Chapter 27—The Big Day- Part 2

Lucas looked over at another couple as he and Elizabeth were dancing. "Did you see that?" he said motioning with his head. Elizabeth glanced around and smiled. Henry and Abigail were smiling at each other as they danced together.

"I'm pretty sure Henry has always loved her. It's good to see both of them happy. Time will tell how it ends. I noticed Molly and Albert are pretty friendly these days also." Elizabeth replied, glancing in their direction. "But no one is happier than I am, Lucas."

"I would like to dispute that statement," he replied. "I just married the woman I have dreamed of all my life. I am on cloud nine."

Elizabeth smiled, "I'm sure both of our faces will be tired after today. I can't seem to stop smiling. You still haven't told me where we are going today, you only told me to pack for two nights."

"You will see. It's a surprise. It's nice of the Coulter's to keep Jack for us."

"I certainly appreciate them. It won't be long until they have a little one of their own," she replied.

"Isn't it about time for us to change, Mrs. Bouchard?" Lucas asked, Elizabeth hearing the longing in his voice.

Elizabeth smiled at hearing her new name. "Yes, I think it is time for us to change even though I hate taking off this beautiful dress. At least Carson got a lot of pictures."

"The dress is stunning, but only because you're wearing it. There are certainly a lot of buttons in the back. I…could…help you if you like," Lucas suggested.

"Actually, Rosemary is going to help me. But I'll keep you in mind for next time…" Elizabeth replied as she gazed into his dark eyes.

"That's probably best and I'll hold you to that," Lucas said as he took her hand and kissed it, then led her off the floor.

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John rode like the devil was chasing him. Outlaw seemed to realize where they were going was important and ran like the wind. John had been thinking everything through since talking to Bill and the truth was, he wasn't sure what he planned to say when he caught up with the stage. He thought he could see it just ahead and knew he would be there soon.

Would he be able to change her mind about leaving? Perhaps he was just once again wasting his time.

But he would never know if he didn't give it one more try.

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"I can't tell you how good it felt to see you walk through that library door, Abigail," Henry said as they stood around drinking punch and talking. Everyone was waiting for the new couple to come back down and throw the bouquet before they left.

"It's good to see you too Henry. I have missed you. Maybe you could come visit me some time."

Henry met her gaze and smiled. "I would love to do that."

"I would love it too, Henry," she replied as she took another sip of her drink.

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Nathan and Fiona were the only couple left on the dance floor.

"I have enjoyed having you to myself today, Fiona."

"I have too. I'm glad Lucas hired some temporary employees so I could appreciate the reception. It was a beautiful wedding, and I'm thrilled for them."

Nathan smiled at her. "So am I. They are coming back down the stairs." Fiona turned and watched them as they held hands and smiled at each other. They were now in their traveling clothes, so the reception was just about over.

Bill saw Lucas looking around for John and went up to whisper in his ear. "Really?" Lucas said, and Bill nodded. "Well, I wish him luck."

"Alright everyone," Rosemary said in a loud voice to get the crowd's attention. "Our lovely bride and groom are about to leave, and she wants to throw the bouquet before she does. Can I have all the single ladies over here? That's right, all the single ladies."

There were about ten ladies who gathered in a group, each one hoping to be the one that caught the flowers.

"Okay girls, here goes," Elizabeth said as she turned around. As she tossed her bouquet, she spun about hoping to see who would catch it. She smiled as she heard Fiona squeal when the flowers landed right in her hands. Elizabeth walked up to her, giving Nathan a glance as she did so. She leaned in and spoke softly. "Fiona, I hope this tradition works as well for you as it did for me. Thank you for all of your help."

Fiona hugged Elizabeth, "I'm not sure if he is ready yet, but hopefully soon. Thank you, Elizabeth. Be happy," she whispered in her friend's ear.

Elizabeth and Lucas went over to say goodbye to Jack. She picked up her son and cuddled him close.

"Mama and Daddy Lucas are going on a short trip and you get to stay with Auntie Rosemary and Uncle Lee. I'm sure you will have a wonderful time. I love you Jack," Elizabeth said, kissing him on the cheek.

Jack wrapped his little arms around Elizabeth and Lucas, drawing them all together as a family. "I love you Mama. Love you too, Daddy."

Elizabeth and Lucas looked at each other, noticing that Jack had simply called him Daddy. Lucas took Jack in his arms and embraced him. "I love you too, son. See you very soon. I will miss you."

