2 weeks after baby Ben was born, Bianca and Heath organised a small gathering at the local church to celebrate his birth. They organised for Elijah to run it.
Bianca and Heath had already asked Charlie and Brax to be Ben's godparents which they happily agreed too. About 20 of their closet family and friends were invited.
Arriving hand in hand, Charlie and Brax greeted everyone that was already there. Once everyone arrived, Elijah said a few words and then invited Bianca and Heath to speak.
"Firstly, we'd like to thank everyone for coming today. It's to celebrate Ben coming into the world." Heath started.
When I was pregnant with Ben, I spent hours agonizing over the colour of his room. I spent weeks and months preparing for his arrival, but the most important decision was the easiest to make. We knew from the beginning who we would choose to be Ben's godparents. That is Charlie and Brax. They are two of the nicest people that you will ever meet. If you need a favor, all you have to do ask. I know they are going to be able to teach him things that Heath and I can't. Ben is lucky to have you two in his life." Bianca finished as she looked at Charlie and Brax.
Charlie wiped a tear from her eye, as she quickly gave Bianca a hug. "You made me cry!" Charlie said wiping her eyes again.
"I'm sorry!" Bianca laughed with everyone else.
"Ah, we've found a poem, that we'd like to read out." Charlie announced soon after.
Charlie read the first paragraph:
"May the sun forever shine on you to warm you through your day.
May the stars above shine in the night to help you find your way."
"May the breeze blow gently through the trees singing to you it's song.
May the Lord watch over you throughout the whole day long." Brax continued.
Charlie paused for a minute and read the next paragraph: "May the angels sing you their lullaby as you enter into sleep.
May your dreams be filled with happiness may you never weep."
"May your life be filled with laughter and joy may your worries and troubles be few
May you always be with the ones you love
These are our wishes for you." Brax ended as the both looked at Ben who appeared to asleep.
"We are both so proud to be Bens godparents. Brax and I promise to be there for you guys whenever you need us. Baby sitting, school runs, footy practice- whatever you need."
Elijah finished the ceremony off, with a closing passage. Everyone stuck around mingling, for 15 minutes or so. Charlie and Brax were the last guests to leave along with April and Irene.
Driving home, Charlie and Brax were both in good moods. Brax asked Charlie something that had been on his mind for a while.
"After the wedding, what do you think about trying for a baby?"
"Uh... Pull over." Charlie said quickly. Brax looked at her then pulled over.
"I didn't think you'd want kids so quickly." Charlie said.
"I helped Mum raise Casey. I've always wanted kids- they were always a part of my future. After seeing how happy Heath was today, I want that too."
"Me too. I'm just a bit surprised. I think that's the best idea I've heard in a long time. We'll be a little family!" Charlie smiled.
"When we get home, should we finish our wedding plans- and speed everything up?" Brax asked. Before she could respond he grabbed her head pulling it closely to his. Kissing her passionately, they both explored each other mouths, before Brax pulled away reluctantly to breathe.
"Wow." Charlie said as she tried to steady her breathing.
"I know!" Brax responded as they both laughed together.
"You can be very persuasive you know that! Lets get home and finish the wedding stuff off."
"Your wish is my command!" Brax said kissing Charlie hand as he turned the car on.
Once they got home, they both went straight to the dining table. Sitting down, Charlie got everything they needed out. Brochures, phone numbers, figures etc were scattered all over the table.
2 hours later everything seemed to be sorted. Brax and Charlie had taken turns at calling companies and sorting everything out.
"DONE!" Charlie shouted, throwing her arms around Brax and hugging him.
"Are you happy with everything?" Brax asked as they bowed their heads together.
"Yep, I'm so glad that everything is done! Now we can just relax!" Charlie replied.
"Geelong are playing in 5 minutes, should we go and watch it?"
"Ah, hell yes- that's our team!" Charlie smiled
"That's my girl! I love you." Brax whispered, as he scooped Charlie up and carried her to the lounge.
