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Chapter 36 The Wedding, the ceremony
Peter told the waiter to get two chairs and to tell the chef to make the menu for two more persons, the waiter nods and went away, Peter looks at his parents and smiles, he is still very much surprised about his father's reaction, he can see how they're whispering and smiling, he walks to them, "a waiter will come in a bit with two chairs, I need to go now, the ceremony is about to start," Peter says, "thanks, son," his father says, Peter gives his mother a kiss on her cheek and walks to the guys, "we've got an amazing son, Olivia," he says, "yeah, the best we could ever wish for, he'll make you proud one day." She says as the waiter came, they went to sit down.
Baby walks next to her father to the gazebo, Jenny and Mr. Castle are walking in front of them, "you're nervous, pumpkin?" He asks, she looks at him and smiles, "no, I'm just very curious about how everything will look like, and how the food will be, how many guests we have," Baby says and Jake chuckles about it, "I'm sure you'll love everything," he says, "thanks, dad," Baby says and he looks at her face with a smile, "for everything." She adds, he leans in a gives her a kiss on her cheek.
They stand still behind the band so that the grooms can't see them yet, the girls look at the gazebo, the band, the guests, the porch and gasp, Mr. Castle and Jake look at them with a smile, "and, what do you think?" Mr. Castle asks, "this is amazing," Jenny whispers, Baby is holding her hands over her mouth as she looks around, "this is a dream coming true, it's so beautiful," Baby whispers, "it's more than I ever thought the wedding would be," Jenny adds to that, Baby nods, the men look at each other and smile, "thank Peter later," Mr. Castle says, "has he been doing this alone?" Baby asks as she looks at him, "for most of it, yes," he answers with a smile, "he's amazing." Jenny says.
They look at the grooms and smile, "they look so handsome," Baby says, Jenny looks at Billy and smiles as well, Mark came to them with the bouquets, "thanks, Mark." Baby says as she takes hers, Jenny thanks him as well as she takes the other one, Mark walks away as Baby and Jenny are waiting, Bianca's kids went to stand at the start of the aisle, each holding a basket with rose petals, Peter nods at Tito, who smiles and turns.
Tito starts makes a sign and the band starts to play, everyone turns to look at the brides, the kids walk over the aisle, spreading the petals, Jake and Mr. Castle lead the girls to the aisle and Johnny holds his breath when he sees Baby, Billy smiles as his eyes are glued on Jenny, they stop for a moment at the start of the aisle, Jake looks at Baby with a proud smile, Mr. Castle smiles too, then they start walking slowly to the grooms, Johnny exhales a bit and then inhales deeply, people are awing, some are whispering, junior starts to stir, Marge looks at him and gives him the teat while waggling a bit.
Jake stops and Baby turns to face Johnny, Jake smile at her and gives her a kiss on her cheek, she smiles at him and looks back at Johnny, Jake hands Baby's hand to Johnny and pats Johnny's shoulder a few time while smiling, Mr. Castle did the same with Jenny, the men sit down, Jake sits next to Marge and looks at junior with a smile, junior is looking at his parents and making sounds while sucking on the teat, the pastor smiles at the two couples, Johnny is looking at Baby with a smile, she smiles at him, Baby and Jenny gave their bouquet to Penny and Lisa.
"We're gathered here today to celebrate with Johnny Castle and Frances Houseman, and Billy Kostecki and Jenny Jones, as they proclaim their love and commitment to the world. We are gathered to rejoice, with and for them, in the new life they now undertake together," the pastor says and smiles, they all look at him and smile as well, "before I'm going further, if there's anyone who's against these bonds, stand up and speak now, otherwise stay silent forever." The pastor says and looks at the guests, he waits a minute and no one is standing up, the pastor smiles as he looks at the two couples, he opens his book.
"Johnny and Frances, and Billy and Jenny, the relationship you enter into today must be grounded in the strength of your love and the power of your faith in each other. To make your relationship successful, you must have trust in each other, it takes unending love to know in your hearts that you truly want what's best for one another, and to learn and grow together so that you go forward together. If you come freely, and understand the responsibility and work involved to make your relationship thrive, and are committed to not only each other but also your family, then please take each other by the hands and reply we do."
The pastor looks at both couples who take each other's hands and look at each other, "we do," the four of them say at the same time, the pastor smiles, Chris looks at Penny who's looking at him, he smiles at her and she blushes a little, though she keeps smiling at him, "let's starts with the vows," the pastor says, "I start with Johnny and Frances," he adds, Jake smiles as he looks at his daughter, "Johnny, repeat after me," he says, Johnny nods and looks back at Baby, "Frances, you are my best friend and everlasting companion, you have brought me the truest happiness I have ever known, and I'm proud to have you in my life, I take joy in committing my life to you," the pastor says, Johnny repeats the words as he looks in Baby's eyes, she smiles as she looks at him, the pastor signs at Chris for the ring who gives it to Johnny, "now place the ring on her hand and repeat after me," the pastor says and Johnny did, "with this ring, I promise to stand with you as we share this life, and cherish the memories we make together." the pastor says, Johnny repeats the words.
