Chapter 23
When they got back to the house, everyone was already there. As they walked up onto the front porch Gary suddenly picked her up.
"Gary! What are you doing?" Kaitlyn asked surprised.
"I'm going to carry my bride over the threshold." He said with a smile.
When they got inside the door, Gary gently set her down and gave his bride a passionate kiss. Chuck walked into the foyer and saw them.
"Will you two get a room already." He joked.
"Shut up Chuck." Gary said with a smile and went back to kissing his wife.
Marissa had taken care of everything for the brunch. McGinty's had done the catering and there was a huge buffet set out in the dining room. Everyone ate, talked, and enjoyed themselves.
Gary smiled when he caught a glimpse of his wife and mother embracing. Kaitlyn then turned to show Jade, Emily, and Megan the ring he had given her. He headed into the kitchen, where he found his father and Chuck deep in conversation. Marissa was standing in between them.
"What are you two in a huddle about?" Gary asked suspiciously. "Marissa, I know you have enough sense not to get suckered into any of their schemes."
"Gar!" Bernie said quickly.
"You know what? I think I will leave you gentlemen alone." Marissa said with a smile and headed back into the living room.
"Hey buddy. How's it feel to be a married man again?" Chuck asked as he slapped Gary on the back.
"I'd have to say it feels pretty good." Gary smiled as he walked to the counter to get something to drink.
"So, where's the honeymoon?" Bernie asked.
"What?" Gary said.
"The honeymoon. Gar, you are taking Kaitlyn away on a honeymoon, right?" Bernie said.
"And leave the paper to you two?" Gary asked. "I don't think so."
"Come on Gar." Bernie said.
"Dad, Kaitlyn and I have already talked about this. She understands." Gary said.
"Bern, didn't I tell you he was going to say that." Chuck said as Bernie nodded in agreement. He then turned to Gary. "Okay Romeo, where are you two going to spend the night?" Chuck asked.
"Here." Gary said quickly. Bernie and Chuck just looked at him. "Megan is going to keep the girls for the night."
"Some wedding night." Chuck said as he and Bernie snickered. Gary gave them both an irritated look. "It's a good thing he has me." Chuck said to Bernie. "I booked you the honeymoon suite at the Chicago Hilton for three nights." He handed Gary the key. "That way you're here in town and you can take care of the paper. Megan is going to watch the girls. She packed Kaitlyn a bag. Yours is out in my car." Chuck said.
"I don't know what to say." Gary said. "Thank you."
"It's the least I can do for your buddy." Chuck said as he patted Gary on the back.