A/N: THIS CHAPTER TAKES PLACE DURING THE RECEPTION. AFTER THE NEXT CHAPTER, MARRIED LIFE MOVES AT A MUCH QUICKER PACE, WITH SOME TWISTS AND TURNS ALONG THE WAY. NO, I STILL DON'T OWN THEM. ENJOY!
CHAPTER 9: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
After the ceremony and pictures at the church, Woody and Jordan were whisked away to the reception site. Even though they had all helped to decorate, seeing the Pogue incased in all of it's wedding splendor was truly breathtaking.The day was going by at lightning speed, first were pictures, then the receiving line and finally dinner. Father Paul gave the blessing, Lily read a poem and Cal rose to give his speech. "I officially met Jordan a little over a year ago, but I've actually known her for five years now.", Cal started, eyeing the crowd and letting out a nervous cough. "The day Woody met her, he called home to tell me he'd found the woman of his dreams. I had never believed in love at first sight before, and to be honest, I thought he was crazy at the time.", he continued with a chuckle, the room fell into laughter. "I know now that it was true.", Cal smiled, first at Woody and Jordan, then over at his girlfriend, Colleen.
"I also know how it happened. I could stand here all day and tell you how wonderful Woody and Jordan are, but you already know that, so I'll try to keep it short. Jordan is the sweetest, intelligent, confident woman I have ever met. And Woody, he is absolutely the most patient, determined, courageous person I know.", Cal said, his eyes blurring the words on the paper. He turned to face his brother, "I want you to know how much I admire you and how grateful I am for everything you've done for me. I'm so proud to be your brother. Thank you. I love you both. To Woody and Jordan!". All glasses were raised in their honor, "To Woody and Jordan."
Following dinner was the cake cutting and of course, more pictures. Jordan felt like she was being hounded by the paparazzi, and her cheeks were throbbing from smiling so much. But the smile came naturally, this was by far, the happiest day of her life, and it was only going to get better. Woody had promised her a dance, and he intended to keep that promise. "Well Jordan, you ready?", he asked nodding toward the dance floor. "More than you know.", she replied, smiling brightly.
They were announced with thunderous applause, Jordan put her arms lovingly around her husbands neck, as the music started. "You know, I'm not as graceful as I used to be." Woody stated, never taking his eyes off the ground. "Who said you were ever graceful?", Jordan joked, holding him a little tighter. She watched him with great pride, seeing how he struggled, but never faltered. The next dance was with the bridal party, Woody rested at the table while Garret danced with Jordan. " You're like a daughter to me, you know. I care about you both so much, and I'm really, really happy for you two.", Garret said through misty eyes. "Aw Garret, we love you too.", Jordan replied, equally as emotional. Woody alwaysloved watching Jordan from a distance, it made his heart flutter to see his wife laugh as she twirled, her curls bouncing when she danced.
Max, Woody and Bug were in deep conversation at the table about how Nigel and Dolly seemed to be only dancing with one another. Just then Roz Framus came up to the table, " I believe you owe me a dance Buggles.", she smirked. "Ah ..well.. we were just…", Bug stammered, pointing to Woody and Max. "Oh did I interrupt your little chat, I'm sorry.", she asked, sarcastically. "It was nothing important.", Max insisted with a smile. "No Bug, go ahead, after all, a bet is a bet.", Woody chuckled. Bug reluctantly mad his way to the dance floor with Roz, but not before glaring back at Max and Woody who waived him on with encouragement.
Of course Roz had picked a slow dance, and to make matters worse, Roz's high heels made Bug appear much shorter than he was, so short his head came just up to her chest, as she pulled him close. The floor then cleared a bit to make room for a spotlight dance. Bug made a mental note to hunt down every copy of the wedding video and to erase this part. As the song ended, and the applause began , Roz took Bug aside, "That was fun Buggles, would you like to give it another go?", she asked with a shrug. Bug turned around and shook his head, "I need a drink."
Jordan came over to the table to find Woody looking a little uncomfortable. She grabbed her purse and pulled out his medication bottles. "Jordan , I'm fine.", he sighed. "No your not. Just take them, you'll feel much better. Doctor's orders.", she insisted, with a smile and a kiss. It was only a matter of seconds until the next song started and Calvin pulled her away. "Sorry Woods, I need a dance with my favorite sister-in-law.", Cal called out. Dolly came over and fell into a seat next to Woody. "This is the best wedding I've ever been to.", she exclaimed, kissing him on the cheek. "I'm glad to see you're having so much fun.", Woody stated. "So where's Nigel?", he asked, raising an eyebrow. "Oh….he's at the bar, getting our drinks.", she replied shyly. She looked over toward the bar, Nigel waived to her, she waived back, blushing to an intense shade of red. Woody just smiled and nodded.
Bug nudged Nigel, "You'd better be careful. Remember, Woody owns a gun.", he warned with a chuckled. Nigel just sighed and walked over to Dolly. "Hello Dr. Vijay.", a voice came from behind him. He turned to find a familiar face. "Hello, Tess, isn't it?", he asked, recognizing her as one of Woody's best nurses, and good friend."So are you here with anyone?", he asked nervously. "No just my colleagues.", she replied, nodding to her table as she sipped her wine. Bug then saw Roz walking toward him, he turned to Tess, "Would you care to dance?", he asked, anxiously, pulling her to the dance floor before she could even respond.
The night was winding down, Jordan came overand sat between Max and Woody. She rested her head on her fathers shoulder, "Thanks for everything Dad.", she said, kissing his cheek. "My pleasure Sweetheart, my pleasure.", he replied, holding her close. "How about one last dance Mrs. Hoyt?", Woody asked, responding to the Dj's call to the dance floor. "Are you sure?", she asked back, noticing his grimace as he reached for his crutches. "We'll take it nice and slow.", he said as they made their way to the dance floor. But before they could get there, Jordan stopped, pulled out two chairs and said, "Let's sit this one out." They held hands and sat together as they watched their loved ones dance, adding one more special moment, that now was to become, the memories of their wedding day.