The Wedding, Part III-More of the Reception
"Fenmore, I am so proud of you." Gloria says as they dance together. "You have really come into your own as a man." She states proudly. "You have really come into your own as a successful music artist, you've found love and now you are a husband." She reaches up and pinches his cheek.
"I can remember when you were a little boy." She says. "It feels like it was yesterday." She reminisces.
"I remember watching you run around. And being excited about anything and everything." Gloria tells him. "And I knew you'd be special." She tells him. "And I hoped you would find happiness in your life and have the things that you want."
Fen nods listening to her. "And I've been fortunate to find that Grandma." He expresses gratefully. A thoughtful expression then comes across his face. "I know I've had my ups and downs in the past." He reflects honestly.
"We all have had those darling." Gloria states. "You've had some troubles, but you've had triumphs as well. And I am so glad to see you succeed like I always hoped..." Gloria pauses thinking. "Scratch that like I always knew you would."
"I am glad for that too. I'm glad that I was able to grow into someone that is a better man." Fen states.
"And you have, sweetheart you really have." Gloria agrees. "And you will continue to grow along with Ana as you become closer as a couple and your bond strengthens." She informs him. They smile at each other.
She looks at Fen and then turns and glances at Ana. "And I hope that one day you add children to your family. I would love to be at great grandma." She tells him.
Fen then looks at Ana and they make eye contact. They look at each other and smile.
"Yeah, we want to add them to our lives at some point." Fen confirms to her. "We have talked about having kids someday."
"Fabulous." Gloria says. "I can't wait to spoil them."
Fen looks at her and laughs. They dance some more. Ana watches them dance and continues to talk to Devon.
"Thank you, so much big brother, for this lovely wedding." She expresses to him gratefully.
"Only the best for my sister and her new husband." Devon tells her. "You guys deserve to be happy and it is my pleasure to give you the wedding that you wanted."
"Thank you, so much." Ana repeats. She hugs him and Kenny who is in his arms.
"And I'm so glad you two could make it. Especially this cute little guy." She gushes and touches Kenny's cheek.
"I only wish my sister-in-law could have been apart of this occasion as well." Ana says.
A serious look comes across Devon's face and he nods. "I know." He says. "But she's still dealing with that situation with her family and she sends her love."
"We got to have you guys over for dinner in our apartment." Ana says. "After we get back from our honeymoon and she comes back to town."
"Sounds good." Devon replies. They talk for a bit more and then Fen and Ana meet up with each other again. The host goes up to them and talks with them a little bit. Ana then decides that it is time to throw her bouquet. She then goes and gets it and announces to the room that it's time to throw it.
"Okay ladies." She announces to the women in the room. "I am about to throw my bouquet." The single ladies that want to participate gather on the floor, laughing and talking to each other. Ana looks back at them and smiles.
"Okay ready." She says. She then tosses the bouquet. Many of the ladies reach for it before it bounces in someone's hands.
The ladies smile at who catches it and some of them in particular are amused.
"Mattie!" Lily exclaims laughing. "You caught the bouquet. I know you're grown now, but I had no idea that you might be the next one in line for a wedding." Lily teases.
"I wasn't really even reaching for it." Mattie claims. "I just gathered along with the rest of you on the floor as a show of unity."
"Well, you caught it." Sophia remarks amused. "Are you planning on getting married anytime soon?" She teases.
Mattie shakes her head. "No, I'm not. Heck, I'm not even seeing anyone right now." She admits.
"Well, maybe that will change." Abby says smiling. "You caught it and that means good luck."
Mattie shrugs. "Okay." She looks down at the bouquet.
Ana looks at her. "Congrats Mattie!" She tells her. "Maybe we will be attending a wedding of yours in the future."
Ana then goes and rejoins Fen. They talk a little more and then to the host again, and decide it's time to cut the cake. They go over and cut the cake together while the photographer takes a picture of them. Fen puts his hand on Ana's waist as they cut into their large and beautiful looking wedding cake. They smile at each other and feed each other cake.
