"John's coming to get her right" Chris said, looking warily at Rosalyn sitting on the couch in the guys dressing room. They were at the church getting ready for the wedding "before we have to change I mean".
"Oh suck it up" Rene joked "she's 9 months old I doubt she's gonna care about seeing you in your undies, plus its not like you don't wear less on national tv every week".
"That's the thing" Chris said, giving Rene a knowing look "I didn't wear undies".
"Ewww" Shelton said "we'll go outside while you change". Chris stuck his tongue out at Shelton.
"Awww honey" Sylvain cooed as Rosalyn let out a harsh cough and whined a bit "I wish that you didn't have this colic thing, its not fun for you and its making you all bad feeling".
"Thank you captain obvious" Rene joked. Sylvain kicked him lightly as he picked up Rosalyn and walked her around the room, bouncing her up and down.
"Carlito you should put your hair in cornrows or something" Shelton remarked, looking at him.
"Why?" Carlito asked, looking up from where he was trying to tie his tie.
"So people can see over the 'fro" Chris said, mockingly trying to see over it.
"Who'd do it?" Carlito asked, smacking Chris on the shoulder.
"I will" Shelton told him. "I was taught how". Shelton then sat down with Carlito and began putting his hair in cornrows.
"Sorry I'm late" John said, knocking on the door before he came in "I like had the morning from Hades, we got up late and then I had to get ready on top of getting Kevin ready and yeah it was not fun at all". He looked weirdly at Shelton and Chris before turning his attention toward Sylvain and Rosalyn.
"It is ok" Sylvain said "she was ok with daddy for a while huh?" Sylvain looked at Rosalyn who gave him a not amused look from where she was laying her head on his shoulder.
"This colic stuff sucks" John said, taking Rosalyn from Sylvain "and the bad thing is there's no medicine or anything you can give them, you just have to wait it out while it runs its course".
"Did Kevin have it when he was a baby?" Sylvain asked John.
"Yep" John said, rubbing Rosalyn's back softly as she coughed. "He had a horrible case of it, when it got as bad as it got he started coughing so hard that he'd cough up stuff and make himself sick, it was just the worst time, and that's including the time he got chicken pox".
"I hope Rosalyn does not get that bad, I could not stand seeing her in that much misery" Sylvain said, stroking Rosalyn's cheek softly with his thumb.
"Well I'm gonna get her out of your way" John said, he took Rosalyn's hand in his and waved bye to everyone with it before walking out of the room.
"Will you get that?" Amy said to Chloe who was near the door, they were all dressed and she was helping Jessie put on her make up. Chloe opened the door and saw John standing on the other side holding Rosalyn who was now dressed in a small red dress and matching red shoes, she still didn't look like she felt too good but at least she was dressed for the occasion.
"Hey" John said to Chloe "can I have a moment with Jessie maybe?" Chloe nodded and let him in, everyone left to give them privacy. John stopped Sydney, who was being lead by Trish "you look really pretty sweetie" he told her "oh and mommy and daddy told me to tell you that they loved you very much".
"Tell dem I lo' dem too" Sydney said, John said he would and Trish lead her out of the room, after taking Rosalyn from John, shutting the door behind them. John turned toward Jessie and just gazed at her. He couldn't believe that she was the same person. He stood there for the longest time just staring at her before speaking. Jessie noticed that he had tears in his eyes.
"God you look beautiful" he said, coming over to Jessie and taking her hand in his "I can't believe its your wedding day. I can't believe I'm giving my little girl away. God you know I mean I may sound selfish here but it seems like I barely got to have you in my life, that I barely got the chance to be a father to you. I'm tempted to just throw you over my shoulder and just run away". John smiled so Jessie would know he was joking.
"I think Sylvain might come after you if you did that" Jessie told him, trying to hold back her own tears.
"I can take him" John joked, he wiped Jessie's eyes with his thumbs "don't cry you'll mess up your make up".
"Its waterproof" she said, laughing through her tears.
You girls think of everything" John said, laughing. He pulled Jessie to him in a hug and took the opportunity to wipe the tears out of his eyes. "I love you babygirl" he told her as he pulled back.
"I love you too daddy" she replied. John walked out and the girls came back in to finish getting ready. Once the brides maids were ready they left to go wander around until it was time for the wedding to start.
"Trish" Jessie said, turning around in the bridal room.
"What is it sweetie?" she asked, placing the curling iron back on the table.
"I just, well, I want you to know how much you mean to me. You've been there for me, and for daddy" Jessie started, already feeling her eyes tearing up. "You've taken up the role of a mom for me, and I'm truly greatful for that. I know what you're thinking, that you never wanted to try and take my mom's place, but that's the thing, my mom wasn't a mom. To her I was just a mistake or whatever, from a one night stand. I can see all that now, even though I didn't want to face that years ago" Jessie finished, looking at Trish, and seeing the tears in her eyes.
"Honey, I don't know what to say. I knew when I started dating your dad that you were a big part of his life. I don't think I could have let it be any other way, once we got together. You're just as important to me as Kevin, and I've never considered you to be a 'step daughter.' To me you are my daughter, biologically or not" Trish said, hugging Jessie to her.
