Author's Note : It won't be long , I can assure you. I still want to remind you that this was written a loooooong time ago and forgive my bad grammar and any mistakes cuz, you know, English's not my native language. Moreover, this fic has no beta reader, so…anyone interested ?

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Chapter Three

"…and as the bestman, I can tell you that you're a lucky man, my friend. I wish the two of you a lifetime of happiness…and more !" He raised his glass. "To Ally and Larry, forever !" Everyone joined him.

"To Ally and Larry !"

" Now I'm gonna sit because it's the bridesmaid turn to make a fool of herself. It's up to you Renee." William handed her the microphone. He had just made a toast to the newly married couple and was relieved it was over : he had never been fond of speech in public.

"When I met you Ally, I first thought you were nuts !" laughter could be heard. " But day by day, the image of you faded out and I saw the real you : a wonderful friend, always here in case of need. Someone who listen. In Larry you've finally found someone who will take care of you all along the way. You knew he was the one since you met him. And now, there's only one thing that is missing…or only one person, I should say…" she grinned. " One last thing : first to be the Godmother !"

Richard raised his finger to show he had something to say :"May I add something ?"

"Shut up, Richard !" John cut in. It was Ally's day and John wanted to prevent Richard from saying another Fishism.

Larry tightened his embrace, clearly making Ally understand his intentions. "Then we will have to work on that…" His eyes were burning with desire.

"We'll see about that after the reception." She whispered in his ear, a sexy smile crossing her face.

"I don't know if I can wait that long…"

But they didn't have a choice. It would be too suspicious just to sneak off in the middle of reception. They didn't have cut the cake. While doing so, Renee got up on stage and began singing "did you ever love somebody" :

Did you ever love somebody?

So much that the earth moved

Did you ever love somebody?

Even though it hurt to…

Did you ever love somebody?

Nothing else your heart could do

Did you ever love somebody?

Like I love you.

Like I love you.

Like I love you

Ally was talking with her father when the song ended. Renee introduced : "Today, we have the honor to welcome a new musician in our circle : Sam Paul." She stepped out to reveal Sam sitting at the piano. She turned round. "Hey, Larry ! Look who's……?" But Larry wasn't there anymore. She was ready to go in search of him but the room went dark. Sam began playing the intro of Their song. Then Larry stepped out of the shadow, holding a microphone.

Chances are you'll find me

Somewhere on your road tonight

Seems I always end up driving by

Ever since I've known you

It just seems you're on my way

All the rules of logic don't apply

"Oh, no ! He had to do it." She thought. " I promised myself not to cry."

I long to see you in the night

Be with you 'til morning light

That two last lines were full of sense and Ally shivered at the idea of it. "In a few hours, we'll be alone."

I remember clearly how you looked

The night we met

I recall your laughter and your smile

I remember how you made me

Feel so at ease

I remember all your grace, your style

Everyone in the room was mesmerized by Larry's voice but Ally was moved in another way : that wasn't her boyfriend singing to her. No, it was her 'husband'. The man she as going to spend the rest of her life with.

And now you're all I long to see

You've come to mean so much to me

Larry sat at the piano next to Sam and she finally became aware that the little boy was still playing. Larry put the microphone closer to Sam and together the sang the chorus :

Chances are I'll see you

Somewhere in my dreams tonight

You'll be smiling like the night we met

Chances are I'll hold you and I'll offer

All I have

You're the only one I can't forget

Baby you're the best, I've ever met

It was so sweet to see them sing : father and son. Larry was overjoyed , it was written all over his face. Ally was ready to applaud since she knew the song had reached its end, but instead Larry went on and began another verse. She had never heard it before and this time, Larry looked at her straight in the eyes.

And I'll be dreaming of the future

And hoping you'll be by my side

And in the morning I'll be longing

For the night

For the night…

He and Sam repeated the chorus once, time for Ally to wipe off the upcoming tears. Then Larry got and left the stage. Slowly, he made his way towards her and taking her hand, he placed on his heart , almost shouting the last words.

You're the only one I can't forget

Baby you're the best I've ever met

Ally couldn't take it anymore and wrapping her arms around his neck, she kissed him and let out in a whisper :"I love your voice." She paused. "Okay, I love everything about you."

