Hi guys, sorry it's taken me so long to update. Hope you like this chapter, let me know if you do as I have more ideas to continue it...thanks for reading!

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The ceremony over and the register signed the guests were heading back to their cars.

'We'll see you two at the reception then.' Paddy was the last to leave.

'I thought we were driving there with you.' Said Aaron, a puzzled look on his face.

'Well I didn't think you'd want a toaster or a blender so...' As he said this he nodded towards a black limousine on the other side of the car park.

'That's for us?'

'I know it's a bit cliché, I was gonna rent you a sports car for the day but they only have two seats and I figured neither of you would be in any fit state to drive later on so...'

'It's great Paddy' Jackson cut in 'but you really didn't have to.'

'I know, I wanted to.' And with a smile he walked back towards his car.

'So you ready to go?' It may have been a cliché but Aaron had never been in a limo before, he grabbed Jackson's hand and started leading him across the car park.

'Whoa slow down a minute we need to pop back up to the room before we go.'

'I already told you we're coming back here after the reception, you can leave your stuff in the room it's not going anywhere.'

'I know, I know it's just...just come up to the room with me will you.'

'What? But the car's waiting...oh I get it now. Look Jay I know I'm irresistible but surely you can control yourself until tonight.' Aaron had that familiar glint in his eye.

'Oh yeah I'm the one that can't control himself, that's a new one...but I'll go along with it if it'll get you back up to that room.'

'Fine! I knew the nagging would get worse once I made an honest man out of you but I didn't think it'd start this quick.' The smile on his face contradicted his complaints but the remark still earned him an elbow in the ribs.

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Jackson stopped when they reached the door to their room, turning to Aaron.

'Close your eyes!'

'What? Why?'

'I've got a surprise for you. Let's call it a wedding present.'

'Hang on a minute, did someone tell you about today? I knew your mum wouldn't be able to keep her mouth shut...'

'Purely a co-incidence I promise, although too be honest I'm amazed she didn't spill too. Now close your eyes.'

Aaron let out an exaggerated sigh but did as he was told.

Opening the door Jackson guided his husband to the bed and sat him down.

'Keep those eyes closed until I say, ok?'

'Ok' another sigh followed.

Jackson crossed to the other side of the room then returned, setting something down in front of Aaron.

'Right you can open them now.'

Opening his eyes Aaron's gaze fixed on a white carry case in front of him. Leaning down he opened the door at the front, reached inside and pulled out a bundle of brown and white fur.

'Wow Jay it's...what is it?'

'It's a dog you muppet.'

'Well I got that. I mean what sort of dog is it?'

'He's an Akita. They're kind of like huskies. Don't worry I know he just looks like a ball of fluff now but trust me, I've seen the Mum and they get a lot chunkier as they get older. I thought he was suitably butch for you.'

'And suitably cute for you?'

'Well they do say dogs tend to take after their owners in the looks department.' He said with a wink. 'So do you like him? I remember how much you loved Clyde and I thought it would bring us closer raising him together...I guess you've kinda trumped me in that department.'

He looked down at the puppy just as it jumped up and licked his face leaving a trail of slobber behind.

'He really does take after you doesn't he?' Jackson's trademark fake laugh greeted this comment, 'but seriously he's great! Thank-you so much Jay!'

Jackson leaned in for a kiss and his lips were met.

'So what shall we call him?'

'Well I would go for Clyde the second but I'm not sure it suits him. You know the registrar's surname is Bailey and as he's a wedding present...what do you think?'

'Perfect!'

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Bailey safely back in his carry case the boys made their way to the limo.

'I'll ring Paddy and get him to meet us at the surgery so we can leave this little guy there for the night. Then we'll head on to the reception. Ok?'

'Sounds like a plan. Where is this reception by the way?'

'Home farm, well not the actual house, there's a marquee set up in the grounds. Is that alright?'

'It sounds great. God it must have cost a fortune babe.'

'Ah well it would have but for some reason Declan seems to have a soft spot for you.'

'He paid for it?'

'Not quite, he let us use the grounds for free and he paid half of the rest of the costs.'

'Remind me to thank him later.'

'Nah you can do that anytime, tonight you can concentrate on thanking me.' Aaron said, mimicking Jackson's customary wink

'Oh trust me I will!'

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A few minutes later and with Bailey safely on the floor in front of them the couple were sat side having a few pre-reception drinks in the back seat of their limo. Setting his bottle down Aaron settled back into the curve of Jackson's outstretched arm.

'Jay you know I went to see my Dad a few weeks ago.'

'Yeah' Aaron's Dad had gotten in touch and after a bit of persuasion from Jackson he had agreed to visit him. Jackson had offered to go with him but Aaron had said no, not wanting him to have to be put through any grief if his Dad didn't approve of their relationship.

'And you know I said how it had gone quite well and I might keep in touch. Well I invited him...to the reception I mean.'

'Wow ok then.'

'Do you mind?'

'Of course not it's just...I guess I'm just a bit surprised.'

'Yeah well we've never really been that close, even when I lived with him, and we probably never will be, not like I am with Paddy anyway but...he's my Dad and you...you're my life now so if me and him are gonna have any kind of relationship then he needs to meet you and understand what we mean to each other'

Jackson had that wide grin of his spread over his face.

'What you smiling about?'

'You!'

'What about me?'

'Just...I love you!'

'Shut up you idiot' Aaron said rolling his eyes, before adding 'I love you too.'