~*~ Chapter 4 - Will You... ~*~
"Pace, that was excellent. Thank you."
"Are you ready to go?"
"Well, I don't really want to go home yet."
"No, do you want to leave? I got Bessie to pick up the car, so we're walking home - if that's alright with you."
"That sounds nice."
They walked along the creek, until they reached Pacey's dock.
"Pace, why are we stopping?"
"Uh, ok, well... ok, um, Jo, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me. You make me so happy, I hope I make you feel the same way." He got down on one knee and Joey gasped. "I know you hate Josephine, but... Josephine Lillian Potter, would you do me the greatest possible honor by being my wife?" He held her hand with one of his own, while with his other hand he reached into his pocket and withdrew the ring box and placed it in her hand. She opened it to reveal the most beautiful ring she had ever seen - it was simple gold, with a single diamond.
"Oh, Pacey, yes! Yes, I'll marry you. On one condition."
"What's that?"
"That you put the ring on my finger."
"I think I can do that," he smiled.
They started walking again.
"Does anyone know?"
"Know what?"
"That you were proposing to me tonight?"
"Nope. Well, except for me."
Joey stuck her tongue out at him. "Good," she said.
"Why?" Pacey asked.
"Because, we can wait until tomorrow to tell everyone."
"Or show everyone."
"Or show everyone," she laughed.
"Good. We can show Bessie, Doug, my parents... and we can call everyone else."
"Wow, your parents?"
"Yeah, Mom'll be happy for us... and Dad might have something nice to say as well."
Joey started laughing.
"What?" Pacey asked.
"Pacey Witter actually sounds excited about seeing his parents."
"I know, but it's a good chance to show off."
Joey laughed.
"Who are we gonna call?" Pacey asked suddenly.
"What?"
"Tomorrow, who will we call?"
"Uh, Dawson & Gretchen, Jen, Jack, Audrey... have you heard about Audrey's latest beau?"
"No, I don't think so..."
"His name's Trent... he's really cute, almost as cute as you... they make a great couple. I think this one's gonna last."
"Well good for them. It's about time things went right for Audrey."
~*~*~*~*~*~
Pacey and Joey were jerked awake the next morning by the alarm.
"8:00... do you want breakfast?"
"Ugh, no, I can't handle food, I feel really sick. When are we gonna leave?"
"Whenever we're both ready."
They were ready in less than an hour, so they pulled up at the B&B just before 9:00. Bessie was out the front playing with Alexander.
"What, back so soon?" Bessie joked.
Joey ran over to her, and waved her left hand under Bessie's nose.
"Oh my god, Joey! Congratulations! Hang on a minute, is this why you wanted me to pick up the car last night Pacey?"
"Yeah, how did you know?"
"I intuited."
~*~*~*~*~*~
Everyone else's reaction was the same, but they all wanted to know the same two things - when and where the wedding would be.
"I can't believe we didn't think of that," muttered Joey.
"Well, let's do it now." Pacey said simply.
"Ok, I think we should wait until the baby is born before we have the wedding."
"Yeah... next year, summer? The baby will be about 3 months..."
"Sounds good... where will we have the wedding though?"
"Why not in here, in Capeside? That way less people will have to travel, and we both grew up here... it makes sense to tie the know here."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, that way everyone can catch up at home... are you ok with that?"
"Yeah. I think it's perfect... just like you," smiled Joey. Pacey smiled back. Joey leaned over and kissed him.
"What date, Jo?" Pacey asked.
"What, me decide?"
"Yeah, you do exactly where and when, I decided generally," he said.
"Uh... how about May 26?"
"Sounds fine by me... any reason for that date?"
"Nope... just the first date that popped into my head."
"Ok, now where exactly?"
"Um... how about down by the dock?"
"Our dock?"
"Yeah."
"Really? Why?"
"Well, it has a lot of sentimental value... you proposed to me there. It's where I want to commit to you."
"Wow. You are amazing... thank you Joey."
"No, thank you Pacey."
