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There You'll Be Part 5
3 months later came the double wedding of Sheridan and Luis and Miguel and Charity. Tio Francisco and Tia Christina came back for it. Sam walked both Sheridan and Charity down the aisle at the same time, each bride on one side of him. Chad and Whitney were Shuis's best man and maid-of-honor and Reese and Jessica were Charguel's. Hank and Ethan were the groomsmen and Beth and Simone were the bridesmaids. Chad was also the DJ. Everyone felt a little sad in the back of their minds knowing that Ethan and Theresa should be up their getting married as well, but they were happy knowing that Theresa and everyone else was watching over them and protecting them from any disaster. During the ceremony all 4 of them gave beautiful personal vows, and they had the traditional Hispanic traditions.
The reception began with both couples dancing to "Breathe" by Jane French. Then Luis and Sheridan were on the floor dancing to their song "Imagine" also by Jane French. And then it was Miguel and Charity's turn with their song "Cross My Heart" written also by Jane French. When they were on the floor they looked into each other's eyes, believing they were the only people in the world. "I love you," they said to each other. The Lopez-Fitzgeralds.
"They look so happy together," Jessica said, standing next to Ethan staring at the happy couples.
"Yeah," Ethan replied, holding his 3 month old daughter, Jocelyn Claudia. "They do." He sighed, thinking about Theresa, how he missed her. He imagined her standing somewhere near the wall, with Grace, Kay, Faith, Katherine Crane, and Martin Fitzgerald concentrating on making a shield or something that was blocking out all evil. (Over the last year and nine months they figured out that Alistair Crane had murdered Martin Fitzgerald and that he and Julian had been trying to kill Luis and Sheridan. They were sent to jail for the rest of their lives. No harm would come to Shuis ever again.)
Just then he felt a strange warmth brush his cheek, like a gentle kiss. It was not the kind of warmth that was in the room. And then he saw a small glow of the purest white appeared in front of him, he looked around to see if anyone was seeing it. No one had. Then he turned to his father, who had the same look on his face. Then they both smiled at each other, realizing that Theresa and Grace had kissed them. And from the expression on Sam's face, he seemed as if he had experienced something like that before, (See Hidden Passions p. 35).
And then a song started playing that perfectly described the moment for both couples:
Miracles happen, miracles happen
You showed me faith is not blind
I don't need wings to help me fly
Miracles happen, miracles happen
I can't imagine living my life without you now
Not ever having you around
We found our way out
(On you I can depend)
Don't have to look back to realize how far we've come
There are a million reasons
I'm looking up
I don't want this to end
Nothing
Nothing should ever bring you down
Knowing what goes around will come around
You showed me faith is not blind
I don't need wings to help me fly
Miracles happen, once in a while
When you believe
(Miracles happen)
You showed me dreams come to light
That taking a chance on us was right
All things will come with a little time
When you believe
There is no question we found the missing pieces
Our picture is complete
It's fallen into place
(It's fallen into place)
This is out moment, you and I are looking up
Someone is watching over us
Keeping me close
Closer to you everyday
Both couples reflected on that line: "Someone is watching over us, keeping me close, closer to
you everyday". They knew that their loved ones were watching over them and keeping evil away
from them. It brought a tear to Sheridan and Charity's eyes. All 4 of them were happy and felt at
peace knowing that.
Nowhere
Nowhere on earth I'd rather be
No one can take this away from you and me
You showed me faith is not blind
I don't need wings to help me fly
Miracles happen, once in a while
When you believe
(Miracles happen)
You showed me dreams come to light
That taking a chance on us was right
All things will come with a little time
When you believe
When you believe
The soul is a shining light
When you believe
The heart has the will to fight
You can do anything, don't be afraid
We're gonna find our way
You showed me faith is not blind
I don't need wings to help me fly
Miracles happen, once in a while
When you believe
(Miracles happen)
You showed me dreams come to light
That taking a chance on us was right
All things will come with a little time
When you believe
Ethan looked at his small daughter in his arms. She was so innocent. She was so unaware of the dangers of the world. She had no idea that her grandmother had murdered her mother..."No," Ethan thought. "Ivy is not her grandmother. Pilar is her grandmother, Dad is her grandfather. And even though they aren't alive Grace and Martin are her grandparents too." He sighed. He worried how he was going to protect her, but he knew they'd be okay. "Isn't that right, Jocelyn?" he asked softly. She just giggled. He started to tickle her and she giggled more.
Just then that song started playing. He sighed again. That song always made his sad because it made him think of Theresa and miss her more. But now he could listen to it without welling up.
In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be
There you'll be