Finally caught up on last Saturday's Casualty, poor Jeff, I wasn't expecting that, the car to go up with him still inside, and just as he was going to propose to Tamzin. :( I'm looking forward to today's episode though. Although, I think I will cry. Whose, also looking forward to Chelsee Healy joining the show, I remember her from WR, even though I didn't watch it then. I also remember Christine Tremarco's character, Davina Shackleton, who played nurse Jessica's friend, Linda. (Waterloo road, for those of you who don't watch the show, glad it's coming back on Wednesday) Just gutted she's only signed a 4 month contract, she was originally meant to play a nurse, not a tea woman.
Even know, now Matt's left his role as Jeff, I'll still be accepting prompts for Jeff/ Tamzin, and the same goes for Ella Ashford.
Chapter 56: As Ruth prepares to marry Jay she is spooked by her past, will she go through with the wedding? Prompted by Ellzlovzcasualty.
Chapter 57: Rita struggles to cope following everyone's discovery that Mark's still alive, but who will stick by her? Prompted by JadeSutton987
Chapter 58: Zoe returns, with a secret and Max reflects on how he met the former clinical - lead. Prompted by bethyboo13.
Chapter 59: It's Jessica's birthday and Adam gets her something she isn't expecting. Prompted by: Still an AJ Lover.
Chapter 60: Ethan, Lily, Connie, Sam and Charlie are involved in a major RTC. Who will live, who will die? Prompted by Casualtyfanforever81.
Chapter 61: One former staff nurse, one current staff nurse meet and bond over their material problems, will friendship blossom between the two? Prompted by: Still An AJ Lover.
Chapter 62: Adam betrays his wife, of two years, Jessica, with her friend Linda Andrews. What will happen when the truth comes out? Will Jessica forgive Adam and Linda? Prompted by Casualty3000.
Chapter 63 A teenage girl (my character) is brought in, after being abused by her adopted mother, Kelly, and finds herself opening up to staff nurse Linda Andrews, but will Linda manage to get her away from her parents?. Prompted by Casualty3000.
Chapter 64: Womanizer, Caleb Knight, is marrying Ash's daughter, Ella, but an argument between her father and the groom breaks out and the 16-year-old goes in to labour. Prompted by ShawleeneeSmithIsMyIdol.
Chapter 65: Something happens to Sam at work in the ED, will she be OK? And will she be able to tell Tom what happened and will he look after her? Prompted by Tam Jaspie.
Can I, on a separate note, thank everybody who reviewed 'Brothers' my first Cal and Ethan story, I enjoyed writing it and there's a chance there could be more Ethan/ Cal stuff coming when I get the chance.
This time, I've gone for a different way to marry Ruth and Jay.
My OC Father Bill, who is marrying them.
Sorry for any spelling mistakes/ missing words. And sorry for length of this.
Watching Sunetra Sarker in Strictly Come Dancing as I add to this. She looks gorgeous and she was fabulous. :D
I thought Casualty was on at 21: 10 but apparently it's not... but I'm still really looking forward to it.
The Secret Life of Casualty
Chapter 56
Meeting Edward Thurlow had been a whirlwind romance, some might say. It was a conference that Mr. Nick Jordan had sent her on and Ruth was looking forward to it. She picked up the picture of her and Edward, which was on hers and Jay's bedside table and stared at it. It was her and Edward on their wedding day, and now here she was getting married again.
All Ruth had to do was, was take a long bath and wait for her bridesmaids to come.
"Less of the old " Charlie said, but he looked pleased to see Jay, Ruth and their daughter Sophia, who was Charlie's' God - daughter. She was a poppet with black hair, brown eyes and olive skin, all inherited from Jay.
"Where's Ruth?" Zoe asked.
"Mummy's at home " Sophia informed Zoe, she smiled, she might not have been able to have children but she liked them.
"Good " The clinical lead replied, looking through a file which was on the desk in front of her and she made a mental note to follow-up the case.
"Yeah" The little girl agreed, holding Charlie's hand. Rita and Zoe watched her skip along as nurses rushed around, ready to leave for Ruth's wedding in an hour.
Ruth was sat in the living room of her's and Jay's apartment, she'd sold her flat which had been on farmead, once she'd found she was pregnant with Sophia. The door rang Ruth pulled herself off the sofa to answer it. Behind the door were her bridesmaids: Lily Hardy, Zoe Hanna, and Kirsty Clemants. She managed a smile as Zoe ushered her up the stairs and sat her in front of a dressing table as Zoe did her make up.
Ruth looked at herself in the mirror and blinked at herself. She never wore much make up during the day but she had a primer on which helped your make up go on so much better, then Zoe did her foundation, While Lily did her eyelashes.
