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Chapter 10
Eddie woke up an hour before her alarm Saturday morning. She was feeling excited and nervous all at the same time. She couldn't believe how nervous she was feeling. Eddie walked into the kitchen to make some toast to hopefully settle her nerves. Erin was already up and starting to get things ready to make breakfast for all the girls.
"Hey, I thought you weren't getting up until 8." Erin asked.
"Yeah, that was the plan but between the excitement and my nerves, I woke up early." Eddie told her.
"It's your wedding day, nerves are part of the day." Erin explained. "Breakfast will be ready in about a half hour, hopefully it will help keep your mind off your nerves for a while."
"I've never felt nerves like this before. My stomach feels like it's doing flips." Eddie said rubbing her stomach. "I think I'm going to grab a piece of toast while you're cooking and see if that helps any."
"Eddie, I don't think what you're feeling might is nerves." Erin hinted.
"What could it be then? Do you think everything's OK with the baby? Eddie said concerned.
"Everything's fine, I think you're feeling the baby move." Erin smiled.
"Really ? I thought it should be harder, like a kick "
"Not in the beginning, it just feels like flutters or nerves." Erin explained.
"I need to tell Jamie." Eddie grinned holding her belly. "He'll be so excited."
"Jamie probably won't be able to feel it right now, only you. When you start to those harder kicks then he'll be able to."
"Oh, he'll be so disappointed." Eddie sighed.
"He'll be able to feel it soon enough." Erin said. "In the meantime, let's get you fed, you're getting married today.
Erin's apartment
Kara's sister, Amy, is a hairdresser and came over to do all the girls' hair and makeup before the wedding. She did Eddie's hair in loose curls and pulled the top up in the back. The rest of the girls were done in loose curls with one side pulled up. Hayley, the maid of honor, had her hair done like Eddie's with both sides pulled up.
The bridesmaids' dresses were navy blue halter dresses with a silver sash and silver shawls. Nikki, being an usher had a very simple navy knee length dress with a silver sash.
Eddie's dress was a white satin Jacquard, the bodice was form fitting with a sweetheart neckline and a raised waistline, slightly higher than a natural waistline, which turned out to be perfect for her baby bump. The skirt was full which also gave some camouflage to her belly. Her veil attached to the clip holding her hair back. Hayley made Eddie fancy white sneakers to wear under her dress since her knee was still healing.
"Eddie, you look stunning." Nikki gushed. "Uncle Jamie isn't going to know what hit him."
"I think the dress fits you better now than when you first tried it on. You were meant to get pregnant." Hayley smiled.
"Thanks. . . I think." Eddie laughed, "I wouldn't change a thing. I thought I wanted to hide my belly, but now I don't care if people can tell I pregnant. As unexpected as it was, Jamie and I are very happy about it."
"The limo's here." announced Kara, "Time to get you to the church.
The Reagan House
"Jamie, it's 10:45, are you almost ready? We need to leave in 10 minutes." Danny called.
"Yeah, just having trouble with this bow tie. I don't wear these often." Jamie said nervously walking down the steps.
"Has it been that long since you wore one of these?" Spencer teased.
"The crowd I hang these days doesn't require fancy attire." Jamie laughed, "Besides, I think my nerves are getting to me a bit."
"What do you have to be nervous about?" Spencer asked, "You're marrying the love of your life today."
"Doesn't matter, nerves come with the day." Henry recalled, "I think my hands shook through the entire mass when Betty and I got married."
"I was nervous as hell for the entire week before, "Frank added, but second I saw my Mary walk up that aisle my nerves went away. It was one of the happiest moments of my life. It will be for you too."
"Thanks, Dad. I didn't think I would get nervous, I love Eddie, we've been inseparable for 5 years, living together and starting a family." Jamie confessed.
"Just the word wedding will cause the nerves." Danny confirmed, "Do you remember waiting in the limo for me because I kept running back into the house. I thought I forgot my keys, then I realized I didn't need them. Then I couldn't find the rings and Joe had to run after me and remind me that he had them. I was a mess until I said "I do." I think Linda was afraid I was going to back out, she had a death grip on my hand. Jamie laughed remembering Danny's rantings that day.
Jamie took a deep breath and straightened his tie in the mirror as he walked out. In less than an hour he would be married to his soulmate.
The men arrived at the church 45 minutes before the 12:00 ceremony and were escorted to the back room. Jamie paced back and forth like an impatient child, he just wanted to start his married life with Eddie.
"Hey Kid, take a deep breath, it's almost time." Danny informed him.
The women arrived at St. Angelus about 15 minutes before the ceremony. Hayley and Kara helped Eddie out of the car while Erin and Nikki straightened out her dress.