"I love you Trish" Jessie said tearfully, returning Trish's hug.
"I love you too Jessie." Trish replied, before breaking the hug.
Everyone in the audience of the wedding snapped to attention as music started playing, signaling the beginning of the wedding. Sylvain watched as Amy, Chloe, Anna and Lynnsey made their way down the aisle to the front where they lined up. Trish followed a short distance behind them, standing in her spot and smiling widely. She snuck glances toward Carlito and tried not to let her eyes widen when she saw him 'damn he looks hot in cornrows' she thought to herself. Sydney was last, Randy beside her making sure she didn't go off course as she scattered flower petals down the aisle. He helped her line up in her spot then took his seat beside Alexis. The music then changed to the bridal march and the doors opened, revealing Jessie who was holding on to John's arm. Sylvain had to blink back the sudden wave of tears as he saw her and he gulped a few times to catch his breath. She looked stunning to him. John lead Jessie up to the front and linked her hand with Sylvain's, kissing her cheek before sitting down in the front.
"We are gathered here in the presence of God and all of you to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony" the preacher started "very rarely is it that two people find a love that can transcend all time. This couple is one of those rarities. Sylvain and Jessica have brought you all here to make a vow to each other and to become man and wife. They have elected to have their own vows instead of the traditional ones. Sylvain..."
"Jessie" Sylvain started, clearing his throat so he wouldn't cry "when I first met you I felt drawn to you for some reason. When I walked away from you I could not get you out of my mind. Every time I saw you after that it was magical. We got close and got to know each other and I fell more and more in love with you. When I heard about your tragic past and everything you had been through I know that you expected me to abandon you, but I felt even more close to you than I had before. It made me want to do everything in my power to give you the world and see that you never wanted or needed. When Rosalyn came into our lives I knew that it was a sign from God, he was telling us to become a family. That was when I knew that we'd be together for all times. This wedding cements that. I want to say that I love you and I promise to treat you how you deserve to be treated and to always be there for you for a shoulder to cry on, a person to complain to, to laugh with and to share all of life's ups and downs".
"Jessica..." the preacher said, turning to Jessie.
"Sylvain, you came into my life after a time when, I never thought I could have the kind of happiness, that everyone around me had. You let me open up my heart to loving someone that wasn't family. You found out about my past, and loved me regardless. If anyone would have told me 4 years ago that I'd be standing here today, about to marry the man I love, I probably wouldn't have believed them. You have made me happier than I've ever been in my life. I promise to love and respect you, until my dying day" when Jessie finished she wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled at Sylvain.
"Now for the ring ceremony" the preacher said. "May I have the rings?" Jessie took her ring from Trish while Sylvain took the ring off of the pillow that Kevin was holding up, proudly. Sylvain smiled at him and winked, silently telling him 'Good Job'. They gave the rings to the preacher who palmed them and placed his other hand over the closed fist. "I place a blessing on these rings. May they bind the two souls turning them into one and may they protect from all that tries to interfere in the eternal bond of love". He handed Jessie's ring to Sylvain. "Repeat after me" he said "with this ring I thee wed".
"With this ring I thee wed" Sylvain said, placing the ring on Jessie's finger.
"Repeat after me" the preacher told Jessie, handing her Sylvain's ring. "With this ring I thee wed".
"With this ring I thee wed" Jessie repeated, placing the ring on Sylvain's finger.
"I now pronounce you man and wife" the preacher declared "you may kiss the bride" Sylvain pulled Jessie gently into his arms and they shared a sweet kiss with each other, while the audience applauded and cheered. After their kiss Jessie and Sylvain made their way outside where a white limo was waiting on them. Sylvain helped Jessie inside and climbed in after her so they could go to the reception.
"I can't believe you rented out Denny's" Jessie said as they pulled up to the empty restaurant that had been decorated lavishly.
"It is where we had our first date" Sylvain told her. "I thought it would be romantic".
"Its very sweet" Jessie said, kissing his lips. The limo driver opened the door and Jessie climbed out, Sylvain following. They walked to the room where they'd be waiting to be announced by the dj, listening as everyone arrived and marveled over the decorations.
"Ladies and gentlemen" the dj spoke to the crowd "I want to announce the wedding party. First up is Rene and Trish". The crowd clapped as Rene and Trish walked in and stood in the designated area "Chris and Lynnsey" the crowd clapped as Chris carried Lynnsey in, both of them mugging for the crowd, making people laugh at their antics "Rob and Amy" Amy acted like she was Rob's valet and Rob had on his sunglasses that he usually wore to the ring. "Shelton and Anna" they skipped to their places making everyone chuckle "Carlito and Chloe" Chloe was on Carlito piggy back and both of them were laughing uproariously. "Flower girl Sydney and ring bearer Kevin" Randy and John came in carrying the sleeping kids. They acted goofy and pretended they were coming down the aisle at an arena for a tag team match, getting the crowd riled up and all. "AND NOW" the dj boomed "the couple of the night please welcome Mr. and Mrs. Sylvain Grenier" Jessie and Sylvain made a stylish entrance. Jessie went over to the dj and stole his mic, when everyone had quieted she spoke into it.
