Chapter 18
Everyone, went and did their own thing as others were setting up for the reception. Food was laid out, so that people could come and go as they please. Just than the chefs brought out the cake, "Okay, Okay it's time for the bride and groom to have a slice of their wedding cake." called one of the chefs. John and Kate headed up to the table, that their cake was on. "Kate, this looks really good" said John as he cut a slice of cake and held it in front of Kate. "John Black if you even think about putting that on my face..i'll......" "here you go" said John as he pushed the cake into Kate's face. "You'll do what?" he asked. Kate grinned as she took a napkin and wiped the cake off her face. "I'll do this" she said as she threw a piece of cake at John, hitting him in the face. Shortly after John had cleaned up, he walked up to Kate. "You still love me?" he asked. Kate grinned than smiled and nodded her head, "Of course, that's why I married you", she said as she placed a kiss on his lips. "Well wasn't that fun, its now time for the bride and groom to have their first dance as husband and wife." Everyone began to cheer as they all moved off the dance floor. John took Kate by the hand and led her down to the dance floor as the lights dimmed. "John, what song did you choose?" she asked with a concerned look on her face. "You'll love it, trust me", he said as he took Kate into his arms as the music began to play.
It's amazing how you can speak right to my heart.
Without sayin' a word you can light up the dark.
Try as I may I could never explain,
what I hear when you don't say a thing.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me.
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me.
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall.
You say it best, when you say nothin' at all
They continued to face each other and move to the music, as everyone watched.
All alone I can hear people talking about,
but when you hold me near you drown out the crowd.
Old Mr. Webster could never define
what 's being' said between your heart and mine.
The smile on your face lets me know that you need me.
There's a truth in your eyes sayin' you'll never leave me.
The touch of your hand says you'll catch me if ever I fall.
You say it best, when you say nothin' at all
"John this is the prefect song. Thank you" said Kate as she placed a kiss on John's cheek. "Just think of all the other songs, that we'll be playing in the future. Kate, this is the happiest time of my life, I love you so much". "I love you too John". whispered Kate.
The smile on your face, lets me know that you need me.
There's a truth in your eyes, saying you'll never leave me,
The touch of your hand, says you'll catch me, if ever I fall.
You say it best, when you say nothing at all
As the song ended, another one began. Everybody grabbed a partner and joined John and Kate on the dance floor.
I do swear that I'll always be there
I'd give anything and everything and
I will always care
Through weakness and strength
Happiness and sorrow, for better, for worse
I will love you with every beat of my heart
"Roman, let's dance." said Marlena as she rose from her seat and grabbed Roman by the hand.
From this moment life has begun
From this moment you are the one
Right beside you is where I belong
From this moment on
"Belle, this is the perfect song for us, come on", Philip called as he walked up to Belle and grabbed her by the hand. More couples started to pour onto the dance floor as the song continued.
From this moment I have been blessed
I live only for your happiness
And for your love I'd give my last breath
From this moment on
I give my hand to you with all my heart
Can't wait to live my life with you, can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you
"Fancy face, this year has been so hectic. But you know that you and I will always be together, we can make it through anything and everything. I just wanted you to know that I love you with all my heart and I always will." Bo said as he leaned down and kissed Hope. "I love you too Bo".
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on
You're the reason I believe in love
And you're the answer to my prayers from up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you
"I couldn't have thought of a better way for this day to go for the two of them. It's possible that anyone can see that they were meant to be together." Marlena said as she watched John and Kate dace. "I couldn't agree with you anymore Doc, just like you and I are true soul mate and we were meant to be together." said Roman as she placed a kiss on Marlena's cheek.
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on.
I will love you as long as I live
From this moment on
As the song ended, John stepped back from Kate. "Kate, let's dance with the kids", he said as the headed off and walked over to Philip and Belle. "Philip, is it okay if I cut in and dance with my daughter?" asked John. Philip willingly backed away, "Of course John".
There's two things I know for sure.
She was sent here from heaven, and she's daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night,
She talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes.
And I thank God for all the joy in my life, But most of all...
"Belle, I want you to know that I'm happy for you and Philip. He's a really great guy for you." said John as he kissed the top of his daughter's head. "Yeah he is" she said as she looked over at Philip talking to Lucas and Sami.
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"Walk beside the pony daddy, it's my first ride."
"I know the cake looks funny, daddy, but I sure tried."
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right.
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.
Sweet sixteen today.
She's looking like her momma a little more every day.
One part woman, the other part girl.
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings in a great big world. But I remember...
"Dad, I'm really happy for you and Kate. And even though things didn't work out between you and mom, I know that the two of you are very happy. I love you and well I just wanted you to know that", Belle said as she leaned closer towards her father. "I love you too baby."
