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"Is this going to be a thing?" Lea and I stop in the middle of our conversation and turn to Henry who's pointing at our growing stomachs. "You know the two of you being pregnant the same time, every time?"
"Uh every time?", Lea asks in shock. "Can't you let us give birth before you start making more plans?"
"You're right, but you're always right sweetheart.", Henry smiles innocently at Lea. "Especially when you're pregnant." Christian who's sitting in the floor with the sweet peas and Zander laughs which causes the kids to start laughing. After a stressful few weeks, it's nice to relax with our best friends. What makes things even better is tomorrow is Elliot and Emily's wedding day. The entire family has migrated from Seattle, staying in various places in Seattle. Carrick, Grace, and Clarissa are staying with Mia and Mark while Elliot and Emily are staying with Emily's parents. The rest of the family, including Christian, the girls, and myself are staying at the motel.
"Ana, you look deep in thought over there.", Christian says.
"I'm just thinking about different things.", I shrug.
"One of those being the house?", Henry asks.
"I've come to terms with the fire, and I'm look forward to rebuilding. It's still weird not going there during our visits." Christian leans against the sofa and places his hand on my knee. "On to more positive things."
"Yes!", Lea exclaims. "Who thinks Elliot's going to be a blubbering mess during the wedding?"
"I believe he'll cry but nothing too extreme.", Christian answers.
"Same here.", I say, glancing at Henry for his response.
"Elliot's going to be bawling like a baby. Just wait till he sees Emily walking towards him. Of course in his defense, it's hard not to cry when you see the love of your life walking towards you in front of all your loved ones." He smiles bashfully at Lea. "The dinner tonight at Emily's parents' should be fun."
"It's going to be a lot of fun. Karen was going to do the food for tonight and the reception in addition to the wedding cake, but Emily's cousin Lisa volunteered to do the food for tonight. Emily was a little hesitant at first, but Lisa prepared some of the dishes for Emily and Elliot to try. They enjoyed them and gave her the green light."
"I'm still debating on what to wear.", Lea groans. "Every dress I want to wear is too tight on me."
"Anything you wear will be perfect.", Henry assures her.
"I can only imagine how many outfits Mia will try on before eventually going back to the first one.", Christian chuckles as Raygan hands him a block. "Thank you." Georgia and Raygan then take a block and pas it to Christian. "This is so nice, but why don't you save your blocks so you'll have enough things with."
"Don't want it.", Zander replies.
"Here Dada.", Georgia chimes in. She's about to hand another block to Christian but drops it on the floor. Zander grins and picks up the block, handing to her as the entire room looks on. "Tank you."
"He was simply handing her block to her, not asking for her hand in marriage.", Christian mutters. "But just in case, Zander, I'll be watching you."
"It's looks like the entire town is here.", I say while we're standing in the living room of Emily's parents' home. The furniture has been removed to make way for several tables. Christian's eyes have been fixated on the soft pink cocktail dress I decided to wear. "I take it you like my dress."
"Baby, I fudging love your dress. It highlights your curves." The girls are dressed in a baby blue dresses with tiny bows in the back. "Sweet peas, your dresses are very pretty." Raygan flashes a smile and tugs on the skirt part of her dress.
"Hi.", Clarissa waves. She started towards us a few minutes ago but got caught in the crowd of people. "I didn't think I was ever going to get over here and say." She's dressed in an off white one shoulder dress which Grace helped her find. "I was also worried about tripping on my way." She points to her matching heels. "I don't do well with heels, but they do look good with the dress."
"Clarissa, you look wonderful.", I tell her. "I like how you styled your hair." Her hair has been pulled into a low bun with curls falling in the front.
"Thanks. I can't take credit for it. Mia did it." Since we arrived in Logan, Mia's been using the chance to get to know the newest member of the family. She gave Clarissa a tour of the town during which she showed her Karen's, Isla's, and the resource center among other things.
"Doesn't she look cute?", Mia asks after she and Mark join us. "Clarissa, do you see that guy over there?" Mia nods towards the fireplace where a young, brown haired boy is standing. "He's been staring at you the entire night. You should go and introduce yourself."
"I'd rather not. Although I'm in awe of all the love stories created in Logan, I'm going to refrain from getting into a relationship with anyone. I'm going to be a senior and need to put my focus on my studies."
"There's nothing wrong with that.", I tell her. "Mia, where's Thomas tonight?"
"Mark's mom and dad are babysitting. He'll be at the wedding tomorrow. His little suit is adorable." Georgia and Raygan suddenly break into laughter. Curious about what's gotten them laughing, I turn and see Grandpa and Grandmother with Carrick, Grace, Elliot, and Emily following behind them. "I haven't heard Elliot scream in shock or run off which means Grandmother, Grandpa, you two must be behaving." Grandmother glances at Elliot with a smirk.
"Considering his and Emily's wedding day is tomorrow, we decided we'd hold off on any embarrassing stories."
"Thank fudge.", Elliot mumbles.
"But after the wedding...all bets are off.", Grandpa laughs. "Your grandmother, however, couldn't help herself so she said a few things to Adam."
"Where are Adam and Haley anyway?", I ask. "I see Julia and Kenneth talking to some people but not Adam and Haley."
