Title: 'Smooth sailing...or is it?' [Chapter 13]
Sequel to 'Boy was I wrong'
Chapter 13
"I think....I may have misplaced the ring." What ring? Oh....OH!!!
"What??!! Sam!! Where is it??" I knew everything was going way too smoothly.
"I don't know!"
"Well, you better find it! We've got just a little over an hour left!!"
"Calm down Josh, I'm sure it's somewhere around here." Charlie says. Of course he can be calm, he's not the one getting married in an hour!!
"Sam!! I can't believe..." Okay, calm down. I can't break down here. Take a deep breath.
"Sam, do you have it in your pockets? Check the pockets of what you were wearing earlier." Toby says. At least someone can think.
I see Sam ruffle through his pockets. He fails to find it. I'm so going to kill him!!
"Okay we'll look around the room. How does it look like?" Charlie asks as he looks around.
"How does it look like?! It's a damn wedding band. How do you think it looks like?!!" Okay, I have a feeling the calming down thing didn't quite work.
"It's made of white gold with diamond studs embedded in it." I look at Toby. How the heck would he know? Sure, I showed it to him like once.
"What?!" Toby shouts at all of us as we are all staring at him.
Toby is getting freakier every day.
"Sam, think about the last time you knew where it was." I ask him. I think I'm calming down.
Sam thinks for a bit. I'm going to dig his eyes out if he says he doesn't remember!!
"I think I know where it is...No, I'm positive I know where it is.." Yes!!
"Where is it?" Charlie beat me to it.
"Not here. Look, I need to go. I'll have it once I get back." Man, I can't believe he left it some other place.
"So where is it?" I ask him.
"I'll be back soon Josh. I promise I'll have the ring with me."
Before I can stop him, he bolts off the room. This is just what I need right now.....
"Someone's at the door Donna." Jane says. Hmm, I wonder who it could be.
"Could you get that Ceej?" I ask.
Jane just came back up to the room as she left her purse here. The other girls are still at awe with the decorations. They have also gone to see the reception area which is in the ballroom. Apparently the people just finished setting it up.
"Oh, hey Sam. What are you doing here?" I hear CJ ask.
"Oh, I just came by to ask Jane something." Hehehe....Time for some messing around.
"Hi Sam. Let me have a look at you." I say when I hear Sam walking towards me.
"My, my. Aren't we all handsome?" I tease him. I turn to look at Jane and I swear she is drooling.
Sam is wearing the tuxedo that he and Charlie decided on. I have to admit I don't think I could have done a better job myself. The tuxedo has a full length cutaway jacket with a pleated black and grey striped pants. The matching ascot tie and grey vest just makes it look so elegant and perfect for an evening wedding.
"Well, it IS a Chaps Ralph Lauren Somerset, thank you very much." He says proudly.
"So, you mentioned you wanted to ask Jane something. She's here. Ask away." CJ has taken the ball to her court.
"Oh, yup. Hey Jane. You look alluring!"
"Thanks Sam." Wow, I could cut the sexual tension with a knife!
"Sam? You actually have to ask the question..." I start. He's just been staring at her and vice versa.
"Yeah, umm...could I see you outside for a moment?" What? NO!!
"Sam, you could ask her here." Hmm, I wonder what it is.
"Well, I'd rather not." Sam is being blunt. That's so unlike him. There's got to be something going on.
"What is it Sam? Is something wrong? Come on you can tell us what you wanna tell Jane. After all, we are all friends here. Unless we aren't all 'just' friends." I think it took a whole lot out of CJ to keep a straight face while saying that.
"Um....I'm kind of in a hurry here." Sam's getting fidgety and looks down. Now I'm certain something is wrong.
"Sam, what's the matter?" I press him again.
"It's...................Fine, I left the wedding band somewhere...I know where it is, don't worry." What?! He left MY wedding band some place? How could he?!
"Sam! How could you do that? Where is it?!" CJ exclaims which is good as I can't seem to utter a word.
"I'd rather not say...Jane, could you...." He eyes Jane to go outside the room.
"Sam, this is MY wedding band you're talking about. Now you tell me where it is or I'm going to spontaneously combust!"
"It's in Jane's apartment alright! I left it there last night! I've been carrying the ring around with me for the past few days for safe keeping. I guess that was a dumb thing to do to begin with. But I know where it is exactly, so if you could just let Jane and I go now, I'll be able to bring it back on time!" Wow, that's a lot to take in.
