AN: Alright,as usual, first off, thanks for the reviews and here's another chapter. Hope you guys like it and please feel free to review...
I Disclaim
Trish set her final strand of hair in place before taking a final glance in the mirror. She had decided on the hairstyle that she had donned when she had gone to the 2003 MuchMusic Awards with Chris Jericho. She had loved the look and luckily she had paid attention to what the hairdressers were doing because it had come in handy. Now all she had to do was slip into her dress and put her heels on and she was ready to go. She looked at the dress laying out on her bed and prayed that it looked just as good on her as it did on the hanger in the store when she and Amy went to pick it out. She heard a gurgling sound coming from the bassinet so she moved closer to the bed to look in. She smiled as Joshua looked back up at her with his big green eyes and smiled at the sight of his mother. It was only a little over four months ago when he was still sheltered in her big belly and now here he was and it seemed like only yesterday she, Randy and Emma had brought him home from the hospital. The moment he was born, Randy didn't hesitate to hold him and kiss him. When the nurse came with the hospital forms, Randy didn't look twice before putting Orton at the end of his name. The only thing that may have been a reminder to anyone who knew the situation was that Josh's green eyes were the replicas of Adam, but otherwise, he surprisingly looked a lot like Emma. She bent down and used a bib to wipe the spit he had accumulated as a result of his attempt at conversation and she felt a sense of completeness wash over her. After everything that stood in her and her family's way and they managed to overcome them. All of them. There were times she had asked "Why me?" and even though some would find her a bit strange for admitting it, she now appreciated and was thankful for all she had been through. The experience had made her stronger, not to mention it strengthened already strong relationships she had with her friends and family. She knew she should be getting ready but she couldn't resist as she leaned down and picked up the tiny bundle in her arms. She moved over to the rocking chair and softly hummed to him while he sucked on his thumb, contently listening to his mother. Ten minutes past and he had finally fallen asleep. Trish easily got up and placed him back down in his bassinet before grabbing the dress and moving into the bathroom to change.
15 minutes later, she re-emerged from the bathroom and once again found herself standing in front of the mirror. She let her hand travel down the length of her once bulging stomach that she had managed to whip back into shape just a couple of months after Josh's birth, even managing to get back her abs. She fussed with the zipper at the back of her dress that was located right above her butt but it wouldn't budge.
"Damn it" she said quietly.
"Why didn't I check the zipper before I put the dress on" Trish admonished herself quietly. She had no time to fix the dress should it happen to get ruined. As she fussed on with her dress, Randy and Emma ran into the room.
"Alright Em, you beat daddy again…..how do you run so fast?" Randy asked pretending to be winded out.
Emma giggled at her father's words and just shrugged her shoulders. She was now speaking a few sentences which was more than most could do at her age. She still fumbled with her words but she was so incredibly cute doing it.
"Mom look pwetty…" Emma revered as she looked over at her mother. Randy looked up and was stunned. It happened every time but it never got old. It made him fall more in love with her and it also reminded him how lucky he was to have such a gorgeous wife that managed to still look sexy and make the guys sweat even after two kids. Trish turned to look at her daughter and husband and gave them a small smile since she was still busy with the zipper. Randy got up and walked over to her, standing right behind her.
"Here let me…" he said softly. His hands were grazing the bare of her back since the dress had a very low back and Trish felt herself go weak at his touch. Within a minute, Randy pulled the zipper up and rested his hands on her arms as he looked at the two of them in the mirror's reflection. They made such a striking pair and though most wouldn't have thought to put them together, they were a perfect fit for one another. Trish smiled at Randy through the mirror while she ran her hand down her dress to straighten the non-existent wrinkles in her dress. She looked at herself donning the rose coloured halter dress. There was plunging neckline and an Austrian crystal chain that was across the centre. The sweeping train at the back and the vertical ruffle down trim in the front that stopped by the hip gave the dress a unique and eloquent look while the thigh high slit in the front managed to make the dress look sexy as well.
"You look phenomenal" Randy whispered in her ear.
"Thank you….you look pretty good yourself in your tux" she giggled. She turned around in her arms and placed her arms around his neck.