Larry laughed. "I love you, Ally Paul."

"Yep !" She kissed him another time and suddenly remembered that they weren't alone. All the friends and family were staring at them……and Sam was still at the piano. She kneeled down by his side and took him in her arms." Thank you sweetheart, it's a wonderful surprise you made to me. Look, I'm even crying !"

"I wanted to give you and dad something special."

"It's a memorable gift, I can swear."

Larry's eyes watered at the sight of his son and his wife hugging. He always knew Ally would be a good mother and Sam seemed to love her. Larry wasn't the only one touched by this scene, the silence of their guests spoke for itself.

"And where is that damn dance ? Your first as a married couple ?" Coretta shouted.

"Here it comes !!" Elaine jumped off her chair and took the microphone. Seconds later, Ally and Larry were dancing to the sound of Diane Warren.

For all those times you stood by me

For all the truth that you made me see

For all the joy you brought to my life

For all the wrong that you made right

For every dream you made come true

For all the love I found in you

I'll be forever thankful baby

You're the one who held me up

Never let me fall

You're the one who saw me through, through it all

Gradually, everybody got on the dance floor. Even Will had invited Renee to dance. Ally glanced at them and smiled.

You were my strength when I was weak

You were my voice when I couldn't speak

You were my eyes when I couldn't see

You saw the best there was in me

Lifted me up when I couldn't reach

You gave me faith 'coz you believed

I'm everything I am

Because you loved me

"I want this day to last forever." Ally muttered while they were nuzzling. "It's perfect."

"Mmh, it sounds tempting but I'm too thrilled for tomorrow. I want to grow old with you Mrs. Paul. Is t okay for you ?"

"Deal."

Larry faked to be relieved : "Well ,it's a good thing 'cause that'd be an issue otherwise."

"We have a lot of time ahead of us for that. Right now, I wanna dance with my husband."

"Uh-uh, I like how it sounds. Could you say it again ?"

"I wanna dance with my incredibly gorgeous and sexy man that is my husband."

Larry studied her for a minute and as usual, motioned for her to rest her head on his shoulder. She closed her eyes and impregnate herself of the smell of his skin. She had totally fallen into his embrace and soon they became oblivious to the world surrounding them.

I'm everything I am

Because you loved me

"Earth to Mr. And Mrs. Paul…Mr. And Mrs. Paul are called back to earth…"

It was hearing Elaine repeating that over and over that got them out of their trance. He and Ally were the only ones dancing left, with no music on. They awkwardly broke off. "Are you back with us ?" she joked. Still on stage, she declared she had an announcement to make. " I've got a gift for you two. It's a little informal but I hope you'll like it. Four months from now, I cast an audition for a musical in Broadway. I thought I could just take my chance and it turned out that…" she waited for the suspense to settle "…I got the role ! I know I owe it to you. You were the ones pushing me, telling me that I worth more than what I let people see. Remember that twist contest ? I knew it was the beginning of something." She took an envelope out of her top "In this, you'll find two tickets for the premiere of 'A Chorus Line' in which I'm given the main part. Tell everyone you've book the October 26th 'cause I want you to be there ! And once again, thank you for everything."

Overwhelmed, Ally let go off Larry's hand and went on the stage to hug Elaine. "You're welcome. I'm happy you've finally found your path." She glimpsed at Raymond "Looks like you found somebody else on the way…"

"These times, everything seem to fall in its place."

"You're right, when you believe in it, everything can happen."

They shared a long look of mutual understanding, both remembering the hard times they went through a year ago. Larry's voice broke their little moment :

"It's now time for the bouquet toss !"

All the girls gathered together, including Elaine. Closing her eyes, Ally threw the bouquet behind her shoulder. Elaine tried to catch it but it went right into Nelle's hands. At first, she looked uneasy but when Elaine asked her to give it to her, she quickly hide it behind her back.

"No, I keep it ! By the way I like these flowers." She was obviously lying and was ecstatic she caught it.

John had a huge smile all over his face and Richard patted him sympathetically on the shoulder : "Sorry, John. You'll be the next victim of this useless institution."

"How about the garter ?" asked Raymond "Guys don't have it in Boston ?"

Larry was ready to throw it when Coretta stopped him.

"I've got an idea. How about changing the rules a little ?"