"I just want to say, I am more than just Mrs. Sylvain Grenier, I am Mrs. Jessica Catherine Cena Grenier thank you very much" she smiled so everyone would know she was joking and mock bowed when she received applause.
Everyone mingled for a few minutes, coming over to congratulate Sylvain and Jessie and just generally socializing. "Jessie" Jessie heard a voice say behind her. She turned around and saw Scott Garland a.k.a Scotty 2 Hotty and his wife Melissa standing there "hey congrats you two" Scott said, hugging Jessie and shaking Sylvain's hand.
"Thanks Scotty" Jessie said.
"Honey" Melissa said to Scotty "will you go get me some punch, I wanna speak to Jessie a sec".
"Sure babe" Scotty said, kissing Melissa and walking away.
"What's up?" Jessie asked, she was leaning against Sylvain who had his arms wrapped around her waist.
"I heart him" Melissa said, dazedly looking after Scotty before turning her attention toward Jessie "just wanted to say congratulations and all, I know its stupid to send Scotty away to do it but eh I wanted punch" Melissa and Jessie laughed. Scotty came back then and handed Melissa her punch they said their goodbyes to Jessie and Sylvain and walked away.
"The couples have decided to have not one but two dances" the dj spoke into the microphone "one from Jessie to Sylvain and the other from Sylvain to Jessie. Right now we're going to do Jessie's song to Sylvain so would the happy couple please come out to the dance floor?" Jessie and Sylvain made their way to the dance floor, Sylvain had no idea about the song Jessie had picked and was curious to know what it is.
Treated me kind Sweet destiny Carried me through desperation To the one that was waiting for me It took so long Still I believed Somehow the one that I needed Would find me eventually
"Listen to the lyrics" Jessie whispered in his ear "they're exactly how I feel about you".
I had a vision of love And it was all that you've given to me
"Vision of love" Sylvain said thoughtfully "that is what you were when you walked down the aisle today, you took my breath away cherie".
"You took my breath away" Jessie told him "when daddy was leading me down the aisle it was all I could do not to jump you" Jessie sent Sylvain an impish smile and he chuckled at her.
Prayed through the nights Felt so alone Suffered from alienation Carried the weight on my own Had to be strong So I believed And now I know I've succeeded In finding the place I conceived
I had a vision of love And it was all that you've given to me I had a vision of love And it was all that you've given me
"Getting jiggy in a church is not allowed" Sylvain told her, trying to sound stern "it is one of those implied rules". Jessie busted out laughing and Sylvain had to hold her up so she wouldn't fall "what? what'd I say?"
"I can't believe you said getting jiggy" Jessie said, trying to imitate Sylvain's accent but failed miserably, sending her into another wave of laughter.
"Na na na na na na" Sylvain sang, trying to imitate Will Smith, gyrations and all.
"Will you quit?" Jessie giggled, smacking Sylvain's arm "you're supposed to be listening to the song".
"Sorry cherie" Sylvain's tone however gave away the fact that he was not sorry at all.
I've realized a dream And I visualized The love that came to be Feel so alive I'm so thankful that I've received The answer that heaven has sent down to me
You treated me kind Sweet destiny And I'll be eternally grateful Holding you so close to me Prayed through the nights So faithfully Knowing the one that I needed Would find me eventually
"I love you, Mr. Grenier" Jessie said, kissing Sylvain lightly on the lips.
"I love you too, Mrs. Grenier" Sylvain said, kissing her back.
"That has a nice ring to it" Jessie told him "I think I could get used to that".
I had a vision of love And it was all that you've given to me I had a vision of love And it was all that you turned out to be
"I definitely could" Sylvain said. As the song ended Jessie and Sylvain walked, hand in hand, back to their designated table.
"They're so in love" Alexis observed, watching the couple as they interracted.
"Yep" Trish said, knocking back her shot she ordered "I 'gree".
"Honey" John said from where he was holding a sleeping Kevin in his arms "are you drunk?"
"Slightly intomx...indox...inlox...drunk" Trish finished with a small hiccup, making Randy, John and Alexis laugh at her.
"Well party it up hun" John told her "the kids are staying with mom and pop so go ahead".
"Woo" Trish cheered, waving to a nearby waiter and ordering another shot and a pina colada.
"Alright, alright, alright" the dj said, pausing the music "its time yet again for another designated dance. This one is from Sylvain to Jessie, so guys come to the floor, you know where it is".
From this moment life has begun From this moment you are the one Right beside you is where I belong From this moment on
"Aww I love this song" Jessie said, once she and Sylvain began dancing.
"I know" Sylvain said, smiling guiltily "I asked John what a good song would be and he recommended this one".
"Geez" Jessie joked "you ask dad where you can propose, you get his help cooking the meal, and you get his opinion on the song I don't know what to think about you".
"You could think that I am a loving, caring, wonderful man that only wanted everything to be perfect for his bride on their wedding day and because he was too much of a bundle of nerves he asked his brides father for help because he knew his brides father would do a good job at getting the perfect song" Sylvain told her.
