Title: Beyond Eden
Author: Lucy Mars
Rating: PG-13? Eh, does it really matter?
Disclaimer: Bleh, I don't own Dark Angel...and I don't have any money at the moment. To sue me would result in a long boring battle.
Chapter #5
As the wedding day draws closer and closer, Max is a nervous wreak. Going over every single detail. Checking and double checking. Logan however, is as calm as a summer breeze. Having learned early on that it was useless to tell Max to try and relax. She needed for every little detail to be perfect. It was a way for her to release all the pent up energy that she had coursing through her veins. Rather she be obsessing about their wedding than doing a little re-con for Eyes Only.
Still in bed, Max was mentally going over what she needed to check over today, when she heard Logan growl in frustration. Throwing back the covers, Max made her way through the apartment only wearing one of Logan's old t-shirts. Peeking into his computer room, Max laughed at the scene before her. Logan was sitting at his computer typing fervently, then deleting ferociously, and then typing again. His body was blocking her view of what he was typing, but she could see the name of the file. 'Possible Wedding Vows.'
Covering her mouth from bursting out laughing, Max silently made her way into the kitchen to make them both some tea. Both she and Logan had decided that they would make their own vows. It only seemed right, since they were both so untraditional and having such an untraditional wedding. Making Logan his favorite tea, Max got some of his chocolate chip cookies and put it all onto a tray. Smiling to herself, Max made her way back into the computer room. "Knock, knock."
Chewing out his bottom lip, Logan typed and deleted at a furious speed. All these words just came spewing out of him. They sounded perfect in his head, but the moment he typed them out, they just weren't good enough. Ready to scream, Logan jumped when Max appeared beside him and said, "Knock, knock."
"Max!" Logan said surprised as he closed the page that he had been working on, "I thought that you were still asleep."
Grinning Max set the tray down, "I could hear you growling from the bedroom. I brought you some tea."
"Thank you." Logan said stretching out his sore arms, before taking the mug off of the tray.
"Having trouble with your vows?" Max asked massaging his tense shoulders, "I though that you were a man of words?" she teased referring to his poetry.
"I just can't seem to find the right words." Logan sighed as Max's hands worked magic, "How about you? Have you written your vows yet?"
"Of course I have!" Max exclaimed moving around and sitting down on his lap, "You do realize that the wedding is in two days right?"
"I do, I do."
Giggling, Max kissed his softly, "I love to hear you say that...but save a few for the ceremony."
"Sure, anything for you." Logan laughed sipping his tea, "I'll have my vows done on time. Don't you worry."
Laying her hand over his heart, Max smiled, "Just write what you feel. Don't use your head...use your heart."
Smiling, Logan put his hand over hers, "I will."
"Good. I'm five months pregnant. The last thing I need to add to my 'to do' list is 'make sure Logan has written his vows.'" Max said getting up, "Now you go back to writing your vows. I've got to call the caterer and make sure that they know exactly where to go. The last thing I need is for our food to end up on the other side of town."
Laughing, Logan set down his tea and turned his attention to his computer screen, "All right heart. Tell me what to say."
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Stretching out on the couch, Max sighed at how she couldn't seem to find a comfortable position. Shoving a pillow beneath the small of her back, Max groaned at how that didn't help at all. Getting up, she made her way back into bed. It was the only place where she could sit comfortably. Finally finding a thankfully comfortable position, Max pulled out her book on pregnancy and began reading.
Pressing print with a smug smile, Logan sat back and grinned like a bloody fool. Though it had taken him most of the day, he had finally written the perfect vows. There was no word misplaced and no emotion forgotten. Re-reading it for the six hundredth time, Logan clicked save and grabbed the sheet from the printer. Getting up, he was surprised to see Max nowhere insight. Folding the sheet of paper and leaving it on his desk, Logan went to try and find Max. He hadn't seen her most of the day. She had come in periodically to re-fill his tea and bring him food, but that had been hours ago.