"I miss you too, Daddy," Jack replied as he patted Lucas' bearded cheek.

Elizabeth saw Abigail across the room and walked over to speak to her.

"It was a beautiful ceremony. I can see that Lucas is hopelessly in love with you."

"Thank you, Abigail. I wish we had more time to visit, but we have to be going. I'm so glad you came to my wedding. Safe travels back," Elizabeth said as she hugged her friend.

"I hope you and Lucas have a long and happy marriage," Abigail said softly in her ear.

Lee took Jack from Lucas and he came to get his bride. Everyone began waving at the happy couple as Lucas and Elizabeth went outside in the midst of rice throwing and got into the car. They laughed at the tin cans tied to the back. It was still daylight outside; they had planned the ceremony early in the day so they could leave before it got dark.

"Shall we?" Lucas said as she scooted over close to him in the car.

"Yes, we shall," Elizabeth said as Lucas leaned down and kissed her.

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John slowed a bit as he got closer to the coach. He rode up to the front and motioned for the driver to stop. When the stage came to a halt, John dismounted and walked to the door.

"John Davis, you scoundrel, what are you doing here?" Lucy said, trying not to reveal how her heart leapt at his sudden presence.

"Lucy, I need to talk to you. Please hear me out."

Lucy feigned indifference and brushed an invisible piece of lint from her skirt.

"What in the world do we have to talk about?"

"Lucy, I know about your inheritance. I know why you are going back to get married. But please, don't go. I'm begging you to stay," John pleaded as he stood there.

"Bill told you? Then you know why I have to do this," she said sensibly.

"But you don't have to go through with it. You can stay here. For me. For us…"

Lucy saw the pain in his eyes, knowing what this cost him. He had ridden a long way to find her. She hated that he had done it, but she couldn't lose everything she had wished for.

"I'm sorry John, I won't give up my dream. That inheritance is rightfully mine."

John stood there staring at her. Lucy's heart was ripping in two and she had to clear her throat to keep from crying, then she raised her voice to cover her emotion.

"Why can't you just mind your own business? I didn't come to Hope Valley to meet a handsome cowboy, I came to find my father! You hear me? My parents gave my inheritance to a man they wanted me to marry! It didn't matter what I wanted- do you hear me John Davis? They didn't care what I wanted!"

"And what is it you want, Lucy?!" John said, his volume matching her own.

"What I have always wanted, to own my own ranch. To have my dream, I need what is rightfully mine. Unfortunately, I have to marry Arthur Benson to get it."

"So, you are going to marry a man that you don't love in hopes he keeps his word and gives you the money!" John declared, his passion rising.

"How do you know I don't love him?"

"Because you love me! Deny it, Lucy!"

She took a breath and looked down. "I can't," she said quietly.

"I didn't hear that," John said, his voice calm.

Lucy looked at him, her temper mounting again. "I can't deny it! John, that wedding was beautiful but not everyone gets to marry their true love. It doesn't matter because I won't give up my ambition. I'm sorry you rode out here for nothing."

John still stood there, unsure of what to do or say. He had hoped she wouldn't leave if he came after her. Now he wasn't sure of anything except how he felt about her.

"Lucy Jones, I'm in love with you. If you can leave knowing that, then I can't stop you. You have your heart set on a dream that may never happen. This reality is right in front of you and you refuse to grab it. Maybe your soulmate is standing here pleading with you to stay. I was hoping you would choose love over money."

John stepped back from the door and took one more look at her, then lowered his head and turned to walk to Outlaw who had wandered a short distance back from the stage.

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Fiona walked around the saloon picking up a few glasses and straightening up a bit. Lucas had given strict orders to leave it decorated until tomorrow, he knew how hard everyone had labored and didn't want them overworked. Everything was quiet as she looked around and thought of how much Lucas adored Elizabeth that he would do something like this for her, even the monetary loss of keeping the doors closed for three days.

She went into the kitchen to leave the last of the wine glasses and noticed Gustave sitting in the corner reading a book, then she turned back to the saloon. Everyone had been gone for a while and she thought she would follow Gustave's lead while she waited to see if John would return before going to bed.

As she entered the saloon, there in the middle of the dance floor stood Nathan. He was still in his suit from earlier and looked dashing as he gave her that famous crooked smile. He clasped his hands in front of him and just stared at her. The victrola was playing a slow tune, he must have started it when he came in.

