Spread Your Wings Chapter 3.
9:20am
Still in the cab, Kit and Baloo pulled up to the church. "Papa bear, it's twenty after nine, we made it!" Kit shouted.
"Yep, we sure did!"
Baloo and Kit got out of the cab, both looking well dressed in their suits. Kit's was black with white lining on the inside of the coat and had a green tie. Baloo's was white with red lining and had a red tie. The two of them walked inside the church at 9:25.
9:30am
Becky's room
"Sis, their here!", Melissa said excitedly.
"Oh, thank heavens their okay" said Rebecca. "Hey, Melissa, why don't you go meet my soon to be husband, Baloo and your nephew, Kit."
"Okay I will" Melissa said as she went out the door down the hallway to Baloo's room.
Baloo sat in his chair as Louie, Buzz, Wildcat, and Kit all listened to his favorite record. Just then the door flew open. Kit turned around to see who he thought was his mom. The brown cub smiled and ran for his mom, who at the time he didn't know it was his mom's sister, Melissa. "Well, hi there, Kit! You must have me mistaken with Rebecca. I'm your soon to be Aunt Melissa."
The needle on the record player skipped as Kit walked backwards into it.
"Oh, I'm so sorry", Kit said in shock. "You're, You're" Kit tried to speak, but could not.
"Yes, I'm your mom's sister, your Aunt Melissa. It's very nice to meet you" Melissa said.
Kit stood there with his mouth open in aw, for Melissa looked so much like his mom. He could not tell them apart.
"You must be Baloo. It's so nice to meet my sisters soon to be husband!"
"Likewise, Melissa, Becky never told me she had a sister. It's nice to meet you too!"
Mean while, Kit was standing in the corner looking up. He thought not only do I have a mom and dad now, but I have an aunt too! Kit ran over to Melissa with arms reached out and tears in his eyes. He hugged Melissa and told her that it was nice to meet her. Baloo shed a slight tear, as he was glad to see Kit so happy.
9:55am
Alter
Baloo and Rebecca's friends and family, took their seats as the wedding began.
"We are gathered here today to witness the marriage of Baloo Von Bruinwald and Rebecca Cunningham. Would you all please rise, as the groom, Mr. Baloo Von Bruinwald, and his best man, and son, Kit Cloudkicker, enter."
The crowd rose as the piano played in the background.
Kit held on to his dad's hand as they both walked down the isle. "Papa bear, I'm so happy for you!"
"Thanks, son."
Baloo and Kit now stood in front of the preacher. "And now if you would please remain standing, it is time for the bride, Miss Rebecca Cunningham, to enter", the preacher said.
The piano player played "Here Comes the Bride", as Rebecca and Molly walked towards Baloo and Kit. Baloo was speechless when he saw how pretty Rebecca was.
"Oh Becky, honey, you look great" Baloo whispered.
"Thanks Baloo, it's just so hard to believe that after all this time we just now know how much we love each other", Rebecca replied as she held Baloo's hand.
"At this time I would like Baloo to read his vows for Rebecca", the preacher said.
Baloo got down on one knee and took Rebecca's hand. "Becky" Baloo started "we have been through a lot over the last year and I would like to say I've never been so happy like I am right now. This is one of the best days of my life and I want you to know that I will be there for you, no matter what we may face. I love you."
"And now the ring from Baloo's best man", said the preacher.
Kit handed the small red box to his dad. Baloo opened it and placed the ring on Rebecca's finger. Rebecca shed tears of joy and smiled at him.
"Mr. Von Bruinwald, do you take Miss Rebecca Cunningham to be your wife, to love and care for through sickness and health, and for better or worse till death do you part?", the preacher asked.
"I do!" Baloo replied.
"Rebecca, would you please read your vows to Baloo" the preacher said.
"Baloo" Rebecca started still in tears, "we have been though a lot. I know I have been hard on you from time to time, but please know that I have always loved you though I hadn't always showed it."
"Now, the ring please", stated the preacher.
Molly handed her mom a small red box. Rebecca opened it and placed the ring on Baloo's finger.
"Miss Cunningham, do you take Mr. Baloo Von Bruinwald to be your husband, to love and care for through sickness and health, and for better or worse till death do you part?" asked the preacher.
"I do!" Rebecca replied.
"If there is anyone who believes these two should not be wed, please speak now, or may they forever hold their peace", said the preacher.
The room was silent, not a soul said a word. "By the power in me, by the Cape Suzette Church of Christ, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Baloo, you may now kiss the bride."
The crowd cheered as Baloo and Rebecca kissed. Kit looked on as his mom and dad kissed. Kit was so over come with emotion, he was so happy for his mom and dad.
All was happy and peaceful as the party went on well into the night.
"Baloo, way to go man. I wish you and the family all the best" said Louie.
"Thanks, Louie!"
"Let's all hear it for Baloo and Rebecca", the crowd shouted aloud.
"Well, sis, I need to get going. I wish you and baloo the very best" Melissa said.
"Thanks, sis, stop by sometime!"
"I will", Melissa said as she hugged Rebecca. "Goodbye, Kit, nice to have met you."
Kit gave his aunt a hug, then waved to her with a smile on his face.
Baloo, then asked where they would go after the party. To him and Kit's surprise, Rebecca said that they would now all be living in her apartment, which was now bigger since she added the room for Kit and extended her room for Baloo and her.
They all took the rest of the month off to celebrate
Kit's thoughts were nothing, but happy, as all his dreams had come true, and he was finally able to spread his wings. Now at his new home, Kit went to sleep and waited for the next day to come.
The End