Not seeing Max laying on the couch, or munching on cookies in the kitchen, Logan made his way to their bedroom. Prying the door open quietly, Logan smiled at what he saw. Max was perched on a million pillows, fast asleep still holding a book. Coming to her bedside as quietly as possible, Logan set the book down on the night stand and eased Max into a laying position. She hadn't been sleeping much lately due to their very active child, so it was great that she could sneak in a little nap. Noticing all of the pillows that she had folded and twisted, Logan smiled at the idea he got. Pulling the covers over her, he gently kissed her forehead.
Closing the door gently behind him, Logan dug around till he found what he was looking for. A catalog for furniture from a local baby store. Flipping through it, Logan positively grinned from ear to ear as he picked up the phone. Punching the numbers in quickly he tapped his credit card on the table impatiently, "Hello, is this Nova Star?...
Good... Yes, I'd like to order something from your catalog...Would you be able to deliver by tonight?...Yes?...Great!...Yes, I'd like to order the mommy rocker and..."
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Waking to a heavenly smell, Max rolled over. Confused for a moment, she realized that Logan must have found her fast asleep and tucked her in. Sitting up, Max smiled to find a glass of water resting on the night stand. Logan was so thoughtful. He knew that she was always thirsty when she woke up. Taking a nice long sip, Max pulled herself up and made her way to the closet to find something comfortable that she could change into. Wearing Logan's t-shirts all day became boring after awhile. Pulling out her favorite wrap around skirt and t-shirt, Max ventured for a nice long and hot shower.
Turning the filet over, Logan couldn't stop grinning. Everything that he had ordered earlier in the day had arrived. It was all set-up and sitting in the living room waiting for Max. Logan had even managed to find a huge red ribbon and some balloons to decorate his gift with.
Turning the stove off, Logan dished out their dinner and lay the plates down onto the table. Lighting the candles, Logan stood back and had to pat himself on the back. He had made another wonderful dinner for him and Max. Smiling, he made his way to their bedroom to wake her. Opening the bedroom door, Logan was surprised to find Max awake and dressed, "Hey, I thought that you'd still be sleeping."
Rubbing her stomach, Max smiled knowingly, "I couldn't. There's a soccer tournament on today."
"Aww," Logan sighed rubbing her swollen stomach, "poor mommy. How about you give mommy a little break little one?"
Smiling, Max loved how he talked to their baby. He didn't talk about her, but to her. Like she was standing in front of him. "Come on daddy, I smell something delicious."
Holding out his arm, Logan had a goofy grin on his face, "I don't know if I'd say delicious. How about extraordinary? Magnificent? Out of this world?"
Taking his arm, Max laughed, "Doesn't daddy have a big ego?"
"Mommy is so mean sometimes!" Logan teased leading her past the living room quickly and into the dining room, "I don't think that I'll give you any dinner."
Pouting, Max wrapped her arms around Logan, "I was just teasing. Anyway you have to feed me. Your baby needs to eat too."
Sighing dramatically and sarcastically Logan helped Max into her seat, "Use the baby against me, sure."
Laughing, Max picked up her fork, "This looks amazing Logan."
"Eat," he said picking up his own fork, "before it gets all cold."
"You don't have to tell me twice."
Laughing, Logan bit into his own dinner. The two shared the same type of dinner they shared daily. It was easy, relaxed and fun. Max teased Logan about how he finally finished his vows, and Logan teased Max about all of the harassing calls that she made today.
"I wasn't harassing anyone. I just needed to make sure that everything was perfect." Max declared.
"Uh huh," Logan said smiling over his water, "if you say so."
Sticking her tongue out at him, Max continued eating. "I can't wait Logan," Max confessed, "I don't think that I can wait two more days."
"Technically, we only need to wait another day and a half."
"I wonder if any of my siblings will come." Max sighed looking out at the dark Seattle night.
Reaching over, Logan took her hand in his, "I'm sure that at least one person will come. They'll want to see their sister get married...and badger their new brother-in-law."
