Chapter 30-
Four Months Later
The winery was decorated perfectly, with stale blue and light pink decorations pulling the chairs together. The chairs were full of all everyone Steve and Emerson knew, from people Steve worked with to Emerson's family, who have been waiting for this day since Liam was born. Standing up front next to the judge was Steve wearing a grey suit, with a stale blue tie. Next to him was Bucky, Tony, Clint, Thor and Bruce. All wearing grey suits with pink ties. On the other side, Jensen, Sean, Natasha, Pepper and Wanda. All wearing, except for Sean who was wearing the same suit as the groomsmen, stale blue dresses while holding a pink bouquet.
The doors opened to show Jackson and Emerson, wearing an all lace strapless sheath dress. It hung perfectly on Emerson's body. Her hair was pulled into a messy side braid with light pink flowers in it. Her makeup was down to perfection showing off her green eyes, which were glistening as she walked down the aisle.
"Who gives this women to this man?" The judge asked as Emerson and Jackson made it to the end of the aisle.
"Her mother and I do." Jackson said before kissing Emerson's cheek. Shaking Steve's hand, Jackson moved to sit down.
After Steve and Emerson where standing in front of each other, neither heard what the judge was saying. That was until the vows.
"I, Steve, take you Emerson to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish. From this day forward until death do us part."
"I, Emerson, take you Steve to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish. From this day forward until death do us part."
"You may now kiss the bride." The judge said.
"Finally." Emerson and Steve said before pulling each other into a mind-blowing kiss.
The reception was underway, everyone was drinking and eating and were ready for the dancing to begin. But first the speeches had to be made.
"Hi I'm James Barnes, Bucky, for those who know me. The best man. And yes I am the same James Barnes from the Hallowing Commandos. I couldn't let Steve here, be the only one out of time." Bucky said as the crowd laughed. "Anyway I have known Steve for what 90 years now? Beat that every other friendship. We have been through way more then most friendships. A war, waking up in a different century at different times, fighting each other, forgetting about each other, and now living together. Which I have been informed by a certain blonde bride that I am going to have to move out if a honeymoon baby is conceived."
"I never said that!" Emerson said looking over at Bucky laughing. "That was Jensen."
"Oh even better, my blonde girlfriend is going to be having a talking to then." Bucky said winking at Jensen. "Anyway Steve I am so happy for you. If anyone deserves a normal life, it is you. I'm with you until the end of line and I know Emerson is too." Raising his glass of champagne. "Lets give it up to the now Mr and Mrs. Captain America!"
Laughing Steve stood up, pulling Bucky into a hug. "Thank you for that."
"Your welcome Steve."
"Hi I'm Jensen Rhodes. Emerson's big sister. Not her twin, her sister. The maid of honor. Suck it Sean. Anyway I have known Emerson since she was born 25 years ago. Sure its not as impressive as the 90 year friendship between the two old ones over there. But Emerson you are the best little sister anyone could ask for. I don't know what I would have done without you when I was going through my divorce. You could have been on the most perfect date with Steve but instead you came over to my place so we could eat ice cream, drink wine and watch movies. You gave me two amazing nephews and you forced me to go on a date with Bucky. Without you I would have turned into a crazy cat lady. I am so excited for you and your next step in life. I hope that you give me a niece soon. We are outnumbered and we need another girl in the family. I'm so proud of you and everything you have done. I love you Emmy." Raising her glass of champagne. "Welcome officially to the family Steve."
Nine Months Later
Feeling something wet between her legs, Emerson woke up sitting up slowly. Resting her hand on her big pregnant stomach she felt a soft contraction. Patting Steve's shoulder. "Steve, my water broke."
"Mm thats supposed to be in a week." Steve said sleepily turning towards her, feeling the wet spot on the bed.
"Well it happening now." Emerson said feeling another contraction. "Steve we need to go to the hospital."
Getting out of bed as fast as he could, Steve threw a jacket on and picked up Emerson. "Lets go."
Emerson nodded her head and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck. "Okay."
Steve got to the hospital in 10 minutes, even though the hospital was 30 minutes away from their apartment. Looking over at Emerson who was breathing heavily, then in the back to watch the sleeping Liam and Eli. "Ready to meet our daughter?"
Nodding her head. Emerson took a deep breath. "Yes I want drugs though."
