Double wedding
A/N I would like to thank I would like to thank hippogriff-tamer, ICPinkFuzzyBunnies and L T Freak, for reviewing chapter seventeen. I would also like to thank hippogriff-tamer for all of her help with the chapter. I would like to thank everybody who has read this story. And will get right started on my next story which I am so excited about.
Beebe returned to work on July fifth and found that she had lots of work to do. She left around seven so she left a note for Eric on her way out to remind him t o drop the twins off at the Turnblads. Her boss, Mrs. Sullivan walked by her office at eight.
"Morning Beebe welcome back," she said.
"Thanks Mrs. Sullivan."
"Do you have any pictures of the twins with you?" she had not seen them when Beebe brought them by the office.
"Yes I do."
She took a picture out of her purse and handed it to her boss.
"What are their names?"
"This here is Stacy and this is Heather," Beebe said as she pointed to each twin.
"They are adorable."
"Thanks."
Mrs. Sullivan smiled before turning towards the door. "I'll let you get back to work."
"All right."
Mrs. Sullivan walked out the door leaving Beebe to her work. An hour later, Lucy sauntered in while Beebe was deep in paperwork.)
"Morning Beebe welcome back."
"Thanks."
"I was wondering if you'd like to go to lunch today."
"I'd love to." \
Lucy smiled. " Great I'll meet you at the smoke house at noon."
"See you then."
(Beebe was still in her office awaiting Melanie Maguire ninety minutes later. Melanie was one of her patients)
"Hey sweetie," Beebe said.
"Hey," Melanie answered.
""So you think you may be pregnant?")
"Indeed I do."
"Let me take a blood sample."
"All right."
Beebe walked out and a nurse came in to get the blood. When it was done Beebe came back into the room. "Come back in two days," she told Melanie.
"Will do. By the way do you have any pictures of your twins?"
"Yes I do."
She gets a picture out of her purse.
(Beebe took a picture out of her purse and gave it to her.)
After a couple minutes of looking at the picture Melanie looked up and smiled. "Well who do we have here?"
"This is Heather and this is Stacy."
"They're so cute! Who else is in the picture?"
"This is my dog Reba, my husband Eric, my son Link, and my daughter-in-law Tracy."
"What a lovely family."
"Thank you. I love them all so much."
She patted her arm. "So I'll see you in two days."
"See you then."
(At noon Lucy was sitting at a table in the smoke house awaiting Beebe. She arrived a few moments later.)
"Sorry I'm late."
" It's all right. How are your twins doing?"
"They are great thanks."
"You're welcome how is everyone doing?"
"They are all good as well"
"I've been well"
" So have I."
The waitress came over as they spoke.)
" Afternoon ladies welcome to the smoke house what can I get you20to drink?"
" I'll have a cherry coke," Beebe said.
"I'll have one as well."
The waitress nodded and walked away.
"So what have you been up to?" Lucy asked.
\
Before the twins arrived, Eric and I had to make sure the nursery was ready and we had enough diapers, clothes, bottle and other supplies. After their birth we spent a lot of time with our moms as they helped me adjust to having the new babies in the house. The twins are definitely a handful."
"I bet. Are they adjusting to sleep?"
"Yes they are."
Lucy grinned. "That's wonderful considering when they sleep you can get sleep as well."
Their waitress returned as she was speaking and placed their drinks on the table.
"Are you ready to order?" she asked.
They nodded.
"What can I get for you?"
"I'll have a smoke house burger with extra cheese and sauce with an order of chilly cheese fries."
Lucy nodded "That sounds good to me two."
The waitress nodded and walked away.
"Where are the twins while you are at work?"
"And maybe use "Tracy's mom takes care of them."
"That's nice of her."
"I know. I was originally going to leave the kids at a day care center but she said that she would watch them as well as her grandkids"
"That works out perfectly. The twins stay with someone they know and you save money."
"Yes it is."
As she says this the waitress brings there lunch.
"Can I have another cherry coke?" Beebe asked.
