My Girl Chapter 14: The Epilogue, a baby sitters club fanfic

My Girl

The Epilogue

Bart nervously paced the floor. And for the 5th time that morning he looked out the window.

The time was 10:30 am. His little girl was getting married today!

Katie was all grown up.

A knock on the door. Stopped Bart daydreaming.

He opened it to find to very sophisticated women in front of him. Loaded with stuff.

'We've come to make Katie look amazing!' Claudia said grinning

'Lets get her ready' Stacey said

Bart let them both in to their house.

'Hey, Katie, make-up and hair are here!' Claudia shouted

Claudia charged upstairs loaded with everything she thought she'd need

Stacey grinned at Bart 'The big day, huh?'

'The biggest' Bart confirmed

Stacey was about to say something else when Claudia shouted from the landing upstairs.

'Thomas, get your ass up here now!'

'I guess that's my cue' Stacey said. Stacey noticed the far away look in Bart's eyes

'Bart, I know Kristy's not here in person, but she's looking down on us. And she's here in everyone's hearts, Especially Katie's'

Bart nodded. Tears glistening in his eyes. Stacey dropped all her stuff on the floor. And gave him a big hug.

'Were all here for you' Stacey said reassuringly

With that she grabbed her stuff. And made her way slowly up the stairs.

In Katie's empty bedroom. Claudia was busy blow drying Katie's hair. Stacey walked in looking a little sad

'Hey, what's wrong Aunt Stacey?' Katie said in alarm 'Has something happened?'

'No, Nothing sweetie' Stacey said trying to pick up her mood.

She knew one thing that would cheer her up was looking at Katie's wedding dress.

It was hung up in the corner of her room.

'Oh Katie, It's totally amazing!' Stacey said in total awe

And it was. It was a beautiful white, satin, strapless ball gown with Ivory satin corseted bodice with diamante studded ribbon detail and separate full grace skirt with scattered crystals.

'I know I can't wait to wear it' Katie said smiling

Stacey started to put some pale pink eyeshadow on Katie's closed eyes.

At that time Claudia was sorting out Katie's hair. She was trying to make it have a certain almost wavy affect. She knew it would look fantastic on Katie.

'You know what, Last night I had it all planned, Get up early, have a long relaxing bath.' Katie laughed 'I certainly got early, but I've been so jittery I had a quick shower to wash my hair!'

'Are you nervous now?' Stacey asked Katie

'I'm more excited than nervous now, I can't wait to marry Brad, I love him so much'

Stacey smiled at Claudia. Claudia smiled back.

Soon enough. Katie was all ready to go. Her hair looked beautiful and shiny. Her make-up looked natural but made her look stunning.

The dress fitted her perfectly. And her shoes had a nice heel, which made her look taller.

'I can't believe this is it!' Katie said with a grin

'Give us a spin' Claudia said in awe

'Wow' was all Stacey could say after Katie spun around

'The car's here!' Bart said as he walked in. He stopped dead in his tracks. He couldn't believe the person stood in front of him was his little girl.

'But she's not my little girl anymore' a voice inside Bart's head whispered

'Katie, you look incredible' Bart said

'Thanks dad' Katie said with a nervous smile 'I'm ready'

'Okay, I'm opening the doors' the man said.

In front of Katie & Bart were, Katie's best friend older Maria Anderson. She was waiting to walk with one of Brad's close friends

'Good luck, girl' Maria said with a twinkle in her eye

Katie couldn't speak. She was overcome with fear. Could she really, honestly do this? Was she ready to get married?

She suddenly realised that Maria & Brian were already at the bottom of the aisle.

'Ready' Bart asked her looking into her eyes

'Ready' Katie nodded

As she walked down the aisle with her dad. She could see her family on her left side. And on the right. They would be her family soon. She saw her grandmother, & grandfather with Emily, & her fiancé, Karen & her husband, David Michael & his daughter, Andrew & his fiancée. Sam & Stacey sitting with their beautiful identical twin girls Megan & Melissa. Charlie & Amy with their two sons and daughters. And other members of the old Babysitters club with their children. She saw her grandfather & grandmother Taylor sitting with Peter and his wife Georgina. All was smiling at her.

Then Katie's eyes locked on Brad. Looking so handsome in his tuxedo. All of Katie's fears slipped away as she saw her gorgeous man.

They reached the end. And Bart whispered in her ear

'I love you'

'I love you too' she said tears glistening in her eyes

Bart sat down in the front pew

Next to him was Kristy. Okay maybe not next to Bart in the flesh. But he knew that she was there with him. Sharing in the pride and sadness of finally realising that their little girl was all grown up.