~*~*~*~*~*~
The next day, Joey and Pacey made their invitations. They were simple, yet effective. Once designed on their computer, Joey went out and bought a gold calligraphy pan and creme and purple paper. The invitations were set out like this:
Dear __________________
Your attendance is requested at the marriage of
Josephine Potter
&
Pacey Witter
Time: 11 am
Date: May 26 2007
Place: Pacey & Joey's dock, then to
the Potter B&B for the reception
RSVP: 26 April 2007
They sent these out to Dawson and Gretchen; Doug; Bessie and Bodie; Jack; Jen; Audrey and Trent; Pacey's parents; Gale and Mitch Leery; and Mrs. Ryan.
In addition to the invitations, they sent Dawson and Gretchen a note asking Dawson to be Pacey's best man, and Gretchen to be a bridesmaid. Jen also received a note asking her if she would be a bridesmaid, and Bessie was asked to be the Maid of Honor. Pacey also asked Doug and Jack to escort the bridesmaids down the aisle.
~*~*~*~*~*~
5 weeks later, everyone had replied and accepted the invitation to their wedding, and Jack; Jen; Bessie; Dawson; Gretchen; and Doug had all accepted their parts in the wedding. Joey had forgotten about being given away, so she asked Bodie if he would do the honor. Bodie was only too happy to oblige.
Joey and Pacey had moved to Boston and were happily settled in their new home, which had 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Pacey had turned one of the bedrooms into an art studio for Joey, who was now two months pregnant. Pacey was to start work the next day, and Joey was job hunting for the six months she was able to work.
"Pace, guess what!" Joey cam bursting through the front door.
"Hey gorgeous, what's happened?" He asked.
"I got a job! And they're giving me 9 months of paid maternity leave!"
"You're joking, right? Where?" He asked, shocked.
"At the Boston Museum of Art."
"Jo, honey, that's perfect for you!"
"I know! And they said that if they liked my work, they would put it in the local artists' gallery!"
"Honey, that's excellent!"
"I know... I start tomorrow!"
"What time?"
"9:00, why?"
"Do you want a ride?"
"Sure! Oh, that's another thing... they're giving me a work car."
"Wow, Jo... what job did you get?"
"Assistant Director... I help choose what paintings they hire and buy, and what displays go where and everything."
"Jo, that's amazing!"
"I know. Thank you."
"Pace, that was excellent. Thank you."
"Are you ready to go?"
"Well, I don't really want to go home yet."
"No, do you want to leave? I got Bessie to pick up the car, so we're walking home - if that's alright with you."
"That sounds nice."
They walked along the creek, until they reached Pacey's dock.
"Pace, why are we stopping?"
"Uh, ok, well... ok, um, Jo, you're the best thing that's ever happened to me. You make me so happy, I hope I make you feel the same way." He got down on one knee and Joey gasped. "I know you hate Josephine, but... Josephine Lillian Potter, would you do me the greatest possible honor by being my wife?" He held her hand with one of his own, while with his other hand he reached into his pocket and withdrew the ring box and placed it in her hand. She opened it to reveal the most beautiful ring she had ever seen - it was simple gold, with a single diamond.
"Oh, Pacey, yes! Yes, I'll marry you. On one condition."
"What's that?"
"That you put the ring on my finger."
"I think I can do that," he smiled.
They started walking again.
"Does anyone know?"
"Know what?"
"That you were proposing to me tonight?"
"Nope. Well, except for me."
Joey stuck her tongue out at him. "Good," she said.
"Why?" Pacey asked.
"Because, we can wait until tomorrow to tell everyone."
"Or show everyone."
"Or show everyone," she laughed.
"Good. We can show Bessie, Doug, my parents... and we can call everyone else."
"Wow, your parents?"
"Yeah, Mom'll be happy for us... and Dad might have something nice to say as well."
Joey started laughing.
"What?" Pacey asked.
"Pacey Witter actually sounds excited about seeing his parents."
"I know, but it's a good chance to show off."
Joey laughed.
"Who are we gonna call?" Pacey asked suddenly.
"What?"
"Tomorrow, who will we call?"
"Uh, Dawson & Gretchen, Jen, Jack, Audrey... have you heard about Audrey's latest beau?"
"No, I don't think so..."
"His name's Trent... he's really cute, almost as cute as you... they make a great couple. I think this one's gonna last."
"Well good for them. It's about time things went right for Audrey."