"Sure."
"Can I have one too"
"Absolutely."
She took their empty glasses and returned a minute later with them newly filled as they began to eat. It didn't take long for Lucy and Beebe to finish
The waitress walked by their table and stopped before she says that
" Did either of you ladies save room for dessert?"
"Yes I'll take a piece of chocolate pie," Beebe said.
" So will I," Lucy said.
"All right."
They had their dessert, paid their bill and headed back to the office to finish out the workday.
Around five Beebe picked up the twins on her way home. Eric had asked her to so that he could make her dinner, though he hadn't told her about the dinner part. When she got in the door, Heather smelled prime rib, stuffed potato and chocolate pie. She placed the twins in their playpen before following the delicious scent into the kitchen. Eric was standing by the stove as stepped in the door. When she got close enough she grabbed him and gave him a French kiss.
"Hey angel how was work?" he asked when they parted.
"It was nice but busy. I missed having the twins around."
"You have never been away from them for so long in one day but it'll get better I promise. How'd they do over at Edna's?"
"They were upset at my leaving them at first but they settled down quickly when Jack ran into the room."
He smiled. "I hope you are hungry because I made your favorite dinner."
"I'm starving. Thanks for making it."
He kissed her neck and she giggled. "You deserve it angel. Want to make out after dinner?"
"You read my lips."
She French kissed him.
Eric served Beebe before sitting beside her at the table. They delved into the delectable food and after finishing put the twins down for a nap. They then headed to their bedroom and climbed on the bed and under the covers. Beebe kissed Eric on the lips as they began making out. He then placed a kiss on her neck and she giggled before moving to her breast. She whimpered as he gave them a good nibble.
Melanie returned two days later and was shown to Beebe's office. Beebe opened the door and walked in a few minutes later.
"Hey sweetie."
"Hey Beebe. So am I pregnant?"
"Yes you are."
" Wonderful."
"I'm so glad you're excited about it! Some patients are devastated by the news."
"I've wanted a baby."
It was Tracy and Link's second wedding anniversary and Corny gave them the day off and Link had arranged for Edna to watch the twins for the entire day and into the next morning. Link awoke at seven thirty that morning and wet to look in on the twins. The dogs were awake and followed him.
When he noticed them Link bent down and scratched them. "Morning guys."
Marley jumped up and licked him. Link continued onto the kitchen with the dogs at his heel. He got out all the ingredients and began making chocolate chip pancakes and sausages. He fed bits to his four legged friends as he did so. Once everything was cooked he placed everything on a tray along with a vase of flowers. He carefully walked to the bedroom. He found that the dogs again followed him. Tracy still had her eyes closed so he placed the tray on a table and leaned in to place his lips on hers. A moment later he felt her tongue dart across his bottom lip and he gladly gave her entrance.
"Morning sexy Happy Anniversary."
" Morning Linky you too."
He placed the tray over her lap and sat next to her. She looked at the food and licked her lips before noticing the flowers.
"Thank you for the flowers."
"You deserve them angel."
He leaned over and kissed her neck and she giggled. She attacked him with kisses the first chance she got.
"What are we doing for our anniversary?"
"Your mom is watching the kids so I thought we spend the day making out. Tonight I am taking you to Sofia's then see 'Is This My Happy Ending?' at the drive in then I thought we'd come back here and have sex."
"That sounds great especially the sex."
"I thought that would be your favorite part. We better eat before breakfast gets cold."
"Yes we better."
They eat then Tracy mounts Link and starts attacking him with kisses again he pushes her away and French kisses her she kissed him back and they started getting hot and heavy soon he moved onto her neck attacking it with kisses causing her to giggle non stop he then moved onto her breast giving them a good nibble causing her to whimper.
Mama breakfast," Adam called from his room.
"Let's feed the twins then get them ready to drop off," Tracy said.
"Okay," Link agreed.
Later that day after they had dropped off the twins Link was waiting for Tracy.
"Cutie pie we need to get going."
"I'm coming Linky!"
