What I Should Have Said Chapter 9
Disclaimer: Still want George, but can't have him. Don't own anything. Doing this story for my own amusement.
AN: Opps. Just realized that I typed Sara's last name incorrectly. I put 2 d's when I should have only put 1. Sorry about that. But I decided not to change it cause fanfiction.net takes forever to post a new chapter in the first place so I decided to let it be.
Oh, I just was watching "Table Stakes" (Season one, disc 4, episode 113 or 114 I think). Anyways, there is a great scene where Nick, Sara and Catherine are discussing a case and somehow the topic turns to a guy sweeping a woman off her feet and Nick mentions how some guys just like to pay for everything. Sara makes some retort and Nick says he will usually go dutch unless she asks the wrong question. Catherine asks, what's the question and Nick replies what kind of car do you drive. Sara points out that it is a valid question and Nick is all like "no, it's to find out how much money you make so that you can take care of me". Sara is all like "not this girl' about herself. They flirt a little more in the scene, it is so cute. It just puts you in a good mood also. He he.
Also, don't want to offend anyone, so I'll mention this ahead of time. Live in Arizona. Arizona Diamondbacks fan, 'nough said.
One last thing, any dates I say are totally based off my own calculations. No flames please. *~*~*~*~*
"Well sir, have you made a decision yet?"
"Yes, I have. I'll take this one." The man replied.
"Excellent choice sir"
"Thank you"
*~*~*~*~*
Nick walked into the break room. He and Sara had been an "official" couple for 3 weeks now. It seemed much longer to him, probably because he had always cared about Sara as a friend, but eventually that developed into love. He knew he loved her the night they made love and conceived their child. Hell, he'd loved her months before that, but was too terrified to say anything. He had never felt this way before with any woman he dated. There was openness with Sara that he had never experienced. They talked about everything and nothing. They could communicate with each other by just looking at one another. It was an amazing feeling.
Once in the break room, he noticed that Warrick was watching a baseball game on T.V.
"So who's winning?" Nick asked
"Diamondbacks are, 10-4." Warrick replied
Nick grabbed a cup of coffee and walked over to the couch and sat next to Warrick to watch some of the game.
The men watched the game in silence for a while, but finally Nick burst with his news.
"I'm gonna ask Sara to marry me."
"WHAT!!" Warrick exclaimed
Nick pulled out the ring box and handed it to Warrick. Warrick opened the box and whistled when he saw the ring.
"Wow, that's a beaut."
"Thanks, man"
"What are you two looking at?" a woman's voice asked
Warrick quickly closed the box and handed it to Nick and they turned to see Catherine standing there with her hands on her hips.
"Uh.nothing." Nick replied
Catherine smirked and walked over to them, "Yeah right. Nick, I'm not stupid, let's see the ring."
Nick sighed with defeat and handed Catherine the ring. She opened the box and her eyes bugged out.
"Holy shit. How big is this center stone?"
"Platinum band, center stone an emerald cut that totals 1 ½ carats, the two baguettes on the side are each ¼ a carat making the total weight of the ring 2 carats."
"Again, I repeat holy shit." Catherine paused, looked down at the ring and then back up at Nick. She handed him back the ring before saying, "It's absolutely beautiful Nick, and Sara will love it."
"Thanks"
"I'll love what?" Sara asked
*~*~*~*~*
Sara walked into the break room hearing Catherine tell Nick "Sara will love it" and she couldn't help asking what she would love.
The response that she got from Nick, Catherine and Warrick, though, weren't what she expected. The three looked like deer's caught in the headlights.
"Come on guys, what will I love?"
Before anyone could answer Grissom walked in to hand out assignments.
"What's going on?"
Sara smirked before answering, "I'm just trying to find out what I'll love?"
"Huh?" Grissom replied
"Well, I walked in and Catherine was saying 'Sara will love this', I'm just trying to find out what I'll love."
Grissom looked confused by what was going on. Nick looked at Sara and saw her 'stubborn' face was in place. He knew it, he was screwed. Sara was like a dog with a bone, she wouldn't let go until she got what she wanted. He sighed; this wasn't how he planned on proposing, but what better to do it with your coworkers that you feel as family anyways. Nick got up and walked over to Sara.