Fiona slowly went over to him, "We're closed, Constable, so I can't serve you. Is there something else you want?" she flirted as she reached him, looking up at him playfully.

"You," he replied.

Nathan held out his hand and she carefully placed hers in it as he drew her to him, and they began to dance. The air was full of romance left over from the wedding, and Nathan intended on taking full advantage of it. He stared into her dark eyes and leaned down to place a kiss on her lips.

"Fiona…" he said, his voice low and close. "I am so in love with you."

Fiona caught her breath, also floating away on the magical atmosphere.

When the song stopped, Nathan took both of her hands in his.

"I'm not good with romance, as you know I had to ask for help a few weeks ago," Nathan said with a nervous laugh. "But these words are straight from my heart. I am crazy about you. I have never met anyone that consumed my every thought the way that you do. When I'm away from you, I dream of being with you again, so, I came to one conclusion."

"What is that?" Fiona answered, her voice sounding so far away.

Nathan released her hands and took a step backwards. Holding her gaze, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a small box. He then knelt down on one knee as he opened it, revealing the most beautiful ring Fiona had ever seen.

"I can't live without you, Fiona Miller. Will you marry me?"

Fiona smiled and cried at the same time. Everything she ever wanted had just happened. "Oh Nathan, I adore you! Yes! I will marry you!"

Nathan smiled brightly and placed the ring on her waiting finger then stood and took her in his arms. After a warm embrace, he gently kissed her.

"Let's go tell Allie!" Fiona said taking his hand in hers. "Oh wait, I have to tell Gustave we are leaving."

She hurried to the kitchen, then back to Nathan reaching up to kiss his cheek.

"I'm ready. Nathan, we are actually engaged!"

"Yes, it looks like we are," he replied laughing as he took her hand once again and they headed out the door.

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John mounted up and turned around to head for home, his heart heavy. He had hoped he could convince her to come back with him. He didn't want to think of Bill's reaction when he came back without her.

"What do you want from me?!"

John heard her voice at top volume and turned Outlaw around. Lucy had exited the coach and was walking his direction, her arms outstretched.

"I said, what do you want from me, John Davis?!"

"I want you to admit that you love me! That marrying Arthur isn't going to make you happy because you desire a life with me!" John replied, his zeal evident in his voice.

"That's all you want? Alright then you rogue. I love you! Are you happy now?!" Lucy yelled as she continued in his direction. "I spend my nights tossing and turning thinking of you and dreaming of us together! If I did have a soulmate, it would be you! I will never love anyone the way that I love you! Is that what you wanted to hear?!"

John dismounted at her confession and began walking towards her, his heart pounding. He watched Lucy's heavy breathing- her emotions spent. As he got closer, he knew that this time she wouldn't push him away, she had finally admitted what he knew to be the truth. He quickened his pace and placed his hands on her face as he reached her, leaning down and looking into her eyes for a brief second before claiming her mouth with his. His kiss was eager and passionate at first, then softened as Lucy wrapped her arms around his neck. John had never known anything like how he felt as he kissed her, he couldn't believe how this moment made him feel. He only knew that he couldn't let her get back on that stage.

As the kiss ended, John slowly drew back and groaned staring into her half-open eyes. His breathing was ragged, and he wanted nothing more than to take her lips with his again. John's heart told him how to solve the problem that they faced.

"Marry me," he said as he gazed at her green eyes for her reaction.

Lucy looked at him as if confused, still emotional from his caresses. "Uh…what?"

"You want a ranch; I have a ranch. Marry me and it's yours as well. This way you can have your dream, and love."

"But I would have to give up…" John interrupted her argument with another kiss; it looked like she needed more convincing. When the kiss ended, John stood there with his breathing labored and saw that Lucy wasn't doing much better. He pulled her to him and enclosed his arms around her never wanting to let her go. John was happy to feel her arms reach around his back and hold him tight.

He knew exactly what he wanted for the rest of his life and that was to run his ranch with this woman by his side. She had to say yes.

She had to.

Slowly they separated, him wondering what she would decide. She looked up at him and smirked before speaking.

"John Davis, you are a rascal and a reprobate. You expect me to give up everything I have ever wanted to stay here. To give up my inheritance. I don't know what I ever saw in you," Lucy said then paused for a moment, breaking out in a wide smile. "You really want to marry me?" she asked, her eyes shining, joy evident on her face.