She came downstairs wearing an elegant yet sexy red dress. Drool formed in the corner of Link's mouth when he saw her.
He kissed her neck and she giggled. "Hey sexy my you look ravishing this evening."
"Thank you for noticing."
"Shall we go?"
"I'd be delighted."
They let the hours arm and arm and slid into the car. They drove to Sofia's and Link helped Tracy out of the car before allowing her to take his arm again. They walked inside and found the hostess. Link told her that they had a reservation. She found their name and led them to a table. They had just opened their menus when their waiter walked over.
"Evening folks welcome to Sofia's what can I get you to drink?"
"We'll take a bottle of wine," Tracy said.
The waiter wrote down their order before leaving. Link handed three gifts and a card to Tracy. She opened the first to find lingerie adorned with little red hearts.
"Oh Linky you're such a bad boy."
"I know but I couldn't resist."
Tracy continued with her gifts. She also received a record of her favorite singer and a box of assorted chocolates. She opened her card next. It read-
Dear Tracy,
I couldn't be happier when I am with you. Happy Anniversary!
Love,
Link
She put three gifts and a card on the table. Link opened his first to find a Rolex.
"Thanks cutie I needed another one."
"You're welcome."
Link continued with his gifts. He also discovered a gift certificate to his favorite store and a box of assorted chocolates before opening his card. It read-
Link,
These past two years have been the happiest of my life. I never imagined that being a wife could be so rewarding. Happy Anniversary!
Love,
Tracy
"Thanks for your gifts cutie."
"You're welcome thanks for yours."
They shared a French kiss. As they parted the waiter returned with their wine and a basket of bread. He uncorked the wine and poured some into their glasses.
"Are you ready to order?" he asked.
They nodded.
"What can I get for you?"
"I'll take the lasagna," Tracy said
"And I'll take the veal parmesan."
The waiter wrote down their orders and left as they each grabbed a slice of bread.
Soft music started to fill the air
"Would you care to dance my lady?"
"Oh Linky I'd love to."
Link stood and Tracy took his hand as she got out of her chair. He led her to the dance floor and put his arm around her waist. Hers round around his neck as they stood close together, so close that Tracy was pressed up against him. Together they began dancing in time with the music. Link leaned over and kissed her neck receiving a giggle in return. As he did so his hand roamed until in found her breast and he gave it a playful squeeze. She gently pulled on his neck and French kissed him. They remained lost in their own world making out until the need for air parted them. The song had ended so they decided to make their way back to the table.
"Linky pass the bread."
He passed her the bread. "Here you go sexy."
Tracy thanked him with a French kiss and the waiter arrived with their dinner.
"Would either of you care for extra cheese or black pepper?"
They both nodded and he grated some of each for them.
"Can I get anything else for you?"
"Can we have another bottle of wine?"
The waiter nodded, took the bottle and walked away. They started to eat as they waited for him to return. The waiter brought another bottle of wine a minute later.
"Linky want to split a chocolate brownie sundae for dessert?"
"I'd love to angel."
They filled the rest of dinner with light conversation as they finished their meal. The waiter noticed that their plates were empty and picked them up.
"Did either of you save room for dessert?"
"Yes we'll take a chocolate brownie sundae," Tracy said.
"All right."
He left with their empty plates and soon returned with their desserts. Link paid the bill once they were done and they left the restaurant for the drive in. They found a spot close to the screen.
"Linky can you get your wife a large cherry coke."
"Sure would she like a tub of popcorn too?"
"Please."
"I thought so."
Link went to the concession stand and returned a few minutes later with a tub of popcorn and two large drinks. They were going to share the popcorn.
"Here you go sexy."
"Thanks Linky."
Link placed the tub of popcorn between them and handed Tracy her soda. She put it down and picked up a handful of popcorn.
"Yum popcorn," she said as she munched on some.
Link grabbed some and put it in his mouth. "Popcorn is delicious."
