14 Wedding Bell Blues
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FRIDAY MORNING ~ Stergis Motorcycle Rally ~ Day Six:
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Rising at four thirty as has been their habit for the past week, Nick, Judy and Sarah meet the vixens and most of the rest of the Wilde Rides mammals at breakfast.
Seeing Sarah trying to rush through her breakfast, Nick knows he needs to slow the young doe down a bit "Hey Sarah, slow down just a little-"
"But dad, I wanna go see how my … our helmets turned out!"
"Hate to disappoint, but Kidds don't open 'til nine…" laughing at the young does antics.
"Well … fudge…!"
"Sarah … did you almost cuss?" asks Judy, only half seriously.
"…Maybe?" Sarah answers with a fake pout.
"I swear, you're getting as bad as Nick…"
"Don't swear mom, it ain't nice!"
While Judy simply stares at her daughter open mouthed in disbelief for turning the tables so quickly, Nick, Skye and Nickie have a brief laugh at her expense.
"It's called a hustle sweetheart" quips a smirking Nick, harkening back to when they first met.
Leveling a half-lidded gaze at Nick "I'd whup you here and now if I didn't think you'd enjoy it" she shoots back.
"Oooooooh, get'n kinky now huh?" adds Nicky.
"And as for you-" begins Judy, quickly switching her attention to her soon-to-be sister-in law.
"Please" enjoins Skye "not in public dear, mammals will stare! Besides, I doubt if Nickie and I are ready for a threesome yet…"
"Just … I … arghh … fine!" says Judy, giving up because she knows she doesn't stand a snowballs chance in hell against all four of the other mammals sitting at the table.
"You know you love me" says Nick softly into one ear as he gives his bunny a gentle kiss between her ears.
"EWWW, GROSS!" says Sarah as she makes gagging noises, drawing laughs from the three foxes.
"I'll get back to you on that later…" says Judy, still giving Nick a bit of a stink eye.
"Let's finish up here and stop at the shop on the way to the fairgrounds" says Nick, putting an end to the joking around "we need to see how Ramone's doing getting the base coat down for Sarah's paint idea. You did come up with something for the build bike … right?" he asks.
"Yup, sure did!"
"And what, pray tell, is it?" he asks.
"You'll see when we get to the fairgrounds." she snarks back, paws on her hips.
"I think I've created a monster!" says Nick, placing his paw to his chest and playing like he's a bit put off.
"Serves you right" says a smirking Judy, with the entire table getting a chuckle out of the exchange.
…
Arriving at the shop, Nick, Judy and Sarah make their way to the makeshift paint booth where Ramone is finishing one of the orders that has been taken on due to Sarah's budding business.
"Have you been here all night?" asks Nick.
"No boss, I lef' roun' ten an' got here at roun' fife. I got mos' of the paint yobs finish. Only haf a few lef."
"And the one that Sarah wanted for the build bike?"
"Es at the show…"
"Finished?"
"Si."
"And you'll have most of the commissions done by the time we pack up to go home?"
"Eff we stay two more days, mebe only one, I think I can get them all finished, si!"
"Judy, would it be possible for you and Sarah to hang around for a day or two after the rally, or do you need to get back right away?"
"Sarah said she didn't need to be back until the twenty eighth, so I doubt if a couple more days would make a difference. The only thing would be how soon we can get things set up for you to adopt Sarah."
"Right, we do need to keep that in mind."
…
Exchanging pleasantries with the Injun Barry build bunch, Nick and crew get ready to start working on the build bike as six am draws near.
"Well, what did ya get figured out for the bike?" Nick asks Sarah.
Leading Nick and Judy to a short table covered with a soft drop cloth, Sarah lifts the cloth to show her parents the finished tins.
"Well?" she asks apprehensively.
"Sarah, it's … brilliant!" says Nick.
Seeing the paint, Judy can only hug her daughter "It's beautiful Sarah…"
All of the parts - fuel tank, fenders and oil tank have been layered with candy apple blue over white pearl, then rubbed out to appear weathered and faded like Sarah and Judy's bikes to create an artificial patina, then clear coated, clay barred and waxed to a dazzling finish.
"I got the idea from mom's and my bikes, but the color seemed wrong so I just, I don't know … I thought these would work. Do-do you really like it?"
"It's gorgeous" admits Nickie, who has just joined the little group along with Skye.
"When did you have time to tell Ramone your idea?" asks Nick.