"Sara, I was showing Catherine this and she was saying you would love it." With that said Nick pulled out the ring box and opened it. Sara gasped when she saw what was inside.
"Oh my god" Sara whispered
Nick got down on one knee and when he did Sara burst into tears. He took her left hand and began to slide the ring on her finger.
"Sara, I've loved you for months now, probably since the first moment I saw you. I love you even more because you will be the mother of my child, with hopefully more to follow eventually."
The whole room laughed at the statement.
Nick waited until the laughter died down before continuing, "I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Sara, will you be my wife? Will you mar."
"YES!!!" Sara interrupted "Yes, I'll marry you."
Nick stood up and slid the ring all the way up her finger and they embraced. Catherine had tears in her eyes. Warrick and Grissom were cheering the couple on with 'congratulations'. When the couple broke apart their coworkers who also pulled them into hugs surrounded them. After a couple of minutes, Grissom cleared his throat and began speaking.
"Although, I'm sure we would all much rather stay here and celebrate Nick and Sara's engagement, unfortunately we have work to do."
The group groaned at Grissom's words, but took on their assignments without a second thought.
*~*~*~*~*
One Week Later
Catherine, Sara and Lindsey had spent the morning shopping. Sara had asked Catherine to be her Maid of Honor, while Nick's brother, Parker, was standing up for him.
"So, how did the parents take the news of the engagement?" Catherine asked
"They were so excited. They said that the engagement was better news than the baby. Go figure. I guess there just upset that we are doing it out of order" Sara chuckled.
"So Nick's brother is standing up for him?"
"Yeah. Nick said even though he lives here, he's still really close to Parker. I just feel kind of bad that I didn't want any of his sisters to be in the party, but I also didn't want a really big wedding party anyways."
"Why didn't you choose them? Not that I'm not totally excited that you chose me, just curious"
"Cath, you're one of my best friends. I've only spoken on the phone to his sisters. I haven't met any of them. It's cool though, they were totally fine with it, which I should have expected. I just feel kind of bad."
"Well, not to change the subject, but did you two finally decide on a date?"
Sara laughed, "Yes, June 12th and the whole day has been cleared by Grissom for our entire team"
"So where's the big day going to be at?" "Can we please sit down first, I'm so tired of walking?" Sara complained
"Yeah, mommy. I'm tired" Lindsey chimed in
The three walked over to the food court and took a table and sat down.
"How you doing Sara? Sitting here isn't making your sick is it?"
"No, I'm fine."
"So, the wedding?" Catherine reminded Sara after a couple moments of silence.
"Right" Sara said shaking her head "Were having it at Las Vegas Country Club, they were able to do something on such short notice. We'll be married outside in the gardens and then the reception will be inside in one of the dining halls."
"Mommy, can I go to uncle Nick and Sara's wedding?"
Sara and Catherine laughed at Lindsey calling Nick "uncle".
"Well, Lindsey, Nick and I were talking just yesterday and we would love for you to be our flower girl. What would say about that?"
Lindsey's eyes lit up "really? You want me to be your flower girl?" Sara nodded. "Mommy can I, can I?"
"Of course you can sweetie."
Lindsey got up and ran over to Sara and gave her a hug, thanking her. The three sat there for about another half hour talking about the wedding before they decided to call it a day.
"I have to get out of here Catherine, I'm meeting Nick in 20 minutes."
"You guys going out to dinner tonight or something?"
"I'm not sure, Nick just told me to meet him, so I better get out of here"
Sara hugged Lindsey and Catherine then took off.
*~*~*~*~*
Sara pulled her Tahoe to a stop in front of the address Nick told her to met at.
"Why the hell am I at a house" Sara said aloud
Sara got out of her Tahoe and saw Nick and an older gentleman standing in by the front door.
"Nick, What's going on?"
"You must be Sara," the older man stated "I'm Jason Morgan, with Morgan & White realty." The man stretched out his arm and Sara shook it. Taking a moment to comprehend what he was saying. After a moment Sara gasped when she realized what was going on.
"Oh my god, Nick. You bought us a house!!"
Nick nodded
Sara went up to him and slapped him playfully on the arm, "I don't know if I should be mad at you for not allowing me to be part of the process of picking our house, or if I should kiss you right now."
