Disclaimer: none of this belongs to me, except the circumstances, and the
MacDonald clan.
Summary: see Chp. #1
Author's notes: 1. Adam and Methos refer to the same person
2. ""= Dialogue, ''= thoughts
3. Sequel?
4. C.O.S= change of scenery.
5. Including Amanda I think in this chapter. * Warning: this chapter is sweeter than cotton candy.
Reviews: I thrive on them. She smiles.
Chapter #18
It had been six months since he killed MacDonald. A period of time had never passed so quickly, or happily for Duncan. Everyday, every moment, he felt more certain that the decision to marry Anne, was right, and every moment he spent with her, and Mary, they felt more like a family. And now the day was here, when he would close one chapter of his life, only to start another, more fulfilling one. Duncan couldn't help but smile at his reflection in the mirror, as he recited again, the vows he would be saying in a few minutes. As he finished his recitation, he straightened, when he felt the presence of another immortal, and looked up to see Methos standing in the doorway.
"You know I do believe she's too good for you." Methos began teasingly.
"You would." Duncan replied. There was an awkward silence between the pair.
"Seriously Methos, Thank you for being my best man." Duncan said.
"You're welcome, now as your best man I wish that there was some piece of sage wisdom that I could give you, but to be honest, there's not. The only thing I can tell you is you may have forever to live, but with her, it'll go by in a blink of an eye. Cherish every moment you have with her, and that wonderful little charming daughter of yours." Methos finished.
"I will my friend, I will." Duncan said.
"One last thing. If I ever hear of you mistreating those two, I'll come after you." Methos mockingly.
"Okay." Duncan replied.
"With that, I'll leave you to finish preparing." Methos turned and left.
C.O.S.- Bride's cabin Anne couldn't keep the grin from her face. It had been 6 months, and she hadn't stopped grinning. Her life was finally falling into place. She had a beautiful daughter, and was marrying the proverbial handsome prince, that every girl dreams of. Now if she could just remember those vows she wrote, she'd be good to go. She recited them one last time. As she was finishing, she heard a knock at the door.
"Can I come in?" a female voice asked.
"Yeah." Anne responded, as the door opened to reveal Amanda.
"Oh hi Amanda." Anne said faking a smile. 'She'll forever be this beauty, while I'll age, and die. How can this be fair?' Anne asked herself.
" Okay, I know we've never gotten along all that well.." Amanda began.
"And I admit, that it's partially my fault. It's just; I've felt a little jealous of you. You're a beautiful woman, and to have that beauty forever seems to me incredible. And the immortality, the amount of people you meet, or things you'll do." Anne replied.
"Honey, you've made yourself a life with him. I could have clunked that man over the head when I found out he left you pregnant, and alone. But here you are, you've got that beautiful daughter, and you're marrying the man of your dreams, who is, I assure you quite smitten with you, and the little one." Amanda told her admiringly. The two women embraced then.
"You're always welcome in our home Amanda." Anne told her. They pulled back from the embrace.
"I would be honoured if you would stand up with me, as a bridesmaid. I have no one. And it really tore Duncan up, having to choose between you, and Adam. It would please him, and I would look on it as a sign of a future friendship between us." Anne hurriedly asked.
"Yes". Amanda replied affirmatively, tears beginning to run down her face. Anne hugged her.
"You'll smudge your makeup." Amanda said. Anne stood up then, and smoothed her dress, a white one, with shoulder length sleeves. Amanda appraised her critically.
"Turn around." Amanda told Anne. Anne circled slowly. When she finished, Amanda said: "Okay, you've got something old", Amanda began. Anne held out the bridal bouquet, being tied by a black, and green plaid of Duncan's clan.
"Something new would be the dress of course." Amanda said.
"Something blue," Anne continued as she indicated the delicate blue flowers in the bridal bouquet.
"You just need something borrowed." Amanda finished. She paused in thought.
"Ah, I have just the thing for you sweetie." Amanda assured her, as she held up her left wrist, and undid the clasp of her bracelet. Anne emitted a small gasp. It was a delicate gold woven with tiny rubies.
"Amanda. I can't." Anne began to protest.
"Yes, I want you to, just give it back after the wedding. I bought it as a gift for myself, from Duncan actually. He just doesn't know it yet, and I'd rather keep it between you and me." Amanda hurriedly explained. Her explanation elicited a small giggle from the bride. The pair looked up from their giggling to find Joe had entered the room.
