Well, here's the reception. I maybe experiencing slight writers block. But there are really only 4 more chapters of this story anyway so the excitement is winding guest reviewer Avamaria, I'm sorry you are not enjoying this story. I hope you'll still read to the end but you don't have to if you don't want to. I wish you had felt comfortable writing under your real handle instead of a Guest review. Then I could figure out exactly what I should work on. It's kind of hard to take you seriously when you hide behind a Guest status. As for the cheesiness, NCIS is on hiatus so I've been watching a lot of Hallmark channel stuff. That's kinda inspired some of my writing. That being said, I believe that I am still keeping the cast in character even if I am making the family dynamic already in the show more prominent in my stories. I appreciate ALL reviews, so to all my readers please read AND review this chapter! I don't mind constructive criticism but if you have a handle please use it and not a guest. And if you don't have anything constructive to say and just want to bash the characters or the plot, please don't say anything. I accept all constructive cristisism on my grammer and writing mistakes or inconsistancies with the show such as if I brought in a character that was already killed or something or I said something happened a certain way and it happened differently on the for reading! Off the soapbox now. On with the story!
The wedding pictures still needed to be taken, so after one big NCIS family picture,everyone else enjoyed themselves at the reception for awhile until The bride and groom and wedding party made it over. Once they did, it was time for the real fun to begin. Because Reeves' mom had died and he had been a foster kid for years, Barbera Bishop had offered to take over the role for the Mother/Son dance. Deeply touched, Reeves accepted. Together, they had come up with a plan to honor his birth mother. The song that they were dancing to was Downtown By Petula Clark. That song had been his mother, Julia's, favorite. The first dance of the evening though, would be between Clay and Ellie. They had chosen the song, Guardian Angel/Guiding Light, by The Seekers. Everyone there felt like the song fit the couple perfectly. Soon after, It was time for Ellie's dance with her father to the song, Daddy's Angel. Finally it was Reeves' turn to dance with his mother in law. Before they went up, Ellie went to the mic and said,
"I told Clay I would explain this dance. My Mom is going to be dancing with him, standing in for his mother,Julia. The song they chose was her favorite song. He wants to dedicate this dance in honor of his mom." Ellie had tears in her eyes when she finished and her voice broke at the end. She kissed her husband and then he led her mother onto the dance floor. As the dance began, Abby, Delilah, Breena, Sloane, Kasie and Even Ziva had to wipe away tears. McGee, Palmer and Ducky had to fight theres back and Ducky was shedding some tears. Gibbs had a soft look on his face. After the dance was over, Barbara pulled her son in-law into a big hug and held him for several moments. When they pulled apart, they were both wiping away tears.
"I can never take the place of your mother, but I'm here for you, when you need me.",Barbara said. Reeves kissed her cheek and said,
"Thankyou,Barb. I know my mum would have loved you. And you'd have loved her."
"I'm sure I would have. If she was anything like her son." The two hugged once more and then exited the dance floor. Music started again and everyone began to dance. Caty came up to her Godfather and signed,
"Dance with me?" Clay smiled and hugged his Goddaughter and picked her up as the song began. Seeing this, Ellie went over and picked Kelly up to dance with her. After that dance, the couple took turns dancing with each of the kids in the NCIS family. After awhile the music was stopped and the DJ announce that it was time to cut the cake. The bride's cake was a cupcake tower with a seashell decor. At the top of the tower, however, there was a small actual cake for the cake cutting. Reeves had a grooms cake with a James Bond them. This cake was more classy and simple than Tony's had been,though. After eating some cake or cupcakes, it was time for more dancing. The kids danced with their parents and with each other as Ellie took turns dancing with George, John, and Robert, and She and Reeves both danced with the other members of the NCIS family before it was time to toss the garter and bouquet. Everyone laughed when Johnny McGee caught the Garter and Caty Krakowsky caught the bouquet. Even Cocoa barked as she got caught up in the excitement. The dog was quickly calmed down ,though. After all, she was well-trained. Since Ducky was the one taking the newlyweds to their hotel, Ducky's car was the one that was decorated for the Reeves. All the kids had worked together with Abby's and McGee's help the ME's permission to make the care look spectacular. At least in their oppinion. At last it was time for the newly weds to head out. The guests got their birdseed ready and then hugged the couple amid best wishes for their marriage and a Bon Voyage. After they'd gone, the others worked together to clean up after the special event. At the hotel, after saying good by and Thankyou to Ducky, The couple checked in and made their way to their suite. As they settled in, Clay asked,
"Are you happy,Babe?"
"Of course, I am. I love you and I'm going to spend the rest of my life with you. I have never been happier. You?",Ellie replied.
"Happier than Happy. I love you, too.", was the sincere answer. Then the two settled in to enjoy their first evening together as a married couple.
Well, Ellie and Clay are off for their honymoon soon. Only a few more more chapters of this story! Thanks to those who are sticking with it! Remember ALL reviews are MUCH appreciated! Pleaese don't forget! Thanks! Catch ya later! Next chapter up on Saturday hopefully!