"More than I could have ever imagined, Princess," he replied, his smile reaching his eyes.

"This is a beautiful scene and I hate to interrupt, but I have a schedule to keep," the stagecoach driver said as he walked up. "Do I have a passenger or not?"

John looked at Lucy, knowing that she had to answer that question.

She held his gaze then turned to the driver. "No. I am going back to Hope Valley. Could you throw my bag down please?" John's heart almost jumped out of his chest at her reply.

The man tipped his hat. "As you want, Miss. I wish you both well," he said as he turned and walked back to the coach.

John watched him for a moment, then turned back to Lucy. He picked her up, swinging her around before setting her on the ground and leaning down for another soft kiss. Then he ran back to grab her bag as Lucy went to pet Outlaw. He had been patiently waiting while she and John worked things out.

"Well, hello Sir Lancelot. It looks like you and I will be spending a lot more time together," she said, and Outlaw responded with a nicker. "I am coming to live at the ranch. I'm going to marry John, but don't you worry, you will always be my favorite."

John laughed as he walked up and heard the last part. He put his arm around Lucy and leaned close to her ear. "And I thought I was your favorite," he said with a sensual voice giving her goosebumps. He tied her bag behind the saddle and waited while Lucy mounted and was comfortable then stepped up behind her.

John smiled as he wrapped his arms around her and took the reins in one hand. "So…you think I'm handsome, do you…?"

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Elizabeth noticed that Lucas was driving towards Union City and she couldn't help but wonder what he had planned. She was excited and a little nervous about the evening ahead. They had both grown quiet as they rode, so Elizabeth had to wonder if Lucas was nervous himself.

"It's been an absolutely perfect day, Lucas. I am so happy we are married," she said as she wrapped her hand through his right arm as he drove.

Lucas glanced over and smiled. "It has been wonderful," he replied, watching the road. "I'm glad we are getting good weather for the drive. We are almost there."

She leaned over and placed her head on his shoulder, just enjoying his presence and catching a trace of his cologne. Soon they entered Union City and within a few moments Lucas pulled up in front of the Union City Hotel. He stopped the car and looked over at her surprised face. "I hope you brought something for the theatre, if not, we will just have to get you something new," Lucas said before opening his door.

She smiled at him, then he exited the car and came around to help her out. Elizabeth took his arm, and they entered the lobby of the hotel they had stayed at when they came to see Virginia Woolf.

As they stepped up to the desk, they were greeted by the same clerk as they had been all those months ago. "May I help you?" he asked.

"We have a reservation under Bouchard," Lucas replied.

"Yes, I see it right here. I have a suite for you. Welcome to our hotel, Mr. Bouchard, Mrs. Bouchard."

Lucas looked over at Elizabeth and they both broke into a bright smile.

"Thank you," Elizabeth replied. "We are happy to be here."

As they walked hand in hand to their room, Lucas spoke. "I made friends with the owner a while back and called in a favor." When they reached the door, he paused. "I guess you noticed I haven't given you any roses for a while now. I hope this makes up for that."

Lucas opened the door and Elizabeth's eyes grew wide. He picked her up and she placed her arms around his neck as he carried her into the room. Then he kissed her and set her down. Elizabeth walked around, smelling the aroma of flowers in the air and appreciating the rose petals all over the floor and bed. There was a bottle of champagne chilling on the small table. And there were candles waiting to be lit.

"Oh Lucas, it's so romantic," she said as she looked around at the beautiful room.

"You deserve nothing less," he replied as he closed the door. Elizabeth turned to him, a look of awe on her face.

"Thank you…for everything," she said as she looked into his eyes filled with desire.

Lucas stepped closer and slowly reached up to the buttons on the front of her jacket. "Now I believe it's my turn to help you with your clothes," he said as she smiled up at him.

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Bill paced outside Nathan's office. He hadn't seen John come back yet and was getting a little anxious. It was just turning dusk and Bill knew if John had convinced her to stay that they had had plenty of time to return.

He walked back into the office to check the time and paced for several minutes, praying that John had succeeded. He had just started getting to know his daughter and hated to lose her again. He decided to sit at the desk and rest his tired feet. Bill put his face in his hands, trying to clear his head, and sat there quietly for a few moments.

"A penny for your thoughts," Lucy said causing Bill to jerk his head up. She stepped inside the door and waited there.