"Well when you put it that way..." Jessie leaned in and gave Sylvain a kiss that left him breathless.
From this moment I have been blessed I live only for your happiness And for your love I'd give my last breath From this moment on
I give my hand to you with all my heart I can't wait to live my life with you, I can't wait to start You and I will never be apart My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live I will love you, I promise you this There is nothing I wouldn't give From this moment on
"I can't believe we're going to be living together now" Jessie said "its gonna be so different, God I hope it turns out better than Nick and Jessica they had a rough start, she was so inept at doing things".
"This Nick and Jessica..." Sylvain asked "they are friends of yours..."
"No sweetie" Jessie said with a laugh "Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey, surely you know Jessica she sang These Boots Are Made For Walking and she was in the Dukes of Hazzard movie, she played Daisy".
"Ahhh yes" Sylvain said with a naughty smile "I know her, she wore those barely there shorts".
"I have a pair of those" Jessie purred.
"You do?" Sylvain asked, his eyebrow shooting up in question "why do I not know this?"
"Because" Jessie whispered, conspiratorially "I try to hide them from my dad, he'd have a fit if he saw me in them".
You're the reason I believe in love And you're the answer to my prayers from up above All we need is just the two of us My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live I will love you, I promise you this There is nothing I wouldn't give From this moment on I will love you as long as I live From this moment on
"Wear them tonight" Sylvain whispered in her ear, making Jessie shiver in delight. With that Sylvain pulled away from her and walked away to talk to people. Jessie smirked and walked the opposite directon.
'Be careful what you wish for' she thought.
"Trish are you loaded?" Jessie asked with a laugh as she walked up to where everyone was sitting.
"Mebbe" Trish muttered, looking a bit worse for wear.
"Dad" Jessie said looking at John "have fun with getting her outta here". John laughed and nodded.
So no one told you life was gonna be this way Your jobs a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A.
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
And it hasn't been your day, your week, your month,
or even your year
but..
I'll be there for you When the rain starts to pour I'll be there for you Like I've been there before I'll be there for you 'Cuz you're there for me too...
"May I have this dance?" Jessie heard from behind her. Turning around, she saw the shit eating grin on his face, that was just like the one her father wore.
"Marc, this isn't really a song to dance to. Are you sure?" Jessie asked, looking up at her cousin.
"Girl, you've seen me dance before. You know I'm not good at that slow stuff. Besides, it's your wedding, and I don't want to crush your toes, by stepping on them" he answered, chuckling slightly at the look Jessie was giving him.
"Good enough for me" Jessie replied with a shrug of her shoulders, before dancing around with Marc.
"You know, I remember the first time we all met you. You were so overwhelmed that day, that you took off back outside and hid. To see you today, it's hard to believe you're not that same little girl anymore" Marc said, trying not to get emotional, incase anyone could see his softer side.
"Yeah, I knew daddy had a lot of brothers, and that Grandma and Pops would be there, along with you, but it was weird" Jessie replied, looking across at Marc.
"Well all the same, and I'm sure you've heard this a lot the last couple hours, or even days, but this song right here, it's how I feel about you girl" Marc replied, as they continued dancing.
You're still in bed at ten And work began at eight You've burned your breakfast So far... things are goin' great
Your mother warned you there'd be days like these Oh but she didn't tell you when the world has brought You down to your knees that...
I'll be there for you When the rain starts to pour I'll be there for you Like I've been there before I'll be there for you 'Cuz you're there for me too...
"You remember when John and I first taught you how to play video games, and you beat Randy on Smackdown vs. Raw?" Marc asked, while they continued dancing.
"Yeah, and if I remember correctly, you distracted Randy, and daddy took the controller from me, and hit the F-U and gave me the controller back" Jessie replied, a smile lighting up on her face.
"True, but you were doing good on your own. It was just easier to have your dad hit the move on him, then trying to hurry and explain it to you" Marc tried to explain with a straight face, but failing miserably.
"No wonder Grandma always told me how you and daddy would always cause all sorts of trouble growing up. You guys used to break stuff all the time, then put the blame on Uncle Sean, and then Pops would get mad at him" Jessie laughed, when Marc smiled innocently at her.
No one could ever know me No one could ever see me Seems you're the only one who knows What it's like to be me Someone to face the day with Make it through all the rest with Someone I'll always laugh with Even at my worst I'm best with you, yeah
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
And it hasn't been your day, your week, your month,
or even your year...
I'll be there for you When the rain starts to pour I'll be there for you Like I've been there before I'll be there for you 'Cuz you're there for me too...
I'll be there for you I'll be there for you I'll be there for you 'Cuz you're there for me too...
"At least there was never a dull moment around there. We had to keep them on their toes. Didn't want them to get too old before their time" Marc said, giving Carol a kiss on the cheek as she walked by. "Isn't that right Aunt Carol?" he asked, and he and Jessie both laughed when she walked away shaking her head, and laughing.
