Rosalina joins her parents at the office to say farewell in her own, adorable way. Betty, Matt, Rosalina, and Kristin go back to the Suarez-Hartley's London home, which they've decided to continue leasing for another 6 months since England will be a relatively central location given the likelihood of international stories for their magazine.
As Matt is putting the last of their items in their suitcases around 10pm on Tuesday evening, he glances at Betty and asks, "Ready to start the next chapter of our professional and personal lives?"
Coming over to Matt, Betty kisses him sensually and replies, "Yes, I am. Together we can do anything."
"In fact, I think we should end this chapter of our lives with some pleasurable memories," comments Betty as she takes the remaining items from his hands and places them down on a chair, followed by pulling him towards their bed.
"Excellent idea!" exclaims a smiling Matt as he tries to catch his breath, "but first, I am locking this door."
Once on their bed, Betty and Matt kiss, with it starting out tenderly, with their lips meeting, yet barely touching, which they both find incredibly arousing. The kiss slowly deepens, with their hearts racing and bodies tingling even though their hands are traveling lightly over each other. Groaning in response to their attunement, they feel like they are melting into each other as they help each other reach heights of ecstasy they didn't know existed. They both slowly come down from the clouds and lay in each other's arms.
"Worth having to get up a few minutes early to finish our packing?" Betty asks Matt as she lays on top of him and stares lovingly at him.
"I believe you know the answer to that," replies Matt, followed by Betty gasping when she feels Matt harden inside of her.
"Awake already," Betty teases, "You don't want to wear yourself out before Saturday night."
Running his hands sensually across her back, Matt replies, "Your plan to spend Friday night at the townhouse with just "you girls" means he'll have time to rest the evening before our big night."
"Good, then another round of love making tonight is on our agenda," answers a sultrily smiling Betty as she kisses Matt with such great intensity that they are both quickly clinging to each other.
Their bodies strain against the other, feeling stunningly alive as they lose themselves in a world of radiant heat and dazzling light. They both sleep soundly.
On Wednesday morning, Matt and Betty grin at each other as they try to stifle their yawns while they board the Hartley jet. Kristin and Christina, who is making the trip with them to attend to any final dress alternations, smirk as they watch them, but decide not to comment on the looks exchanged between the happy couple. Christina is more than glad to hold and play with Rosalina when both Matt and Betty fall asleep.
A recent one foot snowfall greets them when the plane lands in NYC. Luckily, the snow ended several hours prior to their arrival so that the plane is able to touch down without incident.
As they are driving to the townhome, Christina comments, "The snow would make for some great pictures."
"I'll contact Robert and see what can be arranged," responds Matt.
Matt tells them, "Robert says that he can get Jessica and Anthony to Washington Park this afternoon if we would like."
"What about Matt waiting until Saturday to see my dress?" asks Betty.
Christina tells Betty, "With modern photography, you two can actually travel separately and they can use the computer to combine the pictures."
"Then, let's go for it, an actual benefit to a winter wedding," states Betty.
After getting some wonderful pictures at the location of their engagement, including some of the first pictures of Rosalina in her snowsuit, they spend Thursday dealing with a few last minute wedding details.
Friday night brings the rehearsal dinner, with the Hartley country club proving to be a fitting venue for the 150 plus guests. There are hugs, kisses, and congratulations all around as friends and family who have not seen each other for varying lengths of time mingle.
As dinner is about to be served, Cal stands up and announces, "Since the matron of honor and best man will be giving the toasts tomorrow, I would like to say a few words on Victoria's and my behalf now."
Waiting not so patiently for the room to be silent, Cal states, "We Hartley's are not known for telling or showing others how they feel, most especially Victoria, but, Matt, we want to know how proud we are of you as a new father and in terms of how you have matured in terms of your work aspirations too."
Victoria, who has to exert considerable effort to not scowl at Cal's jibe, adds, "I agree with your father, I am proud of you. I also want everyone to hear that I was wrong about Betty being a poor match for you as she has helped bring out the best in you."
After giving Betty a kiss, Matt stands up and embraces Victoria as he whispers in her ear, "Thank you, Mother, I am proud to be your son right now. Betty and I will prove you right about your belief in us."
Ignacio rises from his chair and announces, "While we Suarezes are believed by some to be too close at times, I, too, want to say a few words."
After the laughter dies down, Ignacio says, "I have always had confidence that my Betty would achieve great things even if she didn't believe so herself. Although several of you doubted that Betty and Matt could be successful as a couple, especially with the differences in their backgrounds, I think that they will prove all of you wrong. Their love for each other is undeniable and that will help them conquer any new obstacles that they encounter as they make their way in the world."
As the guests applaud, a teary Betty and Ignacio embrace, with their close relationship obvious to those Hartley related guests who don't know either of them.