~*~*~*~*~*~
Pacey and Joey were jerked awake the next morning by the alarm.
"8:00... do you want breakfast?"
"Ugh, no, I can't handle food, I feel really sick. When are we gonna leave?"
"Whenever we're both ready."
They were ready in less than an hour, so they pulled up at the B&B just before 9:00. Bessie was out the front playing with Alexander.
"What, back so soon?" Bessie joked.
Joey ran over to her, and waved her left hand under Bessie's nose.
"Oh my god, Joey! Congratulations! Hang on a minute, is this why you wanted me to pick up the car last night Pacey?"
"Yeah, how did you know?"
"I intuited."
~*~*~*~*~*~
Everyone else's reaction was the same, but they all wanted to know the same two things - when and where the wedding would be.
"I can't believe we didn't think of that," muttered Joey.
"Well, let's do it now." Pacey said simply.
"Ok, I think we should wait until the baby is born before we have the wedding."
"Yeah... next year, summer? The baby will be about 3 months..."
"Sounds good... where will we have the wedding though?"
"Why not in here, in Capeside? That way less people will have to travel, and we both grew up here... it makes sense to tie the know here."
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah, that way everyone can catch up at home... are you ok with that?"
"Yeah. I think it's perfect... just like you," smiled Joey. Pacey smiled back. Joey leaned over and kissed him.
"What date, Jo?" Pacey asked.
"What, me decide?"
"Yeah, you do exactly where and when, I decided generally," he said.
"Uh... how about May 26?"
"Sounds fine by me... any reason for that date?"
"Nope... just the first date that popped into my head."
"Ok, now where exactly?"
"Um... how about down by the dock?"
"Our dock?"
"Yeah."
"Really? Why?"
"Well, it has a lot of sentimental value... you proposed to me there. It's where I want to commit to you."
"Wow. You are amazing... thank you Joey."
"No, thank you Pacey."
~*~*~*~*~*~
The next day, Joey and Pacey made their invitations. They were simple, yet effective. Once designed on their computer, Joey went out and bought a gold calligraphy pan and creme and purple paper. The invitations were set out like this:
Dear __________________
Your attendance is requested at the marriage of
Josephine Potter
&
Pacey Witter
Time: 11 am
Date: May 26 2007
Place: Pacey & Joey's dock, then to
the Potter B&B for the reception
RSVP: 26 April 2007
They sent these out to Dawson and Gretchen; Doug; Bessie and Bodie; Jack; Jen; Audrey and Trent; Pacey's parents; Gale and Mitch Leery; and Mrs. Ryan.
In addition to the invitations, they sent Dawson and Gretchen a note asking Dawson to be Pacey's best man, and Gretchen to be a bridesmaid. Jen also received a note asking her if she would be a bridesmaid, and Bessie was asked to be the Maid of Honor. Pacey also asked Doug and Jack to escort the bridesmaids down the aisle.
~*~*~*~*~*~
5 weeks later, everyone had replied and accepted the invitation to their wedding, and Jack; Jen; Bessie; Dawson; Gretchen; and Doug had all accepted their parts in the wedding. Joey had forgotten about being given away, so she asked Bodie if he would do the honor. Bodie was only too happy to oblige.
Joey and Pacey had moved to Boston and were happily settled in their new home, which had 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Pacey had turned one of the bedrooms into an art studio for Joey, who was now two months pregnant. Pacey was to start work the next day, and Joey was job hunting for the six months she was able to work.
"Pace, guess what!" Joey cam bursting through the front door.
"Hey gorgeous, what's happened?" He asked.
"I got a job! And they're giving me 9 months of paid maternity leave!"
"You're joking, right? Where?" He asked, shocked.
"At the Boston Museum of Art."
"Jo, honey, that's perfect for you!"
"I know! And they said that if they liked my work, they would put it in the local artists' gallery!"
"Honey, that's excellent!"
"I know... I start tomorrow!"
"What time?"
"9:00, why?"
"Do you want a ride?"
"Sure! Oh, that's another thing... they're giving me a work car."
"Wow, Jo... what job did you get?"
"Assistant Director... I help choose what paintings they hire and buy, and what displays go where and everything."
"Jo, that's amazing!"
"I know. Thank you."