"Wait til you see the house" Nick replied
Mr. Morgan unlocked the door and Nick and Sara stepped inside. It was a single story house. The front door led into the foyer, which was covered, with wood flooring. To the left was a living room with a fireplace and two huge windows. To the right was what looked like would be a den. They walked further into the house and passed the hallway.
"Down the hallway are the master bedroom and two other bedrooms. Back at the front of the house was a den, which could be made into an optional third bedroom," Mr. Morgan stated. "The house has two baths"
They followed him into the kitchen area. Sara was in shock the kitchen was huge. It was on the right side of the house and had a beautiful curved island in the center. To the left of the kitchen was another family room and another fireplace.
"How many fireplaces do you think we need Nick?" Sara teased
"Well actually the home has three. One in what would be considered the Dining Room at the front of the house. One in this room and one in the master bedroom, but be aware Nevada does practice 'no burn days' just like Arizona does"
Nick and Sara nodded their understanding and continued exploring the house. Sara walked further into the kitchen area, and stood in what Mr. Morgan called the Nook. The nook was surrounded by windows, which allowed visualization of a huge backyard and porch area. Sara took Nick's hand and led him towards the bedrooms.
"The master bedroom is huge." Sara said, as they entered "I've never had a room this big in my life" Nick smiled at her comment
"Come on" he said and lead her out of the room and back down the hall to the other bedrooms.
"I figured one of this could be the baby's room."
"And what about the other one?"
"Well, it could start out as a guest room"
"And end up as what?" Sara teased
Nick pulled her into a hug and kissed her passionately. "Hopefully another baby's room"
Sara smiled. "I think that's a wonderful idea, but can I have this one first before we start talking about our second child"
Nick laughed "of course"
Mr. Morgan came back down the hall and caught them hugging and laughing.
"So what do you think Sara?"
"I love it, can we sign the papers now? Have you signed papers already? When can we move in?"
The two men laughed at her rambling.
"You do have some papers to sign Sara, which I have with me, as soon as that is done you guys can move in as soon as possible."
"Give me a pen"
Again, the men laughed at her forcefulness. Mr. Morgan motioned for the two to follow them and Sara signed the papers allowing her and Nick to purchase their dream home.
*~*~*~*~*~*
June 10th, 2003
Sara was a wreck. She was waiting for Nick's entire family to show up at their home and she was terrified. Yeah, she had spoke on the phone with them and she had met his parents, but it wasn't the same. Now she just wasn't a woman carrying his child, she was going to be his wife.
"Sara, quit pacing, they're going to love you"
"I'm sorry Nick, I'm just nervous"
Nick walked over to her and pulled her into a hug, which unfortunately didn't last long due to the doorbell ringing.
"You ready?" Nick asked
"Yeah, I'm just glad, there not all staying here"
Nick laughed "me too"
Nick and Sara walked to the front door and opened it, facing Nick's entire immediate family.
"Hi" Sara said "Why don't you all come in first, then we can do introductions"
There was a chorus of "good ideas" and "smart girl" coming from his family. Nick and Sara lead them to the family room, across from the kitchen. Sara felt slightly faint and quickly sat down on a bar stool.
"You okay sweetie?" Nick asked worried
"Yeah fine, could you get me a glass of water?"
"Sure" Nick grabbed her a glass from the dishwasher and filled it up with the purified drinking water. "Here you go"
"Thanks" she paused "Introductions, I know your voices, kind of sort of"
The group laughed
Nick looked over to the left and decided to start at that end.
"Okay, this is my sister Cailean and her husband Frank." Sara, Cailean and Frank exchanged hellos. "Okay, next to Frank is Landry and her husband Thomas" Again a chorus of hello's were exchanged.
"Okay, Nick how bout this, tell who everyone is and I say hello to everyone at the end, okay?"
Nick chuckled and continued. "Next to Thomas are my mom and dad, which you know. Then there's my older brother Parker and his wife Kathleen. Next we have my youngest sister Hannah, who is right now single right?"
"Yes" Hannah replied and Sara laughed
"Next we have Amanda and her fiancée Chris and last but certainly not least is Whitney and her husband Mark."
Sara got up from her chair and went to the group and began exchanging more hellos and this time hugs with everyone.
Later on in the evening the woman all sat around together in the family room, while the men were outside talking, while some were smoking.