"I must say, Amy's choices for bridesmaid dresses weren't very traditional, but then again, Amy's not that traditional…one of the millions of reason I love her so much" Trish laughed.
Randy bent down and gave her a peck on the lips. When he pulled away, Trish looked over at Emma who was sitting on the bed, looking in the basinet. She smiled at the thought of how wonderful Emma had adjusted to having to share the attention of Trish and Randy with Joshua.
"Daddy…Josh awake….." Emma giggled as stuck her finger out for Josh to squeeze. Randy made his way over to the basinet and picked up Josh. The moment he was in his father's arms, he let out an adorable giggle…Randy always managed to make him smile, even without doing anything. Randy lifted him up in the air and blew on his stomach, eliciting long strings of laughter in the air. Emma made her way over to her mom and climbed into her lap as Trish sat at her vanity putting on a pair of rose jewel and diamond chandelier earrings.
Trish looked down at her little girl and gave her a kiss on the cheek.
"You pwetty…." Emma marvelled at her mother's beauty.
"Awwww, thank you….but I see someone else who looks even prettier in her dress…." Trish said playfully.
"Who?" Emma's eyes lit up with curiosity.
"You silly…." Trish said while tickling her. The smile that spread across Emma's face was priceless to Trish.
"Oh….Aunty Amy says I get to throw fowers on the gwound…." Emma said bouncing on her mother's lap.
"Yes you do…so you better make sure you don't mess your flower girl dress up because then you'll make Aunty Amy sad…..". Emma started to laugh.
"What are you laughing about?" Trish inquired.
"You…..daddy said that you'd said that just so I won't run awound….". Trish turned and shot her husband a glare. He innocently shrugged his shoulders.
"At least you can't say that I don't know you well".
"You're cute…" Trish shot back sarcastically.
"I know" he smirked. Trish decided to end their playful banter there and get ready to head out. They had to be at the alter early so she could help Amy with getting dressed…all part of her maid of honour duties and Trish couldn't complain. She was as eagerly excited for Amy's wedding as she was for her own. The two had always talked about what life would be like when they were married women making lunch dates taking their kids to the park. So Amy and Matt didn't have any kids yet, but they were halfway there and Trish couldn't be more happier for them. Not to mention, they had to get an even earlier start since Nora and Dave agreed to baby sit Josh since the reception would go way past his bedtime and the music would probably be way too loud for his sensitive ears.
"Alright…everyone's ready so let's go she said as she walked out holding Emma's hand while Randy held Josh in his arms.
After several minutes, the kids were strapped in and Randy hopped into the driver's seat.
"Everyone ready?" Randy asked.
"Let's go daddy…let's go" Emma said excited. Josh tried to put his two cents in as he gurgled a few words that no one could understand.
Forty-five minutes later, Randy, Trish and Emma walked into the church. Stacy immediately came over and gave them hugs before taking immediately extending her arms for Emma to come to her. Emma obliged quickly, jumping out of her father's arms to her Aunty Stacy.
"Amy's waiting for you upstairs so she can get ready and Matt's waiting for you to confirm that you didn't forget the rings…he's been wearing a hole in the floor" Stacy laughed. After a quick kiss, Randy and Trish parted ways.
"Alright Emma, time to show you off…there's a lot of people that have been asking for you…I think you're more popular than the bride!" Stacy giggled. Emma's eyes widened and she turned to Stacy.
"Weally?….oh…but don't tell Aunty Amy….she might get sad so let's keep it a secwet…." Emma replied, truly concerned that her Aunt Amy's feelings may get hurt. Stacy couldn't help but laugh and give the adorable girl a kiss.
"Alright cutie…you gotta deal…"
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Hours later at the reception, the night was coming to close. It was already 1:30 in the morning and the owner of the reception hall agreed to let everyone stay until 1:30 rather than the usual closing time of 1:00 am. Trish finished talking with Paul and Stephanie before she made her back over to the table where the wedding party had been seated during the reception. Matt and Amy were still talking to Randy who was now holding a sleeping Emma in his arms.
"Alright guys….I think it's time we all say goodbye…isn't your flight at 4 am?" Trish asked.
