A/N THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR REVIEWS! I AM SO GRATEFUL PEOPLE ARE LIKING THIS. TO MY MORGANDERS FANS-I PROMISE THERE WILL BE MORE OF THEM. ALL READY WORKING ON A STORY FOR THEM OF THEIR OWN. SORRY FOR THE LATE UPDATE. MY STEPSON HAS HAD MY LAPTOP.
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Ch 21 Reunions
As everyone jumped out, Nick just sat staring. "Nick? Babe? Are you ok?" Sara asked as she laid a hand on his arm. Jumping Nick turned to look at his fiancé. "What? Oh uh yea I'm fine. Let's get out and see what is left to prepare for the wedding." Nick jumped out of the truck and ran to the other side to help Sara out. Giving her a kiss, he led her to the porch.
Kristy had watched the truck pull up. She knew two the CSIs getting out, but it wasn't them she cared about. She never enjoyed the stories of them. No her focus was on Sara and Nick. Even after all these years, her heart still skipped a beat at the sight of Nicholas Stokes. Soon the hatred and anguish he had caused her took over. She studied him from head to toe. He was still something to look at. His shirt showed off his build, the beard he had grown made him look more mature. "Wow he still looks good." Kristy thought, then mentally slapping herself for thinking that. Next she gazed at Sara. "Oh how sweet he is helping her out. What is she too weak to get out of a truck?" She sarcastically thought. Sara came into her full vision, and Kristy's breath caught. Seeing Sara 8 months pregnant, a huge ring on her hand, Nick's kiss, and the way he led her to the stairs-had Kristy seeing red. "THAT BITCH! SHE'S CARRYING MY BABY! MARRYING MY MAN! WHAT DOES HE SEE IN HER? NOW HE WANTS KIDS AND MARRIAGE-WHY HER?" Kristy was seething, but knew right now was not the time or place. She knew Jillian and Bill didn't like her, and didn't want her here. She had pushed Kayla into inviting her. "Ok Kristy, you can do this. Put on a smile, and pretend nothing is wrong." Kayla was watching Kristy. She could see her reaction to Sara, and prayed she wouldn't do anything to stop the wedding or hurt the couple.
The happy couple walked up the stairs, to greet everyone. Sara could feel tension in the air. Feeling watched she looked around and saw a blonde woman in a dress that was way too short. "She looks familiar. Where have I seen her?" Sara thought. Then it dawned on her, that's the blonde in the picture. "What is she doing here, and why is she staring at me with hatred. Nick had better have good answers for this." Sara thought. "Sara, oh honey, you shouldn't be standing too much. Here sit down." Jillian said as she guided her to the nearby swing. Jillian began rambling about what preparations were already underway and ready for tomorrow's wedding. Sara, however, was looking at the unknown blonde who was making her way over too Nick. Sara frowned, and strained to hear that conversation.
Kristy saw Jillian have Sara sit down on the swing, and decided now was a good time to go see Nick. Walking over she plastered on a huge smile, and greeted her ex, a man she both loved and hated. "Well hello Nicholas. Time has suited you well." She said wrapping her arms around him to give a hug and quick kiss on the cheek. "Uh Hi Kristy. How are you?" Nick quickly dislodged himself from her grasp. "Oh I'm great. Recently moved back to Texas after finishing my nursing degree. Congratulations on the upcoming wedding, and looks like a baby as well? Nice to see the man who didn't want to settle down and have kids is now doing just that..." "Kristy stop. This is not the time or place for that. I'm sorry with how we parted but at that time I was not ready for all that. In fact moving to Vegas led me to Sara, my best friend, soon to be wife and mother of my CHILDREN." Nick informed her, giving her a look that no doubt indeed told her to back off. Kristy not bothered by his tone, took a step towards Nick and laid a hand on his chest. Leaning in and whispered, "Well it takes two to tango Nicholas, YOU were the one who knocked me up, and then took off. Did you know I miscarried? Doctor said stress probably caused it. I wonder why I was stressed. But it's in the past right? Let bygones be bygones?" She finished and stepped back, giving him a sweetly sick smile.
Sara sat watching the whole interaction, and knew something was wrong. "Uh excuse me Jillian." As she stood up walked over. Stepping over she wrapped an arm around Nick's waist, kissed his cheek before addressing the blonde. "Why hello. I'm Sara Sidle, well soon to be Stokes. And you are…" Not impacted by Sara, Kristy smiled "I'm Kristy. I am an old acquaintance of Nicholas here." Kayla seeing them decided to intervene. "Hey guys not to interrupt, but Sara here ha dresses to try on, and I believe we are having a bbq."