Laughing, Max fed him a small piece of her own dinner, "You always know the right thing to say to make me feel better."
"That's because I'm a man of words." Logan laughed wiping the sauce that Max had accidentally gotten on his chin.
"I'm stuffed Logan." Max sighed sitting back in her chair, "So what's for dessert?" she teased.
Pushing his chair back, Logan got up and pulled Max up, "Come on, I have a surprise for you."
"For me?" she asked surprised, "What is it?"
Covering her eyes, Logan lead her to the living room, "If I told you, then it wouldn't be a surprise."
"All right..."
Positioning Max directly before the huge display, Logan stepped beside her and wrapped his free arm around her stomach, "Ready?"
"Ready!" Max laughed like a child on Christmas morning.
Pulling his hand away from her eyes, Logan watched at her face lit up like a 100-watt light bulb.
"Oh Logan..." Max gasped turning to face him, "Thank you. I love it!" she laughed throwing her arms around him.
"I'm glad." he laughed spinning her around. Settling her back down on her own two feet, Logan grinned, "Don't you want to try your new rocking chair?"
"Yes." Max laughed pulling the ribbon away and nestling herself in the oversized rocking chair, "Oh this is perfect!"
Kneeling down beside her, Logan grinned, "I thought that it would help. You've had so much trouble getting comfortable lately."
Grabbing the front of his shirt, Max drew Logan to her lips.
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Reading in her new chair, Max was basking in the afternoon sunshine. Logan was sitting on the sofa, watching her more than reading the files that he had with him. Catching him looking at her, Max flashed him a winner smile, "Shouldn't you be reading your 'oh so important' files?"
"Yes, but you're much more important," Logan said giving her a winning smile, "and interesting."
"I'm trying to keep calm. Do you realize that in 2 hours we will be husband and wife?" Max asked putting down her book.
"It's crossed my mind a few thousand times."
Biting her lip, Max rocked back and forth, "I can't wait Logan. I really want you to see me in my wedding dress."
Reaching over, Logan stroked her cheek, "One more day love, and we will be Mr. and Mrs. Cale."
Beaming with joy, Max lay her cheek onto his open palm, "I love you."
"I would hope so!" Logan said playfully, "I love you too."
"Good." Max laughed kissing the palm of his hand.
Before Logan could grab Max and kiss her silly the doorbell rang, "I wonder who that could be?"
Getting up, Max followed Logan to the door, "Bling?"
"No. Original Cindy? Kendra?" Logan offered.
"They're working right now." Max said, "Just open the door and we'll know."
Opening the door cautiously, Logan was surprised at who he found standing there, "Tinga?" Logan asked, "...Zach." he said with much less enthusiasm.
"Tinga?" Max laughed upon seeing her sister, "You came!"
"Bearing gifts too!" the older sister beamed coming into the apartment and handing the gifts over to Logan, "The others couldn't come, but me and Zach couldn't miss our baby sisters wedding!"
"I'm so glad!" Max laughed throwing her arms around Tinga, "I was getting nervous that none of my family would be at my wedding."
"No worries," Tinga soothed, "me and Zach are here now."
"Zach?" Max asked finally realizing that he was also present, "You came back?"
Shrugging his shoulders, Zach tossed his bag down, "Yeah."
"Come now!" Tinga laughed patting Max's stomach, "We have so much to catch up on."
Forgetting about the two men, Max lead Tinga to the living room to catch up on all the lost time.
Sensing that Max would need some private time with her sister, Logan took all the gifts that Tinga had handed him to his computer room. He might as well get some work done.
Following Logan, Zach didn't say anything for awhile. He just seemed content at looking out the window and down to the ground below. Like he was scanning for possible predators.
Logan just ignored Zach and sat down at his computer. If he didn't want to say anything than fine. Not like Logan cared for what Zach had to say anyway.
Hearing the women laughing from the other room, Zach turned to Logan, "So..."