"They're ready to start." Joe informed the duo. Amanda got up.
"Any advice?" Anne asked the woman.
"Enjoy every moment you get to spend together. Remember, every time he's stubborn, he sees it's for your own good." Amanda advised. Then moved to open the door, as Joe and Anne linked arms and proceeded through. The walked outside and down the paved path to the white wicker archway, where they encountered a gleeful Mary, running around a pale blue dress, and the flowers forgotten on a chair.
"Mary, it's time to get started." Amanda called the child over. Mary comes over to Amanda.
"Ready to go, make your momma proud?" Amanda asked the girl bending to her level.
"Daddy's waiting, let's go." Mary replied leading Anne by the hand towards the archway. The minister saw them approach and nodded to the organist to begin playing the wedding march. Mary walked forward first spreading red, and white flower petals to either side of her. Then came Amanda, and at last, came Anne, and Joe. Their eyes met, and for a moment there was really no one else around. They got to the head of the aisle, and Joe gave her a peck on the cheek, then placed her hand in Duncan's, and took a seat next to Amanda, and Mary.
"I understand the couple has prepared their own vows. Would Duncan like to go first?" The reverend motioned to Duncan.
"Anne, the journey we have taken to get to this point has been a long one full of adventure, and surprise. But to get to this moment of shining happiness, it has all been worth it. Your smile fills me with a contentment I have not yet known, and your laughter is music to my ears. And you have given me a beautiful child beyond wonder, who delights me everyday. I promise to honour you, today, and always, for better or worse, in sickness, and in health. You are in my heart and soul, and I will cherish you always.
"I never thought I would marry my best friend. But here I am, and here he is. And yes, it has been quite the journey. Duncan, I love you, and I suppose in my heart I always have. You have enriched my life, and brought calmness to my soul, that otherwise, wouldn't be there. I feel now, more than ever, that you are the right man for me. With you, I have one certain thing that each day will be with you. You are in my heart, and engraved upon my soul. It will be an honour to stand beside you, for the rest of our lives." Anne said. The pair exchanged rings then.
"You may now kiss the bride." The reverend announced. Duncan pulled Anne close and kissed her passionately. The newly-weds walked down the aisle followed quickly by Joe, Amanda, and Methos carrying Mary. They all climbed into a limo, which took them to Joe's bar, for a quiet intimate dinner.
C.O.S.- Joe's place.
"Well just because there are less then 10 people here, does not mean we should Skimp on the traditional best man's toast." Adam began.
'Oh no', Duncan thought to himself.
"I am envious of you Duncan MacLeod of the clan MacLeod. You have a ravishing wife, and an adorable little child. And you're just starting your life together. I wish you much joy, and love in your life together my friends." Methos finished the toast and sat down,
"If you ever change your mind." he whispered to Anne as glasses clinked.
"My turn" announced Joe.
"Anne Lindsay, and Duncan McLeod, my two best friends. Mac, I hope you know what a lucky man you are to have gotten a second chance at happiness, with the woman of your dreams. And I also hope that you Anne realize how lucky you are to have gotten a second chance as well. Don't waste it you two. Make the most of it." Joe sat down. After dinner, the newlyweds shared a look of understanding.
"Come on, Mary, it's time to go. Say good-bye to Joe, Adam, and Amanda."
"Which reminds me, of our wedding gift to you, Adam and I will stay with Mary, while you two get the Honeymoon suite at the Hilton." Amanda said.
"Wow, what a generous gift, Amanda you didn't need to." Duncan said, surprised.
"No, actually, it's on you." Amanda replied, smiling. Then she winked at him.
"Amanda." Duncan said only slightly annoyed. Then, he chuckled as he realized the joke.
He followed his wife outside and into the waiting limo. When they got to the hotel, they found the honeymoon suite, with candles placed around on tables, and red, and white rose petals strewn across the bed. Duncan picked her up, and placed Anne lovingly on the bedspread. They made gentile love well into the night, and lay secure in each other's arms, each marveling at the fact that it took Mary to help them realize what they should have known all along: they were destined to be together.
THE END
I'd like to take a moment now, to thank all the readers, and reviewers for their feedback on this story. Their help was greatly appreciated. This has the potential to be the first in a series, so let me know if a sequel would be read.