"Frances, repeat after me," the pastor says, Baby nods, "Johnny, you are my best friend and everlasting companion, you have brought me the truest happiness I have ever known, and I'm proud to have you in my life, I take joy in committing my life to you," the pastor says and Baby repeats the words as she looks in Johnny's eyes, he's smiling at her and his thumbs are caressing her hands, Lisa moves and gives the ring to Baby, who smiles at her sister, "now place the ring on his hand and repeat after me," Baby nods and puts the ring on his finger, he looks at it with a happy smile, "with this ring, I promise to stand with you as we share this life, and cherish the memories we make together," Baby repeats the words and he's caressing her hands again, he wants to kiss her and the pastor smiles, "we're not there yet." He says and the three best men chuckle a little about it, Baby giggles, Johnny smiles.
"Billy, repeat after me," Billy looks at the pastor and nods, he looks back at Jenny, "Jenny, you are my best friend and everlasting companion, you have brought me the truest happiness I have ever known, and I'm proud to have you in my life, I take joy in committing my life to you," the pastor says with a smile as he looks at Billy, who repeats the words while he keeps looking at Jenny, Chris moves to Billy and gives him the ring for Jenny, "now place the ring on her hand and repeat after me," Billy nods while putting the ring on Jenny's finger, "with this ring, I promise to stand with you as we share this life, and cherish the memories we make together." Billy repeats the words as he push the ring further on her finger, he had a little struggle with it, Jenny giggles a bit and he smiles, they take each other's hands again.
Billy looks in her eyes and inhales a little, she caress his hands a bit, "Jenny, repeat after me," the pastor says, Jenny nods, "Billy, you are my best friend and everlasting companion, you have brought me the truest happiness I have ever known, and I'm proud to have you in my life, I take joy in committing my life to you," Jenny repeats the words, Billy became emotional and a tear escapes, Jenny rubs it away with a smile, Penny gives Jenny the ring, "now place the ring on his hand and repeat after me," Jenny nods as she puts the ring on his finger, he smiles happily, "with this ring, I promise to stand with you as we share this life, and cherish the memories we make together." The pastor says, Jenny repeats the words, everyone is listening to the vows, Marge is sniffing a bit, Jake gave her his handkerchief and takes junior on his arms, who makes baby sounds again, Johnny looks at his son and sees him stirring, he knows what time it is but junior got to wait now.
"Johnny and Frances, and Billy and Jenny," the pastor starts, "prior to your relationship you've been walking separate paths, through dance and friendship have you found true love in each other, and now you embark together on a shared path," the pastor looks at Johnny and Baby with a smile, "for you, Johnny and Frances, the journey is not yours alone, for you have been blessed with a beautiful son, it is the strength of your love that shall nourish you together as a family," the pastor says, Baby and Johnny look at junior and smile happily, the pastor looks at Billy and Jenny, "for you, Billy and Jenny, may your life soon be blessed with children, so you can share your journey as a family." Jenny and Billy smile at each other, she could see the wish in his eyes, she squeezes his hands a little.
"Johnny and Frances, and Billy and Jenny, today you stand before these witnesses," the pastor gestures at the best men and the bridesmaids, "and declared your intent to commit your lives to each other in marriage, your path to this moment hasn't always been smooth and easy, I hope you will continue to fight for each other, I hope that from this moment on you always will value the love and joy you feel for one another." the pastor says, Peter became a little emotional, Colin hands him his handkerchief, Peter smiles at him as he takes it, Colin lays his hand on Peter's shoulder and squeezes a little.
"And so, by the power vested in me by the American Marriage Ministries and the State of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife," the pastor says with a smile as he looks at the two happy couples, "Johnny, and Billy, you may kiss your bride," He says and starts to clap, the rest follows with clapping while the two happy couples kiss, Johnny grabs Baby's head as he kiss her passionately, she giggles a little as she lays her arms around his waist, "I love you so much," he whispers and gives her a kiss again, "I love you too," she whispers with a very happy smile, "god, you look breathtaking," he says, Baby giggles again, Peter signs at Bianca to get her kids to throw rose petals in the air, Bianca nods and tells her kids to do so, "the couples can go to the restaurant, I've just been told." The Pastor says, they look at him and nod.
