As the days neared, closure to their wedding date, Lilly was constantly chewing on her fingernails out of nervousness. She was scared about actually going through with this; but between Christina driving her insane with questions regarding from the cake to the music was causing Lilly to almost want to throttle her.
Then it came down to their last night single, of course Lilly was being dragged across town by both her sister and Kat; while Vera and Jefferies celebrated with John at Jones Tavern. Of course, his was filled with men toasting him; but for Lilly she was sipping on some water; since she couldn't drink due to her pregnancy.
"Last night Lil", Christina said while holding a hypnotic martini in one hand.
Though that thought of tomorrow, she'd be walking down to John was scaring her. Taking in a deep breath, Lilly felt her baby stirring inside; as Christina then placed her hand there.
"Wow, think it's going to be that little girl you want"?
The blonde let out a breath" I don't think we'll be finding out, I kind of like to be surprised".
"Since when"?
A smile formed on Lilly's face" No reason, I just want to her the doctor announce it when it's born", knowing that moment would make that memory in both her and John's head forever. Though every morning, she felt his hand gently caressing her stomach; lovingly.
Upon feeling the need for some air, Lilly got up and went outside. The night was beautiful indeed; as her heart trembled with more nervousness about being married tomorrow. She was glad to have found someone, as her hand rested there.
Her eyes peered down at her growing abdomen" Hey you", speaking softly to her unborn child. Her lips now curled into a smile, while from inside; the little life lay there immersed in its dark watery environment. The soft beats and breaths from its mother were heard; as its own tiny heart continued to beat.
Outside the sound of John's voice, made Lilly snap her head up, "Catching a breather"?
"Yeah, um just got lost in my thoughts there for minute".
He smiled" Thinking about the baby"; reaching over to rest his hand there, before leaned over to kiss his soon to be wife" Just wanted to see you before tomorrow".
Lilly gave a small smile, before heading back inside. Somehow she ended up back home with Christina, as music from Nirvana blasted out from the speakers. It felt good to share her last evening being single with her sister, especially since the two hadn't really connected in a long time.
"You miss that Mom isn't going to be there", asked Christina.
The blonde nodded softly, while stroking her abdomen" Despite how she was, I knew that she loved me. Saw it in her eyes, right before she had died".
Christina felt bad that she wasn't around when their own mother took a turn for the worst" I never got to say goodbye, still don't think that she even loved me".
"She did Chris"; before Lilly peered down" I just hope that I can give this little one, everything that we lacked as kids".
"You will Lil", placing her hand there" You do look great being pregnant".
Lilly smiled softly; but couldn't stop her heart which was currently racing with nerves. That was normal, especially for someone who was getting married the next day. Though she barely slept, her mind was on both John and their unborn baby. Somehow the brief time that she did, it wasn't enough. By morning, Christina came into the bedroom.
"Wake up Lil", gently shaking her" Have to get up".
That only made Lilly opened up her eyes, realizing that today was the wedding back. With each frantic beat of her heart, she got up and showered before letting Christina style her hair. Between using a curling iron, hairspray and a blow dryer; she managed to establish a beautiful style without putting her hair up into its usual ponytail.
As the crown was placed on top of her head; Lilly's heart did a triple flutter; but also felt the baby fluttering also inside.
"Baby's getting a tad excited", she commented.
Christina smiled, while fixing her curls before applying some makeup, as Lilly remained seated still full of nerves. Meanwhile, John was also feeling the same way; as Jefferies fixed his tie.
"You ready to go through with this"?
John took in a breath" I never thought I'd be doing this again, finding someone like Lil".
"Who's currently pregnant with your child"?
The older man nodded" I'm glad that I could give her that, Lil's wanted to be a mother for so long".
As he now released a breath, he was being racked with more nerves about seeing his wife to be walking down the aisle to in; in a few hours. That also meant that he would no longer be a single middle aged bachelor; but that was a good thing.
Back at Lilly's apartment, she was in the bathroom putting on her wedding dress. Her heart was about to literally jump out of her chest. Though she had yearned for this day to come, it was the fact that everyone's eyes were going to be all on her; when she walked down that aisle. A hand went to her stomach, just as Lilly drew in a breath.
Upon coming out, Christina's face lit up" Lil", over how beautiful her sister had become. When Lilly had looked into the mirror, she saw herself in a different light. Combined with being pregnant, she felt beautiful while the little life continued to move.
Little did she knew, that Christina had captured this moment with a camera, "We have to go". Like the lyrics to the song" Ironic, "It's like Rain on your wedding day"; it was in fact raining out. Nonetheless the Rush sisters made it to the Church on time.
Once inside of a room, Scotty opened the door seeing his beautiful partner all decked out in a wedding dress. For a moment he couldn't speak, but then release a breath" Lil, you look beautiful", leaning over to kiss her on the cheek.
He too was looking pretty handsome in a tuxedo, " I never seen you all dressed up before", noticing how nervous Lilly already had become" Hey", saying their secret code" Your marrying someone good, got this one also to look forward to", eyeing her stomach.
Her eyes grew soft, as she placed his hand there. For a moment the two were each awed by that feeling, as Scotty smiled before pulling her into an embrace" I'll still be there for you, still can say Hey and I'll be there".
Lilly laughed softly" I will", touching his arm" Scotty thank you for doing this".
"At least I get to walk down with a beautiful girl".
He then slipped a corsage down her hand, and then proceeded to place the lavish bouquet of flowers into her hand" You ready to do this"?