Reviews are always appreciated.
Peace out,
A.B.
Summary: see Chp. #1
Author's notes: 1. Adam and Methos refer to the same person
2. ""= Dialogue, ''= thoughts
3. Sequel?
4. C.O.S= change of scenery.
5. Including Amanda I think in this chapter. * Warning: this chapter is sweeter than cotton candy.
Reviews: I thrive on them. She smiles.
Chapter #18
It had been six months since he killed MacDonald. A period of time had never passed so quickly, or happily for Duncan. Everyday, every moment, he felt more certain that the decision to marry Anne, was right, and every moment he spent with her, and Mary, they felt more like a family. And now the day was here, when he would close one chapter of his life, only to start another, more fulfilling one. Duncan couldn't help but smile at his reflection in the mirror, as he recited again, the vows he would be saying in a few minutes. As he finished his recitation, he straightened, when he felt the presence of another immortal, and looked up to see Methos standing in the doorway.
"You know I do believe she's too good for you." Methos began teasingly.
"You would." Duncan replied. There was an awkward silence between the pair.
"Seriously Methos, Thank you for being my best man." Duncan said.
"You're welcome, now as your best man I wish that there was some piece of sage wisdom that I could give you, but to be honest, there's not. The only thing I can tell you is you may have forever to live, but with her, it'll go by in a blink of an eye. Cherish every moment you have with her, and that wonderful little charming daughter of yours." Methos finished.
"I will my friend, I will." Duncan said.
"One last thing. If I ever hear of you mistreating those two, I'll come after you." Methos mockingly.
"Okay." Duncan replied.
"With that, I'll leave you to finish preparing." Methos turned and left.
C.O.S.- Bride's cabin Anne couldn't keep the grin from her face. It had been 6 months, and she hadn't stopped grinning. Her life was finally falling into place. She had a beautiful daughter, and was marrying the proverbial handsome prince, that every girl dreams of. Now if she could just remember those vows she wrote, she'd be good to go. She recited them one last time. As she was finishing, she heard a knock at the door.
"Can I come in?" a female voice asked.
"Yeah." Anne responded, as the door opened to reveal Amanda.
"Oh hi Amanda." Anne said faking a smile. 'She'll forever be this beauty, while I'll age, and die. How can this be fair?' Anne asked herself.
" Okay, I know we've never gotten along all that well.." Amanda began.
"And I admit, that it's partially my fault. It's just; I've felt a little jealous of you. You're a beautiful woman, and to have that beauty forever seems to me incredible. And the immortality, the amount of people you meet, or things you'll do." Anne replied.
"Honey, you've made yourself a life with him. I could have clunked that man over the head when I found out he left you pregnant, and alone. But here you are, you've got that beautiful daughter, and you're marrying the man of your dreams, who is, I assure you quite smitten with you, and the little one." Amanda told her admiringly. The two women embraced then.
"You're always welcome in our home Amanda." Anne told her. They pulled back from the embrace.
"I would be honoured if you would stand up with me, as a bridesmaid. I have no one. And it really tore Duncan up, having to choose between you, and Adam. It would please him, and I would look on it as a sign of a future friendship between us." Anne hurriedly asked.
"Yes". Amanda replied affirmatively, tears beginning to run down her face. Anne hugged her.
"You'll smudge your makeup." Amanda said. Anne stood up then, and smoothed her dress, a white one, with shoulder length sleeves. Amanda appraised her critically.
"Turn around." Amanda told Anne. Anne circled slowly. When she finished, Amanda said: "Okay, you've got something old", Amanda began. Anne held out the bridal bouquet, being tied by a black, and green plaid of Duncan's clan.
"Something new would be the dress of course." Amanda said.
"Something blue," Anne continued as she indicated the delicate blue flowers in the bridal bouquet.
"You just need something borrowed." Amanda finished. She paused in thought.
"Ah, I have just the thing for you sweetie." Amanda assured her, as she held up her left wrist, and undid the clasp of her bracelet. Anne emitted a small gasp. It was a delicate gold woven with tiny rubies.
"Amanda. I can't." Anne began to protest.
"Yes, I want you to, just give it back after the wedding. I bought it as a gift for myself, from Duncan actually. He just doesn't know it yet, and I'd rather keep it between you and me." Amanda hurriedly explained. Her explanation elicited a small giggle from the bride. The pair looked up from their giggling to find Joe had entered the room.
