Disclaimer: Again, I only own the plot and Jessie Rose, nothing else.
A/N: Sorry it's taken a while for an update, school has been hard these first few weeks with volleyball and guitar lessons, too. Thanks to all of the reviewers: canadian-eh39, heather1021, rlmont91winkygirl12, butterflygoodbye, and minalher. You guys are awesome! Here is the long awaited second wedding! Yay! I hope you guys enjoy it! You know what would be a great birthday present? Getting a whole bunch of reviews!
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Chapter 20
The Wedding
Last Time
"Ruthie Camden will you do me the honor of marrying me again?"
She smiled softly at him, "Yes, Martin, of course"
Martin leaned down to share a kiss full of passion, and promise with his wife.
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Ruthie
I felt someone shaking me by the shoulders, and calling out my name in an increasingly frustrated voice.
"Ruthie Camden! Wake up!"
I turned away from the voice, and the shaking stopped.
"Fine don't get married then."
5… 4... 3… 2… Jessie thought 1…
I shot off the bed, hitting Jessie Rose's head with my own.
Jessie rubbed her head muttering in Italian (A/N: remember she is Italian).
"Sorry Jessie," I muttered, rubbing my own aching head.
She looked up and smiled at me.
"I know you're just excited."
"I'm getting married Jessie Rose!" I squealed and hugged her tight.
When we pulled apart Jessie was grinning as much as I was if not more.
"Ruth, I'm so happy for you!"
Then my mum and Lucy walked in the room, and mum was carrying a breakfast tray.
"Wow! Neither of us thought you would get her up that fast, Jessie Rose!" Lucy said, smiling. "We should have you wake her up way more often!"
Everyone in the room laughed, even Ruthie chuckled, after looking outraged.
"Mum, I'm getting married today," Ruthie said, almost disbelievingly.
"Yeah, honey, I know," Annie said trying to keep the tears at bay.
Ruthie went over to hug her mum. Lucy must've sensed the melancholy in the room, because she said, "Mum I think we should let the bride-to-be to eat."
Annie nodded and pulled out of her daughter's embrace. She kissed Ruthie on her forehead, and left, taking Lucy and Jessie Rose with her.
I fell on to my bed, and picked up a piece of toast to eat. My eyes drifted over to my wedding dress that was hanging on the back of the closed door. I thought back to a few weeks ago when I was looking at myself in the mirror at Anna Lee's wedding shop.
FLASHBACK
I had been looking over bridesmaid dresses for over an hour. I had to find the perfect dress that suited all five of my bridesmaids, which was hard. Mary and Sarah are brunettes and tall, so it couldn't be anything too dark, or short. Lucy and Sandy are blonde and short, so nothing too white or washed out looking. And Jessie Rose had olive coloured skin, so beiges were out too.
I think I finally picked out a dress that suited everyone and they all liked it.
It was a dark blue colour till about the middle of the stomach, and then it changed to a light blue hue. The dark blue half was cut into a diamond shape the colours switch, with a small line of rhinestones edging it. The hem reached about midcalf, or knee length which ever the bridesmaid chose. They were going to wear silver sandals, too.
Now it was time to find the perfect wedding dress. I knew it would be a piece of cake compared to the bridesmaids' dresses.
I started to head over to the brides' dresses.
I looked through rows and rows of white dresses. Usually I am not picky with my clothes, but this was the most crucial thing I would ever wear. I was on the third rack of dresses when I found the dress I knew I was going to wear to my wedding.
It was white, what other colour! There was a simple pattern of beadwork on the bodice. The sleeves were short and made of a see-through material. It was a floor-length dress, with a scalloped trim hem, and a small train of white silk behind the dress.
I chose a long veil, and white high heeled sandals.
"Ruthie, you look gorgeous!" Mary said, and Lucy nodded her agreement.
"Martin will love it," Sandy replied.
"He won't be able to keep his hands to himself!" Sarah added making everyone laugh and Ruthie blush.
I looked back in the mirror, and smiled.
END FLASHBACK
I threw on a pair of jeans, a pink and white striped tee, and flip-flops. She would change at the church.
I threw my entire collection of make up in a small bag, downed the rest of my orange juice, and headed downstairs dress bag, and make up bag in hand. I was about to go through the door when my cell rang.
I looked at the caller I.D. and smiled.
"Hey Baby!" I said happily.
"Wow that's a turn around!"
My blood ran cold. "Vincent," I whispered. "How did you get Martin's phone?"
He ignored me. "I'll give you one last chance to…"
"No, you have one last chance to LEAVE ME ALONE!" I yelled cutting him off. "My husband is a police officer and my brother-in-law is a detective. Just STOP MESSING UP MY LIFE!" I hung up the phone, and headed downstairs again when my phone rang again. I hoped it was really Martin this time and answered cautiously.
"Hello."
"Hey honey, are you okay?"
I sighed in relief and relaxed, "Yeah I'm fine. I can't wait to see you!"
"Me too, I wanted to come over, but I heard it was unlucky to see the bride before the wedding."
"RUTHIE CAMDEN GET DOWN HERE OR YOU CAN FIND YOUR OWN WAY TO THE CHURCH!"
"I'm sorry baby, but I have to go," I said.
"Okay Ruth I'll see ya at the alter. I love you."
"I love you, too."
I hung up and ran out to the car where Jessie Rose, Mum, and Lucy were waiting, Mary, Sarah, and Sandy were going to meet us at the church.
At the Camden's church
Nobody's PoV
Soft music played. Savannah walked down the aisle throwing pink rose petals. Mac and Jessie Rose walked down the aisle first followed by Lucy and Kevin, Sam, David, and Sarah, Mary and Carlos, and Simon and Sandy.
The wedding march played, everyone stood up, and Ruthie walked down the aisle on Matt's arm. She was so nervous, partly because of the phone call earlier that day, and because she was getting married.
This wedding would feel so much more real than Martin and Ruthie's first, because it was with all of their family and friends present, and it was in Ruthie's father's church.
Martin grabbed Ruthie's hand and whispered, "I love you" she whispered "I love you, too" back.
"Who gives this woman to this man?" Eric asked.
"You do, dad," Matt said.
"Right," Eric said half laughing half crying.
"Ruthie and Martin have decided to do traditional vows so that many of you will remember the vows of love you made when many of you were wed."
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the face of this congregation, to join together Martin Brewer and, my last daughter, Ruthie Camden in holy matrimony."
"Martin, do you take Ruthie to be your wedded wife to live together in marriage. Do you promise to love, comfort, honor and keep her. For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. And forsaking all others, be faithful only to her so long as you both shall live?"
"I do," Martin said. All of the Camden women had tears in their eyes including Ruthie.
"Ruthie, do you take Martin to be your wedded husband to live together in marriage. Do you promise to love, comfort, honor and keep him. For better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. And forsaking all others, be faithful only to him so long as you both shall live?"
"I do," Ruthie said.
"You may now kiss the bride."
Martin leaned in and kissed Ruthie's lips softly, they pulled away and smiled at each other.
"I present to you for the first time Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brewer," Eric said.
Ruthie took Martin's hand and walked out of the church as husband and wife.
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A/N: So what did you guys think? I know the church service was super short, but 1) I don't know all of the exact words of the ceremony, and b) I don't have the patience to write out too long of a ceremony. Also, don't kill me over the Vincent thing I didn't think he would give up so easily.
I'm thinking of doing a couple more chapters, or do you guys think I should just stop after this one? You know the drill PLEASE REVIEW!
