BLUE SKY

Casey woke up the next morning with the sun shining brightly in her room. She got out of bed and went out onto the balcony. The weather outside was perfect. There was just a slight breeze and not a cloud in the sky. She looked down at the beach to see the hotel staff setting up for her wedding ceremony. Today was the day. Today she was going to become Mrs. Charles Cappington. Casey smiled at the thought but was shaken out of her thoughts by a knock at the door. She opened the door to find a gentleman with a room service cart.

"I didn't order room service," she said to him politely.

"You didn't," the gentleman replied. "This was ordered by a, uh," he picked a card up from the table. "A Mr. Cappie," he said.

Casey smiled and let the gentleman bring the breakfast table into the room.

"Enjoy miss," he said as he left the room.

Casey pulled a chair up to the table and began to eat the eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and toast Cappie had ordered her. She was about halfway through when there was another knock at the door.

"What now?" she mumbled as she opened the door.

"It's wedding day!" yelled Ashleigh as her and Rebecca pushed into the room.

Casey shut the door and went back to her breakfast as the two girls made themselves comfortable on one of the beds.

"So how was your night?" Casey asked Rebecca as she took a bite of her eggs.

"Amazing," Rebecca replied. "It feels so good to be engaged. I'm so excited."

"Hmmm, Rebecca Chambers," said Ashleigh. "Has a nice ring to it."

"I know doesn't it?!" exclaimed Rebecca.

"And how about your night?" Casey asked turning to Ashleigh.

"What about my night?" Ashleigh smiled.

"Oh come on Ash," said Rebecca playfully punching her arm. "You and Beaver were all over each other after Casey went to bed last night."

"So, isn't that what couples are supposed to do?" she asked.

"Of course," Rebecca replied. "But that stuff usually leads to more action in the bedroom if you know what I mean."

"Alright, enough of this," said Ashleigh trying to change the subject. "We've got to get down to the spa soon. Hair, make-up and nails await!"

Casey and Rebecca looked at each other and rolled their eyes, knowing very well Ashleigh was avoiding the subject.

Casey brushed her teeth, changed into a button down shirt and the three of them headed down to the hotel spa and salon. Cappie's mom and Casey's mom were already in the chairs getting their hair done when the girls arrived.

"Well hello my beautiful daughter," said Mrs. Cartwright. "How are you doing this morning?"

"I'm good," Casey replied. "Cappie ordered me a great room service breakfast so my tummy is nice and full."

"In more ways than one," said Ashleigh as she rubbed Casey's stomach.

"Which one of you lucky ladies is the bride?" asked one of the staff members walking up to the group.

"That would be me," Casey replied raising her hand.

"You need to come with me while everyone else gets their hair and nails done," she said.

Casey looked back at Ashleigh and Rebecca as she followed the lady away. They just shrugged their shoulders, unsure of what was going on. The lady took Casey into a dimly lit room with soft, relaxing music playing in the background.

"I will be giving you a massage," she said. "You can go ahead and undress and get under the blankets face up."

"Wait, I didn't think a massage was part of the package we got," said Casey in a confused tone.

"It was added by your husband-to-be," she replied as she walked out of the door.

The massage was exactly what Casey needed. It gave her a chance to clear her mind and not think about the wedding for just a little bit. She could tell the baby liked it too because she didn't move once while the massage therapist worked on her.

After her massage Casey joined the rest of the girls. The moms were done with their hair and Ashleigh and Rebecca were just finishing up.

"So what was that all about?" Ashleigh asked as Casey sat in the chair next to her.

"Cappie had a massage set up for me," said Casey. "And it was amazing."

"Aw, how sweet," Ashleigh replied.

The staff at the salon busily worked on Casey's hair, nails and make-up so she could catch up with the rest of the party. After stopping in the hotel restaurant for some light snacks they headed back up to Casey's room. The wedding photographer arrived just as Casey was about to put on her dress. The photographer snapped several pictures of Ashleigh and Mrs. Cartwright helping Casey into her dress. Casey looked at herself in the mirror after she was completely dressed.

"You look so beautiful," said Mrs. Cappington coming up from behind her. "My son is one lucky man."

"And I'm one lucky girl," said Casey as tears began to form in her eyes.

"No, no," said Ashleigh running up to Casey. "No crying. You're going to ruin your make-up."

Ashleigh took a tissue and blotted the corners of Casey's eyes.

"Sorry Ash," said Casey. "But just seeing myself all done up and in the dress kind of hit me. I'm getting married."

"Yes you are," Ashleigh replied almost crying herself.

"OK Casey, we have a half an hour until the ceremony," said her mom walking up to her. "Mrs. Cappington and I are going to head down to the site so we are there when guests arrive."

"OK mom," Casey replied.

"You look gorgeous Case," said her mom. "I can't wait to see you and your father walking down that aisle."

Mrs. Cartwright began to cry.

"Stop mom, you're making me cry," said Casey with a little laugh.

"I love you sweetheart," said her mom giving her a hug.

"I love you too mom," Casey replied.

The mothers left the room leaving Ashleigh and Rebecca there with Casey.

"I guess I should give you your last surprise before the ceremony now," said Ashleigh going over to her bag.

She pulled out the jewelry box neatly wrapped in silver paper and gave it to Casey.

"It's from Cappie," said Ashleigh softly.

Casey sat on the edge of the bed as she opened the card first.

Just a little something to let you know that I'll be thinking of you and our daughter forever and always. I love you Case. Can't wait to see you walk down that aisle.
Love, Cappie

"Oh man, this is going to make me cry more," said Casey reaching for a tissue.

Ashleigh and Rebecca did the same as tears began to form in their eyes also.

Casey opened the box and took the necklace out. She studied it carefully. Ashleigh watched Casey's face light up as she realized the meaning behind the necklace.

"The gems," she said trying to fight back the tears. "They are our birthstones."

"Yup," said Ashleigh. "And the jeweler said that if for some reason the baby comes early and an August birthstone was needed they would be able to change it without a problem."

"How did you know about this?" asked Casey looking up at her.

"Beaver and I picked it out with Cappie yesterday while you took a nap," said Ashleigh.

"You little liar," said Casey with a smile.

"So do you like it?" Rebecca asked.

"I love it," said Casey. "It's beautiful. Would one of you put it on me?"

"Of course," said Ashleigh as she took the necklace from Casey and put it around her neck.

Casey looked at herself in the mirror and smiled.

"It's perfect," she said running her hands along the necklace.

Moments later there was a knock at the door. Casey opened it to find Jessica standing there.

"It's time to head downstairs," she said.


A/N: It's wedding time! The next chapter is the longest in the story so far. Hope you like it!