Chapter Eleven

After two months of planning and invitation sending, the wedding was finally happening. The wedding was set for March 18, 2005. When the day finally came, Kimberly could hardly contain herself. She stood in the dressing room smoothing out her dress in front of a mirror and listening to her bridesmaids tell her how gorgeous she looked. Mrs. Oliver had come in and stood next to her.

"Oh, darling you look magical." She said.

"Thank you, Mom." Kim said. Her dress was a strapless gown with ivory beads all over the front, almost like Jessica Simpson's wedding dress. Her hair was up in a neat pile of curls on top of her head, pinned down by bobby pins, a ton of hairspray, and a small, but noticeable, tiara that was covered in diamonds and had a pink tear drop that hung in the open, heart- shaped space in the center. Her veil was attached to her tiara at the back, just underneath the end of her curls and it cascaded down the back of her dress, which trailed a good two feet behind her.

The wedding began with Sami walking down the aisle tossing flower petals everywhere in her little pink dress. Then came Kat and Jason, maid of honor and best man. After that came Aisha and Rocky, then Adam and Tanya, then Haley and Billy, then Conner and Kira, who were last. All the women wore either pink or yellow and the men looked like a group of James Bond wanna be's in their black tuxes. Tommy took a deep breath as the old, familiar song began to play and the doors at then end of the aisle opened.

She stood in her white dress, arm in arm with Ernie, a man that all with the exception of Haley, had grown up with and learned to love. Ernie had owned their favorite hang out and was like a father to them for many years. He walked Kim down the aisle and kissed her cheek softly when he was to place her hand in Tommy's.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the joining of two souls as one. Should anyone in the room feel that these two should not be wed, speak now or forever hold your peace." The pastor began and when no one spoke, he continued, "William Shakespeare once wrote, 'I love thee, I love but thee, With a love that shall not die, Till the sun grows cold, And the stars grow old', this is the kind of love that is shared by Kimberly and Tommy. A love that transcends time and space, hate and anger, truth and lies. Theirs is the kind of love that gives the rest of the world hope. Through thick and thin, they have loved each other, guided each other, and trusted each other. Not many can say they've had a love like this; and now they would like to share their love with their close friends and family, all of you. Kimberly, Tommy, turn to face each other." Both Kimberly and Tommy turned and looked into each other's eyes.

"Now, Kimberly, you may recite your vows." The pastor said. She took a deep breath and looked Tommy straight in the eye.

"Tommy, from the first moment I saw you, you captivated me. You touched my heart and my soul so deep that it hurt to be away from you. I never dreamed of finding a love so true and beautiful. I've often thought this was too good to be true. I will love you always and you have my heart and my soul forever. You are my world, my everything, and without you, I would be lost. I promise you forever and I will honor that promise, until the day I die. I will be there for you when you are sick, when you are happy, when you are sad and when you just need a friend. That is my promise to you. I love you and there is nothing that is ever going to change that." She said, tears of pure joy falling down her cheeks.

"No you, Tommy." The pastor spoke. Tommy, also, took a deep, calming breath and looked Kim in the eye.

"Kimberly Ann Hart, you have been my guiding light since the day we met and you have always shown me the way. Without you, my world would be in ruins. I have loved you since that first day in the Youth Center and I will love you now and forever. You are me everything, my Beautiful and I promise you that I will always be there to save you in the fight, to catch you when you fall, to be your hiding place in the storm. My love will be with you wherever you go and my arms will keep you safe at home. I promise you forever and I will honor that promise, now and always." Tommy said, his own tears of joy welling in his eyes.

"Now take the rings and repeat after me." The Pastor said. Tommy turned to get the ring from Jason and Kim traded her bouquet for the ring with Kat.

"With this ring, I thee wed." the pastor said.

"With this ring, I thee wed." they both repeated, with joyful, goofy smiles on their faces.

"I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." The pastor said. Both smiled and Tommy kissed her and happily walked back down the aisle, arm in arm with his new bride.