"Yeah, there is no such thing as a dull moment with you Marc. I remember when I stayed the night with you one time, in fact it's when you bought me Muffin. You had us doing things all night long, in fact, I remember going down to Bass Camp and you talked me into going in the recording booth. Still can't believe you got me to sing that stupid song though" she finished laughing at the memory.
"Well I can always go back to the house, and get my co…mmmphg" Marc started, but was silenced by Jessie's hand covering his mouth.
"You ever show that CD to anyone Marc Predka, I swear I will see to it, that every little embarassing detail about you is revealed when you make it big. I don't need anyone knowing I actually sang a Britney Spears song" Jessie said disgustedly, then laughing at the wide eyed look Marc had on his face. "So are we clear, oh dear cousin of mine?" she asked, letting her hand go from his mouth.
"Crystal clear Jessie dear" Marc said, laughing as the song ended.
I'll be there for you When the rain starts to pour I'll be there for you Like I've been there before I'll be there for you 'Cuz you're there for me too...
I'll be there for you I'll be there for you I'll be there for you 'Cuz you're there for me too...
"I wanna borrow you" Mark said, coming up to Jessie and whisking her back to the dance floor.
"Wait" she said, taking off her shoes "hey Sylvain" she called to her husband. He looked at her questioningly. She tossed her shoes to him, and he caught them with a questioning look "thanks hun. Ok we can go now" she said, turning back to Mark.
"Ok" Mark said, laughing as he lead her to the dance floor.
When you're feeling lost in the night When you feel your world just ain't right Call on me, I will be waiting Count on me, I will be there Anytime the times get too tough Anytime your best ain't enough I'll be the one to make it better
I'll be there to protect you See you through I'll be there and there ain't nothing I won't do
I will cross the ocean for you I will go and bring you the moon I will be your hero, your strength Anything you need I will be the sun in your sky I will light your way for all time I promise you For you I will
"See, you got to miss all this fun by eloping to Vegas, Mark" Jessie joked, as she was twirled around the dance floor once more.
"Yes, but we wanted to avoid all this, and just have a simple small wedding" Mark explained, ignoring the grin Jessie had on her face.
"Maaaark, you should have had a real wedding. I could have been there, and you know it would have been a party afterwards" Jessie said, smiling cheekily at him.
"Yeah, it would most definitely have been a party, that's for sure" Mark chuckled, when the next verse caught his attention.
I will shield your heart from the rain I will let no harm come your way Oh, these arms will be your shelter No, these arms won't let you down If there is a mountain to move I will move that mountain for you I'm here for you, I'm here forever
I will be your fortress Tall and strong I'll keep you safe, I'll stand beside you Right or wrong
I will cross the ocean for you I will go and bring you the moon I will be your hero, your strength Anything you need I will be the sun in your sky I will light your way for all time I promise you For you I will
"Jessie, you know that I'm always going to be there for you, right?" Mark asked, looking down into her blue eyes.
"I know Mark, you're like my big over protective brother, that's really cool though. You never gave me any grief about wanting to date Sylvain, like daddy did. Randy never said anything, but I knew that he was skeptical at first. You're the only one that realized I wasn't a little girl anymore, and could make my own decisions on who I wanted to date" Jessie answered wistfully, trying her damndest to keep the tears from falling again.
"Yeah, well just know this too. If he ever thinks about hurting you, in any way, I don't care if you're all grown up, and 50 years old, I will kick his ass" Mark said playfully, but Jessie knew there was a hint of truth in there.
"I love you too Mark. Now you've got little Samantha too look after, and scare all her dates away. I heard how you were with Lexi, when she was 13, and talking to her friends about guys they thought were cute, you went and scared them before they even knew she liked them" Jessie said, wanting to break the sadness that had overcome them both.
"That I do Jessie. Somehow I have a feeling it will be a lot different with her than it was with Alexis or you for that matter" Mark replied, a smile forming on his face.
For you I will
Lay my life on the line
For you I will fight (oh, oh)
For you I will die
With ev'ry breath, with all my soul
I'll give my word, I'll give it all
Put your faith in me
(Put your faith in me)
And I'll do anything
I will cross the ocean for you I will go and bring you the moon I will be your hero, your strength Anything you need I will be the sun in your sky I will light your way for all time I promise you For you I will
Jessie and Mark were both quiet when they heard the verse that had just played. Neither one having to say what they were thinking, but knowing that Mark was honest, when he said he'd always be there to protect her. Just like he was the night at the gym, with the whole Josh fiasco.
I will, I will, I will
I will cross the ocean for you I will go and bring you the moon I will be your hero, your strength Anything you need I will be the sun in your sky I will light your way for all time I promise you For you I will
I promise you
For you I will (I will)
I promise you
For you I will
As they finished dancing, Jessie stood up on her toes, and gave Mark a hug before whispering in his ear.
"I love you Mark" she said quietly, the tears falling freely but she didn't care.
"I love you too dollface" Mark answered back, using the back of his thumb to brush away her tears.
"Time to cut the cake" the dj announced. Jessie walked over to the cake and Sylvain met her. They both grasped the spade in one hand and made a small cut as the crowd clapped for them. Jessie pulled a small piece from it and held it out for Sylvain. Once he was close enough she smashed it in his face laughing.
