co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo
That weekend, they gathered at Mike and Caroline's house. Caroline smiled as she watched John and Anna with Nikolas and Zoey. They looked like a happy family and it warmed her heart.
Mike walked up behind her as they stood in the kitchen. "They look happy don't they?"
"Yes, they do." She said turning to face him. "They both look happier than I have seen them in a while. And it's great. They are making a family together and that's so great."
"So what you're saying is it's great?" Mike said laughing. "I'm happy for them."
She smiled. "Yeah I did use great a lot didn't I?"
"Yeah but that's okay." He replied. "You're allowed to be excited for them. I'm happy John is happy. I never thought he would be after McKenna and I have to say I never thought things with him and Anna would out. But I'm glad I was wrong."
Caroline smiled. "I'm glad you were wrong too. "
He laughed. "I know." He replied. "Now, let's go join them. We have food to eat."
Caroline nodded and they headed out to the dining room. "Everyone ready for dinner?" She asked.
"Yes, we are." Anna smiled and put the kids in the high chairs. John smiled and pulled out her chair for her. "Thank you." She smiled. "This food looks amazing."
"I hope you like it." Caroline said.
"I'm sure we will." Anna smiled. They all sat down and started eating.
After dinner, they headed into the living room while the kids played. "So, are you excited about the wedding?"
"I am." Anna replied. "I'm ready to get married to John."
Caroline smiled. "It's going to be a beautiful wedding."
"I hope so." Anna replied. "I'm glad we both agreed on a small wedding. I just didn't want a big over the top wedding."
"It'll be gorgeous."
"I hope so." Anna smiled. "But I'm just ready to be married to John. I'm ready to start the next phase of my life with him and the kids."
"To new beginnings."
"To new beginnings." Everyone said with a smile. They toasted and finished eating. Once they finished up, John and Anna headed home.
He put the kids to bed and sent her to rest. Once the kids were asleep, he headed to the bedroom. He smiled when he walked in and saw her asleep already. He quietly made his way over and got undressed and slid into bed.
"Did you think I was asleep?" She asked as she turned to face him.
"Yes." He laughed. "You should be resting."
"I am." She smiled. "But I wanted some alone time with my future hubby." He smiled and kissed her. He deepened the kiss and they were soon making love.
A few days later, Caroline was helping Anna get ready. "You look beautiful." Caroline said to her.
"Thank you." Anna smiled. She smoothed down her dress. "I'm ready for this. I'm ready to start the next chapter in my life."
"Then let's get it going." Anna smiled and they headed out.
Mike looked at John as they stood with the officiant waiting for Anna and Caroline. "Relax, you're getting married." He said to John. "And Anna will be here soon."
"I know" John smiled as he looked at Zoey and Nikolas. "I'm ready for us to be a real family."
"And it's time." Mike smiled as Anna and Caroline came into view. John smiled as Anna walked down the aisle toward him.
He met her at the end and took her hand and they stepped in front of the officiant. "Dearly beloved, we are here today to join in marriage John and Anna and their children, Zoey and Nikolas." He started the ceremony. "John and Anna, is it your intention to be married today?"
"It is." They said together.
"John, do you take, Anna and Nikolas as your family? Do you promise to love and protect them forever?"
"I do." He smiled.
"Anna, do you take, John and Zoey as your family?" Do you promise to love and protect them forever?"
"I do." She replied with a smile.
"Place the rings on each others finger and say with this ring I the wed."
"With this ring, I thee wed." John said first as he slid the ring on her finger.
"With this ring, I thee wed." Anna replied doing the same.
"Then I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." John smiled as he leaned in and kissed her. "I present to you the blended Cena/Johnson family."
Everyone clapped as John picked up Zoey and Anna picked up Nikolas and they walked the aisle toward the reception. "We're a family now."
Anna smiled. "Yes, we are. And I can't wait to add to that."
"He'll be here soon."
"I know" She smiled.
"You look beautiful." Nina said walking up to her at the reception. "Phil would be so happy for you."
Anna smiled and hugged her. "I miss him."
"I do too." Nina smiled sadly. "But today is a happy day. You're married to the man you love and you're building a family. Phil would be so proud of you today."
"Thanks." Anna smiled. Anna looked at her. "You know I want you to keep in touch. I don't want you to be a stranger."
"I know." Nina replied. "But with everything that happened, I was just trying to rebuild my life. I never imagined I would lose Phil before we made a life together. And it's been hard" She looked at Anna. "But today is about you and your beautiful family. I will always be part of your life."
"Good." Anna smiled and hugged her again. "Now, let me introduce you to my husband and wonderful new family." She took Nina's hand and they walked over. "John, this is Nina. She is my friend and she was Phil's girlfriend." She said as they walked up. "And Nina, this is my husband, John and his daughter Zoey. And this is Nikolas. I know it's been a while since you have seen him."
Nina smiled. "It's nice to meet you."
"You too." John smiled and shook her hand. "Anna has told me a lot about you and I'm glad we finally got to meet."
Caroline came out of the house and looked at Nina. She hadn't see her in a long time but she remembered her as Phil's girlfriend. "Nina, it's been a while."
"Yes, it has." Nina said when Caroline walked up. "You look fantastic."
"Thank you." Caroline smiled. "You look good too."
"Thanks." Nina smiled.
Caroline hugged her. "I missed you."
"I've missed you too." She replied. "Well I'm going to go get something to eat." She hugged everyone and headed over to where the food was.
Anna sighed. She knew Nina was having a harder time with Phil's death than she was letting on. But Anna couldn't blame her. It all still seemed unreal. She shook the sad thoughts and looked at her husband. Today was a happy day and she wasn't going to let anything ruin it. She and John made their way around the room greeting their guests and soon it was time to leave for their wedding night. Caroline and Mike were keeping the kids for them and then she and John were taking Nikolas and Zoey on a trip to Disney World. They wanted to combine their honeymoon and their first family trip together.
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