The reception was held at the Youth Center, which was the place where they used to hang out as teenagers. The mats and gymnastics equipment had been cleared out, along with the weights and made a dance floor. Kimberly and Tommy only remembered their first dance. She'd chosen the song. It seemed to fit them perfectly. Ever since they were teenagers, Tommy had called her 'Beautiful', so she figured there was not a better song than that.

I love the way you stand in my way

You won't move 'til you get a kiss

And how you tell me that my name

Tastes so sweet on your lips

I love the way you hold me with your eyes

Hold me so tight that I can't move

It's like everything I've ever known is a lie

And you're the simple truth

"This day has been perfect." She whispered, "I don't know what could make it more perfect."

"You're all I need for my days to be perfect." He whispered. She smiled and kissed him lightly.

"I love you, Mr. Oliver." She said.

"I love you, Mrs. Oliver." He replied.

Is it a dream or is it real

All I know is you make me feel so

Beautiful (Beautiful, Beautiful)

Beautiful (Beautiful, Beautiful)

Beautiful (Beautiful, Beautiful)

You make me feel so

Beautiful (Feel like I could fly)

Beautiful (Across the clear blue sky)

Beautiful (Baby I could cry)

You make me feel so

Beautiful

"You know what Sami asked me a while ago?" Kim asked.

"What?" he asked in return.

"She asked me if you would mind if she called you Daddy." She said. He smiled.

"Why couldn't she?" he asked.

"She just wanted to know." Kim said.

"Of course she can." He said. Kim smiled.

"I love you, Tommy Bear." She said and giggled at her secret pet name for him.

"I love you too, Beautiful." He said, soft enough so that only she could hear.

I love how soft you touch my skin

Like you're touching the wings of a butterfly

I wish we could just lock ourselves away in a room

Where there was no such thing as time

I've never let anyone get this close

I've always been afraid

But you break down every wall

And yet I feel so safe

Every part of who I am

Is so in love cause what I have is….

Beautiful (Beautiful, Beautiful)

Beautiful (Beautiful, Beautiful)

Beautiful (Beautiful, Beautiful)

You make me feel so

Beautiful (Feel like I could fly)

Beautiful (Across the clear blue sky)

Beautiful (Baby I could cry)

You make me feel so

Beautiful

"So when do you wanna get out of here?" Tommy asked. She laughed a little.

"Some body's a little anxious." She said.

"Yea, well, Sami's staying with Aunt Kat and Uncle Jason and I just want to be alone with you." He said.

"We can leave after I throw the bouquet." She said. He gave her a "Thank You God" look. She giggled a little at it.

"You know, you've always been my Beautiful. I don't think anyone could have ever made me this happy." He said. She smiled a brilliant smile and he held her closer as the song ended.

Beautiful (Beautiful, Beautiful)

Beautiful (Beautiful, Beautiful)

Beautiful (Beautiful, Beautiful)

You make me feel so

Beautiful (Feel like I could fly)

Beautiful (Across the clear blue sky)

Beautiful (Baby I could cry)

You make me feel so

Beautiful

Two months after the wedding and Kimberly and Tommy were sure that no one was going to attack them again, Kimberly watched Tommy and Sami play go fish on the floor. Tommy loved hearing her call him daddy.

"It's your turn, Daddy." Kim heard her say as she turned to go upstairs. She smiled as she ascended the stairs.

Tommy finished his game of Go Fish with Sami and put her to bed. Kim was in the bathroom with the door shut, so he went downstairs to wash dishes. He had just started to run water when Kim appeared in the doorway.

"Hey Beautiful," he said, "You wanna come help me?" She smiled but didn't move. She looked at him, wondering if he was ready for this or not. Either way, he had no choice.

"Tommy." She said, walking toward him.

"What's up?" he said as she laced her arms around his waist.

"I have a question." She said, smiling to herself.

"What's that, Beautiful?" he replied. She couldn't keep the smile off her face.

"Do you want a boy or a girl?" she asked.

The End