Bill stood up, not believing his eyes. "You're…back. Are you…staying?"

Lucy walked slowly up to her father, then grinned up at him. "Yes Dad. I'm staying."

Bill's eyes teared up as he enveloped her in a hug. "I'm so glad," he choked out, smiling at John as he walked in the door.

"Me too, Dad. Me too."

Epilogue:

Fiona gazed in the mirror, making some final touches to her hair. She looked over at Lucy who was wringing her hands and walked over to reassure her.

"You look beautiful, and John is going to flip when he sees you."

Lucy smiled at her friend. "Thank you, Fiona. You always know just what to say to soothe me. I don't understand how you are so calm. It's your wedding day too."

Fiona smiled and touched Lucy's arm, "Oh believe me, I am jumping up and down on the inside."

It was the end of June. When Fiona and Lucy found out that they were both getting married, they chose to have a double ceremony. Thinking the church was a bit small they decided to have the wedding outside and were relieved the weather was cooperating. It was partly cloudy and temperate.

Rosemary was a few days overdue, so she wasn't able to do much in the way of helping; Carson wanted her off of her feet more. Clara had stepped in and worked on the dresses and everything had turned out perfectly. The wedding was in 30 minutes and the brides were finishing up their toilette inside the hotel. Lee was going to drive them over when the time came to the open area that had been charmingly decorated for the ceremony.

Nathan and John were already there taking turns sitting and pacing. Nathan was in his red serge and John had chosen a blue suit. Fiona's parents had made the trip, so her father was going to walk her down the aisle. Bill was standing off to himself quietly thinking when Elizabeth walked up.

"I guess this one feels different, doesn't it?" she asked as she stopped in front of him.

Bill smiled and nodded. "Yes. A few months ago, I didn't even know I had a daughter. Today, I get to walk her down the aisle."

Elizabeth nodded back, "I know she is happy you are here for her. You're going to be a wonderful grandfather someday. And your grandchildren will be close."

Bill's mouth dropped open, "I hadn't even thought of that!" Then he smiled, "Thanks Elizabeth."

"I guess I better go find my husband. I'll see you later," Elizabeth said as she left.

Lucas and Elizabeth were leaving the next day for an extended trip to Paris. They were taking Jack and Laura with them and everyone was enthusiastic for the journey. She walked over to Lucas who was standing with John and pulled him aside.

"How's he doing?" she asked, motioning to John.

"Not as well as I did," Lucas said smiling.

"I'm going to find my seat," Elizabeth said kissing his cheek then whispered in his ear, "John may be the groom, but my eyes will be looking at the most handsome man up there."

"I love you more every day, Elizabeth Bouchard," he replied, winking at his wife.

Lee pulled up with the brides and Bill walked up as Lucy and Fiona got out of the car. He had to swallow the lump in his throat when he saw his beautiful daughter.

"You look wonderful," he said trying to control himself.

"Thanks Dad. I'm glad you are here to walk me down the aisle."

"Me too. I just hope I don't cry."

"If you cry, I'll cry," she responded, making him smile.

"Looks like it's time," he said placing her hand on his arm.

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The ceremony was beautiful, and everyone was headed over to the saloon for the reception. John picked Lucy up and decided to carry her the whole way, declaring she 'wouldn't get away this time', making Lucy laugh. Her phone call to Arthur a few months ago had actually gone quite well. He was disappointed of course, but he had her inheritance to cheer him up.

Nathan and Fiona gave each other loving looks on their way back to town. They would live in Nathan's house after they got back from their honeymoon. They planned to go to California to visit her family and were taking Allie with them.

Lucas and Elizabeth walked hand in hand, Laura had taken Jack back home. They had decided to wait until after they got back in two months to start building their house, so they were living at Elizabeth's until then.

"We leave tomorrow for our honeymoon. I can't wait to show you off in Paris," Lucas said.

"I am so ready for our trip. I just wish Rosemary had already had her baby. It will be half grown before we get to see it," she said, the disappointment obvious on her face.

"Not quite, but I know you were hoping she would have it before we left.

"Babies come when they are ready," Elizabeth said shrugging her shoulders.

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John and Lucy began their trip back to the ranch just before sunset. Right before they arrived, John looked at Lucy and spoke.

"I have a surprise for you, Princess."

Lucy leaned over to her husband wrapping her arms around him, "I hope you always call me that. I'm so glad you came searching for me and didn't let me leave Hope Valley."