The vicar stood forward

'Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here to join together Katie Thomas Taylor And Bradley Mackenzie in holy matrimony which is an honourable estate. If anyone should show just cause, why they may not be joined together in holy matrimony speak now, or forever hold your peace.'

There was a silence. Katie & Bradley smiled at each other.

'Bradley, will you take Katie to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you love her, comfort her, honour her, and keep her in sickness and in health until death do you part?'

Bradley smiled at Katie. 'I will'

'And Katie, will you take Bradley to be your lawfully wedded husband? Will you love him, comfort him, honour him, and keep him in sickness and in health until death do you part?'

Katie returned her smile 'I will'

'Okay Bradley will you please repeat after me?'

'I, Bradley Mackenzie'

'Take you, Katie Thomas Taylor, to be my lawfully wedded wife'

'To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part."

'Okay Katie, will you please repeat after me?'

'I, Katie Thomas Taylor'

'Take you, Bradley Mackenzie, to be my lawful wedded husband'

'To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do us part.'

'Can I have the rings please?' The Vicar asked.

'Bradley, repeat after me'

'With this ring I thee wed'

'Katie, repeat after me'

'With this ring I thee wed'

'By the power invested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride'

Bradley kissed Katie. And the guests gently clapped.

'Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Mr & Mrs. Mackenzie'

Bradley & Katie walked down the aisle. They were married.

'Okay, Kids, give me a big smile' the photographer asked Bradley & Katie

Click

'Okay, I'd like the father of the bride, and the mother & father of the groom please'

Bart, & Mr and Mrs. Mackenzie quickly stood next to Katie & Bradley.

Click

'Okay, I'd just like the bridesmaids and the bride now'

The bridesmaid Maria and a few other bridesmaids who were part of the family stood with the beautiful bride

'Mr. Taylor, could I have a word please?'

Bart turned around from watching Katie having her picture taken

'Bradley, of course you can'

They walked off to a little corner of the church garden

'I just want you to know before we go to Orlando, Florida for the honeymoon, I'm taking Katie to Sea City tonight, but it's a surprise'

'Why are you taking her to Sea City?' Bart asked

'She mentioned the other day she'd like to go and see where you scattered Kristy's ashes again , and being her wedding day and all I thought she'd like to go their for a bit' Brad said seriously

'That is fantastic, I'm really please that your married, I can tell you love her'

'Oh I do love her Mr. Taylor with all my heart'

They both glanced back at Katie who was having a few pictures with Mr & Mrs. Mackenzie

'It's going to take a lot of getting use to' Bart said

'What?' Bradley asked

'Mrs. Mackenzie, over there, I still can't believe she's married'

'I still can't believe she agreed to marry me!' Bradley said

'Dad' A voice shouted. Bart recognised it. It was Katie

'You and me? Picture' she asked

'Definitely' he shouted back

They walked back to where Katie was standing.

'You look amazing' Bart said to Katie, who blushed

'Thankyou!' she said brightly

'I'm so proud of you' he said

'Why?' she asked him

'Because you've grown up into this incredible woman, and I'm proud to say you're my daughter'

'Thankyou daddy'

'Okay now, smile you too' the photographer instructed

They both smiled.

Click

'Okay Bart, get out of the way, The babysitters Club want a picture with the blushing bride' Claudia said bustling in

'Hey' Bart said laughing 'I can tell when I'm not wanted'

Dawn laughed. And soon enough the women were all together. Jessi, Dawn, Mary-Anne, Katie, Claudia, Stacey & Mallory.

Click

'Hey, do you guys mind if I have one with my godmother?' Katie asked the girls

'No, not at all' Stacey said. And the women walked away

Mary-Anne suddenly whispered in Katie's ear 'You look so much like your mum'

'I do?' Katie asked facing Mary-Anne

'Definitely'

'Well, Thankyou' Katie said, flattered.

Soon enough, to the guest's relief the pictures were over. They were all hungry. Thirsty and probably dying for the loo.

Bart sat next to Katie on their table at the reception. While they were all eating, Bart was thinking about how much he loved her. And began to think of all the stuff they did together.

FLASHBACK

'Daddy?'

'Yes sweetie'

'Can you tuck me in, and sing me a song'

It was a week after they'd scattered Kristy's ashes. And Bart & Katie had been staying with the Brewers.

'Okay'

They got up from the living room floor. And Katie went around the different rooms saying 'goodnight'

They finally reached Katie's room.

As he pulled the cover to her chin. Katie kept staring at the door. Bart braced himself for what, he knew, was coming next

'Why won't mommy come and tuck me in?'

