December 18th, 2006

Week 20

The snow was falling hard, but they didn't notice. Jimmy was taking his family to pick out a Christmas tree. Alex muttered a few groans as she slid on the ice with her kids.

"Can we get a huge tree?" Joey asked his father.

"Not as big as Alex but we'll manage." He said. Alex growled.

"You didn't just say that." She said.
"He did, Ma." Joey snickered as he slid to Aidan.

"I gonna get bunny for kiss mass." Aidan said. Alex gave Jimmy a worried look. He shook his head.

There was no way in hell they were going to get a rabbit. Jimmy held her hand tightly as they walked into the Christmas tree lot. The boys went wild pointing to all the trees and whining which ones they wanted.

"This is my favourite time of year. I wish the twins were here to enjoy it with us." Alex sighed as she reached out and touched a tree.

"Next year, Baby." Jimmy kissed her temple and looked at the boys. Joey was telling Aidan about Santa Claus once again.

"Next year is so long away." She said with a moan.

"Just think....Our wedding is soon." Jimmy let go of her hand and went over to the boys. Alex smiled. Their wedding. She had waited so long for this day. "Is this the tree you like?"

"Yeah. Can we get it?" Joey asked.

"YEah. Can we?" Aidan bounced on his feet.

"It's up to Mommy." Jimmy said looking at his fiance.

"Momma, can we?" Aidan asked. Alex looked at the tree.

"Oh...I don't know...." She sighed looking it over.

"Please!!" Joey whined. Alex looked at Jimmy and smiled.

"As long as your father agrees to help you boys to carry it." She said. Jimmy nodded.

"I might be able to do that." he said. Joey and Aidan began to cheer.

"Thanks, ma!" Joey cried. Alex laughed.

"If I had known a tree would make them this happy, I would have gotten one last week." She said waving one of the tree lot attendants over. "We would like to purchase this tree."

"Certainly, Ma'am." Jimmy wrapped his arm around Alex's shoulders as he watched the boys. This was so wonderful. Christmas and his family. What more could a man ask for?

January 2nd, 2007

Week 22

Alex's heart felt like it was going to burst. The room seemed to spin around her. Her stomach seemed to have butterfly in it.

"Oh god." Alex mumbled as she stumbled on her feet.

"Careful there." Adam grabbed her elbow. "It's not good for pregnant women to faint on their wedding day." Alex smiled weakly.

"I'm so nervous." She said.

"I know. Let's get this dress on before Mom comes in and faints from your stretch marks." Adam chuckled.

"You're a lovely brother." Alex said as Adam took her dress off of the hanger. "I feel so sick."

"You're getting married." Adam said, "Arms up." Alex closed her eyes tightly as Adam helped her slid the dress on.

"Thank you for being here, Ad." Alex said as she stared at herself in the mirror. Adam zipped the back of her dress up and noticed her lips were quivering.

"Lexie?" He stared at her, "What's wrong?"

"I l-look like a polar bear in a t-tu-tu." Alex began to sob. Adam laughed.

"No you don't. You look gorgeous." Adam made her sit down, "Now stop crying. Would you like me to do your hair?"

"M-My Gay brother can do a b-better French twist than I can!" Alex moaned. Adam shook his head in between laughter.

"Can I come in?" Beth knocked on the door.

"Watch out, Ma, you have a very hormonal daughter here." Adam said as he ran a brush through her hair. Beth smiled as she walked in.
"She has every right to be hormonal. This is a very important day." Beth knelt by her daughter, "Stop crying, darling."

"Is A-Aidan all ready?" Alex sniffled. Beth nodded.

"Yes. he looks so handsome in his tux." She smiled wiping her daughter's eyes so she could apply some make up.

"I can't believe we're finally getting married." Alex said taking in a deep breath. "I wish Daddy was here to see it."

"He is, Darling." Beth applied Alex's lipstick.

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Jimmy slowly walked up the aisle to the alter. he couldn't believe he was doing this for the third time. He was happy though. This time. He was thrilled.

"It's almost time, Dad." Joey grinned.

"I know, buddy." Jimmy watched as people took their seats.

"Finally." Joey muttered as he stood next to his dad. Jimmy smiled softly. Yeah, Finally. They had many hiccups in their relationship, but now...Now, they were taking a big step. The priest stepped up to the altar and gave jimmy a reassuring smile.

The music began to play. Jimmy's heart raced as he looked out into the crowd. Everyone he loved and cared for were there to see this. The doors opened up and Kim and Thomas began to walk down the aisle. She looked beautiful. Kim smiled at him. Next down the aisle was Beth. She looked so proud but yet so sad to be walking down the aisle.

And then the wedding march began. Jimmy's stomach flipped when he saw Alex stepped onto the aisle. My god, he thought. He could barely breath. She was so gorgeous. As she waddled closer to him, Jimmy's heart swelled with more love.

"You're beautiful." He whispered as Alex took his hands.

"Thank you." She said. She felt beautiful standing here.

"We are gathered here today to witness to union of two souls." The priest smiled, "To last, a marriage should be a consecration of each person to the other, and of both to the wider community of which they are a part. Because James and Alexandra feel a great closeness and respect for all of you here, they chose each of you to witness their vows today. Marriage is an intensely personal act, but, in order for the couple's marriage to gain strength to last throughout the years, their union must be supported by their greater society of family and friends."

Alex's hands shook as she squeezed Jimmy's. She wasn't listening to the priest. She was trying not to go into early labour from all the excitement. Jimmy nudged her slightly.

"What?" She whispered. Everyone was chuckling in the church.

"Time for the rings and vows." The priest smiled.

"Oh!" Alex took Jimmy's ring from Joey's hand. She took in a deep breath, "I have, for the first time, found what I can truly love -- I have found you. You are my sympathy -- my better self. I think you good, gifted, lovely. You are the epitome of everything I have ever looked for in another human being. I can't stand next to you without wanting to hold you. I can't look into your eyes without feeling that longing you only read about in trashy romance novels. I can't talk to you without wanting to express my love for everything you are. Now, we are welcoming our second and third child together. You gave me them and you gave me Joey. Thank you." She slid the ring onto Jimmy's finger. "With this ring, I take you, James, to my heart as my one and only great love, my husband, and to you I will be true for always and ever..

"James?" The priest said.

"I come here today out of love for you. But not just for love of your dazzling, witty smile, your whimsical nature, or your passionate longings. I enter into this marriage today not only for who you are, but for who we are -- who we've become. Our journey ahead will be fruitful and divine, whether through material riches or from our wealth of passion for each other. We will share adventures unbound --- both challenges and triumphs -- but will always nurture each other's souls from now until the end of time. I too am changed forever by my love for you. Together in our metamorphosis, we have truly completed one another." Tears welled in Alex's eyes as Jimmy slid the ring on. Damn pregnancy hormones. She couldn't believe words like that came from Jimmy, "With this ring, I take you, Alexandra, to my heart as my one and only great love, my wife, and to you I will be true for always and ever."

"James and Alexandra, in exchanging words and vows, you have declared your intent to live together in love for all your days. Now you share a tangible, outward sign of your union and commitment." The priest said. "With the power invested in me by the state of New York, I know pronounce you Husband and wife. James, you may kiss your wife."

"Finally." Jimmy pulled Alex close to his body and pressed his lips to hers, sealing their marriage. They were married. They had actually done it. Alex and Jimmy were now husband and wife.

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