chap 3
Third discussion they had was to hold the wedding at the cabin. Deacon bought the cabin for Rayna, for them to live there together. The house is actually bigger then a cabin, but got called that because of the mountains in the background and it´s place at the lake. The cabin was their home for three years before it got too much traveling back and forth to the city. After that it became their get-away place when they had time off tours or just needed some time to ease down the pace. A place where they could be together all alone without no one disturbing. Some days they were making love all day. It was where Maddie was conceived, a blessing reward from their love. The cabin is full of good memories and a perfect place to hold their wedding.
Deacon was already at the cabin with Scarlett. Rayna, Tandy, Bucky and the girls are going up together later today. Right now Rayna was busy to fall asleep again, hoping to get inside that dream she just had. Where she and Deacon, the girls and their four year old son was walking down a beach promenade, the ocean on one side and the town with cafés and little boutiques on the other side. Somewhere in Spain or Portugal perhaps, it was spanish chatter that could be heard. The boy was so much alike Deacon it was no doubt he was his son, same dark hair and same boyish charm and smile. He was holding both Rayna´s and Deacon´s hands and was skipping along in the middle of them as they were walking. He was happy smiling, laughing and talking about nothing and anything. No press as long as you could see so they were really enjoying their family holiday trip.
Rayna woke up with a smile. She normally don´t like to wake up alone without Deacon besides her, but that dream worked pretty good as a stand in. Today she is finally going to be Mrs Claybourne, marrying the man she always has loved. A knock on the door made her turn her head and saw Daphne opened it and came bouncing in.
"Mom, it´s your wedding day today."
"Yes it certainly is. I am so happy."
"Me too. I can´t wait for Deacon to be part of our family for real."
"He has always been family, sweetheart. He has loved you both with all his heart from the day he met both of you."
"Yes I suppose so, but now that he is gonna be my stepfather, I can call him dad too, not just Maddie."
"I think he will be very touched and happy if you do that."
"Good. I want him to be happy, and you mom. I love you."
"Love you too sweetie." Rayna took her daughter in her arms for a hug.
"Now go wake Maddie and Tandy so we can have breakfast then we have to get ready before leaving."
On the way up to the cabin, Rayna let her thoughts wander back to that dream. A son, what would it feel to have another child with Deacon, especially a boy. A boy that was the spitting image of Deacon. She could make another woman be so lucky and happy to get a own Deacon to fall in love with. Because her Deacon is off the market after today, she is never going to let him go again.
"Rayna!, Rayna!"
She was rattle back to reality by Bucky´s voice. She gave him the directions he needed to get to the cabin.
They had invited a handfull of friends to celebrate this day with them. It was a beautiful sunny day and with the lake shimmering in the background it was a perfect place to hold a wedding. As the car approached Deacon´s heart started to beat a bit faster. The two things Deacon ever wanted was to be married to Rayna and have a family with her. Soon that was finally gonna be officially, the whole world would know, even if they choosed a private wedding. Frankly it wasen´t the worlds business but still it was going to feel so good to know that other guys would envious him and know she belong with him. His wife and off limited for other men, as it should have been if only Deacon could had defeated his demons years ago. Now when he look back with clear eyes, he can´t believe how he treated Rayna and how he behaved in general. How he could treat the woman he loved more then life itself, the only woman he ever loved, so badly. To let her down over and over again. He is one lucky guy that Rayna could forgive all that and their love is so strong and deep that it survived all those years apart.
He watched as the girls and Tandy stepped out of the car, then they helped Rayna out with her dress. As Tandy walked to stand on her spot, Deacon keept his eyes on Rayna, she looked so beautiful in her dress. They locked eyes with each other and spoke a language only they could understand, one they have been mastering for the last two decades. With the girls infront of her, Rayna started slowly to walk forward. They keept eye contact with each other and it was clear to everyone the strong connection between the two of them. When Rayna reach them, Deacon took her hand and caressed her fingers with his thumb.
"This day, the day of Rayna and Deacon´s wedding is about love. All you have to do is simply love one another and that love shows through in everything you do for one another, how you treat each other, in good times and bad. Not only do Rayna and Deacon love one another romantically and they do. You can see it in every look, every touch, every moment they are together. They also love one another as friends."
"Rayna do you take Deacon to your husband, promising to love him, comfort, honor, respect and care for him the rest of your life?"
"I do."
"Deacon do you take Rayna to be your wife, promising to love her, comfort, honor, respect and care for her the rest of your life?"
"I do."
"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Their lips met in a sweet kiss, and a second and a third.
When all the guests had left Rayna and Deacon stood and watched the moonlit lake.
"May I have this dance?" Rayna smiled in response when Deacon took her in his arms and started dancing. Deacon diden´t dance much so this was a memory to treasure.
"Deacon, do you want more children?"
"I haven´t thought about it for a long time now. All I ever wanted is for you to be my wife and have a family with you. We have Maddie together and you know I love Daphne as she is mine also. There is no difference in my love for them."
"I know you do. We haven´t discussed it since we got back together with the cancer scare and my work with Highway 65 taking all our time. I know I´m pushing the baby making years but I thought we could try and see if we are blessed."
"I would love to have another baby with you Ray, but why are you thinking about that now?"
"I had a dream this morning where we had a son and he looked exactly like you do and that would make him perfect. A boy with your looks is absolutely perfect."
Deacon smiled at that remark and hold her tighter against his body.
"Any child coming from you is gonna be perfect, no matter who is the father, but I would appreciate if you would not prove this theory with more guys. I want you all for myself."
"I´m yours, always have been in one way, deep down in my heart."
"So the answer is yes, I want more children with you, only you. If you are willing to go through all of it again, I will be there by your side. Terrified and scared to death but I will do anything in my power to help you. You have to tell me what to do because I know nothing, nothing about how to care for pregnant women."
"Oh yes, I will tell you stuff, shout it more likely and sometimes throw things. Your end of the deal is going to understand that most of it is going to be from hormones."
"So we are really going to try?"
"Yes, lets make a baby. I love you Deacon."
"I love you so much Ray."
They walked hand in hand inside the cabin to start their honeymoon.