The screen lit up as the movie started. A young couple is seen making out. They appear to be fourteen. The girl was insanely pretty with blonde hair and her boyfriend was equally handsome. Ad the movie progressed Link and Tracy found that their names were Lucy and Larry. In one scene they were talking about a party at a friend's house.
"Angel, want to go to Ann's make out party?"
"That sounds great."
Later that same day Lucy visited with her older sister Lilly. Lilly lived on her own.
"Lilly there is a make out party next week and Larry and I are going and I am thinking about going all the way with Larry there."
"I would wait until you are older if I were you."
" Come on I really want to do it and all my friends are trying to talk me into doing it."
"If all your friends jumped off a bridge would you do it too?"
"No."
"Then why do you want to give in to peer pressure now?"
"Not just peer pressure. I also can't wait to experience it."
"I still say that you should wait Lu."
Two weeks passed. Lucy and Larry were making out on the couch at Ann's party. Lucy was sitting on his lap, giving him a lap dance.
"Want to go somewhere more comfortable doll?"
"I'd like that."
She got off his lap and he stood before helping her up. They walked upstairs and found an empty bedroom. They continued from where they left off as they got underneath the covers. Lucy began to unbutton Larry's shirt.
"Are you sure you're ready for this doll?"
"I'm sure."
He began to help her out of her clothes as she continued with his. He attacked her neck with kisses. Larry next nibbled on her breast and she whimpered. In the car Link mirrored Larry's actions receiving the same response from Tracy.
Two months later Lucy found that she wasn't feeling very well. So she went to the doctor to see what was wrong. After the tests were run the doctor told her that she was pregnant. Once they were finished she went straight to Larry.
"Hey doll face, are you feeling any better?"
"Not yet."
"Maybe you should go to the doctors."
"I just came from there."
"What did they say?"
"That I am pregnant."
"I am not the father."
"Yes you are."
"No I'm not."
"Yes you are."
He crossed his hands over his chest. "We're through."
Tears formed in her eyes and her lip began to quiver. "But Larry."
He hated seeing her cry but stood his ground. "I said we're through."
Lucy was somber as she made her way home. She went straight to her bedroom and collapsed on her bed, allowing her tears to flow freely. Some time later her mother, Heather, walked by and heard her cries. She sat beside her daughter on the bed and stroked her hair hoping that it would help calm her down.
"What's wrong sweetie?"
Lucy sniffed as she looked up at her mother. "There was a make out party at Ann's two months ago. Larry and I went all the way there and now I am pregnant with his child and when I told him he broke up with me."
A moment passed before Heather spoke. "I want you out."
"Where do you expect me to go?" Lucy asked as new tears sprung from her eyes.
Heather was angry. "I don't care you but have twenty-four hours to get your things packed up."
Lucy sniffed but hung her head in acquiescence. She knew not to argue with her.
"Yes ma'am."
The next day Lilly heard a knock on her door and opened it to see Lucy with three suitcases at her feet and tears streaming down her face. Lilly grabbed two suitcases and ushered her inside. They put the suitcases on the floor near the door and Lilly placed a warm hand on her sister's back. She gently guided her to the couch and offered her something to drink. Lucy declined.
"What's wrong sis?" Lilly asked as she sat next to her and offered her a Kleenex.
Lucy took it and wiped her eyes. "Everything."
"Start at the beginning."
"Well Larry and I went all the way at the make out party and now I am pregnant with his child. When I told him we got in a fight about whether he is the father and he broke up with me. Then mom kicked me out of the house when I told her that I was pregnant. So I was wondering if I could move in with you."
Lilly shook her head. "I told you that going all the way was a bad idea."
Lucy nodded. "I know, but I didn't listen."
"You never listen," Lilly shot back.
"So can I stay here?"
"You can but you do need to go to school."
Lucy hugged her sister. "I will thanks Lil."
"You're welcome," she said before helping her carry her suitcases to a spare bedroom.
Lucy was at school two days later. Larry spotted Lucy and started walking towards her carrying a bouquet of flowers and chocolates. Her heart was still broken so she really didn't enjoy the sight of him coming towards her.
