A/N. Thank you to everyone who reviewed the last chapter and those that added this to alert/favourite, i really appreciate it. This chapter is the night before/morning of the wedding. It does end just as the wedding is about to happen, but i feel it was best this way as i can dedicate the next chapter to the wedding and reception. :) The next part is half done, i'm just trying to refine some of it. It won't be up until after next weekend though as i'm off to a Supernatural convention, which i'm very excited about. Enjoy the chapter and cookies for reviewers. Kat x
Chapter 51.
Ianto watched from the comfort of the sofa while Jack retrieved his coat from the rack and set about putting it on. 'You don't have to go out Jack.'
Jack moved around to the front of the sofa. 'I know, but I figure you and Molly could do with some alone time before the big day tomorrow.
'But I feel like I'm kicking you out.'
'No you're not. I'm just going to go to the Hub to check the predictor, which will hopefully still be quiet, and also check to make sure the alerts are forwarded to either mine or Gwen's phones.'
'So it's not an excuse to get out of the way of an anxious bride to be?' answered Ianto, his lips curling into a smile.
'Well, maybe a little. She was acting a little tense when I saw her earlier. I'll be back later.'
'You better be' replied Ianto.
Jack leant forwards and pressed a soft kiss to Ianto's lips. There was a knock a the front door and Jack got up to answer it. When he opened it, he saw Molly stood there with Jamie, and an armful of bags.
'Hi, you moving back in?' Jack asked looking at all the bags.
'No, I wouldn't want to cramp your style,' replied Molly. 'Your not going out because of me are you?' she asked Jack taking in his coat.
'There's a few things I have to check on at the Hub.'
'Oh, ok then.' Molly then turned to Jamie. 'You need to go too.'
'Fine, I'm going, but I still can't believe you're so traditional.'
'I'm not usually, but I'm still not tempting fate, so we're not spending tonight together.'
'Ok, I'll see you tomorrow when you walk down the aisle.' said Jamie as he gave her a kiss on the cheek. Molly then turned and walked off down the hallway with her bags to her old room, calling hello to Ianto as she did.
Jack and Jamie walked out, closing the door behind them. 'Do you need any help at the Hub? asked Jamie.
'I'm sure you have better things to do the night before your wedding than come into work with me,' replied Jack.
'Nah, I went out with a couple of my old mates last night, wanted to make sure I had a clear head tomorrow. I'd only be at home trying to avoid all the questions my mother keeps asking.'
'I thought you got on with your parents?'
'I do, but my mother is overly excited. I love her, but she's getting on my nerves slightly.'
'Ok, it shouldn't take long and I could use the company.' They took Jamie's car and drove to the Hub.
X
Molly moved her bags into her old room, noting that nothing much had changed. She took in the clothes bags hanging on the wardrobe door and the nerves started to flutter in her stomach again.
'You alright?' came a soft voice from behind her.
'Yeah, just thinking.'
'Be careful, that could be dangerous,' quipped Ianto.
'Thank you for letting me stay here tonight.'
'Sure, you know you're always welcome to stay here.'
They left the room and went to sit in the lounge. 'So what do you want to do, watch a film?' suggested Ianto.
'Anything to keep my mind off tomorrow.' said Molly.
'Everything's going to be fine,' Ianto tried to reassure her.
'Yeah, I'm sure that's what Gwen thought too,' Molly muttered under her breath, but Ianto heard.
'Your wedding is going to be nothing like Gwen's.'
'How can you be so sure? said Molly, who was starting to get a little agitated. 'Who knows what might happen.'
'Well I can guarantee you won't wake up nine months pregnant in the morning.' Ianto replied.
Molly chuckled at this and punched him lightly on the arm, but then her mood sombre slightly. 'Thing is, it's not even that aliens might ruin it. I'm more worried that Jamie won't show up, he could be running as we speak.' Molly put her head in her hands. She had been fairly calm until now, but the closer it got the more her fears came out. The biggest one being that Jamie would change his mind.
'Molly you need to take a deep breath and calm down,' said Ianto. 'This is just wedding nerves. You know that Jamie loves you and that nothing will stop him being there tomorrow to marry you.
'I'm an idiot aren't I,' said Molly lifting her head up.
'You're not an idiot, you're just nervous.'
'I need a drink.'
'Ok, but it's not going to be coffee, because I don't think caffeine would be good for you right now,' answered Ianto as he got up and headed into the kitchen to make hot chocolate. Molly had already said she didn't want alcohol as like Jamie she wanted to make sure she was clear headed.
Molly smiled at that, 'You're right it wouldn't be good for me. I'm going to have trouble sleeping as it is.'
'There are a few things I need to check with you, then we are going to go and put some films on and relax, ok?' Molly nodded so Ianto continued. 'We need to be at the church for 11.30 am right?' Again Molly nodded. 'So the cars are coming here for 11am. What time is Jess being dropped off?'
'10am. All she will have to do is put her dress on, Kate said she would sort her hair out before she dropped her off.'
With that out of the way, Ianto finished making their drinks and they went and sat down, putting on a comedy.
'Thanks again for all this,' said Molly about half way through the film. 'You always did know how to get me to relax.'
Ianto smiled, 'Likewise. Tomorrows going to be great. A nice, normal, happy wedding day.'