"Yesterday morning before I had to kick the crap out of that dumbassed buck!"
Seeing the stern look she was getting from Judy "Sorry, I know mom … language."
"Ya did good baby" says Nick, giving Sarah a quick hug. "Now, go help Adelle set up your stand and we'll all get a little something done before we go pick up you and your mom's helmets, ok?"
"Soon?"
"Most likely around lunchtime. We still have a bike to build, and the guys are gonna need me and your mom to lend a paw. The helmets ain't goin' anywhere, I promise."
"…Ok." answers a slightly disappointed Sarah.
"And umm, I think it might be a good if you stop taking orders around noon today." continues Nick " You can explain to anyone interested in getting a custom design by Chocolate Bunny Productions, that they can sign up on the new website that Adelle is putting together, and that they'll need to go to Aweston to have it done.'
'Look, I know you're gonna be a bit disappointed, but everyone is really wantin' ta go home after the rally, and Ramone said he'll need at least one or two more days to finish what you've already commissioned before we can leave, remember?"
"Yea, I know, it's just …"
Kneeling and taking her face between his paws "I get it Sarah, I really do. But every one of my mammals has things back home to attend to. I'm still gonna take you and your mom home to Deerbrook and get things right there. Besides, we three need to figure a few things out tonight. There's the wedding to talk over, your adoption, who's gonna live where, all of that. That all needs to come first as far as I'm concerned. The shop can take care of itself with Nickie, Skye and Midnight at the helm. You and your mom take priority in my life now …OK?"
Suddenly wrapping her arms around Nick's neck in a tight, tearful hug "…Thanks dad … I love you…"
Hugging the kit back "I love you too sweetheart. Now, get busy so we can get out of here at lunchtime and get your helmets. Ok?"
"… 'SNIFF!' "Ok…"
…
While Nick is busy helping with the build bike, Judy, Sarah, Nickie and Skye are busy instigating a plot with the in-house band.
Just before everyone is going to be breaking for lunch, the leader of 'Sexy Seventies' announces "Ok y'all, listen up! We've just been informed that a certain build off mammal is an expert guitarist. We've also been informed that a different certain someone has requested that that mammal to play a couple of selections for his lady love and her daughter. Would Nick Wilde of the Wilde Ride build team please report to center stage…!"
Suddenly realizing that he's the object of the announcement, Nick stands and makes his way to the center stage area, where a widely grinning Sarah is standing and holding the guitar that he was presented with not that long ago.
Taking the microphone, Sarah announces "Dad, auntie Nickie and auntie Skye told me that you were really good at playing a guitar. Will you please play a couple of songs for me and mom with your new guitar? Auntie Skye said that two of your best songs are Hotel Califurnia by the Eagles, and Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin. The band says that they know the songs, so will you pleeeeese play them for us? PLEEESE?"
"So, this is your revenge for messing with you the other night?" Nick asks Sarah as he ruffles the fur between her ears "Ok Lil' Bit, your wish is my command, just turn off the sad doe eyes please."
As Nick leads into Stairway To Heaven (Led Zeppelin -1971) the crowd cheers and is amazed that a bike builder can play a guitar with such fervor. As the last cords echo throughout the fairgrounds, Nick starts into Hotel Califurnia (Hotel California – Eagles 1971).
Seeing his mate and soon-to-be-adopted kit grinning like fools, Nick decides to add one more song to the set. "Since I've managed to get roped into doin' a couple of songs for y'all by my darling bunnies, I'm gonna throw one more into the mix. Here's one that I'm especially proud of, and let's see if the band can keep up!"
Beginning with the opening riffs of 'The Sultans Of Swing' by Dire Straits, Nick follows the standard rhythm until he gets to the solo as played by Mark Knopfler, where he absolutely shreds it by playing an advanced and extended version. Unable to keep up with the pace set by Nick, the band even the drummer, can only marvel at the skills shown by the vulpine player.
When Nick finally slows the rhythm down to a normal pace, he and the band finish the song and the set with a flourish…
Unplugging the guitar, Nick bows to the wildly cheering crowd and calls his bunnies out to join him center stage. Giving Judy and Sarah each a gentle hug and kiss on the cheek, Nick leads them to the build area where Nickie, Skye and the rest of the crew are standing in literal shock.
"Well, what did ya think?" he asks, full smirk in place.
"That" says Nickie, barely able to find her voice "Was the most awesome bit I think I've ever heard in real life…! Where the hell did you ever have time to learn that?""
