you have to do it." Sighing Neela joined Abby leaning on the sinks.

"I didn't say I wasn't going to tell him, Abby."

"He deserves to know, Neela. He loves you."

"I know."

"Then tell him tonight." Nodding slowly Neela composed herself before leaving Abby alone in the rest room.

"Hey Ray, my man." Greg pulled Ray into the group of men forming in the corner. "Morris is near shitting himself." Chuckling Ray looked in the direction Neela had left. She'd only been gone a matter of minutes and he already missed her. As the other men talked Greg got the chance to pull Ray to one side, out of ear shot.

"So when you gonna do it?" Ray's brow furrowed.

"Do what?" Sighing Greg placed his hands on Ray's shoulders.

"You know what Ray, important, big, Neela."

"Oh. Well I was thinking tonight. There's snow, it's romantic, we're at a wedding, or we'll just have left a wedding, that's romantic too. Not to mention it's Christmas eve." Greg grinned at him.

"You're a lucky guy you know. Having someone like Neela."

"I know." Ray smiled to himself, thinking of how great a girl he had, he was never going to let her go.

"It's about time this thing got started huh?"

"Yeah." Ray replied, glancing off in a different direction, the direction Neela had just come from. Clearly seeing that Ray was not paying attention, Greg sat on one of the seats to watch the couple.

"Hey you." Pulling her towards him Ray felt his lips meet hers, wrapped his arms around her and smiled into their kiss. Becoming aware of the eyes on them he reluctantly pulled away from her. "Pratt?"

The wedding had of course been perfect with Hope's careful planning. The party had been going on for a few hours now, the night almost reaching its mid. Many of the hospital staff were drunk. Neela finding it particularly entertaining that Dusty had reached the point of no return. He had tied his tie around his head and was now doing a very drunken dance that took up 80 of the dance floor, every now and then sliding along on his knees. Lucien had found it extremely appropriate to record this particular part of the night,boy was Dusty not going to live this one down. Ray was actually some what tempted to join him, however he had left that more childish part of himself behind quite some time ago now. Harold was still stalking around buying drinks off the people he didn't know, therefore the ones that didn't realize he was underage and soon enough he had reached his limit. Heading up to the karaoke and singing at the top of his lungs, Lucien of course catching this on film too. Seeing as no one was going to miss them Ray pulled Neela up and led her outside, into the small garden. He was sure this would look amazing in the summer, although even now it looked gorgeous, the snow hanging off the trees.

"I wanted to talk." He saw necessary to say as he noticed Neela's confused look, which had now turned to one that looked somewhat fearful. Did he know? "It's nothing to worry about." He chuckled. She calmed, although not completely for she knew she had to tell him some time soon. "I just thought it wasn't as noisy out here, and we aren't as likely to be interrupted." She nodded, pulling her coat around her for warmth. "I. God how do i start. Well you know I love you. I don't think I need to say that, never loved anyone so much before, never even thought I would." He looked up as he felt a few snowflakes land on his face. His gaze soon returning down as he felt a hand on his arm.

"Ray." She sighed, scared of what she was about to do. "Before you say anything else, I actually need to tell you something." He frowned in confusion.

"Erm. Ok." Plucking up the courage, she decided the best way was to just say it, no weird phrases people use for the matter or explanations, just to say it.

"I'm pregnant, Ray." Sighing at the release of finally getting it out she nervously waited for his reaction. Bitting her lip as he just stood there, unable to move, he hadn't expected it. Suddenly it clicked. This was why she had been so tired, he'd found her curled up next to the toilet the other day, just pushing it aside as a bug, he hadn't seen her ill for a long time before that and he certainly hadn't since. It would also explain why she was becoming even more beautiful. "God, Ray please say something." A tear slid down her cheek, leaving a damp trail. The snow now falling thickly, the two unfazed by it. Raising his thumb to her cheek, he rubbed the tear off her face, hating to see her upset. Taking her hand he looked her in the eyes and made his point.

"You think it'll change what I was gonna say?" She remained silent and shrugged her shoulders, something he had rarely seen her do. "I love you, Neela. Nothing is going to change that, and I still want to do this, so I'm still going to." Taking his hadn from hers, he pulled out a small velvet box from his inner pocket. "Neela, will you marry me?" She smiled softly through her tears, before a single word left her lips.

"Yes." Pulling her into a hug, Ray laughed to himself, hardly able to believe that this was actually happening. He kissed her passionately, before placing the ring onto her finger. Smiling up at her, he let his hand drift to her stomach, placing it where their baby was currently growing. Bending down he kissed it, a huge grin still spread across his face. He was going to be a dad, and he was going to marry the most amazing woman he had ever met.

"Hi baby." He said, still grinning. Kissing her belly once more, he returned to his normal height and took her in his arms. "Wanna go back inside roomie? You've turned a bit snowy." She grinned and nodded and they made their way back inside, said their goodbye's and headed home in time for their first Christmas together.

End Chapter 9

AN: Ok bits of that were kinda mean, but it kept you guessing didn't it? Let me know what you think. as always i LOVE reviews. I'll try to get the next chapter up as soon as possible :)