"Since I was not lucky enough to be in Washington Square when my grandson proposed to Betty, I respectfully suggest that Matt play their song, Make You Feel My Love, for all of us here. I don't think he'll have the opportunity to do so at the actual wedding," says Grandma Elizabeth.
Looking at Betty, who nods that it is fine with her if he wants to fulfill his grandmother's request, Matt then whispers to her, "Who do you think should sing?"
"Amanda, would you sing the song while Matt plays the piano please?" asks Betty.
"Of course, I am honored," responds Amanda as she bounces up from her seat and stands near the piano.
"You and Rosalina are sitting with me," comments Matt as he gently guides them to the piano bench and then sits down himself.
The song, particularly Matt's piano playing, and Amanda's singing are all well received by the guests. Matt gives Betty a sensual kiss when the song ends, with Rosalina's clapping leading many of those present to chuckle.
The meal proceeds without further interruptions. Just after the dinner dishes are cleared, Justin comes over to where Matt and Betty are sitting and shows them a box he has decorated.
Giving Betty a hug, Justin tells them, "Aunt B and Uncle Matt, while I don't have much money to spend on a present, this box, which you can put up front for those who wish to give you checks tomorrow, is my gift to you."
"Justin, it is gorgeous with the colors matching those we've chosen for the wedding. I would expect nothing less from my favorite, and very talented, nephew," responds Betty as she returns his embrace.
"Yes, thank you Justin, this box will definitely outshine the one provided by the hotel, with your effort and time much appreciated," adds Matt.
As dessert is being served, Victoria is gladly bouncing Rosalina on her knee. Suddenly the baby spits up on the front of her dress.
Matt mumbles, "Sorry, Mother, apparently her dinner hadn't quite settled," as he takes his daughter and several people quickly hand Victoria napkins to clean up the mess.
The room is suddenly extremely quiet, with many of the guests awaiting one of Victoria's famous tirades.
Most are shocked when Victoria shrugs her shoulders and laughs as she comments, "If this were tomorrow night I'd be a bit upset. As it is, Rosalina here is the only one I'd permit to soil my clothes, so that means I'm getting quality grandma-granddaughter time."
Most in attendance emit sighs of relief and enjoy the rest of the evening. Betty and Matt share an intense kiss as she prepares to go to the townhome with Christina and Hilda, along with Kristin, Rosalina, and Rosemarie, while Matt will go to The Plaza.
"Call me when you get settled in for the night, I want to make sure that both of my ladies are doing well," whispers Matt as he embraces Betty.
She replies, "I most definitely will. This will be the first night we will have been apart since before Rosalina was born. I don't plan on staying separately for any length of time for many years to come."
"Good, because I don't either. It will give me time to finish some preparations for tomorrow night," he adds with a wink.
Raising her eyebrows, Betty asks Matt, "What are you planning?"
"For me to know and you to find out, but I'm quite certain you'll enjoy it. My only hint is that it involves something special to us and I would also say it includes some romance in it too," answers Matt.
"You've definitely piqued my curiosity," responds Betty, "I was already looking forward to our uninterrupted couple time after the ceremony and party but somehow I think I'll now like that even more."
Matt tells her, "Don't worry, you won't have to wait very long to get my surprise gift to you, my amazing and beautiful wife. I do think it will make our night even that more memorable."
"I love you," says Betty as Matt opens the door to the towncar and helps her get settled.
Giving Betty one more kiss that seems to go on forever, Matt replies, "I love you too, more than I ever thought possible."
Just prior to closing the door of the towncar, Matt tells the occupants, "You all have a good night and please encourage Betty to try to get to bed early since tomorrow will be a long, yet rewarding day."
"We will take care of her and promise not to have her up gossiping until the wee hours," respond Hilda and Christina, resulting in laughter from all of them as the towncar drives away.
Approximately an hour later, after Betty and Hilda have both given their daughters one final feeding, Betty calls Matt and tells him, "Rosalina is full and in her crib and I will get to sleep in just a few minutes myself."
"I'm glad you've got it all under control. It is almost too quiet here, with lots of time for me to reflect on how much has changed in the past year," responds Matt.
Betty replies, "Yes, our lives are very different from what they were a year ago, but I see things as just getting better and better especially as far as it relates to us."
"Agreed," states Matt.
Matt continues, "Please call me in the morning when you are awake so I can say hello to the Princess over the phone. I'll make sure I have my things in my father's suite so that I don't see your dress and you in it until we do some pictures in the mid-afternoon."
"Glad you remember the rules and I'll try not to call you before 9 no matter when Rosalina first gets up since that way at least one of us can sleep in," states Betty.
Almost in unison Betty and Matt both say, "Goodnight, I love you," which leads them to smile as they hang up the phone.