"So?" Logan asked not impressed.
"If you hurt her, I'd have to kill you." Zach stated matter-of-factly.
"I'd never hurt her. I love her." Logan replied without missing a beat.
Trying not to lose his control, Zach stayed ridged and calm, "Just telling you." After a moment of silence, Zach sighed and ran his hand through his hair, "I suppose that I should say congratulations."
"What you feel you should say." Logan said calmly, "Just say what you want to say Zach."
"I don't like this situation. She shouldn't be in Seattle."
"Seattle or me?" Logan asked his voice raising a notch.
"Both," Zach said, "but she's to stubborn to listen to reason."
"By reason, you mean you."
Spinning around, Zach had to keep himself from attacking Logan, "I'm just trying to protect my family."
Annoyed by how Zach never said sister, Logan decided to push his buttons, "Your sister can take care of herself...and make her own decisions."
Wincing at how Logan had said 'sister', Zach turned back to the afternoon sky. Max didn't love him the way that he loved her. She loved him like a brother...and loved Logan like a man. Feeling himself become nauseous, Zach clenched his fists.
Taking the silence as a sign that he had hit the right button, Logan got up and left the room to find his soon-to-be wife, and new sister-in-law.
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"Come here!" Max laughed when she saw Logan enter the room. Reaching out for him, she pulled him down beside her, "All right, time for a proper introduction. Logan, Tinga. Tinga, Logan."
Meeting her outstretched hand, Logan smiled, "Hi."
"Max, he is a cute one."
"I know." Max laughed as Logan turned 4 different shades of red, "And sweet too."
"Oh congratulations you two!" Tinga sighed with a dreamy look on her face, "You two look so happy."
"That's because we are happy." Logan said kissing Max's hand, "Ecstatic actually."
"And in love." Max added.
"I can see that." Tinga laughed, "You two practically have it tattooed across your foreheads."
"I like her." Logan laughed, "Well tomorrow, we will officially be family."
"I don't mind having family like you." Tinga said watching Logan and Max together, "Especially when you seem to make Max so happy. SO...tell me about your wedding!"
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Finally it was the morning of the wedding. Logan had been banished to Bling's place to get ready, so that the girls could get ready.
"Max, if you don't stop fidgeting I'm gonna have to stab you with this comb!" Kendra growled trying to do Max's hair.
Scoffing, Original Cindy looked up at Kendra, "Girl you've got it easy. I've been trying to do her nails for the past half and hour."
"I'm sorry," Max sighed sitting still, "I'm just afraid that something will go wrong. What if we forgot something? What if the flowers don't arrive? What if the food is disgusting?"
"Max!" Tinga barked from her place on the bed.
"Yeah?" Max asked a little intimidated by her tone.
"Sit still and shut up so that you're friends can help you get ready."
"Right on!" Kendra said raising her comb into the air.
"You aiight boo." Original Cindy said flashing her a smile.
As they finished up with Max, Tinga went out in search of Zach. Who she found standing out on the balcony. "Hey, you clean up nice."
Not turning around to face her, Zach grunted, "Thanks, you too."
"You know, now this is just a thought, but your opinion would hold more conviction if you actually looked." Tinga said playfully.
"We are designed to look good Tinga." Zach said not hiding his annoyance.
"But we're not designed to be anal!" she barked angrily, "What crawled up your ass and died?"
Twirling around to face her, Zach glowered, "What is your problem?!"
"You," she said not backing down, "and your shitty attitude."
"I don't have to take this from you." Zach said trying to brush past her.
Grabbing him by the lapels of his suit, Tinga didn't let him pass. Tightening her grip, Tinga looked fierce, "You're not going to ruin this day for her Zach. I won't allow it."
"Allow?" Zach asked pushing her hands off of him.
"If you ruin this day for either Max or Logan, I swear I will kick your sorry ass."
"What your tone solider." Zach snapped.
"We aren't in Manticore anymore Zach." Tinga sighed a sad expression marring her features, "Why can't you understand that?"