Bart sighed. He'd explained to her every night and dad. But Katie still didn't understand that mommy wouldn't be coming home.

'Sweetheart, Mommy's making people better in heaven'

'Can I go and help her then?' she asked innocently

'No, not really, they don't need any help yet'

'But why did they choose mom?'

'Because, they did' Bart said simply

'Can you sing me a song now, daddy?' Katie asked

'Of course, the same as last night?'

'Yep'

'I got sunshine on a cloudy day' he began singing softly

Soon enough she had fallen asleep pleased with himself. He quietly walked out of the room and shut the door softly.

And then he found himself outside Kristy's room

He remembered Elizabeth saying a few days earlier 'If you want to go in, you can it might help you'

He decided that he would like to see Kristy's room sometime. But just not now. Now the memories of her room would be too much.

///Flashback////

'Look at you' Bart said to Katie

'I hate my uniform. I hate school' she announced angrily

'Now, how do you know that you haven't even tried it yet, have you' Bart reasoned with her

'I want to go back into reception, it isn't fair' Katie wailed in her room at Bart & Katie's flat.

Bart knelled down on two knees. So he had eye contact wit her.

'Katie, you're a big girl now, you're going to big school, and you'll make some new friends'

'But I don't wanna go to school, I want to stay with you' Katie said her eyes filling with tears

'Come on Katie, be a big brave girl for daddy, okay'

Katie threw herself into her dads arms. 'Will you pick me up please?'

'Of course, I wouldn't miss it for the world'

Finally 20 minutes later. Hand in hand Bart & Katie walked to her new school. Class 1.

///Flashback///

'Dad, I'm so nervous' Katie said as he drove her to SMS.

'You'll be fine, sweetheart' Bart reassured her. Keeping his eyes fixed on the road.

'Dad, I'm going to be the lead in Peter Pan, for goodness sake, I'm going to muck it up, In fact turn around I want to go home, there's no point me even being there' Katie threw her hands up in the air 'I'm so doomed'

Bart pulled up outside SMS.

'You know Katie, your mom was just like this' Bart said quietly reflecting

'What do you mean' Katie said confused, looking at her dad

'I don't think I ever told you this, but Kristy was Peter Pan here, when she was 13, just like you are now'

'Oh' was all Katie could say

'She was so nervous, before the play actually happened' he said smiling

'And' he continued 'I went backstage before she was about to perform and told her whatever happen, everyone still loved her, and I knew she'd do brilliantly'

'And did she' Katie said her voice barely a whisper

'She did fantastic sweetie' Bart aid wistfully 'and so will you'

Katie smiled at her dad 'Lets do this' she said enthusiastically

'Good for you' he said proudly.

'See you in there' she yelled outside the car. She raced towards the back entrance of SMS.

///End of Flashbacks///////

'And now here she was, sitting next to him' Bart thought wistfully 'all grown up, and married'

'Hey, dad?' Katie said bringing him out of his trance

'Time for speeches?'

'Okay' he said with a smile.

Katie braced herself she knew she was about to be getting embarrassed. Big time

'Ladies & gentlemen, boys and girls, may I have your attention please?'

The room full of people quietened down

'As you know' Bart began

Bart told the room all about his and Katie's past. And how strong she was after her mothers sudden death.

He finished it off with 'All day I've been telling myself, "she's all grown up now", and she isn't my little girl anymore' But I've just realised I couldn't be more wrong. Because in my heart, I know for sure that this girl, my little girl will always be that little angel who would brighten up my dad, And now I hope she'll brighten up Bradley's day, everyday' he said solemnly 'So if you could raise your glasses, please' Everyone stood up

'I'd like to make a toast to my little girl' Bart said proudly 'my girl & her husband Bradley, wishing them all the happiness in the world'

'My girl and her husband Bradley, wishing them all the happiness in the world'

Everyone one sat down. Apart from Katie & Bradley who were of course sitting. As he heard Bradley start his speech. He looked at Katie. And again, he looked at her proudly.

'My girl' he whispered

THE END!

That's it The epilogue. I'd like to thank all my reviewers, without your support I wouldn't have had so much enthusiasm to keep writing the chapters to this story.

And I'd also like to thank my parents for putting up with me on the computer non stop

And also my friend, who are forever giving me ideas, and always sticking by me, Especially Lucy aka Lucycrazy14.

Thanks so much guys & gals!

I will be now concentrating on 'Just One Night' & 'Behind Closed Doors' a Friends fan fic.

Rebecca –Wickdgurl