"Cherie" he said, looking shocked "that was mean".
"Tradition" she told him, shrugging her shoulders. Sylvain then grabbed a piece of cake and, quick as lightning, smashed it in Jessie's face. She squealed and picked what little of it she could off.
"Tradition" he mocked as she glared at him. Jessie excused herself and went to the bathroom to wash the cake off her face and reapply her make up. As she came back out she saw Randy standing right outside the door. He made her jump with his unexpected appearance.
"You scared me" she said, holding her hand to her heart.
"I'm sorry" he apologized, grabbing her hand and kissing her cheek "come on I requested our song".
When I'm lost In the rain In your eyes I know I'll find the light To light my way When I'm scared Losing ground When my world is going crazy You can turn it all around
And when I'm down Your there Pushing me to the top
You're always there giving me all you got
For a shield from the storm For a friend For the love to keep me safe and warm I turn to you For the strength to be strong For the will to carry on For everything you do For everything that's true I turn to you
"I can't believe how grown up you are. I swear it feels like it was just yesterday, you showed up on John's doorstep" Randy said, as he and Jessie danced to their song.
"Yeah, I seem to be getting that a lot today. I swear I think I'm the only one that feels like it's been forever since that day" Jessie answered, smiling up at him.
When I lose The will to win I just reach for you And I can reach the sky again I can do Anything Cause your love is so amazing That your love inspires me
And when I need a friend Your always on my side
Giving me faith And taking me through the night
For a shield from the storm For a friend For the love to keep me safe and warm I turn to you For the strength to be strong For the will to carry on For everything you do I turn to you
"Randy, I just want to thank you, ya know for always being there for me. I mean, when I first met you, I never would have thought you'd be the great person that you are. All I knew was the person you played on TV, and for all I knew you could have been like him in real life. Sydney and Matt are probably two of the luckiest kids I know, cause they have you and Alexis for parents. Both of you have been there for me, more than anyone, except daddy. I know I probably never say it much, but I love you" Jessie finished, tears pooling in her eyes.
"I love you too sweetie" Randy answered simply, his voice giving away the emotion he felt, as he pulled Jessie closer to him and hugged her tightly, as the song finished playing in the background. "I'm so proud of you sweetie. With everything that happened to you, you never once let it ruin you. You found this love with Sylvain, that I'm telling you, it only comes around once, if you're lucky. I have to say though, that I think I'm the lucky one. First the day you came into all of our lives, you have no idea how much you yourself changed me. If it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't have Lexi or Matty and Sydney. Trust me, I used to live up that Evolution lifestyle, and I was a lot like the person I was on TV. You helped me change from that" Randy finished, hugging her tightly again.
For the arms to be my shelter through all
The rain
For truth that will never change
For someone to lean on
For a heart I can rely on through anything
(you can rely on me)
For the world to
I can feel to...oh yeah
I turn to you
For a shield from the storm For a friend For the love to keep me safe and warm I turn to you For the strength to be strong For the will to carry on For everything you do For everything that's true I turn to you
For everything you do For everything that's true I turn to you
When the song ended Jessie went to sit down for a while. "Jessie" she heard four voices chorus from behind her. She looked and saw her four uncles standing there smiling at her.
"No more dances right now" she said with a smile "my feet are aching something fierce" to prove her point she bent down and rubbed her feet.
"We weren't gonna ask you to dance" Sean said, coming and bending down beside her on the balls of his feet. "Just wanted to say how proud we are of you, and how we think its great that you finally are getting the life that you've deserved for so long now".
"Aww" Jessie said, hugging Sean "thanks you guys" she hugged the other 3 guys and they walked off.
"Time for the groom and mother dance" the dj announced. Jessie watched as Sylvain lead his mother out to the dance floor and they began dancing to the song that he had picked out for them.
It takes a lot to know what is love... It's not the big things, But the little things That can mean enough
A lot of prayers to get me through... And there is never a day That passes by, I don't think of you
You were always there for me... Pushing me And guiding me, Always to succeed...
You showed me When I was young just how to grow You showed me Everything that I should know You showed me Just how to walk without your hands Cuz, Mom, you always were The perfect fan
Sylvain danced with his mom, smiling down at her. "Cette chanson vraiment décrit comment je me sens de vous Maman" Sylvain said, listening to the words of the song. He would never admit it to any of the boys, but he did like this song, even if it was from one of the 'Boybands'
"Le bébé, vous savez fier vous m'avez fait? Vous avez grandi dans un beau jeune homme" Dominique said, her eyes filling with tears.
"La maman pas cri. Vous êtes trop beau pleurer" Sylvain whispered, in his own struggle to hide his tears.
God has been so good... (oo-ooo-oooo) Blessing me With a family Who did all they could (so many years) And I've had many years of grace And it flatters me When I see A smile on your face
(ahhh)
I wanna thank you for what You've done
In hopes I can give back to you (ooooo) And be the perfect son... (ahhhh...)