Eddie took a deep breath while holding on to her belly.
"Are you Ok there, Eddie ?" Hayley asked.
"Yeah, I just wish the baby would settle down, I think the baby's as excited as I am." Eddie chuckled, "It's making me a little jumpy.
"The baby is excited because its parents are finally getting married." Hayley smiled.
"Are you ready to marry my grandson, Eddie ?" Henry called. Eddie had asked Henry to walk her up the aisle but didn't tell Jamie about it. She thought it would be a nice surprise.
Jamie, Danny, Spencer, and Tony walked up to the altar precisely at noon. Shortly after, the music started playing for Erin, Kara, and Hayley's entrance. As the wedding march started, Eddie and Henry stood at the back of the church. Jamie had a tear in his eye realizing that Eddie had asked his grandfather to give her away. As soon as Jamie got a good look at his Eddie walking up the aisle more tears formed and his nerves went away as he focused only on her. His dad was right.
Henry gave Eddie a kiss on the cheek before handing her off to Jamie.
"Hey, how are you, handsome?" Eddie smiled
"Better now that you showed up." Jamie teased as he grabbed her hand. "How are you? You are beautiful."
"Thanks, I'm good but someone else is a bit excited." Eddie gushed.
Jamie smiled.
Fr. Quinn started, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join Edit Marie Janko and Jameson Henry Reagan in Holy Matrimony."
Jamie and Eddie's niece Nikki will do the reading for us today.
"1 Corinthians Chapter 13, 4-7
"Love is patient; love is kind. Love is not jealous, it does not put on airs, it is not snobbish. Love is never rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not prone to anger; neither does it brood over injuries. Love does not rejoice in what is wrong but rejoices with the truth. There is no limit to love's forbearance, to its trust, its hope, its power to endure."
"Eddie and Jamie, please join hands." Fr. Quinn continued.
"Do you Edit Marie take Jameson Henry to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish all the days of your life."
Eddie - "I do"
"Do you Jameson Henry take Edit Marie to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish all the days of your life."
Jamie - "I do
Jamie and Eddie have written additional vows to each other.
E - "I will always have your back."
J - "If you fall behind I'll wait up."
E - "I'll earn your respect, and pay you respect every day we have."
J - "I'll be your scout, your night watchman, your cavalry."
E - "I'll be your medic, your Chaplin in our Army of. . . three." Eddie placed hers and Jamie's hands on her belly.
J and E - "No retreat, no surrender"
J - "You can count on me."
E - "And you can count on me."
There were lots of "Awes" and "How sweets" heard from the congregation after their vows.
"Can we have the rings, please?" Danny and Hayley hand over the rings to Fr. Quinn to be blessed.
"Jamie" Fr. hands Jamie her ring.
"Eddie, you are the love of my life, my partner, and my best friend." as he places the ring on her finger.
"Eddie" Fr. hands Eddie his ring.
"Jamie, you are the love of my life, my partner, and my best friend." as she places the ring on his finger.
"Jamie and Eddie are now going to offer flowers to their mothers and to Jamie's brother." Jamie and Eddie walk over to the blessed mother and lay flowers on her altar in memory of both their moms. They then walk to over the altar of St. Joseph and lay flowers in memory of Joe.
"By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Jamie and Eddie stepped forward towards and wrapped their arms around each other for a passionate kiss. As they broke apart Fr. Quinn announced. . .
"Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Jameson Reagan.
Once in the limo on the way to the reception, Eddie relaxed and put her head on Jamie's shoulder.
"Hey, Mrs. Reagan? Jamie said smiling
Eddie smile leaning over to place a long drawn out kiss on Jamie, "I like hearing that, Mr. Reagan." They slowly pulled away from each other smiling.
"Guess what ? I felt the baby move this morning. I was thinking it was nerves and Erin told me it wasn't. And let me tell you, this little rookie of ours is either really active or I'm a lot more nervous today than I thought." Eddie laughed.
"Is the baby moving now ? I want to feel it." Jamie told her.
"Yeah, I can feel it but I don't know if you can yet. It's like nervous butterflies for me. Give me your hand." Eddie put his hand under her belly. "Do you feel that ?"
Jamie slowly moved his hand back and forth under her belly. "No, I don't feel anything."
"Aww, I was hoping that you might." Eddie said sadly, "I'm sure it won't be long, I'll be as big as a house soon enough."
"What does that have to do with feeling the baby kick?" Jamie laughed.
"When the baby is bigger, you'll be able to feel it."