Sobered by her sudden expression, Zach ran his hands through his hair, "I do understand that, but it's my duty to protect you all. And Max is making a big mistake here."
"How?" Tinga asked softly and sadly, "By marrying the man she loves, who happens to love her too, if not more? By creating a family for herself and her child? Something that none of us had?..."
"We are her family!" Zach said cutting in angrily, "We are her family."
Closing her eyes, Tinga leaned against the railing, "Parents Zach. She's going to be mother. Max and Logan are going to be parents."
"Is it worth risking her life?
Leaning over farther and letting the morning breeze wash over her, Tinga smiled, "Max would risk it all for just one more moment...because to her, life isn't worth living without it. Without Logan."
Cringing at what Tinga was saying, Zach turned his back to her and caught a glimpse of Max laughing with her friends. Studying her expression, he saw all the happiness, joy and love. His eyes falling to the significant bulge on her stomach, Zach sighed sadly.
"Let her be happy." Tinga said softly as she lay a hand on Zach's tense shoulder, "Give her away."
Turning to face Tinga, Zach tried to read her expression. A mixture of sadness and happiness. Zach would always wonder at Tinga's expression. Was it one of sadness because she didn't have what Max had and wanted it? OR, was it for him? Did she know what he loved Max more than a brother should?
Not waiting for Zach to reply, Tinga brushed past him and back into the apartment to help Max get on her wedding dress.
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Playing with the rings, Logan sat on Bling's couch ready to go.
"Take deep breaths Logan." Bling instructed as she slipped her coat on.
Smiling at his friend, Logan handed Bling the rings, "I'm okay. More anxious than nervous."
"Another two hours and you two will be husband and wife."
"Husband and wife." Logan echoed, "I like how that sounds."
"Of course you do." Bling laughed handing him a bottle of water, "I love it when I'm right. Didn't I tell you from the very beginning?"
"Yes, yes you did. How come you, Cindy...hell everybody, see it before we did?"
"Fear," Bling stated, "it was fear."
"Fear?" Logan asked surprised, "I don't think so. We're both in very dangerous professions Bling."
Smiling, Bling leaned back and relaxed for a moment before they had to leave, "Fear of rejection Logan. You'd both lost so much. You couldn't risk losing each other. You were in the chair and she was finally finding home. Each other was all that you really had. And neither of you two wanted to risk it."
Thinking about what Blind had said, Logan drowned the rest of his water, "When did you become so wise?"
"I've always been wise Logan. I've just never shared it with anyone else before."
"Well thank you for sharing it with me." Logan laughed.
"What are friends for?"
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"Is the food there yet?" Max asked pacing the bedroom in her wedding gown, "Are all the flowers set-up? The decorations? The flowers! Did they send the right flowers?"
Tinga, Kendra and Original Cindy sat on the bed (in their own wedding attire) watching Max pace back and forth like a madwoman.
"Yes, yes, yes, yes BOO!! Trust Original Cindy when she tells you that everything is perfect. Herbal and Sketchy are taking care of it."
"Sketchy!" Max exclaimed, "You trust Sketchy?!"
"No, but I trust Herbal and his woman." Original Cindy stated calmly, "Now will you sit down for just one second boo?"
"I can't." Max said stubbornly, "I...I...I just want everything to be perfect."
"It will be," Kendra soothed getting up and patting Max's arm, "we promise. No detail overlooked. No flower missing."
"Flowers!" Max exclaimed, "Where are our bouquets?"
"Waiting for inspection in the living room." Tinga teased.
Picking up her full skirt, Max dashed to the living room and saw the box. Taking off the lid, she found hers sitting right on top, "They're beautiful."
"See? Everything's gonna be aiight boo. No worries." Cindy said pulling out her own bouquets and Kendra's too.
Smiling, Max felt herself get all teary, "I won't cry, I promise."
"Save that for later." Tinga laughed.