"Remember all of those stray vixens you kept sending my way? Did you actually think I was out all night messin' around with them? Really?"
"Well, you were acceptin' those dates, so then … what?"
"We'd have a bite to eat, then they'd see I wasn't interested in settlin' down and that'd be it! They'd take off and I'd go back home and practice. You already know I can't read sheet music fer shit, so I'd just pull the video up on EweTube and jam all night!"
"Well" interjects Judy "I for one am glad you did what you did, or … didn't do, and I'm totally blown away with how you can play."
Noticing that Sarah hadn't said anything, Judy had to giggle when she saw Sarah staring, open mouthed, at Nick.
"Sarah honey, are you ok?" she asks, slightly concerned.
"I-I-I don't … know."
"What?"
"Mom, if you weren't already getting married to dad, I think I'd try to steal him…!"
"You know that really sounds more than a little bit weird, right?" asks Skye.
"Don't care…"
After handing the guitar to Midnight for safekeeping, Nick takes his does by the paws and heads toward the trike.
"C'mon you two, let's get a bite ta eat and get those helmets that Sarah is itchin' ta see."
"Road Killed?" asks Sara.
"Rally's almost over, so sure, why not" says Nick, knowing all the while that it's not exactly what Judy wants "but … we'll get supper wherever your mom wants, ok? It's only fair."
Watching both does look at each other and nod, Nick knew that he'd hit a home run that time by placating both females in one fell swoop.
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Heading downtown and rolling along the main drag, the Wilde's luck upon a space large enough to park the trike, and it's only a block and a half from the restaurant.
Entering the café, the trio is instantly recognized and One-Eyed Jack came to wait on them himself.
"Well" he begins "If it ain't me fav'rit prey chaser and his victims hisself!"
"Bugger off ya damned predophile!" admonishes Nick good naturedly, mimicking the cockney's accent.
As the four continue to laugh, despite the odd looks coming from what most observers would classify as tourists, the does order their usual salads awhile Nick changes up and has a Poodles 'N Noodles, which consists of Lo Mein noodles and chunks of shredded turkey meat – which of course he shared a bite or two with Sarah.
"What the bloody hell?" asks Johnny as he notices Nick sharing with Sarah.
"Whaaa?" asks Nick around a mouthful of food.
"A bunny eatin' meat?"
"She's curious about the taste, and it's only a bite or two, fer shits sake!" answers a widely grinning Nick.
Tossing up his arms in defeat and leaving, mumbling something about Wilde and his weird assed family, Johnny heads back to the kitchen.
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Lunch over, our trio decides to walk to the helmet shop rather than take a chance at not being able to find a parking place at all, let alone one large enough for the trike.
Seeing the shop, Sarah runs ahead and manages to almost bowl the owner over when she enters.
"Lemme see, lemme see, lemme see" was all the excited doe could say, not that she was excited at all…
"Hey there little one!" says Karl as he greets Sarah "You ready to see your new helmet?"
"Yes pleeeease!"
Giving Nick and Judy a huge grin as they enter the stall, he reaches behind him to retrieve both Judy and Sarah's helmets.
"Woah, that's SO cool" exclaims Sarah "It looks just like me!"
"And like me as well." adds Judy "But Nick wanted you to 'do the thing' whatever that was … so what was the thing?" adding air quotes with her fingers.
Showing Judy and Sarah how to lift the clear visor part of their helmets, Karl flips down the built-in sunshades.
Seeing that the sunshades have been rimmed with silver so that they actually look like sunglasses Judy is suitably impressed "Well I'll be dipped in shi-"
"Language mom!" interrupts Sarah.
As all four mammals get a short laugh out of the exchange, the two does are amazed that when they put the helmets on, it almost looks like they're not wearing anything on their heads.
"Another great job dude" complements Nick.
"Have I ever let ya down?" Karl asks.
"Nope, that's why I keep comin' back. Anyways. Take it easy, we'll see ya next trip."
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"Well, how's about we head back to the fairgrounds so I can help with the build, and you two can help Adelle finish up with the stand?"
"Not exactly what I'd rather be doin'-" comments Judy in a somewhat sultry voice.
"God mom, I'm right here…" pipes up a slightly horrified Sarah
"What?" asks Judy with a slight smirk playing across her muzzle.
After getting his does settled on the trike (they insisted on wearing their new helmets rather than hold them, mainly to see if anyone noticed) Nick heads back to the build site.