Jamie wrapped his arms around Eddie with her facing him, "Come here, I want to enjoy these last few minutes alone, we'll be at the reception soon and I want to spend some time kissing my wife."
Eddie draped her legs over his and put her arms around Jamie's neck. "I love hearing you call me that." With that, Jamie leaned in and kissed his wife.
The reception, like the wedding, was a small one for family and close friends, including some from the 12th. They had a buffet dinner with lots of food choices. Their friends from the 12th were having a little too much fun tapping glasses for them to kiss.
Their first dance was to What a Wonderful World. Jamie held Eddie close while they reminisced about the very first time they danced to this song. It was the first time they admitted their feelings for each other and that they were willing to put that aside to keep their work partnership.
When it came time for the toasts, Hayley got up first to speak about her best friends.
"The first time I met Jamie was when Eddie set me up with him after his friend Spencer wanted to take her out. I had heard lots of stories about her training officer, Jamie Reagan. The way she talked about him I really thought she was interested but when she set me up with him I just figured I read her wrong. After seeing them together I knew I was right and called her out on it, she denied it, of course. It was months later when I found out that they had actually kissed for the first time that night, and blew it off as a drunken mistake. She would tell me about everything they did together and they spent more time together than most couples I know, I mean how many couples spend 12 -16 hours a day together plus days off and still get along? I did finally get Eddie to admit she had feelings for Jamie but she didn't want to give up their partnership and lose her best friend. Jamie, she has never been happier since you guys got together. Thank you for making her so happy and I wish you a long and happy life together. I love you ! !"
Danny's speech was next, "What can I say about my kid brother, Jamie and his new wife. He's never done anything conventionally. Heck, he went to law school to become a cop. He was the only cop on the beat with a law degree, then he ended up being a TO for this spunky blond rookie and didn't know what hit him. Jamie would never admit that he had feelings for Eddie. The closest he got was talking about her non-stop for hours after too many beers one night early in their partnership. I knew it then and could see how much they cared about each other when they were together. After 5 years as partners, it took them only 48 hours to get engaged and now just 7 months later they are married and starting a family. I'm just glad they finally figured it out. Welcome to the family, Eddie ! Love you guys !"
The night continued with dancing and catching up with friends from the 12th. Eddie took it easy on the dancing since her leg wasn't completely healed.
After the bouquet and garter tosses, it was time to cut the cake, Jamie and Eddie held nothing back and smashed the cake into Danny and Hayley's faces. Once everyone was cleaned up Eddie and Jamie continued with their cake cutting. Jamie made sure he got icing on Eddie's lips just so he could have an excuse to kiss her more. Danny and Hayley had to break them up.
"Save that for later, Kid." Danny teased. Jamie and Eddie just laughed.
Jamie and Eddie made their rounds visiting all their guests until they finished up with Frank and Pop. They gave them an envelope.
"You need to open this now." Pop told them.
When they opened the envelope they found that Frank and Pop paid for them to spend their wedding night at the Ritz Carlton Hotel complete with a room service breakfast.
"Oh my gosh, you didn't have to do this." Jamie told them.
"Every couple needs to have a special night after their wedding, it's a tradition. My parents did it for your Grandmother and I. . ." Henry started.
"and Pop and Grandma Betty did it for your Mom and I" Frank continued.
"Mom and Dad did it for Linda and me when we got married too." Danny added hearing the conversation. "It's a Reagan tradition."
"I like traditions." Eddie noted, "Thank you for this wonderful gift."
"I hope you are ready to leave the limo will be leaving in 15 minutes." Frank told them.
"Erin and I packed you an overnight bag for tonight and I will pick you up at one tomorrow with your luggage and take you to the airport for your flight." Danny stated, "Don't you worry, we've got everything planned out."
"Well then, Eddie, I think we need to say our goodbyes."
Jamie and Eddie arrived at the Ritz-Carlton about 40 minutes later and were escorted to one of their Honeymoon suites. Jamie opened the door and carried Eddie over the threshold to their room.
"Oh. my. goodness, look at this room, it's huge !" Eddie exclaimed. "I think your old apartment could fit in here."
"Hey, Mrs. Reagan, why don't you come and sit here with me." Jamie called out. Eddie turned around and saw Jamie sitting on the bed with his tie off and his shirt untucked and unbuttoned.
"Lookin' good, there Mr. Reagan", Eddie smiled as she walked over to where he was sitting.
As soon as she got close, Jamie grabbed her and pulled her close kissing her with everything he had. He unzipped her dress and pushed it to the floor. Before she knew it Jamie had lifted her out of the dress and laid her down on the bed never once losing contact with her. The newlyweds enjoyed exploring every inch of each other just like it was their first time.