*Hey guys, so this is the last chapter for this story, but first I wanted to say a few things. Thank you for all the great comments. You guys are amazing. Second, I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm getting sick of this virus, but I'm doing what I can to prevent it and you should too! Last, and this is to Vampiregirlfan1, my advice on doing a character's backstory is simple: Inspiration. Get inspired from other stories, your own life, or from books. When I thought up a backstory for characters like Rosetta or Callie, it was from TV shows, or from other stories I've read on here. You just have to find that inspiration, get an idea, and go with it. Good luck! Now without further adieu, the last chapter!*
The Anderson family was away for the weekend, so the toys transformed the living room into the perfect reception party. Trixie was already at the laptop, dropping beats, until she got a wave from Woody to switch to the bride and groom's entrance song. Gretchen Wilson's 'Here for the Party' came over the speakers.
"Alright, alright. We'll get back to the dancing in just a second. Now, at this time, It is my honor to welcome to the floor, my daughter and new son in law, Owen and Rosetta Hart." The newly wed couple walked swiftly into the middle of the room. Jessie handed Woody a microphone. Trixie started the music and Woody began to sing.
When your legs don't work like they used to before
And I can't sweep you off of your feet
Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love
Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks
And darling I will be loving you 'til we're 70
And baby my heart could still fall as hard at 23
And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe just the touch of a hand
Oh me I fall in love with you every single day
And I just wanna tell you I am
As he sang, Rosetta and Owen danced, floating across the floor. Owen lifted her, dipped her and held her. They were in complete synchronization. Woody smiled as he sang the last part of the song.
So baby now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Oh darling, place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
That maybe we found love right where we are
Oh maybe we found love right where we are
And we found love right where we are
Owen lifted Rose in the air and then gently lowered her, almost placing her on the floor as their final pose. He helped her back to her feet as the crowd applauded.
"Thank you, thank you. Woody said, quieting the room. Thank you all for coming out to celebrate Owen and Rosetta. I've never met two people who were completely right for each." Rose smiled at her father and blew him a kiss. He winked back. "Though it is true, at first I wasn't on board with Rosetta dating, nor did I trust Owen to take care of her. But then I saw how far Owen would go to make things right and that he would go to the end of the world to make her happy. Owen, you have surprised me in more ways than one. You even helped save my life. You are exactly the kind of man I pictured for my daughter and I am more than honored to call you my son in law." Owen smiled big. Woody smiled back and then turned to Rose. "Rosetta, sweetie. Your mom and I are so proud of the woman you have become. We wish you and Owen everlasting happiness and want you to remember that no matter where you go, we will always be with you. We love you and congrats, baby girl. To Owen and Rosetta."
"To Owen and Rosetta!" The crowd chanted. Rose ran up to Woody and hugged him tight, kissing his cheek. Owen came over as well and he and Woody shared a manly hug. After his speech, the dancing began. During a pop song, Woody, Bo, Jessie and Buzz stood to the side, watching the dancers.
"That was a beautiful speech, bro." Jessie said, leaning against Buzz.
"I thought so too. Buzz said. Though that last bit made me curious. You said wherever she goes, we'll always be with her. It just made me wonder, we're you giving her permission to go off on her own if she wanted to?" Bo and Jessie turned to him.
"As much as I would like for her to stay with us forever, I can't hold onto her for the rest of her life. She needs to be able to go out and explore if she wants to." Woody said as he watched his daughter dance with Angelica and Barbie. Bo smiled at him and squeezed his arm.
"I am very proud of you, honey." she said, kissing him.
"Thanks. I mean, come on. We've all been on many adventures, it's her turn to have her own."
"Well said, cowboy." Buzz said. Another fun song came on and the space ranger pulled Jessie onto the dance floor. Woody did the same with Bo. A few songs later, Jack came up to the microphone.
"Alright everyone, it is time for the bride and her father to have their dance. Woody, bring that beautiful girl of yours to the center of the floor please." Woody held out his hand to Rosetta and they walked onto the dance floor. "I also like to invite a special guest singer up onto the stage. Please welcome, from Rainbow Hill Daycare, Logan!" Woody turned to look as his old friend graced the stage.