"Hey Lucy," he said confidently.
She was hesitant to speak but decided that a simple "hi" wouldn't hurt. "Hey Larry."
"I'm sorry about our fight."
"So am I but you were the one who didn't trust me."
"I trust you; I was just in shock from the news."
Her face turned red with anger. "You could have fooled me. You are my first serious relationship and I love you why would I ever cheat?"
He gaped at her. "You still love me?"
She frowned but nodded. "Despite you shattering my heart into pieces I still do."
"Do you think you can ever forgive me?"
Despite her previous anger her heart melted at his forlorn look. "Yes," she said before jumping into his arms and French kissing him.
He smirked as he held her in his arms. "Want to skip school?"
She grinned at him. "What do you want to do?"
"I thought we'd go back to my house, and kiss, and make up."
She French kissed him. "I like the sound of that."
They discreetly left the school grounds and walked to Larry's house. He used his house key to get in and they headed to his bedroom. Their days apart only made them more eager to be together as they made out on his bed. Neither could resist keeping their paws off of each other.
As they breathed in some fresh air Lucy ruffled his hair. "Are we going to do this all day?"
He looked confused. "Yes what's better then making out?"
She smiled. "Sex."
He returned the smile. "You're right that is better."
They began undressing and threw their clothes on the floor. Lucy giggled as Larry assaulted her neck with kisses. Link did the same to Tracy.
"You get more incredible every time baby," Larry said when they were satiated.
"You do too."
Months pass and during that time Lucy reconciled with her mom. She was living with Larry so that they could be a real family. Lucy's water broke one day and she was taken to the hospital where she gave birth to a daughter named Stacy. She rested against her pillows while Larry held their new daughter in his arms.
"You're so precious," he cooed.
"Yes she is just like her mother," Heather said as she gazed lovingly at her granddaughter.
"Why wouldn't she be?" Larry asked.
The movie ended soon after. Link drove back to the house and as they walked through the doors both he and Tracy could feel the effects of the wine.
"Let me put on the lingerie that you gave me then we can have sex."
"All right doll face."
Tracy went into the bedroom and put on the lingerie that Link gave her. He was outside her line of vision as he waited for her. When the moment came Link came up behind her and kissed her neck. She giggled. She turned around and took his hand to lead him to the bed. She threw him on it and playfully barked.
"Good doggy."
He scratched her. She nipped at his ear before attacking him with kisses. He fought his way up kissing her. She kissed him back as they hopped under the covers, their lips never leaving the others. They helped each other shed their clothes. Link lingered atop Tra cy and he began kissing every inch of her face and neck causing her to giggle. Next he nibbled on it also causing her to giggle. He then moved to her ear, nibbling on it. This caused her to whimper. Next he licked it causing her to growl. He then placed kisses down her body pausing at her breast to nibble on them causing her to whimper once again. He also licked them causing her to moan happily before pinching them to make her gasp. Then he squeezed them before placing kisses all along her arm.
Tracy moaned. Oh Linky."
Tracy then rolled over so that she was on top. She rubbed Link's inner thigh, making him whimper. She moved to Link's neck placing kisses on it before sucking on Link's ear. He moaned at her lips on his ear. Next she ran her tongue over Link's mouth. He opened it knowing it meant one of two things both of which he loved. Next she began to nibble on his lower lip causing him to whimper. They continued their ministrations for a while falling asleep in each other's arms.
Amber was at the spa on the twenty-first. Around noontime that Saturday she was getting a massage when she felt water between her legs. She decided against going straight to the hospital knowing that she was in labor and it could take hours. She wanted to finish her massage. She did however ask the massage therapist to call her cab when they were done. While she waited for the cab she used a nearby payphone to call Corny.
"Hello," Corny said.
"Corny I'm in labor."
"I'll meet you at the hospital."
"Can you call everybody else first?"
"Absolutely doll."
