Disclaimer: Wait, what? I still don't own Charmed? I never would have guessed!
Tales of December
a story by Ryeloza
Victor: December 15, 1966
"So I'm getting married next Friday!"
Nancy clapped her hands together, practically bouncing with excitement, as she looked from Victor to Robert, apparently expecting them to share her enthusiasm. Victor merely turned his head to look at his brother; Robert seemed to share his incredulity about their sister's announcement. Taking the lead, as usual, Robert turned back to Nancy and said, "You're getting married?"
"Yes."
"To who?" asked Victor, unable to edit his astonishment.
"His name is Louis Gannon. He's a folk singer. He also sells vacuums door-to-door."
Victor thought for sure that his eyes were about to bug out of his head and he kicked Robert under the table when he heard his older brother snicker. As insane as it seemed that their sister was about to marry Louis Gannon, whom no one in the family had even heard mention of before, Nancy was clearly thrilled. Unfortunately, she picked up on their amusement.
"Look, the reason I'm telling you is because it's not going to be a big deal. Me and Louis and the justice of the peace. His grandparents are coming. I knew that if I told Mom and Dad…okay, Mom…that they would tie me up in the basement or something until I forgot about Louis completely. But I want someone to be there for me. So will you two come?"
Victor felt any humor he'd had deflate immediately and he could tell Robert had had a similar reaction. All three of them were more than familiar with their mother's issues with control. She still hadn't forgiven Nancy for "throwing her life away" by becoming a preschool teacher. This surprise marriage to someone they'd never met probably wouldn't improve their relationship.
"We'll be there," said Robert. Victor nodded in agreement.
Nancy beamed. "Excellent! Dress is really casual. Louis is going to wear a hemp suit."
This time they did laugh wholeheartedly.