I let out a sigh. "Okay, go! Hurry up you two! Break traffic rules, I don't care, just go get it now!" With that, the two of them leave hurridly.
"So, Sam spent the night at Jane's place last night, eh?" CJ starts.
"Yeah I guess so. After the bachelor and bachelorette parties, they must have only met up pretty late." I answer.
"Well, it's a good thing they have something urgent to get to. Otherwise they wouldn't hear the end of it from the two of us." I agree with CJ.
I finally compose myself and get into my wedding dress. "So, what do you think?" I ask CJ as I walk before her.
CJ just stares for a second. "Oh Donna, you look...oh, I'm so happy for you." CJ starts sniffling and gives me hug.
"Stop now, you! You going to make my mascara run." I say.
"I'm sorry." CJ grabs a tissue and blows her nose.
"Oh, what now?" I ask when I here another knock at the door. I'll loose it if something else has gone wrong.
CJ again opens the door. "Oh hello Ruth. You look beautiful!"
"Oh, not as stunning as you, Miss Scarlet."
"Hi Ruth." I greet her as I walk nearer towards the door.
"Oh my! Donna, you look simple extravagant! I've never seen a more beautiful bride! Ever!" I think I'm starting to blush now.
"Aw, that's so sweet Ruth. You look wonderful yourself. Getting a certain Chief of Staff to notice you, perhaps?" I couldn't help but tease her.
"Donna!" She replies in shock. CJ and I just laugh hysterically.
"So, what is Leo up to anyway?" CJ asks once we stopped cracking up.
"He's busy ushering the guests." Ruth says. Josh and I asked Leo to be our official wedding usher. I didn't want to burden him with this duty at first but Leo insisted he'll be glad to do it.
"Anyway, I just came by to give you something, Donna. I know it's last minute, but I actually thought I didn't bring it. But only just now I realized it was in my hand bag all this while." I wonder what Ruth is referring to.
The two of us take a seat on the side of the bed. She hands me a jewelry box. I'm almost afraid to open it.
"You don't have to wear it, if you don't want to. I know you probably have your earrings on already. I just thought it could be your 'something old'. It belongs to my mother. It was given to her by my father just before he got killed in the war. My mother gave it to me before she passed away."
I open the box to find one of the most lovely pair of diamond earrings I've ever seen. There were just brilliant diamonds set in white gold that was shaped like a diamond. It was beneath a sculpted 'X' shaped yellow gold.
"Ruth, I don't know what to say." I place my hand on my chest and stare at the earrings.
"I won't be offended if you don't wear them today...Think of it like a wedding gift from an old lady who thinks of you as her own daughter." My head snaps up to meet her eyes.
I think my mascara is going to start running soon. "Oh stop being so emotional, child. Your make-up is going to run! We wouldn't want that happening, would we?"
I force myself to somehow swallow back my tears. I look up to see CJ smiling warmly at me.
"This is the most amazing gift Ruth. Of course I'll wear it today. I wouldn't want it any other way. How did you keep it so shiny and new all this while?" I ask as I take off my current earrings to replace them with the ones I just received.
"Oh, I got it re-polished and refined recently, just for you." She says.
"Ruth, I promise I will treasure this forever...as I will your son." I look at her and place my palm on her lap.
I then hug her and as I pull away, I say, "You know it's absolutely fascinating how the earrings match this bracelet my sister gave as my 'something borrowed'." I show the bracelet I'm wearing to the two of them. They completely agree with me.
Ruth left the room a little while back. The stylists finally put on my veil and the rose buds.
There's another knock at the door. CJ and I look at each other and sigh. CJ opens the door and it's Toby looking for Sam.
"We know about the ring Toby. He's gone to get it." CJ explains.
I walk towards the doorway and say, "Yeah, don't worry about it. He knows exactly where it is." I say even though I'm the one who should be worrying.
Toby doesn't respond to me. He's just staring.
"Umm, Toby? Close your mouth." CJ says and pushes his chin up. I laugh of loud.
"You look...indescribable Donna. I can't think of any words to do justice to how you look right now...and I'm the President's speech writer.." I think what he said would do justice.
"The only reason I look good is because of you." Ooops! Argh, it's almost impossible to keep it a secret that I know he bought the dress for me!
"What do you mean?" He asks me and CJ's eyes go wide.
"Errmmm....you know, the fact that you gave her Paulette Pearson's number." CJ covers for me.