"So how's the morning sickness been?" Cailean asked
"Not bad, although it doesn't come in the morning, kind of comes in the afternoon."
Cailean laughed "I was the exact same way with my son Cooper, although with my other son Riley, I wasn't sick at all"
"I already envy you" Sara said
"So are you more nervous about the wedding or giving birth?" Whitney asked
"I'm not sure. I can handle pain; I have a pretty high tolerance. I think I'm scared that I'll forget my vows, and I'm just reciting what the judge says."
The woman again all laughed and Sara began to yawn, looking at the
clock and
noticing that it was 10:30pm.
"Wow, we should be heading out of here. We all have a big day tomorrow with the rehearsal dinner and such" Landry said
The women began to agree with her and got up to retrieve their husbands/fiancée. After saying their goodbyes, Nick and Sara lay down on their bed and immediately fell asleep in each other's arms.
*~*~*~*~*
June 12, 2003
Sara and Nick both slept peacefully the night before their wedding. Nick staying at the house and Sara with Catherine.
Sara kept her hair down and wore a simple tiara in it. She had bought a very simple white sheath dress. It was a halter style v-neck dress, the neck dipping just to the middle of her breast area. The gown fit perfectly over her slightly rounded stomach.
"Oh my god, Sara, you look beautiful"
Sara turned to see Catherine in her strapless, a-line, lilac dress and Lindsey wearing a lilac flower girls dress.
"Thank you, you two look perfect."
"Thanks, you ready to get out of here and get married?"
"Yeah, you have Nick's ring right?"
"You betcha, in my purse"
"Okay let's get this show on the road" Sara said.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Nick was extremely nervous. All of their combined family and friends were there, watching him right now. The small orchestra that consisted of 2 violins, a viola, a cello, harpist and flute were softly playing Beethoven. Before he knew it the orchestra changed from Beethoven to Pachabel's Canon in D minor. He saw Lindsey begin to walk down the aisle, throwing flower petals as she came. Catherine followed her. When Catherine took her place in the front Nick saw Sara for the first time in 24 hours. She took his breath away. Her father walking her down the aisle, Sara had tears in her eyes. Once at the front her father gently kissed her on the check and took her hand and placed it in Nick's.
"Who gives this woman to be married?" the judge asked
"Her mother and I do" William Sidle answered
The ceremony continued without a musing, Sara and Nick both unable to contain their emotions as they were married and pronounced man and wife. As they walked back down the aisle together they could hear Warrick say, "Now it's time to party." They laughed and headed to their reception.
*~*~*~*~*~*
The reception was full of energy. People talking, laughing, congratulating Sara and Nick. The guests also kept up the timely, yet annoying tradition of clinking the wine glasses so that the bride and groom had to kiss. After dinner was served, Nick led Sara to the dance floor when the D.J. announced that it was time for the newlywed's first dance. They took each other's arms and the strains of music began to fill the room.
b ** Everytime our eyes meet This feeling inside me
Is almost more than I can take
Baby when you touch me
I can feel how much you love me
And it just blows me away
I've never been this close to anyone or anything
I can hear your thoughts
I can see your dreams
I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
The smell of your skin
The taste of your kiss
The way you whisper in the dark
Your hair all around me
Baby, you surround me
You touch every place in my heart
Oh it feels like the first time
Every time
I wanna spend the whole night in your eyes
I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better and better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
Every little thing that you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better and better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Oh, every little thing that you do
Baby, I'm amazed by you ** b
By the end of the song, the entire reception was filled with people crying and sighing at the miracle they had just witnessed. The complete love they saw between the couple was truly a miracle to them.
*~*~*~* AN: Sorry for such a long chapter. I had so many ideas of what I needed to cover. I hope you all don't mind. I feel like I got carried away a little. Okay, like I said earlier, I'm a huge Arizona Diamondbacks fan, being an Arizonan and all. Let's see, just made up the names for Nick's brother and sisters, along with their 'significant others'. Also, didn't choose the Wedding March, mainly because I personally despise the song. I'll never be married to it, so I therefore didn't want my characters to be married to it. Author's prerogative. The song at the end is "Amazed" by Lonestar from their Lonely Grill album. I'm sure some of you will recognize the song. Please review with any comments or questions.