"Me too, Mrs. Davis."

"John," Lucy began, her voice sounding serious. "A ranch may be my dream, but please don't think that's the reason I married you. You coming after me is what changed my mind. No one has ever cared that much about me. I love you so much and I will try my best to be a good wife to you."

"I know exactly why you changed your mind, Princess, and I am so glad that you did," he said as he stopped the wagon and pointed ahead. "So, what do you think of the name I chose for the ranch?"

Lucy looked up, her silence filling the air. Since the last time she was here, John had put a sign above the gate entering his land- their land now.

"The Double J Ranch…" Lucy said out loud, her voice emotional. She immediately realized it stood for both of their names. John and Jones. "I love it so much. I have so many plans for the ranch, John. I think we should…"

John reached over and silenced her with a kiss. Lucy had some wonderful ideas and he wanted to hear all of them again, but this was their wedding night, and the ranch was the last thing he wanted to think about.

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Nathan and Fiona walked up to the house hand in hand. Allie was staying at Opal's for a couple of days to give them some privacy, then they would leave on their trip.

Nathan stopped on the porch and turned Fiona towards him. "I'm so happy you decided to marry me."

"I can't see me with anyone else, Nathan."

He opened the door, then bent down and swung her into his arms. Fiona laughed as he carried her over the threshold. Nathan leaned down for a soft kiss then headed for the stairs with his bride.

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Early the next morning, Lee came knocking on the Bouchard's door. Elizabeth had just gotten up, and she answered it before it woke up Jack.

"Lee, what can I do for y…the baby?"

"Yes, Rosie's in hard labor and it won't be long now. She's been a champ. Carson is with her, but she is asking for you."

"Let me get dressed and I'll be right there."

Lucas came walking down the stairs half asleep, rubbing his eyes with his hair all a mess. Elizabeth took a moment to smile as she looked at him. Oh, how she loved this man.

"Is everything okay? I thought I heard voices."

"Rosemary is in labor," Elizabeth said as she went up the stairs, kissing him as she passed. "She's asking for me."

Lucas continued downstairs and started a pot of coffee. It was time to be up anyway, since they would be leaving in a few hours.

He drank a couple of cups while he waited for Elizabeth to return, then decided to cook some breakfast for the three of them and the Coulter's. He threw a couple more eggs in when he thought that Carson might want something too.

About the time he finished, Elizabeth came in smiling. "It's a boy! He is healthy and Rosemary is doing well. Lee is over the moon!"

Lucas smiled and kissed his wife good morning. "I'm so happy for them. I made everyone some breakfast. We only have a few hours to finish everything we need to do before we leave. Are you excited?"

Elizabeth smiled, "Yes, it should be a fun trip for the 5 of us."

Lucas cocked his head, "Five? Hmm, our schoolteacher seems to be having a little problem with math- you, me, Laura and Jack make four."

Elizabeth looked around, thinking. "No. My math skills are pretty good." She smiled then watched as his confusion slowly turned to realization.

"Elizabeth…are you saying?"

"Lucas Bouchard, you are going to be a father again."

Lucas broke into a wide smile and reached out to take both of her hands in his then he suddenly looked worried. "Are you okay to travel on such an extended trip?"

"Carson said I should be fine. I'm only a few weeks pregnant and our trip is two months long. I don't get seasick. We should both be fine," she said as she took his hand and placed it on her still flat abdomen. "We are having a baby together, Lucas. I am so thrilled."

"I love you, Elizabeth Bouchard," Lucas said as he enfolded her in his arms.

"And I love you too, my husband."

THE END

Author's note: It's hard realizing that my story is over. As much as I wanted to explore the double wedding in detail, I didn't want to overshadow Lucas and Elizabeth's wedding with another one just after it- after all, they were the stars of the story and it would seem a bit redundant. So, I touched on it and left the rest to your imagination.

I had to bring Abigail back for the wedding. Regardless of what happened with Lori, Abigail and Elizabeth were always close and I know she would be there if Elizabeth every got married again.

I hope everyone has enjoyed my second fanfic. I feel like it was good experience, and I got to write about my favorite show! As an adult, I have never wanted to write a story about a show that I watched until this one. Perhaps the pandemic played a part in that desire. I will admit as a child I tried to write a Star Trek episode, lol, but that's another story.

Looking forward to Season 8! It's just around the corner now. #LucaBeth4Ever