"He needed to get some air after what I told him so Haley and Addison went with him." Emily's parents Sam and Laurel Whitmore have made their way to the front of the room and are waving Elliot, Emily, Carrick, and Grace over to them.
"Looks like it's time to make a toast.", Emily says before pulling Elliot with her to the front.
"Welcome everyone.", Sam announces. "Tomorrow is a monumental day for both the Whitmore and Grey families. Our children Emily and Elliot be united in marriage. I used to joke that a guy would have to jump through hoops to be good enough for Emily." I raise a brow at Christian who has his eyes on the twins. "When she introduced us to Elliot, I sensed right away the two of them were going to be in it for the long haul. He had the face of a man who had found his better half." Sam steps back next to his wife while Carrick steps forward.
"Elliot gave me permission to tell this story to everyone. Emily, it's one you haven't heard either. I was sitting in my office following a long day in court when Elliot showed up looking pale. My first thought was that he was sick. He almost missed the chair when he went to sit down.", Carrick sighs. "I told him he didn't look well and should be checked out by his mother who's a doctor. He didn't say anything which worried me even more. I picked up my phone and was about to dial my wife's number when Elliot finally spoke up. He said, "I'm sick Dad." In his spot next to Emily, Elliot's looking shy, an uncommon trait for him. "I asked if he was in any pain. He placed his hands on his stomach and said he felt nauseous, but he knew why he felt that way. You see my son was sick that day, but he was lovesick. It was only a few days after he and Emily had met. He told me the feeling was new to him, but it was a great feeling to have. The last thing he said to me before leaving was, "Dad, I'm going to marry that girl."
"And here we are.", Elliot says. He takes Emily's hand and brings it to his lips. "Emily, marrying you tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life."
"Mine too Elliot.", she replies.
"Georgia, Raygan, I need you to stay with me the entire way down the aisle. Daddy's going to be there but don't go running to him. Ok?"
"Tay.", Raygan answers. "No Dada."
"No Dada.", Georgia adds.
The wedding was initially going to be held outside at Emily's parents' house, but Elliot and Emily decided to hold it at the church where Sam and Laurel were married thirty years ago. Haley returns from the front of the church where she went to check on Addison.
"How's Addison?", Gwen asks.
"She's good. Julia has her. Elliot looked very anxious out there.", Haley tells Emily. "Are we almost ready?" Sam links his arms with Emily's and nods.
"We're ready.", Emily answers. "All we need is the music and the ring bearer. Lea and Zander were right here a minute ago." A door on the left opens, and an exasperated Lea comes rushing out with Zander who's the ring bearer. Elliot and Emily were worried his age would make it difficult, but Lea's going to be walking with him. "There you are."
"Sorry. Zander had to use the potty. Is it time?" Christina Perri's A Thousand Years begins playing from the speakers in the front of the church.
"It's time.", Sam says.
Once the doors have opened, Gwen, Haley, and Mia make their way down the aisle followed by Lea and Zander. Being the maid of honor, I'm behind them with the twins each side. They're carrying small baskets with rose petals. I'm alternating my eyes between them and the front where a smiling Christian is watching our every move.
"Thow out some flowers.", I tell the girls. Georgia tosses a single petal on the floor while Raygan counters with a handful. The guests are laughing and awwing as we get closer to the altar.
"Dada!", Georgia shouts, running to Christian and dropping petals on her way. Raygan then leaves my side and hurries to Christian. Elliot laughs when the girls get to the end. He reaches into their baskets and tosses some petals into the air.
"Did you really think they would be calm when they saw their Daddy?", Christian whispers in my ear. Sam and Emily are now on their way down the aisle as Elliot's tearing up. Christian and Henry toss knowing looks at each other.
"You're stunning.", Elliot says to Emily.
"I figured I should look my best if I planned on getting married." The minister clears his throat and begins the ceremony. The time come for Emily and Elliot to say their vows.
"All throughout my life I've been known as a comedian, but what can I say, I enjoy making people laugh and smile. I could say something humorous day like Emily you're the rock to my roll or the jelly to my peanut butter. Instead, I'm going to tell you that I'm grateful for the gods above sending you my way. I look at you and literally see an angel here on earth. You inspire me, challenge me, compliment me, but most of all, you love me and I love you. I promise to spend every second of every day showing you how much I love you.", Elliot manages to say through his tears. He's barely able to place the ring on her finger.
"Emily will now say her vows."
"I used to have this dream of having a knight on a white horse show and sweep me off my feet. I ended telling myself that it was nothing more than a dream. Then, I met you at a wedding ironically. That first night we talked and laughed until the early morning hours. It was the beginning of our story. It was also the night it dawned on me that I had found my knight. He wears jeans and tee shirts and drives a truck, but he's my happily ever after. I love you Elliot.", Emily says while sliding Elliot's ring on to his finger.
"Elliot and Emily have cemented their union with their rings.", the minister proclaims, stopping to listen to something Elliot needs to tell him. "I've been advised by the groom that he and the bride have decided to shorten things. So, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Grey. Elliot, you may kiss the bride."
"Yes!", Elliot yells with a fist pump. He grabs Emily and smashes his lips on hers.
"Oh.", Georgia giggles.