I don't want to do this anymore! I don't care anymore!
"Toby, I know you bought me this dress..." I say.
"Oh. She blurted it out didn't she? All the while I've known her, she's always been a blabber mouth, that Paulette." Toby says with a little chuckle. That's a relief.
"Toby I almost didn't get the dress once she told me. I couldn't have you spending all that money for me. Then, Paulette talked me into it....Why did you do it Toby? I mean I'm ever so grateful...but..."
"I just wanted you to have it Donna. I just did. If it makes you feel any better, I got you guys a cork screw as your wedding gift." He says making CJ and I laugh, breaking the tension.
"Thank you. I really don't know how I could ever repay you." I say.
"Just take good care of Josh." Toby says.
"I will." I promise him.
Toby leaves and so do the stylists. I bet they didn't expect this much drama when they were hired to do this!
Oh yeah! I almost forgot!!
"Hey, CJ...I've got something for you. You know, the official maid of honor gift."
I hand her an organdy gift bad which thank god I remembered to pack. I got her a sterling silver bracelet with and oval plate on it. The front of it says 'CJ' and the back of it has an inscription that I had engraved.
"Wow, this is beautiful!! You got my name engraved on it!"
"Turn it around." I tell her.
"I value the friend who for me finds time on her calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult the calendar D" CJ reads it out loud and looks up at me with tears in her eyes. Oh no, we are not going through this yet again.
"I just wanted you to know how much you mean to me, that's all CJ. I think this wedding is only possible because of you." I mean every word.
"Donna, this is so sweet. It's the most precious gift I've ever gotten. Thank you." She leans in and gives me a hug.
"Anybody here?" We pull away from each other when we hear some people come in.
"Oh, hey guys! So, how was it?" I ask. The girls and Jane had just walked into the room. Jane gives me a thumbs-up indicating everything is fine with the ring I assume.
They go on about the decorations. They said they couldn't get enough of it.
"Shhh....I think I hear a knock." Ginger shushes us. Not again!
Bonnie and Kimmy head towards the door and open it.
"Delivery for Donna Moss." I hear someone say. What the.....Oh yes, I almost completely forgot about it.
"Oh, coming!" I say.
"What in the world?! Donna did you order all this." Bonnie asks me and all the others start talking at the same time.
"Thank you. Yes, I did. And they're here not a moment too soon." I thank the delivery guy as he lay down all the gift baskets from the cart onto the room floor.
"These gift baskets are for each of you. It's my bridesmaids' gift for you guys. I know it's just a little something..but I wanted you all to know how much you mean to me. How much you all helped me with my wedding in the midst of running the country! I truly appreciate all of you and I'll be forever thankful to have met each and every one of you." I'm responded with some "awwws" and the girls all huddle up for a group hug.
"I hope you like the gift. Just a little something to pamper yourself. You know....aromatherapy, bath crystals, potpourri, herbal teas and other stuff which I think you would all enjoy......and deserve."
They all complement the choices I made and they already start visioning all the things they would be doing with them. I'm glad they love it.
Just then, we hear a cell phone going off. That only means one thing. Margaret picks up her phone and says, "It's time guys."
Take a deep breath Donna Moss. You are about to become Donnatella Moss- Lyman!
This place looks amazing. Everything is glowing spectacularly. The whole reflecting pool thing got me a little unsure but I think it actually enhances the whole area.
I'm now standing at the gazebo with Judge Stealer. I notice my mom sitting at the front row next to Leo. The First Family is also seated in the front row. Donna's parents and Nate are on the right side of the isle.
This is it...they are playing the music. Donna and I decided we didn't want the traditional wedding march. Instead, Schubert's Ave Maria is being played. Donna thought of the idea initially. In a way, this music does make me feel like Joanie is here to share this day with me, which was Donna's intent all this while I'm sure.
Ah, Franny is walking in, throwing rose petals down the isle. She does look extremely adorable. Her dad pulls her onto his lap as she comes to the end of the isle.
Charlie is now walking in with Carol and Margaret on either sides of him. He's got each of his arms linked to one of theirs. They take their places at the gazebo with me.
Toby comes in with Bonnie and Ginger and he is followed by Sam, with Jane and Kimmy.
CJ's now walking in alone down the isle. She's got more flowers in her hands compared to the other ladies. All of them look very lovely, I must say.
The music pauses for a few seconds and starts up again. Oh my god.....Oh wow......I don't think I can keep on standing....