Disclaimer: Still want George, but can't have him. Don't own anything. Doing this story for my own amusement.
AN: Opps. Just realized that I typed Sara's last name incorrectly. I put 2 d's when I should have only put 1. Sorry about that. But I decided not to change it cause fanfiction.net takes forever to post a new chapter in the first place so I decided to let it be.
Oh, I just was watching "Table Stakes" (Season one, disc 4, episode 113 or 114 I think). Anyways, there is a great scene where Nick, Sara and Catherine are discussing a case and somehow the topic turns to a guy sweeping a woman off her feet and Nick mentions how some guys just like to pay for everything. Sara makes some retort and Nick says he will usually go dutch unless she asks the wrong question. Catherine asks, what's the question and Nick replies what kind of car do you drive. Sara points out that it is a valid question and Nick is all like "no, it's to find out how much money you make so that you can take care of me". Sara is all like "not this girl' about herself. They flirt a little more in the scene, it is so cute. It just puts you in a good mood also. He he.
Also, don't want to offend anyone, so I'll mention this ahead of time. Live in Arizona. Arizona Diamondbacks fan, 'nough said.
One last thing, any dates I say are totally based off my own calculations. No flames please. *~*~*~*~*
"Well sir, have you made a decision yet?"
"Yes, I have. I'll take this one." The man replied.
"Excellent choice sir"
"Thank you"
*~*~*~*~*
Nick walked into the break room. He and Sara had been an "official" couple for 3 weeks now. It seemed much longer to him, probably because he had always cared about Sara as a friend, but eventually that developed into love. He knew he loved her the night they made love and conceived their child. Hell, he'd loved her months before that, but was too terrified to say anything. He had never felt this way before with any woman he dated. There was openness with Sara that he had never experienced. They talked about everything and nothing. They could communicate with each other by just looking at one another. It was an amazing feeling.
Once in the break room, he noticed that Warrick was watching a baseball game on T.V.
"So who's winning?" Nick asked
"Diamondbacks are, 10-4." Warrick replied
Nick grabbed a cup of coffee and walked over to the couch and sat next to Warrick to watch some of the game.
The men watched the game in silence for a while, but finally Nick burst with his news.
"I'm gonna ask Sara to marry me."
"WHAT!!" Warrick exclaimed
Nick pulled out the ring box and handed it to Warrick. Warrick opened the box and whistled when he saw the ring.
"Wow, that's a beaut."
"Thanks, man"
"What are you two looking at?" a woman's voice asked
Warrick quickly closed the box and handed it to Nick and they turned to see Catherine standing there with her hands on her hips.
"Uh.nothing." Nick replied
Catherine smirked and walked over to them, "Yeah right. Nick, I'm not stupid, let's see the ring."
Nick sighed with defeat and handed Catherine the ring. She opened the box and her eyes bugged out.
"Holy shit. How big is this center stone?"
"Platinum band, center stone an emerald cut that totals 1 ½ carats, the two baguettes on the side are each ¼ a carat making the total weight of the ring 2 carats."
"Again, I repeat holy shit." Catherine paused, looked down at the ring and then back up at Nick. She handed him back the ring before saying, "It's absolutely beautiful Nick, and Sara will love it."
"Thanks"
"I'll love what?" Sara asked
*~*~*~*~*
Sara walked into the break room hearing Catherine tell Nick "Sara will love it" and she couldn't help asking what she would love.
The response that she got from Nick, Catherine and Warrick, though, weren't what she expected. The three looked like deer's caught in the headlights.
"Come on guys, what will I love?"
Before anyone could answer Grissom walked in to hand out assignments.
"What's going on?"
Sara smirked before answering, "I'm just trying to find out what I'll love?"
"Huh?" Grissom replied
"Well, I walked in and Catherine was saying 'Sara will love this', I'm just trying to find out what I'll love."
Grissom looked confused by what was going on. Nick looked at Sara and saw her 'stubborn' face was in place. He knew it, he was screwed. Sara was like a dog with a bone, she wouldn't let go until she got what she wanted. He sighed; this wasn't how he planned on proposing, but what better to do it with your coworkers that you feel as family anyways. Nick got up and walked over to Sara.
"Sara, I was showing Catherine this and she was saying you would love it." With that said Nick pulled out the ring box and opened it. Sara gasped when she saw what was inside.