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer.
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair.
"You know how much I love you daddy, but if you don't mind,
I'm only going to kiss you on cheek this time."
With all that I've done wrong, I must have done something right.
To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.
As the song ended, Belle gave John a hug and walked over to her mother and Roman. "Mom, I think that you and Dad should share a dance tonight." Marlena was about to speak when Roman butted in, "I think your right Belle, come on Doc, you go ahead and dance with John and I'll dance with Kate." Roman grabbed Marlena's hand and headed over to where John and Kate were standing. "Kate would you like to dance?" asked Roman. Kate looked at John who nodded his head. "Doc, you wanna dance?" asked John. Marlena smiled and nodded her head, the four of them headed out onto the dance floor.
There's a calm surrender to the rush of day
When the heat of the rolling world can be turned away
An enchanted moment, and it sees me through
It's enough for this restless warrior just to be with you
"Kate you know that I'll always love you. The time we spent together, I'll never forger", Roman said as he and Kate moved to the music.
"John...." started Marlena but was stopped as John placed his finger on her lips. "Doc...you know all I ever wanted was for you to be happy, and I'm sorry that I couldn't make you happy." said John as he looked over at Roman and Kate dancing. "John look at me..." Marlena said as she took her hand and turned John's head that he was looking into her eyes. "You made me one of the happiest women on this planet, we share a beautiful daughter together, and we've been through so much, John I love you and I always will." she finished as she kissed John's cheek and continued to dance."I'll always love you too Doc." whispered John.
And can you feel the love tonight
It is where we are
It's enough for this wide-eyed wanderer
That we got this far
And can you feel the love tonight
How it's laid to rest
It's enough to make kings and vagabonds
Believe the very best
There's a time for everyone if they only learn
That the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn
There's a rhyme and reason to the wild outdoors
When the heart of this star-crossed voyager beats in time with yours
As the song ended, John and Kate met up on the stage. Philip grabbed the mic and gathered everyone's attention. "It's now time for the groom, Mr. John Black to remove the garter from his wife's leg" People in the room began to cheer. "With his teeth" added Philip as he headed down off the stage. John glared at Philip, than got down on his knees and began to take the garter off with his teeth. Once he was done, John went and grabbed the mic. "Okay, Ladies. I'm going to get you to move aside, men let's gather around and see who wants this". John said as the tossed the garter in the air. All the men reached to get it, when all of sudden someone called. "I got it"......John looked to see who had caught the garter, when a smile came across his face. "I got it" yelled Philip as he left the crowd and headed over to Belle. Kate came up behind John, "You know their meant to be together, it's fait." she said. John nodded his head in agreement, "Okay Ladies, its the brides turn. Kate throw that bouquet." yelled John as he moved out of her way.
Just as Kate turned her back to the crowd of women, a song came started to play.
I come home in the morning light
My mother says when you gonna live your life right
Oh mother dear we're not the fortunate ones
And girls just want to have fun
Oh girls just want to have fun
The phone rings in the middle of the night
My father yells what you gonna do with your life
Oh daddy dear you know you're still number one
But girls they want to have fun
Oh girls just want to have--
Kate tossed the bouquet into the air, all the women around were yelling and screaming trying to catch it. Silence came about when the bouquet was no longer in the air but in the hands of young Belle Black. 'Kate's right, it is fait' John thought to himself, as she watched his daughter walk off with the bouquet.
There she sits buddy just a-gleaming in the sun,
There to greet a working man when his day is done
I'm gonna pack my pa and I'm gonna pack my aunt,
I'm gonna take them down to the cadillac ranch.
"Come on everyone, you'll know this song. Come one, let's do some good 'ol square dancing." yelled Bo and Hope as they headed onto the dance floor. Everyone in the room joined them, it was like on big ho down.
El dorado fins, whitewalls and skirts;
Rides just like a little bit of heaven here on earth.
When I die, buddy, throw my body in the back,
Take me to the junkyard in my cadillac.
Cadillac, cadillac,
Long and dark, shiny and black
Open up your engines let em roar
Tearing up the highway like a big old dinosaur
James dean in a mercury 49
Junior johnson runnin' in the woods of caroline
Even Burt reynolds in a black trans am
Are gonna meet me down at the cadillac ranch
Cadillac, cadillac
Long and dark, shiny and black
Open up your engines, let 'em roar
Tearin' up the highway like a big old dinosaur
"We have a request for a song, so here it is." As the music began to play, John walked over to Sami. "Sami would you like to have this dance?" asked John as he held out his hand to her. Nodding her head, Sami got up from her chair and took John's hand in hers.