All the attention was set on her. She kept that mysterious smile.

"Go ahead, Coretta. " Larry was intrigued by her suggestion.

"I know a French tradition that is much more funny than that…"

"I'm listening."

"Well, first we need Ally to come here and stand upright on that chair."

Conciliating but nevertheless puzzled, Ally followed her instructions.

"Second, Larry you have to slid the garter at her ankle. The goal of the game is to slid the garter higher and higher. But to do so, you men will have to pay. The higher the cost is, the higher the garter gets."

"So we sort of have to bid to have the right to slid up the garter ?" Larry summed up.

"Yeah, but you only get to bid once. And at some point, Ally will esteem that the garter is high enough. The last person who raised the garter is designed as the winner."

"and what does he win ?" Raymond demanded "A kiss from the bride ?"

"In your dreams !!" Larry cut in. "Seriously, Coretta."

"He wins the privilege to throw the garter."

"Well, I'm okay with it." The he turned to the men : "What do you think ?"

All nodded in agreement. "This promises to be fun." thought Coretta. She had intentionally forgotten to tell Larry the main rule : the gloom doesn't get to bid. He has to sit and watch all the men sliding one by one the garter on his wife.

"So let's begin !" Coretta said playfully. She felt something was missing. "Elaine, I think some music is needed." Excited over the idea of doing a number, Elaine search through her CD and began singing on the instrumental of "Feelin' love".

You make me feel like a sticky pistil leaning into a stamen You make me feel like a mister sunshine himself

You make me feel like splendor in the grass

While we're rollin', damn skippy baby

You make me feel like the Amazon's runnin' between my thighs…

The background music definitely contributed to heat up the game. At the beginning, men were reasonable. Ally found it actually pleasant to have all those men at her feet…But when the garter reached over her knee, Larry stepped in and proposed a high to stop the auction. He wasn't going to let any man lay a hand on Ally's tight. Coretta stopped him in his track : "Uh, Larry ? I forgot to mention one little thing : you can't take part in this because you're the gloom."

"What ?!" Larry looked panicked which made Ally giggle :

"Come on, Larry. It's just a game !"

"That's not how it looks from where I'm sitting !!" he whined.

"I promise I'll stop it before it gets improper."

"It is already !!"

Jackson chimed in put his arm around Larry's shoulders. "Larry, you've married her ! Don't you think you should be over this childish jealousy thing ?"

Larry knew he was right and he hated it. Not willing to respond to Jackson, he simply said, defeated : "Alright then. Go on."

So the garter got higher…a little. After Raymond raised it once more, Ally saw Larry's jaw clenching.

"Okay, it's high enough. Raymond won !"

She quickly took off the garter and gave it to him. Seconds later, she was sitting on Larry's laps. "You're not angry ?"

"Well, I've thought about it and no : I know I'll get much more than that after the reception." He sensuously kissed the nape of her neck. She quivered at the warmth of his lips.

"Okay, don't tease me, Larry !Otherwise I won't be able to behave…"

"Sounds interesting…" he lowered his kiss to her shoulder blade.

She slapped him on the arm :"Stop it !"

"Okay, let's toss this garter so we could get finished !" he suggested in a cheerful tone.

To everyone's astonishment, the garter went to Richard. He was tranquilly smoking his cigar when it landed on his shoulder. He stared at it for a minute then realized what it meant and threw it in the air with a scream. John came up behind him and said supportively :"It seems that I won't be the only one trapped in the institution of marriage…" He pointed Jane who was talking with Jenny, unaware that Richard got the garter. Petrified, Richard looked at Jane, then at the garter, the back at Jane, with the sound of the bells resounding in his ears.

"May I have your attention, please ?" Larry was standing in the middle of the room and apparently had something to say. "First, Ally and I would like to thank, all for many different reasons. Richard and Raymond because you brought Ally to Detroit, Elaine because you arranged my return with Lenny, Coretta because you took care of Ally while I was gone…Each of you took part in our reunion and that's something we won't forget. We wanted this day to be unforgettable and it is. As you know, Ally and I are leaving tomorrow for a two weeks honeymoon in Italy. Don't even try to join us, we intend to have some peace, away from work. And now, Mr. And Mrs. Paul are leaving 'cause they can't wait to start they life as a married couple. Thank you." Larry walked over his wife and whispered :"Now that I've made a fool of myself in front of everyone, let's go."