They walk over the rose petals covered aisle to the door from the restaurant, waving and smiling at the guests who all stand up while still clapping for them, Penny hooks her arm with Chris and they follow the newlyweds, behind them is Lisa with Colin and as last one is Peter, he went to tell the waiters to guide the guests to their seats in the restaurant.
When they step inside the restaurant, Baby gasps, Johnny smiles as he looks around, "this is amazing," Baby says, Johnny looks at her with a happy smile, "I'm happy you're loving it, Baby," he says, she looks at him and gives him a kiss, Jenny points at the cake and starts to grin, Billy chuckles about her face, "this wedding is a dream coming true, Johnny, it's even better than I'd imagine it to be," Baby says, "I agree, it must have cost a fortune," Jenny says as they get guided to head table by Mark, "we have to thank Peter for everything, he's the one who has been realizing all this, I mean," Billy says with a smile, the girls look at him, "really all of this." They giggle about it and look at Peter.
"What?" He asks curious as he sees their faces when he steps inside, they went to him and hug him together, he chuckles about it, "girls," he says, "thank you so much, you're a miracle worker," Baby says, "we're so happy, Peter," Jenny says, he looks at their happy faces and chuckles a little, "I just helped my friends, that's all," he says, "you're way too humble," Jenny says, "and you're our best friend." Baby adds and they hug him again, Peter's parents walk inside as well behind the family.
"Girls," Peter says as he sees his parents, he waves at them, Johnny and Billy came closer as well, "I want you to meet my parents," Peter says, they look at his parents who smile, "this is my father, Robert, and my mother, Olivia," Peter says, they all shake hands, "mom, dad, this is Johnny," Peter says as he points, "Frances, but we call her Baby," Peter explains, Olivia smiles as she looks at Baby, "this is Billy, Johnny's cousin, and Jenny," Peter says, "and this is Chris and Penny," he adds as Chris and Penny came closer, so did Colin and Lisa, but his parents know Colin already, "they're all my friends."
"It's nice that you've invited your parents, Peter," Baby says, he looks at her with a smile, "I didn't, Max did," he says, "he must've had a good reason," she says, he nods, "they know the truth now," Peter says, Johnny starts to smile widely and grabs Peter in a hug who starts to laugh, the rest joins in, the families are watching them with a smile, "let's eat," Peter says, "where are you parents sitting?" Billy asks, Peter looks around and sees the small table, "I guess there," as he points, "it's a last minute table," he adds, Johnny looks at his parents, "add those chairs to the head table," Johnny says and points, "you don't have to do that," Olivia says, "we only came to look," Robert says with a smile, "nonsense, you're being part of the family now, Mark!" Johnny says and Mark looks at him, Johnny waves.
"Add that table to the head table, please," Johnny says as Mark is close, Johnny points at the little table, Mark nods and walks away, Marge came to Baby, junior has started to cry, Baby looks at her son and gives her bouquet to Jenny, Marge smiles as she hands junior to his mother, "he's hungry, he's been stirring during the ceremony," Marge says, Baby smiles as she looks at her son's crying face and waggles him a little, "I'm going to feed him now," Baby says, "you want company?" Jenny asks, "no, it's okay," Baby says, Marge smiles as she watch Baby walking away with junior, she looks at Johnny, "welcome in the family, Johnny," she says, he smiles at her and they hug shortly, she went to hug Billy and Jenny as well, "congratulations."
Jake and Mr. Castle were watching the guests sitting down, they look at the two couples and smile, Johnny walks to the head table to check the seating, his father went to him and grabs him into a tight hug, "congratulations, son, I'm so proud of you," Mr. Castle whispers, Johnny has his eyes closed and smiles, "thanks, dad, I'm so happy you're here on the most special day in my life," Johnny whispers, "I'm happy to have you back, son," he whispers, Johnny let his father go and smiles, he looks at Jake who came closer, they hug as well, "congratulations, please protect my daughter," Jake whispers, he sniffs a little, he had a hard time keeping it dry during the ceremony, "I will protect her with my life." Johnny whispers, Jake smiles as he let Johnny go, Billy and Jenny got their hugs and kisses as well.
"Where's Baby?" Jake asks, "she's feeding junior," Johnny answers, Jake nods and looks at the other guests, Peter introduces his parents to everyone, and eventually everyone sits down, the waiters are walking around, serving the first meal on the menu, "I'm so hungry," Penny says and Chris chuckles about her face, she looks at him, Johnny looks at Penny and sees a change, "Pen?" He asks, Penny looks at him with a smile, "what's going on?" He asks, she starts to grin, she stands up and went to him to hug him again, Baby came back with junior who's smiling again, "someone is satisfied," Johnny says, Baby smiles as she sits down, Johnny looks at Penny again, "you're gonna tell me?" Johnny asks, Penny shows her hand and they see the ring.