"Yup…I don't think we're even going to bother sleeping, we can always do that on the plane…besides, we've gotta be there 2 hours ahead of flight time so technically, we only have time to change our clothes before we head to the airport" Amy said. Trish and Randy nodded.
"We did the same thing too…we didn't bother sleeping because we knew if we did, there was no way in hell that either of us would be able to wake up in time for our flight" Randy chuckled.
"I'm not gonna see you guys for two weeks…we'll be working while you two will be living it up Portugal….lucky ducks…." Trish laughed. "Hey…to be fair, we said the same thing when you two jetted off for your honeymoon" Matt said.
After a few more minutes of conversation, the party of four exchanged hugs and even a few tears (between the women of course).
"I can't believe your officially married!…..everything was beautiful, the church…reception…food, decorations…everything" Trish gushed.
"Well you helped out A LOT and thank goodness for that because if it weren't for you, it would have been me doing it" Matt said appreciatively.
"So very true….lucky bastard" Randy said.
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Half and hour later and the Orton's entered their hotel suite. Randy made his way up the stairs while Trish put away the coats and shoes. She quickly made a bottle of milk for Emma before making her way up the stairs. When she reached upstairs, Randy had already changed Emma into her pyjamas and placed her in her bed.
"You go ahead and get ready for bed…I'll feed her" Trish whispered. Randy nodded and gave Emma a kiss on the cheek before doing the same to his wife and heading to their master bedroom.
Ten minutes later, Trish entered their bedroom to see Randy watching television.
"I thought you'd already be sleeping by now…it's been a long night" Trish said as she closed their door and turned on the baby monitor that was placed on the night table by the door.
"I was waiting for you" he said. She smiled and quickly pulled out her night clothes.
"I won't be long" she reassured him.
Five minutes later, Trish walked out wearing her casual apparel - short shorts and a tight tank top. The ensemble wasn't all that casual for Randy because she still looked incredibly sexy. Randy turned the TV off as Trish settled into his arms. He contently closed his eyes when he felt her change positions so that her head was laying on his chest.
"Baby…." she whispered softly not wanting to wake him up if he had already fallen asleep.
"Hmmmmm" he replied as he opened his eyes and looked down, his hands stroking her soft blonde locks.
She lifted her head and turned to look at him, her chin resting on his chest.
"I was just wondering….I mean, I'm happy…more than happy and I couldn't imagine life any better than this but…." she trailed off not sure how to put it without it sounding bad.
"But what?" he asked, his curiosity by her words making him fully alert.
"Do you think that you would have still asked me to marry you if I hadn't found out I was pregnant?" she asked timidly. Randy smiled as a wave of relief settled through him
"Yeah I do….in a heartbeat….I'm sure it wouldn't have been so fast, not because your pregnancy forced me to commit to a marriage with you, but because…frankly I was an idiot and I know messed up and even while you were pregnant you were really distant from me…but you eventually warmed up to me because we shared that bond with our child and because it was an opportunity for me to show you how much I loved you, how much I wanted you to trust me and how much I wanted my future to be with you….if you hadn't been pregnant, I don't think you would have forgiven me as quickly because there would have no reason for you to put up with me…." Trish nodded her head in understanding.
"So what you're saying is that if I hadn't become pregnant we would still be together and eventually get married but it would be further down the road and that would be because of me" she said with a playful smile on her face as she conveniently switched his words around to make it sound bad.
"Exactly" he chuckled. Her lips found his in a heated kiss. She pulled away and whispered against his lips,
"I love you…." she said with a smile.
"I love you too" he replied before she once again settled in his arms.
"I wonder how Josh's is handling being away from home?" Trish wondered aloud.
"I don't think he's fretting over it…he's completely enthralled by Dave and Nora….I swear with all the friends we have, we'll be lucky if our children to turn out to be completely spoiled rotten…that would really suck for you because it's the mother's natural place on the bad cop" he laughed. Trish nudged him in his side.
"I don't think so buddy….we're team which means if I go down, you're going down with me" she said. He linked his large hand with her smaller one and gave kissed the top of her head.
"Deal" he laughed in reply and with that, they both allowed the silence and sleep to take over.
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