"I can't wait either." She replied, smirking.

They exited the bar hand in hand but as soon as they got into the limousine, it took them a huge amount of strength to keep their hands off each other.

Luckily, they had the apartment all for themselves : Renee was taking Sam to the airport and would exceptionally sleep at Elaine's. By the time they reached their place, Larry's tie was already in her hand. Ally was ready to enter the apartment when Larry sopped her : "Let me do this the old fashion way." He swept her off her feet and pushed the door open as Ally laughed in delight.

Fly away with me tonight

Take me on a one-way flight in your lovin' arms

And everything's gonna be alright

You're the one who took my hand

When no one else could understand

You're the one who moves me

Like nobody else can

First, they stopped by the kitchen where Ally took off her shoes, still in his arms. Once in the living room, Larry eagerly slid off her wedding gown.

In your eyes I see the light

It's your emotions glowing bright

So keep the fires burning

And let it warm me through the night

You can be a part of me

Cause you're what love was meant to be

You and me baby we'll set the flame inside free

Then, he carried her into the bedroom where they took off the rest of their clothes.

Take me down to where I wanna be

Turn around, the man who lives inside of me

Take me down and lose me all night long

Hold me close and make me strong

Take me down, take me down tonight

You don't have to stay forever

Let's just put our hearts together

And share another night in ecstasy

We know that it's feelin' better

Every time we come together

Maybe love was meant for you and me

There, they made love tenderly.

Two weeks later…

"That's it ! One more day in Florence and I would have stayed there forever."

"Every dream eventually comes to an end, Ally." And as if to comfort her, Larry put his arms around her and gave her a sweet kiss on the cheek.

"Do you mean that our marriage won't last ?" she asked, astonished by his statement.

Larry couldn't hold back a smile. With his softest voice, he explained : "Our honeymoon was a wonderful dream. But here, in Boston, this is reality. Two weeks in Florence gave us sweet memories and unforgettable moments…" his last comment made Ally giggled. "…but now we're building our life. For good."

The way Larry said it made her thrilled about it and helped her forget about her sadness over coming back to Boston. They were standing in front of their apartment and had just returned from Italy. Her hand on the handle, Ally proposed :

"So, ready to enter and start our life as a happy-" she kissed him on the lips "-married-" another time "-couple ?"

"I thought you'd never ask !"

They entered the apartment laughing. Ally was expecting to see Renee but she realized she wasn't there.

"It's curious," she said, putting her bag down "she told me she'd be here to welcome us…"

Larry looked at his watch. "Well, we're a little early. And maybe she's with her secret lover…"

"Do you know anything ?" She was highly suspicious.

"Hey, I was only kidding ! She's probably out doing some shopping."

"Yeah." But Ally was unconvinced.

Twenty minutes later, Renee arrived and found it surprising that the door was open. "I remember myself locking it !…" She carefully stepped into the apartment and took a look at the kitchen : Ally and Larry were sitting there, having some coffee.

"Hey guys ! You're early…"

"See," he winked at Ally "I told ya !"

"Tell me, how was it ?"

Ally began playing with her hair and smiled widely. "Well,…"

"And this is me leaving the two of you alone." Larry said, standing up. "I'm not a fan of girls talk." He sat on the couch and turned on the television. A few minutes later, Ally suggested Renee to go in her own room to talk. Renee wondered why. As a response, Ally mouthed 'eavesdropping' and pointed at Larry : the TV was set on a cooking program. Renee nodded knowingly. She followed Ally in her bedroom. Ally didn't noticed the bag she was carrying over her shoulder. Renee for sure didn't go shopping…

If Ally would have gone into Renee's bedroom, she would have found the bed undone. Renee apparently didn't sleep there the previous night…

End February at Cage & Fish. It was one of Elaine's last days at the firm : a week later, she would have to start the rehearsals for the musical.

Right after the staff meeting, Ally locked herself in her office. Concerned, Jenny knocked on her door a few minutes later. No response. Elaine proposed to try and find out what was going on. Jenny reluctantly backed off. The truth was that she didn't like Elaine : despite her romance going on with Raymond, she was still…herself. Hot and flirting with all the men in the office. In a way, she was also jealous of Ally's friendship with Elaine : they knew each other for more than four years and she, on the other side, had arrived only a few months ago.