"Oh my god!" Baby says and smiles, she stands up again, puts junior on Johnny's arms and went to hug Penny tightly, junior moves his arms and smiles widely at his father, "you need your nap, son," he says, "tell us everything later," Baby says as she looks at the ring, Jenny went to hug Penny as well, Johnny looks at Chris who's grinning, his parents are gasping, they have not expected that, "you couldn't stay behind, could you?" Johnny asks with a wink, Chris is still grinning, Billy chuckles about his face, "it's good to see Pen so happy, cuz," Billy says, Johnny looks at him and nods, "she deserves it." He looks at his son again, Peter's parents are looking at junior with a smile.
"You want your godmother Pen?" Johnny asks as he turns his son, Penny looks at him and smiles, "give him to me, I'll keep Johnny the third entertained for a bit," Penny says, Baby giggles, the rest who heard her laughs, Penny takes junior on her arms and sits down next to Chris, junior giggles and grabs her finger, wanting to put it in his mouth, "he really loves you," Chris says with a smile, "we've got news as well," Billy says as he looks at Johnny, "Jen's pregnant?" Johnny asks, Billy chuckles about it, "no, but it's something I've been working on for some time, Jen knows, we kept it a secret because we wanted to surprise you and Baby with it." Billy says, Jenny smiles as she looks at him as she's eating.
"What is it?" Baby asks curious, she's drinking some water, Billy waits for her to put the glass down, "I've bought a house, it's attached to a huge storage room," Billy says, Baby gasps, "but you don't have the money," Johnny says, "I got a loan at the bank, and with the money we got from the Cramers I can pay off a huge chunk of that loan already," Billy says with a smile, "you need my part too? I don't want you to get in trouble with the bank," Johnny says, "uncle Paul has been checking the house out and he has painted it, he said we still need to do some things but we can move in after the honeymoon," Billy says, "but what about our jobs here? Where's the house at?" Johnny asks, he's a little confused, Baby takes his hand and he sighs a little, "I need to save money."
"I know, but I got an idea," Billy says, "what idea?" Baby asks, she feels that Johnny wants to protest, he sighs again, "the storage room is actually twice the size of the dance studio here," Billy says, "it hasn't been used in years and we can do with it what we want," Billy smiles as he sees the faces, Jenny giggles, "you mean?" Johnny asks, "yeah, you can start the dance school there, and if you have me, I'll be more than happy to do this with you while the girls go to college," Billy says, "but we don't know how to run a business," Johnny says, though Baby could see the excitement on his face, "I know, but I've been getting advice from Clarissa, and she's happy to help us out, besides, Baby is studying business management, and Jen has decided to switch major to business management as well," Billy says, Johnny looks at Baby who's smiling at him, she nods and gives him a kiss, "where's the house and the storage room at?" He asks again.
"It's actually near campus from Mt. Holyoke," Billy says, Mr. Castle looks up, "where exactly, Billy?" He asks, Billy looks at his uncle and smiles, "I told Clarissa about the location," Billy says and Mr. Castle looks at Clarissa who only nods with a smile, "it seems to be around the corner from your place," Billy says, Mr. Castle's eyebrows went up, then he thinks, "you bought that place with those big windows?" He asks, "yeah," Billy answers, "that place is huge, it must have cost a fortune," he says, "we'll be fine, believe me, the house has five bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, so, cuz," Billy looks at Johnny again, "if you like, then you, Baby and junior can move in for as long as the girls go to college," Billy says, Johnny looks at Baby who starts to smile widely, "you want that, Baby?" Johnny asks, "it would be a dream coming true, I want to be with you every day." Baby says, Johnny gives her a loving kiss.
"One more question, cuz, and then we're going to enjoy the food, and the party," Johnny says, Billy nods, "does Max know?" Johnny asks, "yeah, I've talked with him about it already, but he wants to talk to us both in private next week," Billy says, "is that why he told us to come by next week?" Johnny asks, "yeah, and I guess we'll be getting a present from him as well." Billy answers, Johnny only nods now, he looks at Baby again and she gives him a loving kiss.
The food is great, they enjoy it so much, and being with their friends and family, they talk about the future and the past, junior went around the head table from arms to arms, when he eventually was back with his mother, he's sound asleep, "Baby, if you want to lay him down, I arranged a baby box for junior to sleep in," Peter says, she looks at him and smiles, "thanks, Peter." Baby says and stands up, Peter did too and takes Baby to the baby box.
After the food, they got congratulations and presents from the guests, most presents are money cheques, other presents they didn't open yet, they will keep that for the coming days to do.