I'm sorry for deserting this story. I had written this a while back when I was stuck at home with a broken ankle but I never got around to posting it. I hope you like it and please read and review!
'Come in' Jess shouted through the door. The door creaked open and her brother and uncle wandered in. Charlie was wearing a simple suit. In his arms he carried his daughter Milly and Cal entered carrying little Ethan who happened to be wearing a tiny tuxedo. 'Doesn't my baby look gorgeous' Jess cooed lifting her son into her arms and cradling him. Charlie took the toddler back and took little Ethan to his father so he could perform his 'best little man' duties.
Jess stood at the back of the church smoothing down her dress. Kate straightened out her veil and handed her the bouquet. Cal stood next to her holding out a hand for her. Jess slipped her hand into his and squeezed it gently. Her bump despite being small still noticed in her dress. She was still glowing with her pregnancy. Kate kissed her cheek gently before rushing to take her seat.
Meanwhile at the front of the church George stood proudly awaiting his wife. In his arms he held his infant son who was playing the part of his best man. He tickled Ethan's tummy before leaning over and whispering in his ear. 'I told you we'd get there some day. I can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together and it's all thanks to you' he told his son before kissing his cheek.
Everyone took their seats in the church, smiling at George and Ethan as they sat down. It was a beautiful sight to see a father holding his son, waiting for the love of his life. Nothing could wipe his smile from his face.
The music began and George took his place with his son. The doors opened and Cal walked his niece down the aisle. She was wearing a fitted dress, with a long veil which trailed behind her. Her smile lit up her face. As she took his hand and stood beside him, she reached down and kissed Ethan's forehead gently, causing everyone to smile. She pecked her boyfriend on the cheek before taking her son in her arms. Cal took her bouquet so that the couple could exchange their rings and hold their son at the same time. They looked truly happy. 'Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today' the vicar started. Neither Jess nor George could hear what was being said, they were too engrossed in their son and each other that they nearly missed their cues to exchange the rings. 'You may now kiss your bride' the vicar announced. George didn't need telling twice. He leant forward and pressed his lips to Jess' and kissed her passionately. Ethan gurgled as he parents kissed.
They arrived at the venue with Jess' mum and Cal who drove them back. Jess was excited. She couldn't contain her happiness. She had dreamed of this day since she was tiny. She had seen pictures of her parent's wedding around the house and she wanted to find true love as her mother had.
'Ladies and Gentlemen, as you are all aware there is a special guest who is missing today. We lost Jessica's father just months before she was born. Now my brother left us with strict instructions to make sure that Jessica had the best wedding money could buy' Cal spoke, wiping his eyes.
'Jess, If Dad was here, he would be so proud of you. He wanted us to at least cover his role in the wedding and that includes his speech, which he kindly offered to record for us so that we don't screw it up, ever the hero, dad wanted to save me and Cal the embarrassment of having to read his ridiculously scruffy handwriting' Charlie explained.
Jess wiped her eyes, gripping George's arm tightly. A video was projected onto the screen behind them, Ethan's familiar face smiling back at all of his friends and family. Kate choked back a sob when she saw her beloved husband's face.
'My darling Jessica, words cannot describe how proud I am to be your father. Now many of you are probably wondering, how come he knows so much about Jess, when he never even met her?' Ethan chuckled.
'Well she's being brought up by my brother and wife, so naturally she is going to be incredibly, especially with my DNA thrown into the mix' Ethan joked causing people to laugh.
'Now Jessica, you have to believe me when I say I am watching over you and I love you so much. I hope your uncle and mother and older brother are looking after you' Ethan's voice filled with emotion. Charlie, Cal and Kate approached Jess through the crowd, drawing her into a warm embrace. 'My beautiful baby girl. I miss you each and every day, I'm recording this whilst your mother is asleep beside me, you're kicking at my hand filling my heart with more and more happiness with each movement, I wish I could be with you there today, but I'll try and use my magic daddy powers to be there to see you dance with your brother and uncle. I love you darling, more than you will ever know' Ethan told them, his eyes filling with tears.
Jess cried into Cal's shoulder, burying her head into his shirt and sobbing. 'Thank you so much' she whispered.
'It had nothing to do with me, your father would have loved you, he was so excited to find out that you were on the way, he knew he wouldn't be there to see you grow up' Cal whispered trying to conceal his tears. Jess wiped her eyes on a handkerchief before handing it to her uncle.
A song started playing the distance. Kate sobbed. It was her and Ethan's song. Cal took Jess' hand and led her to the dance floor. Charlie took Kate's hand and danced with her. Everyone in the crowd were sobbing as they watched the touching scene unfold before them.
Cal spun her and she landed in her brother's hold. 'I'm so proud of you sis' he whispered kissing her cheek. He rocked her in his arms for a few minutes before spinning her again. This time she landed in her husband's hold.
'Jess, you look just like your father and he has every right to be proud of you. i'm proud of you Mrs Thompson' he whispered wrapping his arms around her.