Forty-five minutes after the massage Amber was in her room. Corny had been they're awaiting her when she arrived and went upstairs with her. He was given some forms to sign and quickly found his way back to her. She was having trouble tying her hospital gown when he stepped into the room.
"Hey doll."
She turned and smiled upon seeing him. "Hey Corny can you help me change into my hospital gown?"
"Absolutely beautiful."
He was by her side a moment later and tied the strings together before kissing her neck. She giggled. He then helped her to the bed.
"Where's Margaret?"
"Edna is watching her."
"That's nice of her."
He nodded. "I know she also has her grandkids as well as Beebe's twins there too but she said handling her two wouldn't be a problem."
"She seems to like having a lot of kids around."
"I think except for the number it reminds her of when Tracy was a baby."
Beebe walked in as he said this.
"Are you talking about Edna?"
Corny nodded.
"She's very good with all of the kids."
"She is," Corny agreed.
Beebe turned and hugged Amber as well as she could. "Hey sweetie."
"Hey Mrs. Larkin."
"How are you feeling?"
"Like the baby is ready to come out."
She patted her shoulder sympathetically. "Let's see how far along you are."
She gave her a nod. "Lets I'd like to know too."
Beebe walked to the end o f the bed and put gloves on before sticking her index and middle finger under the sheets. Amber squirmed slightly as she did so. Beebe took the glove off a minute later.
"You're at three centimeters so you still have a ways to go."
Corny noticed an orange cup and took it from its place on the table next to her. "I'll go get you some ice chips," he told her.
"Thanks Corny."
He leaned over and gently kissed her before walking out of the room. He returned a few minutes later and handed her the cup. Amber popped a couple ice chips into her mouth and crunched them between her teeth. Corny pulled a chair beside the bed and brushed a tendril of hair from her forehead. She grabbed his hand as a contraction hit her and he couldn't help but wince at the tight grip she held. When it was over she pulled him close and French kissed him.
She looked down at his reddened hand and frowned as he sat in the chair. She brought it to her lips and placed kisses on it. "Is your hand okay?"
He smiled at the tender caresses from her soft lips. "It is now."
Beebe came in to examine Amber again when she had been in labor for three and a half hours.
"You are at seven centimeters so you can have an epidural if you like," Beebe told her after the exam was completed.
Amber vigorously nodded her head. "Yes, please."
Beebe went out to the nurse's station and arranged for the epidural.
Two hours later she returned and looked at Amber. "Are you feeling any better with the epidural?"
Amber smiled and nodded.
"Let's see how far along you are now."
She stuck her fingers under the sheet once more and grinned. She went to the door and called for a nurse to come in the room.
"It's time to push sweetie."
Amber waited until her next contraction passed then began to push. She repeated the push again and again until the baby's head was out.
Both the nurse and Beebe were excited. "The baby's head is out! A few more should do it," they said in unison.
Amber pushed two more times and a cry was heard.
"Congratulations! It's a boy! Corny want to cut the cord?"
He shrugged. "Sure."
He cut the cord and Beebe handed the baby to the nurse. She took him to get cleaned.
Beebe went over and kissed Amber's forehead in a maternal way. "You did superbly today sweetie. I'll let you rest and go get everyone from the waiting room."
"All right thanks."
Five minutes later the nurse walked in with their son. He was wrapped in a blue blanket. She handed him to Amber and she ran her fingers along his forehead in a loving gesture.
Corny sighed happily as he gazed at them. "What shall we name our new buddle of joy?"
Amber gave him a pensive look before answering. "How about Joel Corny Collins?"
"I love that name."
Joel let out a loud cry.
Amber chuckled. "Seems like he likes it too."
Corny joined her in laughing. "Yes it does."
Beebe, Eric, Tracy and Link came in and went to stand by the bed.
"Well who do we have here?" Tracy asked.
Amber held him up slightly so they could properly see him. "This is Joel Corny Collins."
"He's so adorable!" Tracy cooed.
"I think he looks like me but with Amber's nose and lips," Corny said as he took Joel from Amber."
"I think he does too," Eric told them.