"Oh my god" Sara whispered
Nick got down on one knee and when he did Sara burst into tears. He took her left hand and began to slide the ring on her finger.
"Sara, I've loved you for months now, probably since the first moment I saw you. I love you even more because you will be the mother of my child, with hopefully more to follow eventually."
The whole room laughed at the statement.
Nick waited until the laughter died down before continuing, "I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Sara, will you be my wife? Will you mar."
"YES!!!" Sara interrupted "Yes, I'll marry you."
Nick stood up and slid the ring all the way up her finger and they embraced. Catherine had tears in her eyes. Warrick and Grissom were cheering the couple on with 'congratulations'. When the couple broke apart their coworkers who also pulled them into hugs surrounded them. After a couple of minutes, Grissom cleared his throat and began speaking.
"Although, I'm sure we would all much rather stay here and celebrate Nick and Sara's engagement, unfortunately we have work to do."
The group groaned at Grissom's words, but took on their assignments without a second thought.
*~*~*~*~*
One Week Later
Catherine, Sara and Lindsey had spent the morning shopping. Sara had asked Catherine to be her Maid of Honor, while Nick's brother, Parker, was standing up for him.
"So, how did the parents take the news of the engagement?" Catherine asked
"They were so excited. They said that the engagement was better news than the baby. Go figure. I guess there just upset that we are doing it out of order" Sara chuckled.
"So Nick's brother is standing up for him?"
"Yeah. Nick said even though he lives here, he's still really close to Parker. I just feel kind of bad that I didn't want any of his sisters to be in the party, but I also didn't want a really big wedding party anyways."
"Why didn't you choose them? Not that I'm not totally excited that you chose me, just curious"
"Cath, you're one of my best friends. I've only spoken on the phone to his sisters. I haven't met any of them. It's cool though, they were totally fine with it, which I should have expected. I just feel kind of bad."
"Well, not to change the subject, but did you two finally decide on a date?"
Sara laughed, "Yes, June 12th and the whole day has been cleared by Grissom for our entire team"
"So where's the big day going to be at?" "Can we please sit down first, I'm so tired of walking?" Sara complained
"Yeah, mommy. I'm tired" Lindsey chimed in
The three walked over to the food court and took a table and sat down.
"How you doing Sara? Sitting here isn't making your sick is it?"
"No, I'm fine."
"So, the wedding?" Catherine reminded Sara after a couple moments of silence.
"Right" Sara said shaking her head "Were having it at Las Vegas Country Club, they were able to do something on such short notice. We'll be married outside in the gardens and then the reception will be inside in one of the dining halls."
"Mommy, can I go to uncle Nick and Sara's wedding?"
Sara and Catherine laughed at Lindsey calling Nick "uncle".
"Well, Lindsey, Nick and I were talking just yesterday and we would love for you to be our flower girl. What would say about that?"
Lindsey's eyes lit up "really? You want me to be your flower girl?" Sara nodded. "Mommy can I, can I?"
"Of course you can sweetie."
Lindsey got up and ran over to Sara and gave her a hug, thanking her. The three sat there for about another half hour talking about the wedding before they decided to call it a day.
"I have to get out of here Catherine, I'm meeting Nick in 20 minutes."
"You guys going out to dinner tonight or something?"
"I'm not sure, Nick just told me to meet him, so I better get out of here"
Sara hugged Lindsey and Catherine then took off.
*~*~*~*~*
Sara pulled her Tahoe to a stop in front of the address Nick told her to met at.
"Why the hell am I at a house" Sara said aloud
Sara got out of her Tahoe and saw Nick and an older gentleman standing in by the front door.
"Nick, What's going on?"
"You must be Sara," the older man stated "I'm Jason Morgan, with Morgan & White realty." The man stretched out his arm and Sara shook it. Taking a moment to comprehend what he was saying. After a moment Sara gasped when she realized what was going on.
"Oh my god, Nick. You bought us a house!!"
Nick nodded
Sara went up to him and slapped him playfully on the arm, "I don't know if I should be mad at you for not allowing me to be part of the process of picking our house, or if I should kiss you right now."