"They're ready to start." Joe informed the duo. Amanda got up.
"Any advice?" Anne asked the woman.
"Enjoy every moment you get to spend together. Remember, every time he's stubborn, he sees it's for your own good." Amanda advised. Then moved to open the door, as Joe and Anne linked arms and proceeded through. The walked outside and down the paved path to the white wicker archway, where they encountered a gleeful Mary, running around a pale blue dress, and the flowers forgotten on a chair.
"Mary, it's time to get started." Amanda called the child over. Mary comes over to Amanda.
"Ready to go, make your momma proud?" Amanda asked the girl bending to her level.
"Daddy's waiting, let's go." Mary replied leading Anne by the hand towards the archway. The minister saw them approach and nodded to the organist to begin playing the wedding march. Mary walked forward first spreading red, and white flower petals to either side of her. Then came Amanda, and at last, came Anne, and Joe. Their eyes met, and for a moment there was really no one else around. They got to the head of the aisle, and Joe gave her a peck on the cheek, then placed her hand in Duncan's, and took a seat next to Amanda, and Mary.
"I understand the couple has prepared their own vows. Would Duncan like to go first?" The reverend motioned to Duncan.
"Anne, the journey we have taken to get to this point has been a long one full of adventure, and surprise. But to get to this moment of shining happiness, it has all been worth it. Your smile fills me with a contentment I have not yet known, and your laughter is music to my ears. And you have given me a beautiful child beyond wonder, who delights me everyday. I promise to honour you, today, and always, for better or worse, in sickness, and in health. You are in my heart and soul, and I will cherish you always.
"I never thought I would marry my best friend. But here I am, and here he is. And yes, it has been quite the journey. Duncan, I love you, and I suppose in my heart I always have. You have enriched my life, and brought calmness to my soul, that otherwise, wouldn't be there. I feel now, more than ever, that you are the right man for me. With you, I have one certain thing that each day will be with you. You are in my heart, and engraved upon my soul. It will be an honour to stand beside you, for the rest of our lives." Anne said. The pair exchanged rings then.
"You may now kiss the bride." The reverend announced. Duncan pulled Anne close and kissed her passionately. The newly-weds walked down the aisle followed quickly by Joe, Amanda, and Methos carrying Mary. They all climbed into a limo, which took them to Joe's bar, for a quiet intimate dinner.
C.O.S.- Joe's place.
"Well just because there are less then 10 people here, does not mean we should Skimp on the traditional best man's toast." Adam began.
'Oh no', Duncan thought to himself.
"I am envious of you Duncan MacLeod of the clan MacLeod. You have a ravishing wife, and an adorable little child. And you're just starting your life together. I wish you much joy, and love in your life together my friends." Methos finished the toast and sat down,
"If you ever change your mind." he whispered to Anne as glasses clinked.
"My turn" announced Joe.
"Anne Lindsay, and Duncan McLeod, my two best friends. Mac, I hope you know what a lucky man you are to have gotten a second chance at happiness, with the woman of your dreams. And I also hope that you Anne realize how lucky you are to have gotten a second chance as well. Don't waste it you two. Make the most of it." Joe sat down. After dinner, the newlyweds shared a look of understanding.
"Come on, Mary, it's time to go. Say good-bye to Joe, Adam, and Amanda."
"Which reminds me, of our wedding gift to you, Adam and I will stay with Mary, while you two get the Honeymoon suite at the Hilton." Amanda said.
"Wow, what a generous gift, Amanda you didn't need to." Duncan said, surprised.
"No, actually, it's on you." Amanda replied, smiling. Then she winked at him.
"Amanda." Duncan said only slightly annoyed. Then, he chuckled as he realized the joke.
He followed his wife outside and into the waiting limo. When they got to the hotel, they found the honeymoon suite, with candles placed around on tables, and red, and white rose petals strewn across the bed. Duncan picked her up, and placed Anne lovingly on the bedspread. They made gentile love well into the night, and lay secure in each other's arms, each marveling at the fact that it took Mary to help them realize what they should have known all along: they were destined to be together.
THE END
I'd like to take a moment now, to thank all the readers, and reviewers for their feedback on this story. Their help was greatly appreciated. This has the potential to be the first in a series, so let me know if a sequel would be read.
Reviews are always appreciated.
Peace out,
A.B.