"Okay, one last thing before we leave." Kendra said pulling Max to her rocking chair and sitting her down.
"What? I thought that we got everything." Max said distressed.
"A pre-pulse thing. Something old...the veil belonged to Logan's mother right?"
"Yeah."
"Okay, something new. This beautiful diamond necklace that Logan got you." Kendra laughed pulling out the box for Max and opening it up, "I promised him that I would surprise you with it."
"OH wow." Max whispered running her fingers over the beautiful diamonds.
Tinga and Original Cindy both gave out a low whistle when Kendra put it on Max.
"Something borrowed." Kendra said pointing to the earrings that she was wearing, "and last of all. Something blue." Kendra finished pulling out a beautiful blue ribbon and tying it around Max's huge bouquet.
"Thank you Kendra." Max gushed giving her friend a hug, "Now I'm gonna cry for sure."
"No problem," Kendra whispered, "I'm so happy for you."
"It's time to go." Zach said interrupting the four women.
"Okay," Max said pulling herself together, "lets go. I can't be late for my own wedding."
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"Oh man! This all looks so amazing!" Sketchy laughed surveying the scene before them.
"It does." Herbal sighed, "Magic and a gift from te gods." he added pointing up at the clear blue sky.
"Max and Logan deserve this." Sketchy said taking in the warm spring day.
Nodding in agreement, Herbal smiled when he saw Logan pull up, "And te groom arrives."
As Logan and Bling stepped out of the car, their jaws dropped to the ground.
"Oh my god!" Logan exclaimed, "This is all so beautiful. Max is going to love this."
"I second that." Bling said patting Logan on the shoulder, "Hey guys. Have any of the guests arrived yet?"
"Yeah. Your uncle, aunt, cousin and cousins wife have arrive." Sketchy said gesturing to the cottage, "You're uncle is just a barrel of fun."
"Yeah, really lovable guy huh?" Logan asked sarcastically.
"A walking party." Sketchy laughed, "Oh man, there's this hot doctor in there too."
"Well lets get them outside and seated." Bling said, "Max called from the car and said that she'll be here soon."
"All right, lets get this party started!" Logan said confidently.
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Squirming in her seat, Max tapped her foot impatiently, "Zach, do you know where you're going?"
"I know," Zach grunted, "I've been to his cabin before."
"Once," Max corrected, "and it was a long time ago. Anyway, it's not Logan's cabin. It belongs to his uncle."
"Whatever." Zach muttered under his breath.
"Relax boo," Original Cindy laughed from the back, "we'll be there in no time."
Sitting back and rubbing her stomach, Max suddenly groaned, "On no!"
"What is it?" Kendra asked alarmed.
"The bag! The black bag! I forgot it!" Max cried out in anguish.
"What bag?" Tinga asked in alarm, "Your meds?"
"Not quite." Original Cindy laughed passing the bag up to Max.
"Yes!" Max said digging around in the bag and pulling out a chocolate bar.
"Candy?" Tinga asked appalled, "You freaked out over candy?!"
"Chocolate." Max corrected taking a big bite, "A pregnant woman needs chocolate at all times."
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Logan and Bling were mingling with the guests when Logan spotted the car that he had rented for Max. Like on cue his phone rang, "Hello?"
"Turn around Logan, I can see you looking." Max laughed.
"Max the windows are tinted. I wouldn't be able to see you if I stood right in front of it."
"Please Logan. It's bad luck for the groom to see the bride in her wedding dress before the ceremony. Come on, turn around."
"Fine," Logan said sighing dramatically. "Give the phone to BLING?!"
"Yes." Max laughed, "Hello, Bling?"
"At your service." Bling replied.
"Make sure that Logan doesn't peek! I'm getting out of the car now."
Placing his hand over Logan's shoulder, Bling laughed at how he squirmed, "No problem."