"Wait til you see the house" Nick replied
Mr. Morgan unlocked the door and Nick and Sara stepped inside. It was a single story house. The front door led into the foyer, which was covered, with wood flooring. To the left was a living room with a fireplace and two huge windows. To the right was what looked like would be a den. They walked further into the house and passed the hallway.
"Down the hallway are the master bedroom and two other bedrooms. Back at the front of the house was a den, which could be made into an optional third bedroom," Mr. Morgan stated. "The house has two baths"
They followed him into the kitchen area. Sara was in shock the kitchen was huge. It was on the right side of the house and had a beautiful curved island in the center. To the left of the kitchen was another family room and another fireplace.
"How many fireplaces do you think we need Nick?" Sara teased
"Well actually the home has three. One in what would be considered the Dining Room at the front of the house. One in this room and one in the master bedroom, but be aware Nevada does practice 'no burn days' just like Arizona does"
Nick and Sara nodded their understanding and continued exploring the house. Sara walked further into the kitchen area, and stood in what Mr. Morgan called the Nook. The nook was surrounded by windows, which allowed visualization of a huge backyard and porch area. Sara took Nick's hand and led him towards the bedrooms.
"The master bedroom is huge." Sara said, as they entered "I've never had a room this big in my life" Nick smiled at her comment
"Come on" he said and lead her out of the room and back down the hall to the other bedrooms.
"I figured one of this could be the baby's room."
"And what about the other one?"
"Well, it could start out as a guest room"
"And end up as what?" Sara teased
Nick pulled her into a hug and kissed her passionately. "Hopefully another baby's room"
Sara smiled. "I think that's a wonderful idea, but can I have this one first before we start talking about our second child"
Nick laughed "of course"
Mr. Morgan came back down the hall and caught them hugging and laughing.
"So what do you think Sara?"
"I love it, can we sign the papers now? Have you signed papers already? When can we move in?"
The two men laughed at her rambling.
"You do have some papers to sign Sara, which I have with me, as soon as that is done you guys can move in as soon as possible."
"Give me a pen"
Again, the men laughed at her forcefulness. Mr. Morgan motioned for the two to follow them and Sara signed the papers allowing her and Nick to purchase their dream home.
*~*~*~*~*~*
June 10th, 2003
Sara was a wreck. She was waiting for Nick's entire family to show up at their home and she was terrified. Yeah, she had spoke on the phone with them and she had met his parents, but it wasn't the same. Now she just wasn't a woman carrying his child, she was going to be his wife.
"Sara, quit pacing, they're going to love you"
"I'm sorry Nick, I'm just nervous"
Nick walked over to her and pulled her into a hug, which unfortunately didn't last long due to the doorbell ringing.
"You ready?" Nick asked
"Yeah, I'm just glad, there not all staying here"
Nick laughed "me too"
Nick and Sara walked to the front door and opened it, facing Nick's entire immediate family.
"Hi" Sara said "Why don't you all come in first, then we can do introductions"
There was a chorus of "good ideas" and "smart girl" coming from his family. Nick and Sara lead them to the family room, across from the kitchen. Sara felt slightly faint and quickly sat down on a bar stool.
"You okay sweetie?" Nick asked worried
"Yeah fine, could you get me a glass of water?"
"Sure" Nick grabbed her a glass from the dishwasher and filled it up with the purified drinking water. "Here you go"
"Thanks" she paused "Introductions, I know your voices, kind of sort of"
The group laughed
Nick looked over to the left and decided to start at that end.
"Okay, this is my sister Cailean and her husband Frank." Sara, Cailean and Frank exchanged hellos. "Okay, next to Frank is Landry and her husband Thomas" Again a chorus of hello's were exchanged.
"Okay, Nick how bout this, tell who everyone is and I say hello to everyone at the end, okay?"
Nick chuckled and continued. "Next to Thomas are my mom and dad, which you know. Then there's my older brother Parker and his wife Kathleen. Next we have my youngest sister Hannah, who is right now single right?"
"Yes" Hannah replied and Sara laughed
"Next we have Amanda and her fiancée Chris and last but certainly not least is Whitney and her husband Mark."
Sara got up from her chair and went to the group and began exchanging more hellos and this time hugs with everyone.
Later on in the evening the woman all sat around together in the family room, while the men were outside talking, while some were smoking.