Jillian hearing this suddenly realized what time it was. "OH my she is right, Catherine, Barbara, Morgan, Kayla, Julie and Sara we need to hurry! First is the dresses at Angela's, Nick find your father to see what else is needed. I assume yall have your tuxes." "Yes ma'am. We were fitted in Vegas. C'mon guys lets go find Cisco." Nick gave Sara a kiss, and squeeze. Sara turned and gave Kristy smile before the women headed to Jillian's truck. "Oh Kayla, I just remembered I have errands to run for mom. Call me later. Sara, Nick congratulations." With that she strolled down to her mustang. Getting in she laughed, "Oh Nicholas, you just don't learn. You will be mine again."
The women were sitting on Angela's bed laughing and talking, waiting on Sara to come out of the closet. The first two dresses had not been a hit with the bride. Hopefully this third one would be. Catherine, Morgan, and Fin had tried their dresses on, and now all sat redressed for the family bbq. "Morgan you are just glowing. I'm so happy for you and Greg." Catherine said. "Watching him grow up from a spunky lab rat with wild hair to the CSI and man he is today, makes me proud." Morgan smiled. "Thank you. It took some time but I finally hooked Greg. He was pretty clueless on my feelings for him. But now, being CSI Sanders, and having his baby, well life couldn't get any more complete. He is the love of my life." The women awwwed. Sara stepped out in the room, no one noticing her presence yet. "Hey guys. I think this is it." All the women turned to stare at Sara. The dress was off white, floor length with a small train behind it. The bodice and skirt had a lacey covering that covered the dress, which added an old fashioned appearance to it. Thanks to pregnancy Sara's breasts had enlarged and filled the strapless top quite well. Her pregnant belly was very obvious under the dress, but this just made her more beautiful. Catherine was the first one to speak "Oh Sara, you look beautiful." She said with tears in her eyes. Soon the rest followed with their compliments. "Hey! Enough! Thank you Angela and Jillian. Morgan, Julie, and Catherine I'm so grateful for you to be here. You are like family to me. Now help me out of this dress because one of these girls is playing trampoline on my bladder!"
Later the bbq was in full swing. Sara was still having contractions but trying to ease her way through them. She'd decided that sitting would be her best bet. She kept hoping to get Nick alone to ask about Kristy, but there had not been a chance.
Morgan and Greg had decided to take a walk down to the stables. "So Mrs. Sanders…you ladies going to have a kinky night of strippers, and fun?" Greg teased his wife. "Greg! We have only one stripper hired…" She teased. Reaching the barn Greg pulled her in and pushed against a wall. Leaning in he kissed her passionately. His hands wandering up to her belly, and then her breasts, slipping inside the tank top and her bra. Moaning Morgan arched into him, kissing him back. "Greg, I love you." "I love you too my sexy wife. I hate that we are going to be apart tonight." Greg whined a little. "Babe, it's one night compared to a lifetime of nights together. Now let's head back before we are missed." Greg smiled at his wife, and walking hand in hand they headed back to bbq.
Evening was approaching on the Stokes Ranch. Most of the kids had gone inside to watch tv or were asleep in an adults lap. Catherine and Jillian stood up and called everyone's attention. With a nod from Jillian Catherine started her speech. "Well everyone, this has been a great day. I am so glad I am here to be a part of all this. Greg, Morgan, I am so happy for you both and I can't wait to meet Logan. Sara, Nick, even though you both have been through so much I am glad you have finally found each other, and you know I will be there for the birth of my godchildren." Turning towards Jillian she grabbed a couple of bags and presented to both couples. This time Jillian spoke, "I realize you both are not due yet, but we wanted to give you something now. Greg, you have been a great friend to my Nicholas, and Morgan you are so lovely. I am happy for you both. Nicholas, my baby boy, a mother is always happy to see her children happy. I've been blessed by all my children, and finally you make it all complete. Sara, you have made my son very happy. You were always there for him from when he was buried alive to being shot. I know he was there for you after the kidnapping, and especially after, well the stalker issue. I believe you and him are meant to be. Welcome dear to the family, and I can't wait to meet my two granddaughters." With that the moms to be were given their gifts. In each was a personalized CSI vest. Sara's were both pink, labeled CSI Stokes, Morgan's was blue labeled CSI Sanders. Both women had tears in their eyes as they got up to hug the two.
Bill took that chance to make his speech, "OK kids, it's late, we have a long day tomorrow. Ladies, I do believe you are kicking us out of this house, so men tell the women good bye, and let's go." Sara kissed Nick "Don't have too much fun. Remember tomorrow is your wedding day." Nick smiled, "I can't wait." With that the men departed to Nick's for some pool, guy chat, and then to bed. The women retired inside, Nick's sisters telling pregnancy stories and labor horrors. All laughing and having a blast. Soon both the pregnant women were tired and said their goodnights.
Sara laid down on what was Nick's childhood bed. Laying down she smiled, and anxious for tomorrow.
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