As they dismount the trike at the fairgrounds, Nick's phone rings. Noticing that it's his lawyer, Nick immediately takes the call "Yea, Wilde here."
Listening intently, Nick only nods a few times "You're absolutely sure? No doubt? Ok then, I'll take care of that here and fax you a copy of the papers so you can get things going on your end. Thanks a lot, it's appreciated. Bye." and terminates the call.
"That" indicates Nick, slightly peeved "was my lawyer. It seems that we've got a good news, bad news thing goin' on now."
"And?" asks Judy.
The good news is that everything is pretty much just like we want it to happen. Gerald has absolutely no input as to whether or not I can legally adopt Sarah."
"And …?"
"And Gerald is gonna be charged with assaulting a minor, which is a felony, attempted rape, attempted statutory rape, and the charges will be filed as soon as we get to Deerbrook, and presented at the adoption hearing."
And the bad news…?"
"I can't legally adopt Sarah … unless-"
"Unless what?"
"We're already married by the time we get there…!"
"…"
"WHAT?" yells Sarah. "You mean you can't adopt me?" completely missing the last part of Nicks sentence.
"Sarah that's not what I said"
"Then what?"
"It just means that your mom and I have to be legally married before I can adopt you. So, unless anyone has a better idea, we need to get married … as soon as we can" looking straight at Judy.
"Maybe I can help with that" interrupts Skye, just entering from the front of the stage
"You?" asks Nick "How can you help?"
"I just happen to know a travelin' preacher that comes here every year. In fact, Nickie and I were thinkin' about getting' hitched, so why don't you two join us? A double wedding!"
"And just when were you gonna mention this?" asks a more than slightly irritated Nick.
"I said that we were just considering it damn it. No need to get so shittin' hostile, good god!"
"Sorry, but this was all just kinda sudden…"
"Anyway … do ya want me to get in touch with the preacher or not?"
-huffs loudly "Sure, why not … as long as it's legal back home and in Deerbrook, why not!"
"Legal in all of Animalia as far as I know. Give me a few minutes and I'll give him a call…"
Several minutes later…
"Ok, here's the deal… Father Sarducci told me that he'll have a few minutes fer ya at around six. If you wanna get hitched, it's gonna need to be then. Otherwise he's full up for the day and he's leavin' fer the east coast otta Rapids City at nine t'nite. And yes, you'll be legally married from coast to coast. So, what's it gonna be?"
Seeing the expectant faces of his does, Nick has only one answer "I guess we need to get some proper marryin' duds, huh?"
"And you'll need at least four witnesses as well" adds Skye.
"So, you and Nickie …"
"Me?" asks Sarah.
"Sorry honey, ya gotta be at least eighteen to be a legal witness."
"Midnight and Amy Rose would stand up for ya!" suggests Nickie.
"I need Midnight at the build until six and Amy won't go anywhere without Midnight, so they're out…"
"Adelle?" suggests Judy.
"That'd work. Now we need one more."
"Does the preacher have anyone workin' for him that could be counted?" asks Nick.
He's got a gal workin' for him, but we can't use her since she's employed by him and might be considered as biased."
"How about me then?" asks Injun Barry as he enters the conversation.
"Really?" asks Nick.
"Sure. Bambi can stay and run the build while I'm gone, no problem."
"Well, we've got that solved. So where do we gotta go to get this done?"
"Not all that far really. The preacher's set up in a tent at the Stergis City Park."
"Umm" begins Skye somewhat shyly "would you stand up for me and Nickie then?"
"You're both sure about this?" asks Nick.
Putting their arms around each other's waist "Yea, we are" answers Nickie.
Looking at each other, Nick and Judy nod their willingness. "As long as Adelle and Barry are good with it, I guess we are as well."
Getting positive assurance from Barry, and after asking Adelle for her thoughts, it was settled.
"I guess a trip to Rapids City is in order then" states Skye.
"Your three take the trike, while Barry and I go-"
"Dad…"
"Yea?"
How about I go with you instead?"
"You? why?"
"I think woman's … well a female's point of view might be more than helpful here" she states plainly. "You ain't marryin' my mom in a fancy pair of jeans…"
Pressing his paw to his chest in mock indignation "I would never … well, ok, yea I prob'ly would. If it's ok with your mom, I'm good with it. what d'ya think Judy?"
"Absolutely. Best idea yet, no offense Barry…"
"None taken."
"Let's all meet at the park at five forty-five then ok?"