"Yes lets go." Steve said nodding his head, getting out of the car. Walking to the door where he found a nurse. "Hi my wife is having contractions, can we have a wheelchair for her."
"Yes, I'll go grab one and meet you at your car." The nurse said nodding her head.
"Thank you." Steve said smiling at her. "Its the Lincoln out front."
"Alright perfect. And sir you are way calmer then most men who are about to be a dad." She said grabbing a wheelchair.
"Well I'm freaking out in the inside, if that helps."
"Alright Emerson I need you to push one more time." The doctor said looking up at the sweaty blonde.
Shaking her head. "No, no I don't want to push anymore. Cut me open."
"Hey Em, Em please." Steve said taking her hand. "Squeeze my hand as hard as you can. One more push and we meet our daughter."
Taking a deep breathe, she squeezed Steve's hand as hard as she could as she pushed. "AHHH!"
Crying filled the room as Baby Girl Rogers was born. Cleaning the baby off gently, the doctor handed the baby to Emerson. "Congratulations, you two."
"Hey baby girl." Emerson said smiling down at the baby. "You are so beautiful."
"Just like your mommy." Steve said sitting down on the bed, kissing Emerson's forehead. "You did amazing. I may be able to punch aliens but I'll never be able to do what you just did."
Looking up at him with a smile on her face. "Thank you for being here. I'm sorry if I yelled at you at all."
"Oh its fine." Looking down at the baby girl in his wife's arms. "Now what do we name her?"
"Dakota Faith." Emerson said lightly brushing her fingers over the baby's cheek.
"Its perfect."
Ten Years Later
"I can't believe my baby boy is going off to college tomorrow." Emerson said sitting on Liam's bed, watching his back up a suitcase full of clothes. "You are making me feel so old."
"You are not old. You are the youngest mom I know." Liam said looking over at Emerson. "You are 36 and have a kid going to college. Most parents have a kid maybe starting elementary school."
"This is true. So what did you want to talk to me about that dad couldn't be in the room for?" Emerson said looking at her son, who turned into an amazing young man. Liam graduated in the top five of his senior class and was the captain of the baseball team.
Turning towards his mom, pushing his brown hair out of his eyes. "I got a letter from my biological dad and I thought you would like to read it without dad hovering over you, wondering what it said."
"Josh wrote you a letter? After 20 years of leaving you?" Emerson asked surprised. "I would love to read it."
"He tried to explain it, but yeah, I don't know." Liam said handing her the letter. "You know him better then I ever did. He mentions you in the letter."
"All great things I'm sure." Emerson said rolling her eyes as she looked down at the letter.
It read…
Dear Liam,
I know this letter may come as a shock to you as I'm sure your mom probably didn't want to talk about me as much when you are growing up. I just wanted to apologize for leaving you when you were 6 years old. I'm sorry if I ruined your life. I know that this letter is twelve years yet, but I have been thinking about you recently. I am becoming a father again and it brought back memories of you growing up. I know I wasn't around and the last time you saw me was in the hospital when your mom brought her new boyfriend around. How is she doing? I hear in the news, she's doing good. I guess that's what happens when you marry a superhero. Anyway, Liam I am so sorry that I abandoned you and I don't want you to hate me. Which you probably do and I do not blame you. Good luck in everything you do and I'm sure you are going to do amazing things in life. I mean how could you not, with being raised by Captain America and not Captain Jackass.
Josh Hayden
"Wow, I was not expecting that." Emerson said setting down the letter. "Are you going to respond back? I mean he is your father."
Sitting down next to Emerson, Liam leaned his head on her shoulder. "No I'm not going to. I mean he's right he abandoned me after I broke my arm falling off my bike. He didn't ruin my life by leaving. I think he made it better. You got to be with Steve without Josh trying to ruin your life by making you miserable. I know I was 6 but I wasn't blind. He was never around even when he was in the country. I saw him what? Once a month, maybe if he had time for me. I have you and that's all I ever need. I love you mom."
Wiping the tears away from her eyes, Emerson hugged Liam tightly. "I love you too Liam."
Well this is it, the last chapter of Instant Addiction. I love how it ended and I hope you did too. I loved every second of writing this story. I love you all.
Also, did the ending of this make anyone else cry? I was crying when I was typing.