You showed me When I was young just how to grow You showed me Everything that I should know You showed me Just how to walk without your hands Cuz, Mom, you always were The perfect fan
"Vous verrez un jour pourquoi que je pleure. Quand vous voyez votre enfant tout grandi en haut, et commencer leur propre famille. Il vous fait fier pour voir qu'ils sont devenus" she said, wiping away her tears.
"La maman, je suis la personne que je suis aujourd'hui, à cause de vous. Vous avez aidé la marque me l'homme je suis, tout le bon dans moi, vient de vous" Sylvain said, hugging her close to him.
You showed me how to love You showed me how to love You showed me how to care You showed me how to care And you showed me that you would always be there always be there
I wanna thank you for that time And I'm proud to say you're mine...
You showed me you showed me... When I was young just how to grow ...to grow You showed me Everything that I should know You showed me Just how to walk without your hands Cuz, Mom, you always were The perfect fan
"Vous avez une belle femme, et une petite fille magnifique. Vous vous occupez d'eux, et rien ne donner mais l'amour et le respect pareils que votre père et je vous leur ai donné" Dominique said, as she and Sylvain finished out their dance.
"Je ferai la Maman, je sais que je suis heureux pour les avoir les deux dans ma vie. Juste comme j'avais de la chance de vous avoir pour une mère. Je vous aime la Maman" Sylvain said, placing a kiss on her cheek.
"Je vous aime aussi, mon petit garçon" she answered, hugging him as the last part of the song played.
Cuz, Mom, you always were... Mom, you always were... Mom, you always were... You know you always were... Cuz, Mom, you always were... ...the perfect fan I love you, Mom
A/N: Here is the english for the conversation in order of how its written, usually I'd wait til the end to post this but there's quite a bit left yet so I'm gonna go ahead and post
1) This song really describes how I feel about you Mom 2) Baby, you know how proud you've made me? You've grown into a fine young man 3) Mama don't cry. You're too beautiful to be crying 4) You shall see someday why I'm crying. When you see your child is all grown up, and starting their own family. It makes you proud to see what they have become 5) Mama, I'm the person I am today, because of you. You helped make me the man I am, all of the good in me, comes from you 6) You have a beautiful wife, and a gorgeous little girl. You take care of them, and give them nothing but the same love and respect that your father and I have given you 7) I will Mama, I know how lucky I am to have them both in my life. Just like I was lucky to have you for a mother. I love you Mama 8) I love you too, my baby boy
There ya go A/N closed
Sylvain and Dominique stepped off the dance floor and Jessie stood up, knowing the father daughter dance was next.
"Will Jessie please come to the dance floor, its time for the father daughter dance" Jessie went to where John was standing. She hadn't told him what song they were using and couldn't wait to see his reaction.
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven, and she's Daddy's little girl.
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life, oh but most of all...
"Oh babygirl" John said, pulling Jessie tight in his arms "its true, you are daddy's little girl and you always will be too".
"Daddy" Jessie said, tearing up at the sudden wave of emotion she was feeling "I don't wanna leave you". She laid her head on his shoulder and wept. John couldn't help the tears that came in his eyes either.
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair Walk beside the pony Daddy, it's my first ride I know the cake looks funny Daddy, but I sure tried Oh with all that I've done wrong, I must of done something right To deserve a hug every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.
"Come on babygirl" John said to Jessie "don't worry, I'll always be there, I mean you'll see me at work and you're always welcome to come over; there'll be holidays, family get togethers, and hell any other day of the year".
Sweet sixteen today
She's looking like her Mama, a little more everyday.
One part woman, the other part girl
To perfume and makeup, from ribbons and curls.
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember...
"Why do I feel like I'm losing you?" Jessie wept out.
"Babygirl you'll never lose me" John said, loosely cupping her cheek in his hand "I'll be in your life as long as I'm here on this Earth".
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.
You know how much I love you Daddy, but if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time.
With all that I've done wrong, I must of done something right
To deserve her love every morning, and butterfly kisses at night.
"You mean I'll still be able to sit in your lap and if I have bad dreams I can maybe call you and you'll make it all ok again" Jessie asked him, reminding John of the small teenager she once was. Jessie didn't know why she was being like she was, she just felt like she was leaving John behind.
All the precious time,
Oh, like the wind the years go by.
Precious butterfly,
Spread your wings and fly.
She'll change her name today.
She'll make a promise, and I'll give her away.
Standing in the brideroom just staring at her
She asks me what I'm thinking, and I said I'm not sure.
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl,
And she leaned over...
"Jessie" John said "you can call me anytime you feel like it, and you can always sit in my lap, you'll always be welcome in daddy's arms. Unless you get to be like 1,000 pounds or something" he couldn't help but joke, he wanted to see Jessie smile. The remark had the desired effect as Jessie laughed and smacked his arm lightly. John smiled and pulled her close, resting his chin on top of her head as they danced.
Gave me butterfly kisses with her Mama there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair.
Walk me down the aisle Daddy, it's just about time.
Does my wedding gown look pretty Daddy?
Daddy, don't cry.
Oh, with all that I've done wrong, I must of done something right.
To deserve her love every morning, and butterfly kisses,
I couldn't ask God for more, than this is what love is.