"Howdy everyone, and a hello to my friend and father of the bride, Woody. It is great to be here. Logan said happily. It is my absolute honor to perform this song. Congratulations to the bride and groom. Woody, this one's for you and your daughter."
"Dad, did you know he would be here?" Rose whispered.
"Not at all, this is a huge surprise!" Logan started strumming a toy guitar and Woody placed one hand on Rosetta's waist and took her hand in the other. Logan began to sing.
Look at the two of you dancing that way
Lost in the moment and each other's face
So much in love, you're alone in this place
Like there's nobody else in the world
I was enough for her not long ago
I was her number one, she told me so
And she still means the world to me
Just so you know
So be careful when you hold my girl
Time changes everything, life must go on
And I'm not gonna stand in your way
I loved her first
I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it's still hard to give her away
I loved her first
Woody held his daughter close and spun her at times. The song was perfect. It reflected just how much he did love his little girl, but also it reflected the journey of them being father and daughter. From the moment they met, to the day Bo and he adopted her, to being there for her when they lost Bo, and every moment since being reunited. He was there for it all. Logan started to sing the next verse when he cut the music.
"Hold it, hold it. This is lovely and all, but I think we need to get some real country love up in here." He nodded to Trixie, who pressed a button on the laptop and a familiar tune came on. Woody and Rosetta smiled as the crowd started to clap. Owen tossed Rosetta a pink cowgirl hat. "Alright now, I need you to get real loose. Grab your love ones, or grab your love, partner, and follow after me."
Gon' and do the 2 step then cowboy boogie
Grab your sweetheart and spin out with 'em
Do the hoedown and get into it (whoo, whoo, whoo)
Take it to the left now and dip with it
Gon' throw down, take a sip with it
Now lean back put your hips in it (whoo, whoo, whoo)
Woody and Rose did the steps perfectly, throwing in some of their own flare to it. Soon Buzz and Jessie joined in, than Owen and Bo. They slid left, than right, and then did a butterfly move. They did that one more time and then Woody made a swift move with Rosetta where they kind shimmied everyone to the side and went back into their main pose for the end of the dance. Logan grabbed his guitar again and finished the last part of the first song.
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
Someday you might know what I'm going through
When a miracle smiles up at you
I loved her first
The song ended and everyone cheered. Logan came down and hugged Woody.
"Howdy cowboy, did I surprise you?" He asked.
"You sure did! It's so great to see you again! How did you..." Woody started to ask.
"Jack planned it. He told me your little girl was getting hitched, so he asked for my help. Of course I had to say yes."
"Thank you so much, Logan. And thank you two, Jack." Woody said to the pirate.
"Thank you, Mister Logan." Rosetta said. He kissed her hand.
"My pleasure, little darling. Congrats on your wedding." She smiled, kissed her father, and then went back to her husband. The rest of the celebration was filled with laughter and singing. Every few minutes, Woody caught his little girl smiling, which made him smile. Once the party ended well after midnight, he caught her up at the window.
"Hey, you're not sneaking off without saying goodnight, are you?" He said, half sternly.
"Well, it is my wedding night, daddy. I'd like to spend it with my husband." Rosetta said. Woody chuckled.
"I know, I was just teasing. Go on, have fun, but not too much fun." He winked.
"Oh dad." Rosetta turned to leave, but turned back and flung her arms around his neck. "Thank you for being there today, dad." He wrapped his arms around her.
"Unknown illnesses wouldn't have stopped me." Woody sighed. Rosetta laughed and pulled away, eyes watery.
"I love you, daddy." He wiped her eyes, kissed her forehead, and hugged her again.
"I love you more, my little Rose." She smiled. Pulling away, she kissed his cheek and then left. Woody sighed as he watched her go with Owen. If the illness had taught him anything, it was to not take things for granted. Bo was right in that he had to fight, or else he wouldn't have been there to witness his daughter getting married. There would be more moments like this and he was going to be there for all of them, no matter what.
*And there you have it! Do you remember Logan from my story of Woody's past? Thank you again guys for the great feedback. Next story I have won't be for a while, but as a little teaser, I'm planning on have Woody turn evil. Not mean, like in the black friday clip from toy story, but kind of like how Buzz was in TS3. I'm working on the first few chapters, and then will also have a oneshot of Woody and Bo. So look out for those! Thanks guys, clean those hands and stay healthy!