TBC..........................................
Sequel to 'Boy was I wrong'
Chapter 13
"I think....I may have misplaced the ring." What ring? Oh....OH!!!
"What??!! Sam!! Where is it??" I knew everything was going way too smoothly.
"I don't know!"
"Well, you better find it! We've got just a little over an hour left!!"
"Calm down Josh, I'm sure it's somewhere around here." Charlie says. Of course he can be calm, he's not the one getting married in an hour!!
"Sam!! I can't believe..." Okay, calm down. I can't break down here. Take a deep breath.
"Sam, do you have it in your pockets? Check the pockets of what you were wearing earlier." Toby says. At least someone can think.
I see Sam ruffle through his pockets. He fails to find it. I'm so going to kill him!!
"Okay we'll look around the room. How does it look like?" Charlie asks as he looks around.
"How does it look like?! It's a damn wedding band. How do you think it looks like?!!" Okay, I have a feeling the calming down thing didn't quite work.
"It's made of white gold with diamond studs embedded in it." I look at Toby. How the heck would he know? Sure, I showed it to him like once.
"What?!" Toby shouts at all of us as we are all staring at him.
Toby is getting freakier every day.
"Sam, think about the last time you knew where it was." I ask him. I think I'm calming down.
Sam thinks for a bit. I'm going to dig his eyes out if he says he doesn't remember!!
"I think I know where it is...No, I'm positive I know where it is.." Yes!!
"Where is it?" Charlie beat me to it.
"Not here. Look, I need to go. I'll have it once I get back." Man, I can't believe he left it some other place.
"So where is it?" I ask him.
"I'll be back soon Josh. I promise I'll have the ring with me."
Before I can stop him, he bolts off the room. This is just what I need right now.....
"Someone's at the door Donna." Jane says. Hmm, I wonder who it could be.
"Could you get that Ceej?" I ask.
Jane just came back up to the room as she left her purse here. The other girls are still at awe with the decorations. They have also gone to see the reception area which is in the ballroom. Apparently the people just finished setting it up.
"Oh, hey Sam. What are you doing here?" I hear CJ ask.
"Oh, I just came by to ask Jane something." Hehehe....Time for some messing around.
"Hi Sam. Let me have a look at you." I say when I hear Sam walking towards me.
"My, my. Aren't we all handsome?" I tease him. I turn to look at Jane and I swear she is drooling.
Sam is wearing the tuxedo that he and Charlie decided on. I have to admit I don't think I could have done a better job myself. The tuxedo has a full length cutaway jacket with a pleated black and grey striped pants. The matching ascot tie and grey vest just makes it look so elegant and perfect for an evening wedding.
"Well, it IS a Chaps Ralph Lauren Somerset, thank you very much." He says proudly.
"So, you mentioned you wanted to ask Jane something. She's here. Ask away." CJ has taken the ball to her court.
"Oh, yup. Hey Jane. You look alluring!"
"Thanks Sam." Wow, I could cut the sexual tension with a knife!
"Sam? You actually have to ask the question..." I start. He's just been staring at her and vice versa.
"Yeah, umm...could I see you outside for a moment?" What? NO!!
"Sam, you could ask her here." Hmm, I wonder what it is.
"Well, I'd rather not." Sam is being blunt. That's so unlike him. There's got to be something going on.
"What is it Sam? Is something wrong? Come on you can tell us what you wanna tell Jane. After all, we are all friends here. Unless we aren't all 'just' friends." I think it took a whole lot out of CJ to keep a straight face while saying that.
"Um....I'm kind of in a hurry here." Sam's getting fidgety and looks down. Now I'm certain something is wrong.
"Sam, what's the matter?" I press him again.
"It's...................Fine, I left the wedding band somewhere...I know where it is, don't worry." What?! He left MY wedding band some place? How could he?!
"Sam! How could you do that? Where is it?!" CJ exclaims which is good as I can't seem to utter a word.
"I'd rather not say...Jane, could you...." He eyes Jane to go outside the room.
"Sam, this is MY wedding band you're talking about. Now you tell me where it is or I'm going to spontaneously combust!"
"It's in Jane's apartment alright! I left it there last night! I've been carrying the ring around with me for the past few days for safe keeping. I guess that was a dumb thing to do to begin with. But I know where it is exactly, so if you could just let Jane and I go now, I'll be able to bring it back on time!" Wow, that's a lot to take in.