"Go ahead, Elaine. If you think she'll talk to you."

In fact, Ally opened the door to let Elaine in and quickly closed it behind her. She was stunned when hearing the reasons of Ally's behavior.

"…and Richard kept repeating :" Ally quoted him "Don't forget about Elaine, only two days left ! I already made my choice for the newest secretary." She paused, tapping her fingers on her desk then added :"You're not even gone and he already talks about hiring a new one ! How inconvenient can he-"

" You're really touching me, Ally. You seem to be the only one affected by my departure. Richard has the right to be concerned about the new secretary. And don't worry, I'll be busy with the rehearsal but it doesn't mean that I wont come back to the firm to say hi. You can even come to see me."

"Uh, Elaine…I don't really feel like going to New York each time I want to see you."

"You do not listen to me !" she laughed. "I said I would stay in Boston for the first three months."

"You-you will ?" That was revelation of the day, she thought.

"They don't 'need' me until June. They're rehearsing with the chorus. I'll stay in Boston to practice the danced parts."

"Oh, that's good news ! What about Raymond ?"

Elaine switched uncomfortably on her chair. "We haven't really…talked about it."

"What do you mean by that ?"

"The last he brought up the subject, I…detoured his attention from it. I-uh, we made love."

"Oh !…" Ally was embarrassed, she had stepped into something private and didn't want to become intrusive.

"Well, I'm not proud of myself ! But I'll talk to him tonight. I promise." Elaine suddenly remembered one juicy detail of that night with Raymond. "Here's a good one, it happened when we were eating and…" Ally held up her hand, she had turned green. "Ally ? You look terrible, are you sure ev-"

Elaine didn't get to finish her sentence : Ally ran out of her office, covering her mouth. She followed her into the unisex and was pretty sure Ally was throwing up. When she came out, Elaine looked at her inquisitively. "Was my language too…coarse for you ?"

Ally answered while washing her hands. "No, I guess I must be a little stressed. And with that Chinese food I eat yesterday…"

"Or it might be the other thing."

She laughed nervously. "What ?No, I mean…it could be possible." She admitted.

"How long ?"

"I'm ten days late." She replied quickly, looking at the ceiling.

"Morning sicknesses, you're late…It doesn't take more to deduce that you're probably pregnant."

"There, she said it !" Ally thought with panic. "I-I'm not sure. I don't want to-"

"Be pregnant ?"

"No ! I want it ! It's just…too early. I mean, Larry and I have been talking about it but we were far away from having a child, right now. We've only been married for two months."

"Maybe. But it doesn't change the fact that you might be p-"

"Stop saying it ! I understood."

Elaine sneered :"you're going to be a mother !!"

"Elaine !!" Ally shrieked. "Won't you stop claiming that ? People are gonna talk and it's the last thing I want."

"What are you going to do ?"

She realized she was still in the unisex. She put her hair back in place and turned to Elaine. "I'm gonna go back in my office and pretend like I'm working."

"You don't want to take a pregnancy test ? To be sure."

"I-I don't…have the time. Larry's picking me up for lunch in an hour."

"You should tell him."

"Elaine, I'm not certain !"

"Do the test !" she spat back.

"Okay, forget it." Ally took a deep breath and walked out of the unisex. Elaine trailed after her.

None of them had noticed Jackson who was still in a stall. "Oh-my-God ! That's something interesting !"

Later, at lunch.

"Ally ? Ally, are you even listening to me ?"

"Wh-, of course ! You were talking about…" she stopped, not knowing.

"See ?" Larry too her hand in his. "Honey, you look tired. Something's wrong ?"

Larry's concern cheered her up a little. Squeezing his hand, she reassured him :" It's nothing, I'm…" he waited for her to continue, but the words couldn't get out of her mouth. "…feeling a little dizzy. But it's really nothing."

"If this keeps up, you'll have to see the doctor." He looked worried. His face made Ally laugh.

"Hey, Larry! I'm not dying ! It's just…a headache."

"Yes, it's nothing but that." she repeated on her way back to the firm.