"So how's the morning sickness been?" Cailean asked
"Not bad, although it doesn't come in the morning, kind of comes in the afternoon."
Cailean laughed "I was the exact same way with my son Cooper, although with my other son Riley, I wasn't sick at all"
"I already envy you" Sara said
"So are you more nervous about the wedding or giving birth?" Whitney asked
"I'm not sure. I can handle pain; I have a pretty high tolerance. I think I'm scared that I'll forget my vows, and I'm just reciting what the judge says."
The woman again all laughed and Sara began to yawn, looking at the
clock and
noticing that it was 10:30pm.
"Wow, we should be heading out of here. We all have a big day tomorrow with the rehearsal dinner and such" Landry said
The women began to agree with her and got up to retrieve their husbands/fiancée. After saying their goodbyes, Nick and Sara lay down on their bed and immediately fell asleep in each other's arms.
*~*~*~*~*
June 12, 2003
Sara and Nick both slept peacefully the night before their wedding. Nick staying at the house and Sara with Catherine.
Sara kept her hair down and wore a simple tiara in it. She had bought a very simple white sheath dress. It was a halter style v-neck dress, the neck dipping just to the middle of her breast area. The gown fit perfectly over her slightly rounded stomach.
"Oh my god, Sara, you look beautiful"
Sara turned to see Catherine in her strapless, a-line, lilac dress and Lindsey wearing a lilac flower girls dress.
"Thank you, you two look perfect."
"Thanks, you ready to get out of here and get married?"
"Yeah, you have Nick's ring right?"
"You betcha, in my purse"
"Okay let's get this show on the road" Sara said.
*~*~*~*~*~*
Nick was extremely nervous. All of their combined family and friends were there, watching him right now. The small orchestra that consisted of 2 violins, a viola, a cello, harpist and flute were softly playing Beethoven. Before he knew it the orchestra changed from Beethoven to Pachabel's Canon in D minor. He saw Lindsey begin to walk down the aisle, throwing flower petals as she came. Catherine followed her. When Catherine took her place in the front Nick saw Sara for the first time in 24 hours. She took his breath away. Her father walking her down the aisle, Sara had tears in her eyes. Once at the front her father gently kissed her on the check and took her hand and placed it in Nick's.
"Who gives this woman to be married?" the judge asked
"Her mother and I do" William Sidle answered
The ceremony continued without a musing, Sara and Nick both unable to contain their emotions as they were married and pronounced man and wife. As they walked back down the aisle together they could hear Warrick say, "Now it's time to party." They laughed and headed to their reception.
*~*~*~*~*~*
The reception was full of energy. People talking, laughing, congratulating Sara and Nick. The guests also kept up the timely, yet annoying tradition of clinking the wine glasses so that the bride and groom had to kiss. After dinner was served, Nick led Sara to the dance floor when the D.J. announced that it was time for the newlywed's first dance. They took each other's arms and the strains of music began to fill the room.
b ** Everytime our eyes meet This feeling inside me
Is almost more than I can take
Baby when you touch me
I can feel how much you love me
And it just blows me away
I've never been this close to anyone or anything
I can hear your thoughts
I can see your dreams
I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
The smell of your skin
The taste of your kiss
The way you whisper in the dark
Your hair all around me
Baby, you surround me
You touch every place in my heart
Oh it feels like the first time
Every time
I wanna spend the whole night in your eyes
I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better and better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
Every little thing that you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better and better
I wanna spend the rest of my life
With you by my side
Forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Oh, every little thing that you do
Baby, I'm amazed by you ** b
By the end of the song, the entire reception was filled with people crying and sighing at the miracle they had just witnessed. The complete love they saw between the couple was truly a miracle to them.
*~*~*~* AN: Sorry for such a long chapter. I had so many ideas of what I needed to cover. I hope you all don't mind. I feel like I got carried away a little. Okay, like I said earlier, I'm a huge Arizona Diamondbacks fan, being an Arizonan and all. Let's see, just made up the names for Nick's brother and sisters, along with their 'significant others'. Also, didn't choose the Wedding March, mainly because I personally despise the song. I'll never be married to it, so I therefore didn't want my characters to be married to it. Author's prerogative. The song at the end is "Amazed" by Lonestar from their Lonely Grill album. I'm sure some of you will recognize the song. Please review with any comments or questions.