a/n- OMG I AM SOOOOO SORRY for leaving you guys! Now, normally I would say that I was sooo busy and had no time to update but this time I have no excuse. But, I am happy to be posting again and I hope you enjoy this next chapter!

Chapter 10- The Wedding

The day had finally come. The day on which Rose and James would be married. For the couple, the work that went into planning the wedding was so very tiring, even if it was to be very small. James and Rose had decided that the ceremony would best be conducted at James' cottage for privacy and also just because it was so beautiful there. Rose had also made the point that she wanted a small wedding with very few guests. The day before the wedding, all of the decorations were assembled and made reayd for the next day. The alter would be a white wooden arch covered with yellow and pink roses. It would also be placed in the garden because James and Rose loved the many different flowers. There were also four chairs for the four guests that would be attending. Charles and his brother Daniel, James' friend Arthur, and of course Emma's seat. Peter, George, Jack, and Michael would be serving as the best men, and Kelly (see chapter 7) would serve as the maid of honor. The final part of the wedding was the string quartet who would be playing the march for Rose. Everything was set for the following day all that was left to do was to get married.

The following morning, James and Rose awoke in seperate rooms. Rose awoke to the sun shining brilliantly through the window of her room in the cottage. She smiled knowing today was the day. There was not a cloud in the sky and Rose noticed this right away. After getting out of bed, she went directly over to her dress which hung on the wall before her. Rose had made it clear that she did not want help getting into her dress. As she ran her fingers over the smooth fabric a knock rang out from her door.

"Come in," Rose said sweetly. Sarah, James' housekeeper, walked into Rose's room. In her arms was a corset.

"I thought you might need this for your dress, Miss Rose," Sarah said softly holding the horrid piece of clothing out to Rose. The young woman stared at the corset and then looked to Sarah and smiled faintly.

"Sarah, I am going to try to say this as politely as I can, but I simply can't wear that." Sarah looked shocked.

"But Miss Rose! What will James and Emma think when they see your tummy bulging out?" Sarah asked. Rose just gigged.

"Sarah, James loves me for who I am. Not what I look like. And as for Emma, well, we'll just have to wait and see." Sarah nodded and left Rose to change into her gown.

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"Michael where are your socks?" James asked nervously. "Peter help your brother find a new pair of socks."

James and the boys rushed about gathering everything they needed ready. In fact, James was the only one not dressed. Emma couldn't help but overhear the chaos going on outside of her room.

"James?"

"Ah, yes Emma?"

"Let me get the boys ready, you worry about yourself." James smiled in relief and went to his room to get ready. After putting on his black suit, James made his way to a window and looked out of it down on the garden where a minister was already in place preparing for the ceremony. He smiled. He knew that the events of the day would forever change his life. James knew he was marrying a wonderful woman whom he would love for the rest of his life. Maybe even start a family with her. Then a knock from the door snapped James out of his thoughts.

"Mr. Barrie, sir?" It was one of his housekeepers, Emma.

"Yes?"

"I already got the boys and Emma. It's time," she said with a smile. James smiled back at her and left the room, closing the door behind him.

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Rose stood infront of a mirror fiddling with her hair. It was already down in loose waves but she couldn't decide what to do with the rest of it. Then she noticed a stem of flowers hanging from her window sill. They were a purple color, "Most likely a Lilly," thought Rose. She then picked one off the vine and stuck in in her hair.

"Perfect," she said to herself. A knock at the door startled Rose.

"Miss Rose?" It was Sarah. "They are ready for you. It is time." Rose smiled and left the room closing the door behind her.

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James, Peter, George, Jack, and Michael all stood at the alter along with the minister awaiting Rose's entrance. Emma, Arthur, Charles, and his brother all sat in white lawn chairs chatting quietly. Then the band noticed Rose's arrival in the garden and began to play the wedding march. The guests turned to see Rose, walk down the garden path with a bouquet of white flowers in her hands. Rose started to giggle when she saw the boys all dressed in their small suits all of whom looked so very handsome. Rose hadn't realized this before, but it was as if when she stepped into the garden, she was stepping into another life, another adventure. This would be the begining of her knew life. Still smiling, she made her way to the man she loved at the alter. The music then came to a finish, and the minister began.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here today..." To James and Rose the ministers words seemed to have faded away. They lost each other in one anothers eyes. Before they knew it, the couple were reading their vows.

Quickly enough the ceremony came to a finish and the minister said the words that everyone longed to hear,

"I know prenounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." With that James pulled Rose in for a soft, tender kiss. They pulled apart and laughed, waving to Emma and the others. Rose then turned to the boys and gave every one of them a huge hug and kiss.

"Thank you boys for letting me become one of your family. I love you all very much."

"We love you to Aunt Rose," George said and hugged her again.

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"What a wonderful ceremony, James. Congradulations!" Charles said to James as the guests left the cottage. After the guests had gone, and after James and Rose had put the boys to bed, they stood outside looking at the moon. Then, without warning, James scooped up Rose who started laughing and brought her inside the cottage and up the stairs.

"Wait James," Rose said nervously. "Am I going to be staying in your room from now on?"

"Why of course my dear, that is, if you want to."

"Oh James, that is one very silly question," Rose said kissing James.

"I take that as a yes?"

"Absolutely."

And with that James brought Rose into his room and plopped her on the bed, the two quickly falling asleep.