Chapter 10
23 Years Later
(A/N-So sorry guys, but I've decided to make some changes. Zoey had twins. Their names are Natalie Dana and Connor Michael Matthew. Dana and Logan still had the twins Charlie Nicole Reese and Benjamin Chase Reese. Three years later, they had another girl, Lillian (Lilly) Lola Reese. Michael and Nicole still have Sam. I'm so sorry to change this around on you, but things wouldn't have worked out they way I wanted them to with the marriages, so, here it goes! Last chapter! Thanks to the people who stuck with me even though I took forever to update!)
Natalie sat in front of the mirror and took a deep breath in. Behind her, her mother was fixing her long, blonde hair. Everyone said she looked just like her mother, only, she had her father's sarcastic personality. She turned in her chair to look at her birdesmaids. Her maid of honor/sister-in-law sat in the corner with her mother, Natalie's Aunt Dana. Her other sister-in-law sat next to her, fixing her hair, yelling at her husband, Sam, on her cell phone, while her mother-in-law, Natalie's Aunt Nicole yelled at her husband on the phone. 'Aww,' Natalie thought, 'young and old love.' (In case you're confused, let me explain. The kids grew up calling the adults Aunt Dana, Uncle Logan, Aunt Zoey, Uncle Chase, etc. Charlie, Dana and Logan's daughter married Chase and Zoey's son, Connor, who is Natalie's brother, making Charlie Natalie's siter-in-law. Dana and Logan's other daughter, Lilly, is married to Nicole and Michael's son, Sam, making her Nicole's daughter-in-law. And because Natalie's brother, connor is married to Charlie, Charlie's sister, Lilly, is Natalie's sister-in-law. Natalie is about to get married to someone, but I won't give it away!)
The music started up and everyone jumped up and got in a line. Despite their wishes, Natalie made her parents and Aunts and Uncles be a part of the wedding. First went Nicole and Michael, fighting over something. The sarcastic remarks of Michael could be heard until he entered the church. Then went Dana and Logan. They, instead of fighting, had been making-out, much to everyone's disgust. Then went her parents. They, went out without any complications. After that went the girls. Lilly and Sam went out, like Michael and Nicole, arguing. Then went the maid-of-honor Charlie and Connor, making-out. Natalie rolled her eyes. Then, he came to her side. Her savior, the love of her life, her fiancee. The linked arms and walked down the aisle.
Everyone oohed and awed as they passed. When they reached the altar. They turned to face each other. Natalie soon found herself lost in his golden eyes. Without even realizing, she had said her I-do's and was kissing her husband. As they pulled apart, the preist said, "I now introduce Mr and Mrs. Benjamin Chase Reese." Natalie smiled as he said that. Mrs.Benjamin Reese. Mrs.Reese. Natalie Reese. It just worked. Natalie smiled as Benjamin leaned in and kissed her again. She ran her fingers through his golden-brown curls. They followed the couples out the doors and into the limo as they were hit with rice coming from all directions. When they were all piled into the limo, they left for the reception. Inside, everyone was as happy as they could be. Charlie and Connor sat hand-in-hand discussing something in private. Dana and Logan sat bside them, engulfed in their conversation. Only, Logan wouldn't take his eyes off of Connor. Everytime Connor looked up, he was sent death glares. Ones that said, "I'll kill you for marrying my daughter." Connor quickly looked away every time.
Across from them, Lilly and Sam sat with Lilly's head resting on his shoulder. Next to them, Nicole and Michael were doing the exact same thing. Next to Natalie and Ben, Zoey and Chase held hands and looked into each other's eyes. Natalie watched in admiration only hoping that her marriage would be as great as their's. When they arrived at the hall, they all ran in and out onto the dance floor. When it was time for the newly-weds' first dance as husband and wife, Ben insisted that only one song be played, but Natalie didn't know what. As Ben placed his arm around Natalie's back and took her hand in his, Homesick at Space Camp came on. Natalie was confused. She looked around. Dana and Logan stood next to each other. Logan was smiling like and idiot, and Dana had tears in her eyes. Natalie didn't understand. This had been Charlie and Connor's first dance, and Lilly and Sam's. Was she missing something. Ben sensed her curiousity and explained.
"Natalie, he started. I've told you how my parents got together and you told me how yours did." Charlie and Lilly came to his side with Sam and Connor. "This song has a very special meaning to the Reese family. It's the reason we're all here. It's our parent's favorite song. It got them together and it was their wedding song. You remember how I told you the whole mom running away to Chicago thing?" Natalie nodded. "Well, my dad didn't call her and tell her he was sorry. I didn't wanna tell you the real story until today, so this is what happened. My mom got off the train and my dad was there. He started singing this to her because he knew it was both of theirs' favorite song and he though it described their relationship. Then he confessed his love for her and the rest all fell into place. It was always their song. We've all heard the story a million times." Charlie and Lilly nodded and rolled thier eyes. "We all made it our wedding song because of them. So, that's why this song is playing." Natalie had tears in his eyes. Who knew Uncle Logan was such a romantic? She smiled and nodded. "Of course."
Then, they all danced. Natalie and Ben, Charlie and Connor, Lilly and Sam, Zoey and Chase, Nicole and Michael, but Dana and Logan definately danced with the most love and admiration. Before they knew it, the reception was over and everyone had left. Only them and their family were left. Charlie stood up. "Well," she said. "Gret party, guys." Ben snorted. "Great party?" he asked. "It was our wedding!" Everyone could see the annoyance growing inside Charlie. Ben instantly regretted his words. The adults had always called Charlie Danger Cruz Jr. growing up.
Lilly and Sam exchanged glances and nodded. Lilly cleared her throat, just as Charlie was about to rip Ben to shreds. "Listen up, everyone. We have an announcement to make. Well, I'm pregnant!" Nicole jumped up and hugged Lilly. "Oh my goodness!" she screamed. "I'm gonna be a grandma! Oh my! Wait, a grandma at 40? How do you do it Dana?" Dana laughed. "Well, Nicole. I just found out, like you. But, er'll figure it out together. Natalie took a deep breath in. "Mom, dad. Uncle Logan, Uncle Michael, Aunt Dana, and Aunt Nicole aren't gonna be the only grandparents around here. I'm pregnant, too." Charlie smiled and started laughing. She sighed and spoke up. "I'm preggers, too" she said between chuckles.
Chase, Logan, and Michael all exchanged glances. "All of you?" They asked. "At the same time? Like mothers, like daughters." Everyone laughed. Finally, one journey was over, but they all braced themselves for a new one.