"Let's get movin' so we're back in plenty of time.
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As Judy, Nickie and Skye head towards Rapids City on Nick's trike looking for a bridal shop, Nick and Sarah take his softail and head towards Rapids seeking out a high-end male's clothing store.
As Skye drives, Judy and Nickie check Zoogle for local bridal boutiques, and settle on Love Struck Bridal Boutique on Josephine Street.
With Nick driving, Sarah is doing her part by searching for local men's shops that might have something that would be appropriate for her mom's wedding.
Narrowing down the possibilities by searching the on-line selections, Sarah settles on a place called Michael's Male's Wear. It just so happens that Michael's is only three stores down from Love Struck, and the five mammals in search of semi-formal wear greet each other as they head to their respective stores…
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"Well, hello there! Fancy meeting you here" snarks Nick.
"Well yes" returns Judy haughtily "I'm getting married this afternoon and I need to get something stunning for the occasion." she snarks back.
"Who's the lucky buck?"
"I really haven't decided yet. I think I'll just grab some random todd out of a crowd instead."
"Really? How about that! I'm getting married this afternoon as well."
"Would I happen to know the lucky vixen?"
"I doubt it, I've got my sights set on a particularly lovely bunny doe instead."
While Skye and Nickie are barely able to hold in their laughter, Sarah can only look on in disbelief…
"Dad! Will you quit goofin' around? We gots ta get you sumpin to wear…"
"And what a cute little kit … is she yours?" asks Judy.
"I happen to be adopting her, and don't call her cute, it's really quite rude."
"Well, I'm a bunny so I can call her cute if I want to!"
"Well, she self identifies as a vixen, so-"
"Will you two please stop goofin' off?" asks a slightly exasperated Sarah "We've gotta get stuff so we can get you two married!"
Ruffling the fur between her ears, Nick tells Sarah "Yes dear…"
Swatting at Nick's offending paw, Sarah lets out a slight huff.
With that, the two groups of mammals head into their respective stores.
Since Nick knew better than to argue with Sarah about what to wear, it didn't take them long to shop. A quick stop at a nearby florist and they were headed back to Stergis.
Knowing that they're limited on time, the girls quickly pass on by the overly fancy white bridal gowns (plus the fact that this is Judy's third wedding after all) and find a modest dress that's perfect for the occasion, one for each of them.
Making it back to Stergis in plenty of time, Nick and Sarah head to the motel room to get him changed and ready to go.
…
As Nick is changing, Sarah gets a text from Judy "Dad, mom wants me ta tell ya that she's gonna be in auntie Nickie's room changing. She also wants ta know what yer gonna do fer rings…."
"Well crap, I never thought about rings… umm … tell her we'll use the promise rings that you got us until we can go out and get a proper set, if that's ok."
After a brief exchange of texts "Mom says that's ok, the promise rings will do. She wants me to get yours so she can give it to you at the ceremony, and she'll give me hers so you can give it to her then."
"Sounds like a plan."
"Great!" says Sarah as she sends a final text.
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As calm as it was for Nick to change, it was absolute pandemonium for the females. As you can imagine, with not one but three females trying to get ready in a very short time to be married, nothing seemed to go right…when the vixen's dresses didn't fit, they knew that the store had mixed up their measurements, so Nickie ended up wearing up Skye's dress that was trimmed in red, while Skye's had to wear Nickie's dress that was trimmed in white lace, instead of the other way around.
Of course, Judy's dress just happened to be the prettiest. It was a pale blue, ending just above the knees, dipping to the middle of her back, and just low cut enough in the front to show a peek of her bosom.
Then, after Judy texted Sarah about the rings, all three females went brain dead for a few seconds when they realized that Nickie and Skye didn't even have rings to exchange.
Judy finally had the inspiration to call Midnight. She had Midnight tell Adelle to go out and find two rings, both size 8, and bring them to the ceremony.
Just when they figured that everything was set, Skye moaned "None of us have bridal bouquets!"
When Sarah knocks on their door to find out how things were going, Nickie had to tell the poor doe about their misadventures.
"I'll go see if dad has any ideas!"
Several minutes later, she returns "Dad already has one for mom, and he said that he'll pick you two up something on the way to the park. And he said not to worry, they'll be nice since I'll get to help him."
…
When the girls arrive at the park, they find Nick, Sarah, Adelle and Barry waiting for them.
"Fashionably almost late huh?" smirks Nick.
