A/N I do not own these characters. If I did Jolie fanfic would be unnecessary because they would have good s/l's on the show. However since the Hack is head writer and can't write to save her life fanfic is necessary; hence this story.
Chapter 26
Natalie sat in her seat as Jess wove white and red flowers in her hair. She was getting married, again. She winced as Jess pulled her hair, "OW! Jeeze Jessica, leave a little would ya?"
Jess immediately loosened her hold, "I'm so sorry! But you keep moving!"
"Ohh move over! Let me do it. I am the professional you know." Roxy said pushing Jessica aside. She had moved to Llanview shortly after Natalie and Rex had.
It had been 2 months since John had been hit by the car and so much had changed. Natalie couldn't believe how much her life had changed since then. It was like she was a whole different person. 'She sorta was' she thought. John made her complete, she didn't feel like she was alone against the world all the time and that meant more to her then she could possibly say. Loving him had changed her life and she didn't regret a second of it.
Roxy finished her hair and then it was time. She was getting married! In a church, in front of her whole family, both the Balsom's and the Buchanan's and now, at that moment, Natalie didn't think she could be happier. As they headed for their positions Natalie felt a flutter of nervousness but ruthlessly squashed it. This was her day and nothing was going to ruin it!
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John took his place at the front of the church. Next to him was his best man Michael and Natalie's brother Joey, he was a priest and was going to perform the ceremony. They had decided to write their own vows and he was nervous as hell. Speaking in front of large groups of people was hard for him and talking about his feelings for Natalie in front of this many people would be even harder. But he would do it, for her. These past 2 months had been the best time in his life. Surrounded by friends and family he felt like he had finally come home. Natalie was the best thing that had ever happened to him and he hoped like hell he could make her happy.
She made his life special and gave his days meaning and filled his nights with passion and love. Today they would say their vows to each other and spend the rest of their lives together; he couldn't wait! Michael nudged him out of his thoughts as the organ music began to play. John looked to the back of the church not really seeing how beautifully it was decorated. He didn't care that there were red and white flowers tied to the benches nor did he care about the archways that were also draped with fragrant red and white roses.
He watched as Vicki came up the isle and took her place then followed by Roxy then, Jessica, and then Gloria. As the organ music swelled and changed, becoming the bridal music John grinned. The rest of the church, those not in the wedding party, was shocked. Instead of the traditional wedding march was Sarah Evans song I could not ask for more.
But John heard none of it. His eyes were glued to the vision that had stepped from the back doors. She was stunning in her wedding gown, which was an unusual as the music she came up the isle to. Bo was with her but John barely noticed him. She was wearing form-fitting, white dress, it was held in place by a thin strip of fabric tied around her neck. It was beautiful but what made it so unusual as a wedding dress was that it ended just above her knees, showing off her shapely legs. Her heels were a good 2 inches and the extra height made her legs look even longer adding to the effect of the dress. He held his breath as she walked slowly, confidently down the isle.
Natalie saw John standing at the alter and forgot everything and everyone in the room. As they locked eyes she felt the love they shared flow between them. Almost with out realizing it she and Bo were at the front of the church and he was kissing her on the cheek. "I love you Natalie" Bo said. Giving her a final squeeze put her hand in Johns and said to John, "You hurt her and you'll answer to me!"
John smiled slightly said, "I know boss." He had taken the job Bo had offered him and was now Llanview's new Chief of Detectives. With a final nod at Bo he turned towards Joey, as did Natalie.
Joey started the ceremony traditionally but when he came to the vows he said, "The bride and Groom have decided to recite their own vows. "Natalie go ahead."
Natalie nodded and looked John in the eyes. Smiling slightly she held up his new ring and put it on his finger. While doing this she began to speak, "Before I knew you I was alone except for Rex and Roxy. My life was a mess. I didn't have many friends. Heck, I didn't want any friends. I felt like I couldn't trust anyone. And then you came in to my life." She chuckled slightly at the memory of their first meeting. "I didn't know you but somehow I felt drawn to you. You protected me when I thought you would simply do your job and get it over with. I think that's when I first started falling in love with you. Love. It's such a new concept to me. I didn't believe in it, I didn't think I could feel it but you showed me that love is real and that I could feel it, for you. You are the most amazing man I have ever met and I love you so much. I can't wait to start our life together, here in Llanview with all our friends and family. I love you, John."
John was misty at her words. His heart was full of love for this wonderful woman. Looking into her glistening eyes he slid the ring on her finger and began to speak. "Natalie, you came into my life and turned it up side down. The first time I saw you I just knew that you would change my life forever. After Caitlyn was killed I shut my self off from the world. I didn't want to love; it hurt too much. But then you came into my life and suddenly I had to feel. You made me feel everything; anger, frustration, admiration, jealousy, doubt, disbelief, shock, but most of all you made me feel love again. I love you more then I ever thought I could love anyone and the day you married me for the first time was the happiest day of my life. Even after all the drama and excitement I knew that we had done the right thing. I will love you and cherish every moment we have together. I love you Natalie."
As he finished and saw that Natalie had tears on her face and he tenderly wiped them away with his thumbs. There wasn't a dry eye in the entire church. Even Asa had damp eyes, though he would deny it and shoot anyone that ever mentioned it. They exchanged loving looks and then Joey said, "I now pronounce you Husband and Wife...Again. You may kiss the bride." Which John did, quite thoroughly much to the amusement of the on-lookers.
As they came out of the kiss Joey turned to the congregation and said, "I give you Mr. and Mrs. John McBain!" Everyone stood up and began clapping as John and Natalie began down the isle and out of the church to their waiting limo. They were headed to Rodi's for the reception.
An hour later at Rodi's the party was on. Everyone was happy and having a good time. Currently they were watching the bride and groom playing a competitive game of pool. The odds were in Natalie's favor. Laughing she bent over to make the winning shot, pulling the stick back she gently tapped the 8-ball in the pocket. Everyone laughed at John's mock outraged expression and Natalie giggled hugging him. She felt a tap on her shoulder and turned to see Jess. "Its time to throw the bouquet," she told Natalie, smiling.
Natalie nodded and waited for all the unmarried women to for a group, which happened to be in front of the entrance. Seeing that they were ready she turned her back and tossed the bouquet into the air. Suddenly there was a loud commotion and Natalie spun around. She was shocked and horrified to see that the cause of the commotion was the two FBI agents breaking into the huddle of women in front of the door. The entire place went quiet as a tomb as Agent Franklin spoke, "John and Natalie McBain we have warrants for your arrest!"
The bouquet dropped noiselessly onto the floor in front of the two FBI men and no one even noticed.
To be continued...