Kate than walked up to Lucas who was sitting alone, "Lucas would you be so kind as to dance with your mother?" asked Kate. Smiling Lucas nodded and headed onto the floor with her.
What cha wanna be - when you grow up
What cha gonna do - when your time is up
What cha gonna say - when things go wrong
What cha wanna do - when you're on your own
There's a road - long and winding
The lights are blindin' - but it gets there
Don't give up - don't look back
There's a silver linin' - it's out there somewhere
"Sami, I want you to know that throughout the years, you've always been like a daughter to me and you always will be. I love you Samantha no matter what happens between us." John said as he pulled Sami closer to him. A tear came down Sami's face, as she leaned into John. "I love you too....Dad", whispered Sami as they danced.
Everybody wants an answer - everybody needs a friend
We all need a shinin' star on which we can depend
N' so tonight we're gonna wish upon a star
We never wished upon before - (to find what you're
Looking for)
There'll be times - in your life
Ya when you' be dancin' n' shit - but you ain't gettin it
But don't get disillusioned - no, don't expect too much
Cuz if what you have is all you can get - just keep on
Tryin' - it just ain't happened yet
"Lucas, may I cut in and dance with mom?" asked Philip as he took his brother's placed and started dancing with his mother. "Philip, I love you so much, all I want for you is to be happy. I'm glad that you've found the right one to make you happy." Kate said, smiling Philip nodded his head. "Thank you mom, for everything."
Everybody wants to be winner - everybody has a dream
We all need a shinin' star when things ain't what they seem
So tonight we're gonna wish upon a star
We never wished upon before - (gotta get where you're
Headed for)
Everybody wants some kindness - everybody needs a break
We all need a shinin' star when things get hard to take
So tonight we're gonna wish upon a star
We never wished upon before
"Thank you for the dance Sami", John said as he kissed the top of her head. Sami smiled and headed back to her table where Lucas was. "Okay folks, there's been many requests for this song, so everybody grab someone to dance with because this is the last song". called the DJ. John walked up behind Kate and wrapped his hands around her waist, "May I have this last dance?" he asked. Kate turned around and smiled, "I wouldn't have it any other way" she said as she kissed him passionately. Taking her hands in his, John led Kate onto the dance floor, followed by all the other couples at the wedding.
Sometimes the snow comes down in June
Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
I see the passion in your eyes
Sometimes it's all a big surprise
'Cause there was a time when all I did was wish
You'd tell me this was love
It's not the way I hoped or how I planned
But somehow it's enough
"Hey, what are you thinking about?" asked John as he looked down at Kate. "I was just thinking about everything that we've been through this year, to get here. I'm glad were here today John, I love you so much." Kate said as she leaned closer into John. "Your right, and we have tons of this to go through...such as the birth of our child", John said.
And now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
FLASHBACK
"Are you sure"? he asked looking into her eyes. Nodding her head, Kate smiled. Taking that as her response, John stepped closer, "Than let's do it right." He said as he walked over to the nightstand and took off his wedding ring, placing it on the nightstand. Seeing this Kate did the same.
All of the nights you came to me
When some silly girl had set you free
You wondered how you'd make it through
I wondered what was wrong with you
FLASHBACK
"Kate……….I…" he tried but was stopped when Kate placed her finger on his lips. "I know" she replied as he brushed her hair away from her face. "John I need you more than ever." Kate whispered as she stroked his bare back. "You have me, you'll always have me", he said with a smile as he entered her slowly.
'Cause how could you give your love to someone else
And share your dreams with me
Sometimes the very thing you're looking for
Is the one thing you can't see
FLASHBACK
"John you stole Marlena away from me...you stole Kate away from me....I love Marlena.....you need to be with Kate...and your unborn child." Roman said as he rose from the couch and laced his hand through Marlena's.
And now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
FLASHBACK
Opening the box, there was a diamond ring. "Katherine Roberts, I love you with all of my heart, your the mother of my child and the love of my life. I want to spend the rest of my life with you....so...will you do me the honor in becoming my wife?" asked John. Kate looked down at John with tears in her eyes....
Sometimes the very thing you're looking for
Is the one thing you can't see
FLASHBACK
"I love you John" mouthed Kate as she took John's hand in hers. "I now can pronounce you man and wife, ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to give you Mr. and Mrs. John Black." yelled the priest as cheering and clapping began. "You may now kiss the bride". With hearing that John pulled Kate into a long passionate kiss.
Sometimes the snow comes down in June
Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
John came back down to reality as the song ended, "I love you Katie girl, I'm always going to love you." Looking up at John a tear came down Kate's face, "I love you too."
You went and saved the best for last