I know I gotta let her go, but I'll always remember.
Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses.
As the song ended Jessie pulled back from John and he wiped the remaining tears from her eyes. "I love you babygirl" he told her, squeezing her hand.
"I love you too, daddy" Jessie said, smiling brightly at him.
"Alright" the dj announced sometime later "its time for the boquet toss". Jessie was standing on one end of the room as the single girls at the party stood some space behind her. She had her back facing them and took a deep breath before tossing the boquet behind her and turning around. She watched as the women scrambled for it. Finally Stephanie got control of it and held it up in victory. Jessie laughed and clapped for her.
"Now the garter toss" the dj said. Jessie sat in a chair and Sylvain came over to her, a lecherous smile on his face. He grabbed Jessie's ankle in his hand and disappeared under her dress, to the delight of the crowd. Jessie turned red and put her head in her hands, laughing, as she felt Sylvain's teeth scrape her thigh. Finally he emerged, holding the garter up like a trophy. He stood up and faced away from the crowd of single men. He tossed the garter over his head and turned around as he heard laughter. When Sylvain saw what happened he laughed himself. The garter had landed on Kurt's nose. Kurt was bright red. He took it off and twirled it on his finger comically.
"Some wedding huh" Randy mused to John. The wedding had been over for a little while now and the two were in their hotel suite talking. Alexis and Trish were passed out in a drunken stupor in the bedroom and the kids were with their respective grandparents, or in Rosie's case great grandparents.
"Oh yea" John said, shaking his head and chuckling slightly. "That garter toss was a bit risque but it was a good wedding".
"Did you see Jessie's face?" Randy asked, laughing at the memory of Jessie's tomato impression. "I bet she smacked Sylvain when they got into the limo".
"Knowing her yeah" John snickered.
"So old man" Randy joked "your little girls' all grown up. How does it feel to have her married?"
"God Randy" John said, flopping back on the couch "it doesn't seem like it should be happening. I mean it seems so short a time ago that she was on my door step ya know? I mean its so hard to believe that almost five years have passed since she's been in my life. It doesn't seem like it should be that long. But I mean it doesn't seem like I should have a 2 year old baby either but I do. God I'm old I mean I didn't expect to have all that I have until I was in my 40's. Of course things change though".
"Yeah" Randy agreed "but I mean look at me, I have four year old twins. It doesn't seem like that should be. I mean granted Alexis and I hadn't been together long when she got pregnant but it still doesn't seem like it should be that long ago".
"How do you do it?" John asked him "I mean taking care of twins who have disabilities, that has to be hard. I mean I know when I have them that its not any problem but I mean I also can give them back to you and Lexi. I dunno what I'd do if I had to take care of them all the time".
"I just do it" Randy shrugged "I mean they're my kids ya know, my little boy and girl. There are times that you know when Syd has her spells where she gets frustrated that she can't see and all and I think to myself 'not again' but I just deal with it. I mean I just try and think, I would be like that if I was her, I know I would. Her reaction is so something I would do. Plus its not her fault. Ya know? I mean she can't help that she gets frustrated or misjudges where her drink is sometimes and knocks it over or gets hurt when she bumps into a corner or something. Matty's the same way I mean he can't help that he has to have diapers and all even though he is 4. Its just something you get used to. Nothing you can do about it so you just do what you have to do. Oh did I tell you there's this experimental thing on the up and up now, its these electrodes that are attached to braces that fit around your leg and they are wired to a button on a cane type thing and you mash it and it helps you walk, Lexi and I have been talking about getting Matty in the program once it gets nearer to completion and on the market".
"Man that would be great" John said "I remember, I dunno if I've told you, but like a little while back before Jessie came back from college I was keeping them and I overheard Trish and Matty talking and he told her that his one wish would be to be able to walk so that he could walk into his momma and daddy's arms and hug them".
"Man" Randy whined, wiping his tears "why'd you have to tell me that? God I'd love that ya know. I mean he crawls up in my lap now but to have him walk across the room and hug me would just, God it'd make my heart soar".
"God our lives have changed man" John mused "we're totally different people now than we were back then".
"I know" Randy told him "but I wouldn't have it any other way".
"Wait" Sylvain said as he and Jessie stood outside their hotel room in Hawaii where they were honeymooning. He opened the door and threw the bags inside before turning toward Jessie. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her into the room. She smiled at him, totally happy. Sylvain carried Jessie over to the bed and laid her gently on it. "I love you Mrs. Grenier" he said, kissing her lips.
"I love you too" Jessie replied when they pulled back. "Now make love to me". Sylvain laughed and Jessie got her wish.
After making love several times Jessie and Sylvain were lying in each other's arms, just enjoying their alone time together. "Can things get any better?" Jessie mused, playing with Sylvain's fingers, something she found herself doing alot when she had nothing else to occupy her mind.
"Of course they could" Sylvain told her "but I like how things are at the moment".
"Me too" Jessie said, kissing him. She laid her head on his chest and drifted to sleep, a peaceful smile on her lips. Sylvain smiled down at his sleeping wife before wrapping his arms around her and joining her in slumber.