That afternoon, Ally kept pacing back and forth in her office. She still hadn't come to a decision and it became hard to handle.

"Ally…" It as John's turn to knock on her door. Everybody in the firm was wondering why she'd once more locked herself in her office.

"I'm good !! Could you all just leave me alone ?" she replied in a more aggressive tone she thought.

"Poke-pokee…I'll be in my office in case you need to talk."

Ally was feeling like her head was going to explode. After another hour of intense thinking, she took her coat and stormed out of her office. She stopped by a drugstore on her to her place and half an hour later, she was in the bathroom, staring at the unopened pregnancy test. "Let's get finished with this !"

The next ten minutes were loooong ones for Ally. When she finally got the strength to look at the test she saw two lines. "Two lines…God I forgot what it means." She took the box and read the notice. Soon the words became dizzy as the tears began to flow. Overwhelmed with emotions, she had become conscious of the result : it was positive. Instinctively she lowered her hand to her belly and thought of the life that was growing inside of her. She smiled. "I'm gonna be a mum !"

Ally managed to see her doctor the same day, later in the afternoon. She knew to well what happened to Georgia and Billy and wanted to be sure of it before telling Larry. Her pregnancy was confirmed.

"Larry !" she said out loud, coming out the doctor's office. "I have to tell him." Suddenly, she felt excited about her pregnancy : she was having Larry's child ! Without thinking, she started to run in direction of the courthouse. At lunch, he told her he'd be there until late because of a testimony. After fifteen minutes, Ally was out of breath and had to stop. She abruptly remembered that she was pregnant and that she had to be careful. "No intense efforts" the doctor said. She hailed a cab and let herself have some rest. The biggest part of the day was to come.

She was counting the seconds. She had been at the courthouse for more than an hour and Larry still hadn't come out of the room. At last, she heard the traditional bang of the gavel and some agitation could be heard. Larry appeared and Ally quickly rose from the bench.

"Ally ? What happened ? Are you okay ?". Ally didn't use to wait for him after an audience and her presence alarmed him.

"Yeah, everything's okay…I guess." She didn't know how to broke it to him. At that hour, the courthouse was almost empty and it made it oppressing. " You may need to sit down."

Larry was even more apprehensive. "Ally, what's going on? I'm not gonna sit. Tell me." He looked at her intently, trying to see through her.

"I…Do you remember when you said that…" she cleared her throat "…I looked tired ?"

"Yeah. Why ?" Larry grabbed her hand, anxious.

"The reason why I looked so pale was because I've been having..…morning sickness for a few days." She paused, waiting for his reaction.

"Morning…?" he couldn't finish the sentence. He tried to make sense of all the thoughts passing through his head at the moment.

"Larry, I-"

Then it finally dawned on him. His face lit up : "You're pregnant ?"

She nodded. Unexpectedly, Larry took her in his arms and made her whirl around in the air. Ally was taken aback. "Wait, Larry. You're happy about it ? I mean, we planned to have to have children but not so soon."

Larry kissed her softly on the lips as an answer. " I'm ecstatic, Ally !!! Nothing could make me happier. We were took by surprise, so what ? It doesn't change the fact that I want this baby." He seemed to fully realize the situation. Ally was carrying his child. Their child. "Wow, we're going to have a baby…" In the end, Larry sat on the bench and took a deep breath. He looked up at Ally who was gazing at him lovingly. "Come here, sweetie." He motioned for her to sit on his lap.

"We're going to be a family." She said after a moment.

"Yeah." Larry held out his hand to her. "Dance with me ?"

"Here ?"

"Well, since we're the only people left in this hall, yes."

Girl you are to me

All that a woman should be

And I dedicate my life to you, always

A love like yours is rare

It must have been sent from up above

And I know you'll stay this way for, always

Ally took his hand and they began to dance, in the middle of the courthouse.

Ooh, you're like the sun

Chasing all the rain away

When you come around

You bring brighter days

You're the perfect one

For me, and you forever will be

The moment was perfect, Ally felt…blissful. She'd been waiting for this since she was fourteen. She married 'The One' for her and was now pregnant with his child. Life couldn't get better. She let herself fall into his embrace and dreamt of the future.

And I will love you so for, always

Come with me my sweet

Let's go make a family

And they will bring us joy for always…

End of Chapter Three

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