May 6th, 1912 - Chapter 2
Rose awoke to the sound of Eva shouting "Rose get up it's your big day!" Rose groaned, it was early, but she was so excited to finally be Mrs. Jack Dawson. "I'm up Eva!" Rose shouted. The wedding ceremony was at 11 a.m. and it was already 8. She needed to get ready and look absolutely stunning for Jack. Jack had given her what she really needed, LOVE, not material things like Cal had given her. She loved Jack so much it was almost overwhelming.
Rose walked into the kitchen where Eva had set out breakfast. "So Rose as you nervous about marrying Jack?" asked Eva. "Well of course what bride isn't nervous on their wedding day, but I'm more nervous about sharing our story. It brings back so many memories."
Rose got tears in her eyes. "Aw…Rose honey there is no need to cry on your special day except tears of joy. I'm sure Jack and you can tell Fred and me. You two are the strongest people I know" said Eva. "Thank you so much for being my friend you must think I'm such a crybaby." sobbed Rose "No Rose I don't think that at all I know there must be a good reason for all of this and I am very anxious to find out." Eva explained
Rose gathered herself and got ready for the wedding after breakfast. Eva admitted Rose was going to knock the socks right off of Jack when he saw her in her gorgeous wedding gown. Fred, Eva, and Rose all walked down to the church at about 10:30. Rose was ecstatic to become Mrs. Dawson once and for all.
About 30 minutes later the ceremony began. Rose gracefully walked down the aisle to her one and only true love. Rose grasped Jack's hands in her own as the priest began to speak and they both smiled so wide their grins reached their ears.
"Do you Jack Dawson take Rose…while the priest spoke Jack and Rose looked into one another's eyes and thought happily about one another… "till death do you part" asked the priest. "I do" said Jack into the most happy and sincere tone of voice. The lover's eyes shined with love as the priest continued. "And do you Rose………till death do you part?" asked the priest. "I do" said Rose anxiously waiting to kiss Jack. "You may kiss the bride!" exclaimed the priest.
Jack leaned into for the most passionate kiss he had ever given to Rose. It was the kind of kiss only two people so much in love like Jack and Rose could share. As he pulled back Jack and Rose left the chapel together. Rose knew they had a story to share and she needed to tell Jack.
Later right before dinner…..
"Jack honey I have something very important to tell you." Rose said. "What is it my Rosebud?" asked Jack with a wide grin on his face. Rose blushed at him calling her Rosebud. "Well you see Jack yesterday I got very upset when I was remembering our Titanic experience and Eva comforted me. I told her today at dinner we would explain how we met because I felt guilty about not sharing it with her. After all Fred and Eva are the closest friends we have and I think they should know." Rose said. "I think you are right Rose we need to get this off our chests and explain to our friends why we get upset all the time. I realize this will be painful for you and it will be for me as well. It's something we need to do though…..together." Jack agreed. "Thank you Jack for understanding" Rose thanked him as she pulled him into a loving embrace. "You're welcome Mrs. Dawson" Jack said temptingly as he pulled Rose in for a kiss. Jack and Rose kissed passionately for a few minutes before Rose pulled away and said "Jack there will be time for that later, but right now we have got a story to share. Let's go honey."
Jack and Rose would face a fear together finally as husband and wife as they headed for the restaurant.