Max tossed the phone to Cindy and let Kendra and Tinga help her out of the car. They raced into the cabin in record time. Zach however stood outside for a moment, to admire the cabin and all of the memories it held. Also all the disappointments. The field where Max had fought him to go back to Logan was now converted with flowers, chairs and a tent for the wedding ceremony and reception. Sighing melancholy, Zach went into the cabin. The women were help Max with last minute touches.
Keeping his face neutral, Zach cleared his throat loudly. "You ready?" he asked offering Max his arm.
Studying his outstretched arm, Max beamed at him, "You'll give me away?"
Looking at Tinga, Zach sighed, "Unless you don't want me too. Have you changed your mind?"
"No! no..." Max said in absolute horror, "I'm just surprised that's all."
Choking on his own words, Zach had to clear his throat again, "If I don't give my sister away, who will?"
Throwing her arms around Zach, Max laughed, "Thank you."
Pulling away when he felt her stomach, Zach kept his expression calm, "Yeah, no problem."
"Let me fix your make-up," Kendra said leading Max away, "then we can get this party started."
Silence engulfed the room as Zach and Tinga stood together. Giving Zach a sudden smile, Tinga glowed with joy, "You're doing the right thing Zach."
Not changing his blank expression, Zach's eyes fell on the fireplace. All the memories of that night came crashing back to him. All that he was about to lose hit him.
"One day you'll see." Tinga added quietly, "One day."
Max came back out with Original Cindy and Kendra in tow. "I just wanted to thank the two of you for coming to share this special day with me."
"No problem baby sister." Tinga said squeezing her hand, "Now I'm going to go out there, tell them that you are ready and get myself a good seat. All right?"
"All right." Max laughed.
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Logan smiled at Tinga as she emerged from the cabin and signaled for him to start.
As the music began, Logan watched as Kendra and Original Cindy came down the aisle. Each smiling at Logan and glowing with their own joy.
The seconds between the beginning of the wedding march and actually seeing Max felt like an eternity. Then he saw her. She looked stunning, beautiful, glowing, gorgeous...happy. The others became forgotten the moment Max and Logan's eyes met. The world became oblivious and all that mattered was each other.
Suddenly Max was standing before him, with Zach holding her hand out to him. Looking at Zach shocked, Logan realized that he was doing. Zach was giving Max away to him. Entrusting him to keep her safe. Taking Max's hand, Logan smiled at her.
Clutching Logan's hand, Max let out the breath that she had unconsciously been holding. This was it...this was their wedding.
(Max to Logan)
You are my light of day
Always there shinning bright
Bathing me constantly with you light
Keeping me warm
Bursting through at dawn
And glistening at dusk
Protecting me from the clouds that threaten to rain
You are always there
Letting your light filter through
That light is our everlasting love
(Logan to Max)
We were strangers embarking on a journey
Each at what we thought was the end
But together we formed a new path
Alone, we each say the end
Together, it became our beginning
Our love is going to take us on a new journey
We will go where there has been none
And make our own trail
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Laughing and crying together, Logan swept Max into his arms and kissed her with all the joy and love he felt.
Wrapping her arms around him, Max let all the bliss and ecstasy that she felt pour into him.
After the two parted from lack of air, they turned and smiled at the cheering guests.
"May I introduce for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Cale!"
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HOLY COW!!! This is chapter alone is 17 pages LONG!!!! I hoped that you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing it. Please excuse any spelling or grammatical errors. I have yet to even proof read it. I don't think that I have enough energy too. I couldn't bring myself to break it into two chapters...so now this is an extra long chapter. I really do hope that you liked it!!!
To everyone who's questioning the medical status (i.e. Max's mood swings, puking and etc.) don't worry. I write everything for a reason! The next chapter won't be out for a few days yet...with me, that's like three days. It'll be about the pregnancy and it will explain why I wrote Max's pregnancy so extremely!
(Oh yeah, if Tinga isn't older than Max...than that would be my fault! Sorry.)
PlEaSe ReViEw!!! I'm tired...it's late....it's 3 am in France...grrrr...night night.