Ruth opened her eyes, it was now time for her to get in her dress. Zoe pulled it over her had while Kirsty adjusted her straps. Rutth slipped on her shoes. As Zoe handed her, her flowers as Lily gave the dress a
She was now starting to get butterflies in her stomach as she vomited, wiped her mouth and walked down the stairs.
"I can't " Ruth stuttered. Zoe turned around.
Soon they were, there and Ruth knew she didn't want to go though with it. So, Zoe got Charlie ad let Jay go and talk to his future.
"Please Angel?" Jay asked, he was looking dapper in a black suit, polished shoes, and had a white flower pined to his suit jacket.
"Jay " Ruth nervously bit her lip, stood on the elegant stairs, wearing a satin gown, with her hair pinned up. She looked stunning.
As Ruth took the arm of her brother Jonathon (She would never trust him again, after he stole their mother's ring) but she wanted him to give her away as well as her bridesmaids: Kirsty, Lily and Zoe.
The man opened the door to the wedding car and she got in
Ruth got ready to walk down the aisle to 'here comes the bride' Traditional wedding music. Lily, Kirsty and Zoe were all behind her straightening her dress.
Walking down the aisle Ruth kept smiling as each step she took, took her closer to Jay, who was standing with Lenny.
"Please be seated " Said Father Bill as Ruth reached Jay and she took his hand.
"We are gathered together on this day to witness and celebrate the marriage of Ruth and Jay. We come together not to mark the start of a relationship, but to acknowledge and strengthen a bond that already exists. This ceremony is a public affirmation of that bond and as their dearest family and friends, it is our honor and privilege to stand witness to this event. This day is made possible not only because of your love for each other, but through the grace and support of your family and friends. It is our hope that your fulfillment and joy in each other will increase with each passing year. "
" Marriage is a commitment in life, where two people can find and bring out the very best in each other. It offers opportunities for sharing and growth that no other human relationship can equal, a physical and emotional joining that has the promise of a lifetime. "
" Let us bow our heads in prayer. Lord, we thank you for gathering everyone here today. We ask that you help Ruth and Jay to remember the strong love that they share. To work that love into practical things so that nothing can divide them. May their love always inspire them to be kind in their words, considerate of the other's feelings, and concerned for the other's needs and wishes. Increase their faith and trust in You. Bless their marriage with peace and happiness and make their Love fruitful for Your glory and their joy, both here and in eternity. Amen. "
"Marriage deepens and enriches every facet of life. Happiness is fuller; memories are fresher; commitment is stronger. Marriage understands and forgives the mistakes life is unable to avoid. It encourages and nurtures new life, new experiences and new ways of expressing love through the seasons of life. "
"In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul wrote: Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes in all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. "
" While the commitment begins with the two of you, its effect radiates outward. It touches your family and friends and ultimately all of society. When this commitment is seriously made and continuously fulfilled, it leads to the richest and most rewarding of human relationships. "
This is, I am sure, what you Jay, want for Ruth and it is also what you, Ruth, want for Jay. It is also what your family and friends who are gathered here want for the two of you. When a couple treats each other with kindness, love, and respect, the best of what marriage has to offer is the result. "
"Your relationship will take more than love. It will take trust, to know in your hearts that you want only the best for each other. Dedication, to stay open to one another, to learn and grow, even when it is difficult to do so. And faith, to go forward together without knowing what the future holds for you both. "
" While love is our natural state of being, these other qualities are not as easy to come by. They are not a destination, but a journey. Marriage is a give and take between two personalities, a mingling of two endowments which diminishes neither, but enhances both. "
"Your joining together today becomes all the more important to recognize the significance of a devoted and affectionate family life. "
" You are both blessed to have come from truly loving families who recognize the importance of marriage and the fundamental nature of the marriage commitment. They want everyone to know that who they are today is the result of many years of support and sacrifice by their parents. "
" Seeing that no moment is without meaning, we ask that you take this marriage as a beginning of your lives together. Today signifies the creation of a new home and a new family for you both. May you be fulfilled by each other's love and friendship. May you be overjoyed by the promises you are about to make and the life together you will create. "
Remember that in every marriage, there are good times and bad, times of joy and times of sorrow. Marriage is a journey – a time of adventure and excitement enhanced by the love, trust, dedication and faith you share in one another. "
You are mature enough to know the difference between dreams and realities. You have youth and hope. You also know that good times are sweeter when shared and that difficult times are less harsh when borne by two. Continue to work to build a foundation that will support the lasting relationship that is marriage.
May the promises you make to one another today, be lived out to the end of your lives. Tomorrow can bring you the greatest of joys, but today is the day it all begins.
Jay and Ruth, do you, with your family and friends as your witnesses, present yourselves willingly and of your own accord to be joined in marriage?"
"We will " They said.
Will you promise to care for each other in the joys and sorrows of life, come what may, and to share the responsibility for growth and enrichment of your life together?"
"We will " They both said again.
"Jay, please repeat after me. " Said the vicar.