"This is delicious." Ana remarks tasting the cake.
"It is." Fen agrees. Their guests are then served cake and everyone enjoys it. After everyone has enjoyed cake Ana and Fen go around and start to thank their guests for attending the wedding.
While they are doing this the guests continue to enjoy themselves including Nick and Lily.
"Thanks for inviting me to this awesome wedding." Nick tells Lily smiling. "I am having a good time here." He tells her.
"Thanks for attending it with me." She replies. "You're a fun date." She remarks to him.
"I told you I could bust a move on the dance floor." Nick says referencing to the dances they had shared with each other earlier.
"Yeah, you can get it on the floor." Lily comments and laughs. A serious look then comes across her face.
"You know I really do wish Fen and Ana a very long and happy marriage." She tells Nick. "I know that marriage can be a wonderful thing and it can bring a lot of happiness into people's lives." She then sighs.
"And it can also be tough." Nick adds. "And if two people aren't on the same page and... or fall off course, it can sink."
Lily sighs and give him a knowing look. "And we both know all two well about that." She states.
Nick nods. "Yes, we do." He agrees. He put his hands in his pockets for a moment and smiles. "But hopefully things will work out for Fen and Ana and they will have a nice long and happy marriage together." He states optimistically.
"I definitely hope so." Lily replies. "Here's hoping for the best for them." Nick and Lily smile at each other and continue to enjoy their time together. While they are doing that more people are interacting including Charlie and Lily.
"I can't believe you caught the bouquet." Charlies says gesturing towards it in Mattie's hand. "Who are you going to marry?" He asks and laughs.
Mattie rolls her eyes. "It's just a tradition." She states. "I wasn't even really reaching for it, but it landed in my hands." She looks down at the bouquet and shrugs. "And I am definitely not thinking about marrying anyone anytime soon. I want to focus on my career." She gives Charlie a smile. "Which is going nicely by the way." She informs him.
Charlie nods. "That's good, I'm glad to hear that things are going well at Jabot for you."
"And are things going well in film school?" Mattie asks. "I know you said a while back you had submitted your documentary into a contest."
Charlie nods. "I did and I have been narrowed down to one of the five finalists."
Mattie smiles. "Charlie that is great!" She tells him enthusiastically. "Mom and Dad will be thrilled to hear that." She tells him.
"Yeah, but I don't want to say anymore about it right now. I don't want to get their hopes up in case I don't win the contest." Charlie reveals to her. "But I hope I do. I feel good about it." He tells Mattie excitedly. "I would love to win the opportunity to shadow the filmmaker Darryl Lattimore Jr. I love most of his films." Charlie admits.
Mattie nods. "Yeah well I hope you win."
Charlie then snaps his fingers. "And I remember you saying you actually work with his younger brother, what's his name again?" Charlie asks.
"Monty." Mattie tells him. "I do work with him."
"Maybe you can get him to put in a good word for me with his brother Mattie." Charlie suggests jokingly.
Mattie laughs. "Uh..., Monty doesn't have control of that. He's already had his brothers help us out with the project we are working on at Jabot." She then explains to Charlie how Darryl Jr. and Lincoln used their social media accounts to help promote Jabot Collective clothes. She gives him a serious look. "They've already helped us already, I can't go telling Monty to have his brother choose your documentary just because you are my brother."
Charlie sighs. "I know and I'm joking. I want to win this contest on my own merit."
"Well, I saw your documentary and I think it's quite good." Mattie tells him. "So, I think that you have a good chance of winning it." They talk a little more and Mattie also points out to him Lincoln who was dancing with Summer. "That's one of Darryl Jr's brothers as well." She tells him. "So you know." She adds.
Charlie nods. "And don't worry I won't try and get him to put in a good word with Darryl Jr. about my documentary either." The twins talk a bit more and continue to enjoy the reception along with the other guests there.