"Almost is the key word there Slick." says Judy through clenched teeth.
"Anywhooo, here's your bouquet (white roses trimmed with red and purple and complemented with baby's breath), and here are yours" handing Nickie and Skye each theirs. (white roses with red trim also with baby's breath for Skye and white roses and baby's breath for Nickie)
"And" continues Nick, "according to Sarah here, you need this as well" handing Judy a white Calla Lily, which he places behind her left ear, marking her as a taken doe.
"I must say, you are all about as beautiful as any mammal I've ever seen … even you sis."
"Thanks … I think" replies Nickie.
"Sarah" says Judy "would you be willing to be the ring bearer?"
"For who?"
"For all of us, if you don't mind."
"Sure!"
The only other thing is…what are we gonna do with the bouquets?" asks Skye. "We don't really have anyone to throw them to. Adelle's married and there really ain't anyone else around…"
"You two can exchange them with each other and Judy can give hers to Sarah" suggests Nick. "And Sara, you ain't gonna marry anyone until you're at least thirty."
"WHAT?"
"I'm sure Nick's just kidding" says Judy. "Right Nick?"
"Maybe?"
"NICK!"
"Yes, I'm kidding … I guess." Which earned him a good-natured swat from both does.
"Enough of this, it's almost time. Let's go in the tent, ok?" says Skye.
Entering the tent that serves as a chapel, they are all greeted by and undersized male civet cat and a rather large female muskrat.
"Hello dere" says the skunk "I'ma Father Guido Sarducci, anda dis here's my assistant, missa Roseanne Rosannadanna. If you'll all be so kind as ta sign the guesta book and the required paperwork, we'll begin."
After the four mammals sign their portions of the certificates, and the witnesses sign theirs, they all assemble to begin the ceremonies.
"We's a gonna make this fast and simple, 'cause I gotta be otta here to catcha my plane soon."
Turning to Nick and Judy "Do you, Nicholas Wilde take Judith Hopps for your lawful wedded wife?"
"I do."
"Do you, Judith Hopps, take Nicholas Wilde to be your lawful wedded husband?"
"I do."
"You may exchange rings … Congratulations, you're hitched. You may kiss each other."
Turning to Nickie and Skye "Do you, Nicholle Wilde take Skye Winters to be you lawful wedded … mate?"
"I do."
"Do you Skye Winters, take Nicholle Wilde, to be your lawful wedded … mate?"
"I do."
"You may now exchange rings … Congratulations, you'sa hitched too."
"Now if you'll 'scuse me, I gotta get this tent down and get to the airport. Ciao" and they were ushered out of the tent.
"Well, that was a bit disappointing!" remarks Judy.
"Judy, I get that and I agree. If you want a nicer ceremony, we can have one later, but for now it serves the purpose" says Nick. "We're legally married and I can fax a copy of the certificate to my lawyer and get things started on that end."
"I guess you're right … but still …"
"Well, at least we get a honeymoon night together … alone!" remarks Nickie.
As her remark sinks in "You're gonna make me hurt you yet, ain't ya?" asks Judy.
"Easy Judy" says Skye, "She's just messin with ya. If you and Nick want some alone time, we'll be happy to watch Sarah for ya. Right Nickie?"
"Of course. Look Judy, I know this has been tough, what with trying to get Sarah adopted and all, but you've gotta relax a bit. Please, let Sarah stay with us tonight so you and Nick can celebrate a little and unwind. Ok?"
"Yea mom, I'll stay with my aunties, you and dad are both too uptight, you need some alone time."
"You're sure?"
"Yup, but ya gotta stay at the reception for a-"
"Wait" interrupted Nick what reception … exactly?"
"We reserved the 'Continental' room at the motel for a small reception fer you two. Just us and the crew, and Injun Barry's crew. Ya can't leave the crew out Nick!"
With that, Nickie, Skye and Sarah headed out to the hotel on the trike, while Nick and Judy get on Nick's softail.
…
Once there, they found the Continental lightly decorated with multi-colored balloons and streamers in the newlywed's fur colors.
After the perfunctory and obligatory toasts, dance and congratulations from all in attendance, Nick and Judy wave at the crowd and head to their room.
"One quick stop a guest services, then to the room?" asks Nick.
"And that would be for-?"
"The best champagne that I can find, of course. Nothing but the best for my new bride."
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AN: the Stergis Inn is in all accounts a hotel. I know I have referred to it in the past as a motel, my bad.