"I, Jay, take you Ruth to be my lawful wedded wife
I give to you in the presence of God and these witnesses
My promise to stay by your side,
In sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow,
As well as through the good times and the bad.
I promise to love you without reservation,
Comfort you in times of distress
Encourage you to achieve all of your goals,
Laugh with you and cry with you,
Grow with you in mind and spirit
Always be open and honest with you,
And cherish you for as long as we both shall live?"
"I do " Ruth replied.
"Ruth, please repeat after me" Requested the vicar.
I, Ruth, take you Jay, to be my lawful wedded husband "
I give to you in the presence of God and these witnesses
My promise to stay by your side,
In sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow,
As well as through the good times and the bad.
I promise to love you without reservation,
Comfort you in times of distress
Encourage you to achieve all of your goals,
Laugh with you and cry with you,
Grow with you in mind and spirit
Always be open and honest with you,
And cherish you for as long as we both shall live?"
"I do " Ruth replied.
"Jay and Ruth as you hold hands, may you see the gift that they are to you?".
" These are the hands that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever. These are the hands that will countless times wipe tears from your eyes, tears of joy and sorrow. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years. These are the hands that will help hold your family together as one as you overcome adversity. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it. These are the hands that will work alongside yours as together you build your future. "
"Having this love in your hearts, you have chosen to seal your vows by exchanging rings. "
" From the earliest times, the circle has been a sign of completeness. The rings that you have chosen to wear have neither beginning nor end, much like your love for one another. They are a symbol of the words that you speak today. May these rings be from this day forward, your most treasured adornment, and may the love they symbolize, be your most precious possession. As you wear these rings, may they be constant reminders of these glad promises you are making today. "
Let us pray. Lord, bless the giving and receiving of these rings. May Max and Erin be forever true to this union. May the seamless circle of these rings become the symbol of their endless love and serve to remind them of the holy covenant they have entered into today. Amen "
" Jay take this ring, place it on Ruth's left hand and repeat after me."
"I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness to you. "
"Jay take this ring, place it on Ruth's left hand and repeat after me. " Stated Father Bill as Lenny handed Jay Ruth's wedding ring which was a plain gold band.
"I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness to you. " Said Jay as he took Ruth's left hand and slid the ring on her finger. It fitted perfectly.
"Ruth take this ring, place it on Jay's left hand and repeat after me. " Stated Father Bill.
"I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness to you. " Smiled Ruth, her eyes twinkling. She took Jay's hand and put the ring on his finger.
Today you have pledged yourselves to a lifetime of caring for one another. May this be a commitment made in love, kept in faith, lived in hope and eternally renewed. As you stand before us, it is our hope that you will go through life loving, trusting, and caring for one another, completely and forever. "
"Jay and Ruth from this moment forward you will never be alone. You will carry with you the love of another person, giving you a completeness and renewed lightness. May your life together be immersed in love and excitement. May you strive to enrich each other in every possible way. And may you work to bring the peace you find to this world. "
Having pledged their fidelity to one another, to love, honor and cherish one another in the presence of this gathering and by the authority vested in me by the constitution and the laws of this state, it is my honor to now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Jay took Ruth's face in his as her bridesmaids started to clap.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my honor to be the first to introduce you to: Mr. and Mrs. Jay and Ruth Winters. " Everyone clapped and cheered.
As the newly married Mr and Mrs Faldren walked back down the aisle, Ruth's brother, Jonathan, who'd been in prison, were outside in the beautifully decorated hallway were their colleagues and Jay's grandmother, Maryam, was in a wheelchair but she had wanted to be there for her grandson's big day.
"Nan?" Jay asked shocked, he used to be close to her but since having Sophia, he hadn't seen her as much and that made him feel guilty as he was close to her.
"Jasmid" She said, she never called him Jay. Maryam was the one who had brought him up. His mother was at home, and Jay would have known that she wouldn't have come neither would his father.
He felt Ruth slip her hand in to his as she clutched her bouquet as she was ready to throw them to someone, who was waiting to catch them.
Rita was the nurse who caught the flowers, Ash was standing beside her and she did the one thing she knew not to do. She kissed him on the lips. Ash pulled away stunned.
Ruth, Jay and their daughter Sophia, were driven away in a black limo (paid for by their colleagues) as they took a few weeks out to go on their honeymoon and then when they came back Ruth would officially be known as 'Doctor Ruth Faldren'
Writing bits of this reminded me of watching Ruth marry Edward.
And, that got long. When I do wedding chapters they always seem to get long.
Next chapter: Rita isn't coping with her friends at the ED knowing that her husband Mark is alive, and collapses at home, next to a empty bottle of wine, a concerned Ash finds her and tries to persuade her to ditch the alcohol, but will she? Prompted by JadeSutton
Thank you to everyone who has read, reviewed this story, it means a lot.