I let out a sigh. "Okay, go! Hurry up you two! Break traffic rules, I don't care, just go get it now!" With that, the two of them leave hurridly.
"So, Sam spent the night at Jane's place last night, eh?" CJ starts.
"Yeah I guess so. After the bachelor and bachelorette parties, they must have only met up pretty late." I answer.
"Well, it's a good thing they have something urgent to get to. Otherwise they wouldn't hear the end of it from the two of us." I agree with CJ.
I finally compose myself and get into my wedding dress. "So, what do you think?" I ask CJ as I walk before her.
CJ just stares for a second. "Oh Donna, you look...oh, I'm so happy for you." CJ starts sniffling and gives me hug.
"Stop now, you! You going to make my mascara run." I say.
"I'm sorry." CJ grabs a tissue and blows her nose.
"Oh, what now?" I ask when I here another knock at the door. I'll loose it if something else has gone wrong.
CJ again opens the door. "Oh hello Ruth. You look beautiful!"
"Oh, not as stunning as you, Miss Scarlet."
"Hi Ruth." I greet her as I walk nearer towards the door.
"Oh my! Donna, you look simple extravagant! I've never seen a more beautiful bride! Ever!" I think I'm starting to blush now.
"Aw, that's so sweet Ruth. You look wonderful yourself. Getting a certain Chief of Staff to notice you, perhaps?" I couldn't help but tease her.
"Donna!" She replies in shock. CJ and I just laugh hysterically.
"So, what is Leo up to anyway?" CJ asks once we stopped cracking up.
"He's busy ushering the guests." Ruth says. Josh and I asked Leo to be our official wedding usher. I didn't want to burden him with this duty at first but Leo insisted he'll be glad to do it.
"Anyway, I just came by to give you something, Donna. I know it's last minute, but I actually thought I didn't bring it. But only just now I realized it was in my hand bag all this while." I wonder what Ruth is referring to.
The two of us take a seat on the side of the bed. She hands me a jewelry box. I'm almost afraid to open it.
"You don't have to wear it, if you don't want to. I know you probably have your earrings on already. I just thought it could be your 'something old'. It belongs to my mother. It was given to her by my father just before he got killed in the war. My mother gave it to me before she passed away."
I open the box to find one of the most lovely pair of diamond earrings I've ever seen. There were just brilliant diamonds set in white gold that was shaped like a diamond. It was beneath a sculpted 'X' shaped yellow gold.
"Ruth, I don't know what to say." I place my hand on my chest and stare at the earrings.
"I won't be offended if you don't wear them today...Think of it like a wedding gift from an old lady who thinks of you as her own daughter." My head snaps up to meet her eyes.
I think my mascara is going to start running soon. "Oh stop being so emotional, child. Your make-up is going to run! We wouldn't want that happening, would we?"
I force myself to somehow swallow back my tears. I look up to see CJ smiling warmly at me.
"This is the most amazing gift Ruth. Of course I'll wear it today. I wouldn't want it any other way. How did you keep it so shiny and new all this while?" I ask as I take off my current earrings to replace them with the ones I just received.
"Oh, I got it re-polished and refined recently, just for you." She says.
"Ruth, I promise I will treasure this forever...as I will your son." I look at her and place my palm on her lap.
I then hug her and as I pull away, I say, "You know it's absolutely fascinating how the earrings match this bracelet my sister gave as my 'something borrowed'." I show the bracelet I'm wearing to the two of them. They completely agree with me.
Ruth left the room a little while back. The stylists finally put on my veil and the rose buds.
There's another knock at the door. CJ and I look at each other and sigh. CJ opens the door and it's Toby looking for Sam.
"We know about the ring Toby. He's gone to get it." CJ explains.
I walk towards the doorway and say, "Yeah, don't worry about it. He knows exactly where it is." I say even though I'm the one who should be worrying.
Toby doesn't respond to me. He's just staring.
"Umm, Toby? Close your mouth." CJ says and pushes his chin up. I laugh of loud.
"You look...indescribable Donna. I can't think of any words to do justice to how you look right now...and I'm the President's speech writer.." I think what he said would do justice.
"The only reason I look good is because of you." Ooops! Argh, it's almost impossible to keep it a secret that I know he bought the dress for me!
"What do you mean?" He asks me and CJ's eyes go wide.
"Errmmm....you know, the fact that you gave her Paulette Pearson's number." CJ covers for me.
I don't want to do this anymore! I don't care anymore!