'With no retconning of the guests at the end.' said Molly laughing.
'Definitely not,' replied Ianto also laughing, pleased that Molly was now relaxed and not stressing out, hopefully she would stay this way tomorrow.
X
A few hours later Jack quietly re-entered the flat. He hung his coat up and walked down to the living room but found it was empty. He silently went into his and Ianto's room and found the Welshmen asleep. Jack undressed down to his boxers and gently got into bed behind Ianto, wrapping his arm around his waist. Ianto instinctively snuggled back closer into Jack. He murmured sleepily, 'You were gone longer than I thought you would be. Is everything ok?'
'Yeah, everything's fine. Rift predictors quiet, there was an email from General Andrews, but it wasn't marked urgent so it can wait another day.'
'Then what were you doing?'
'Jamie came with me, and we were talking.'
'How's he doing?'
'Nervous as you'd expect. He is a little worried Molly will change her mind.'
'Molly was worried Jamie would change his.' replied Ianto smiling, 'Their both as bad as each other.'
'How was she?' asked Jack.
'Well, apart from the one minor freak out, she was fine. She went to bed about half an hour ago, but I doubt she's actually asleep yet. I just hope everything goes smoothly tomorrow.'
'It will' answered Jack. 'No aliens allowed.'
'An alien free day sounds good to me.'
'And I finally get to see your suit.'
'Just remember you'll be in a church.'
'Hey, I can behave myself.'
Ianto chuckled, 'You better. You can misbehave as much as you want after the wedding reception.
'Is that a promise?'
'Yep,' replied Ianto turning his head to give Jack a kiss. 'Now I need to get some sleep.' It didn't take long for the two of them to drop off to sleep, content in each others arms.
X
Next morning when Jack woke he could hear movement in the kitchen. He glanced at the clock and it said 6:38am. He carefully got up, threw on a shirt and went out into the kitchen to see Molly making a cup of tea. 'What no coffee?' he remarked.
Molly turned to him and smiled. 'I have never once touched that coffee machine, and I'm not about to start now. I was going to bring some instant, but I thought Ianto might see it.'
Jack smiled at that. 'Yeah, to Ianto drinking instant is almost as bad as touching his coffee machine.' Molly laughed quietly. 'So,' Jack started again, 'You're up early.'
'Sorry if I woke you, I've been awake for ages and really needed a drink.'
'Was it nerves?'
'Surprisingly no. It was something else. Molly looked at the quizzical expression on Jacks face so she continued. 'It's silly really.'
'I bet it's not, you can tell me.'
'Well,' said Molly blushing slightly. 'I find it really hard to sleep on my own now.'
'That's not silly, I'm the same. Anyway last night was the last time you'll have too. Come on how about breakfast.'
Jack went about making breakfast while Molly finished her tea. They were soon joined with Ianto, who made coffee to go with the food. As they were eating Molly's phone rang. 'Hello…oh hey Cassie how are you…I'm good, excited and nervous in equal measure…uh hu…' Jack and Ianto started to clear up while Molly was talking. 'Thanks for letting me know Cass…Yeah god forbid he actually picks up the phone himself…ok speak soon bye.' Molly hung up her phone and put it back on the table.
'You ok?' asked Ianto.
'Fine. That was Cassie, my uncles secretary, letting me know he probably won't make the service, but will try and make the reception. Something about just getting off mission.'
'And he couldn't have rang to tell you that.' said Jack.
'No, that's not his style. Cassie has been our go between for years, Even as a teenager when I lived with him I saw Cassie more.'
'I'm sorry, I know you're not close but it would have been nice to have family there.' said Ianto.
'It's ok, as far as I'm concerned my family will be. Now I need to go and shower.' Molly gave both of them a small smile and then turned and headed for the bathroom.'
'Do you think she meant us?' asked Jack.
'I believe she did,' replied Ianto. 'I've always thought of the team as family, obviously she does too.'
The next couple of hours were a blur. Jack left to go and help Gwen with some last minute things, Ianto got ready in his room, while Molly had her hair and make up done. Jess was dropped off and was very excitable. Finally the car pulled up outside and Ianto knocked on Molly's door. 'Car's here.' Jess came out first in her lilac bridesmaid dress, which matched the lilac shirt that Ianto was wearing with his suit. Molly then stepped out wearing a long white dress with a detachable train that she held over her arm. The top of the dress was beaded and she her hair up with small matching jewels in it. 'So how do I look?'
'You look beautiful, Jamie is a lucky man.'
'So is Jack. You look rather good yourself.'
'Then we're both in for a good day.' Ianto replied.
The three of them walked down to the car and got in. Their journey didn't take too long and they were soon at the church. Everyone had gathered inside, Jamie was waiting at the front with his best man Ewan. His parents and a few other family and friends were sitting on his side. On Molly's side were Jack, Gwen, Rhys, and a few of her old friends, including Ruth who had taken her in after she had left Alex and come to Cardiff. She didn't have as many people, but those that mattered were there. Molly and Ianto stood behind the doors waiting, while Jess was behind them. Molly and Jess were holding matching bouquets that Gwen had made sure were waiting for them. Ianto held out his arm and Molly looped hers through it. 'Ready to go get married?' Molly nodded in reply. The doors opened, the music began to play and they began the walk up the aisle.