"Toby, I know you bought me this dress..." I say.
"Oh. She blurted it out didn't she? All the while I've known her, she's always been a blabber mouth, that Paulette." Toby says with a little chuckle. That's a relief.
"Toby I almost didn't get the dress once she told me. I couldn't have you spending all that money for me. Then, Paulette talked me into it....Why did you do it Toby? I mean I'm ever so grateful...but..."
"I just wanted you to have it Donna. I just did. If it makes you feel any better, I got you guys a cork screw as your wedding gift." He says making CJ and I laugh, breaking the tension.
"Thank you. I really don't know how I could ever repay you." I say.
"Just take good care of Josh." Toby says.
"I will." I promise him.
Toby leaves and so do the stylists. I bet they didn't expect this much drama when they were hired to do this!
Oh yeah! I almost forgot!!
"Hey, CJ...I've got something for you. You know, the official maid of honor gift."
I hand her an organdy gift bad which thank god I remembered to pack. I got her a sterling silver bracelet with and oval plate on it. The front of it says 'CJ' and the back of it has an inscription that I had engraved.
"Wow, this is beautiful!! You got my name engraved on it!"
"Turn it around." I tell her.
"I value the friend who for me finds time on her calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult the calendar D" CJ reads it out loud and looks up at me with tears in her eyes. Oh no, we are not going through this yet again.
"I just wanted you to know how much you mean to me, that's all CJ. I think this wedding is only possible because of you." I mean every word.
"Donna, this is so sweet. It's the most precious gift I've ever gotten. Thank you." She leans in and gives me a hug.
"Anybody here?" We pull away from each other when we hear some people come in.
"Oh, hey guys! So, how was it?" I ask. The girls and Jane had just walked into the room. Jane gives me a thumbs-up indicating everything is fine with the ring I assume.
They go on about the decorations. They said they couldn't get enough of it.
"Shhh....I think I hear a knock." Ginger shushes us. Not again!
Bonnie and Kimmy head towards the door and open it.
"Delivery for Donna Moss." I hear someone say. What the.....Oh yes, I almost completely forgot about it.
"Oh, coming!" I say.
"What in the world?! Donna did you order all this." Bonnie asks me and all the others start talking at the same time.
"Thank you. Yes, I did. And they're here not a moment too soon." I thank the delivery guy as he lay down all the gift baskets from the cart onto the room floor.
"These gift baskets are for each of you. It's my bridesmaids' gift for you guys. I know it's just a little something..but I wanted you all to know how much you mean to me. How much you all helped me with my wedding in the midst of running the country! I truly appreciate all of you and I'll be forever thankful to have met each and every one of you." I'm responded with some "awwws" and the girls all huddle up for a group hug.
"I hope you like the gift. Just a little something to pamper yourself. You know....aromatherapy, bath crystals, potpourri, herbal teas and other stuff which I think you would all enjoy......and deserve."
They all complement the choices I made and they already start visioning all the things they would be doing with them. I'm glad they love it.
Just then, we hear a cell phone going off. That only means one thing. Margaret picks up her phone and says, "It's time guys."
Take a deep breath Donna Moss. You are about to become Donnatella Moss- Lyman!
This place looks amazing. Everything is glowing spectacularly. The whole reflecting pool thing got me a little unsure but I think it actually enhances the whole area.
I'm now standing at the gazebo with Judge Stealer. I notice my mom sitting at the front row next to Leo. The First Family is also seated in the front row. Donna's parents and Nate are on the right side of the isle.
This is it...they are playing the music. Donna and I decided we didn't want the traditional wedding march. Instead, Schubert's Ave Maria is being played. Donna thought of the idea initially. In a way, this music does make me feel like Joanie is here to share this day with me, which was Donna's intent all this while I'm sure.
Ah, Franny is walking in, throwing rose petals down the isle. She does look extremely adorable. Her dad pulls her onto his lap as she comes to the end of the isle.
Charlie is now walking in with Carol and Margaret on either sides of him. He's got each of his arms linked to one of theirs. They take their places at the gazebo with me.
Toby comes in with Bonnie and Ginger and he is followed by Sam, with Jane and Kimmy.
CJ's now walking in alone down the isle. She's got more flowers in her hands compared to the other ladies. All of them look very lovely, I must say.
The music pauses for a few seconds and starts up again. Oh my god.....Oh wow......I don't think I can keep on standing....
TBC..........................................