"How did the spa go?" Tracy asked.
"I enjoyed the parts that I experienced. I was getting a message when my water broke so I had to leave right after."
"I will get you another gift certificate there then."
"Will you go with me?"
"Of course."
"Can I hold Joel now?" Link asked.
"Absolutely Link."
Corny stood as Link walked next to him. Joel let out a small cry when Corny gently passed Joel to him. Link soothingly bounced Joel and he soon fell asleep in his arms.
Everyone left an hour later. Amber had asked Tracy and Link if they would take Margaret for the night and bring her to the hospital in the morning. She and Corny wanted her to meet her new brother.
"I hope they bring dinner soon," Amber said after her stomach growled.
"Want me to go get something for you?"
"That would be great."
Corny kissed her before leaving. He returned fifteen minutes later with a tray holding two burgers and two fries. There were also two brownies and cokes on it. He placed the tray on the moveable table and they began to eat. When they finished Amber motioned for Corny to sit beside her on the bed. She kissed him once he did and he grazed her bottom lip with his tongue. She parted her lips as the kiss deepened into a French kiss. Corny attacked Amber's neck and she giggled for several minutes. When she stopped they continued making out for a bit longer until she yawned.
"Time for sleep," Corny said.
Amber yawned again and made laid back on the bed. Corny placed a kiss on her forehead before moving back to the chair.
Joel was taken to the nursery for the night so Amber could get some rest. The nest morning the nurse came in with a breakfast tray. She placed it on her moveable table and placed it over her lap.
"Good morning Mrs. Collins I'm Ann and I will be your nurse today."
Amber sat up and stretched. "Nice to meet you Ann."
"You too. Here is you're breakfast."
"Thanks."
"Let me know when you are finished and I will bring your son in here."
"All right."
Corny awoke as Amber took the last bite of food.
"Morning doll."
"Morning Corny."
They French kissed before Corny kissed Amber's neck. She giggled.
"I am going to get some breakfast."
"All right can you ask Ann to bring Joel in here on your way there?"
"Ann?"
"The short nurse with red hair."
"Okay. I will."
Ann came in minutes later and handed Joel to her.
Amber was told that she could go home later that day by eleven that morning. It is now eleven a clock that morning. Tracy brought Margaret at that time. She was happy to see her father and mother. Corny picked her up and placed her on the bed so she could see her brother.
" Margaret I would like for you to meet your brother Joel."
"No."
"Would you have rather had a sister?" Amber asked.
"No baby."
"I am sorry sweetie but you don't have any choice."
"She'll get used to it in time," Tracy told her.
"I hope it's soon."
"It will be."
"How did Margaret do last night?"
Tracy smiled. "She did very well. You missed the cutest thing."
Amber looked at her curiously. "What did I miss?"
"You know how Adam never shares his stuffed dog?"
"Yes I do."
"Well he was playing with it last night. Margaret was sad as she played nearby and he noticed so he went over with his stuffed dog and they started playing with it together."
"Awe how cute. I'm sorry I missed it. It seems like he may have a crush on her."
"It seems that way."
Nick, Elizabeth and Jessica came into Baltimore on August tenth for a ten-day stay. Angela was keeping Lucy while they were away. They took the train down from New York City. While on it a woman came up to them.
"Your daughter is adorable."
Jess smiled. "Thanks."
"What's her name?"
"Elizabeth."
"Hey Elizabeth."
Elizabeth reached out for her and the woman grinned and let her hold her finger for a moment. She then went back to her own seat. The train was still in the station at that point and steamed rose from the tracks as it started to move. The movement scared Elizabeth and she cried.
"Hush little baby don't say a word…" Jessica sang to her. She rocked her gently in her arms as she did so and soon Elizabeth settled down.
Tracy and Link picked them up at the station when they arrived in Baltimore.
"Hey guys," Tracy said as she hugged them.
"Hey," they said.
Link greeted them and they warmly returned the greeting. Elizabeth looked up at Tracy and she picked her up.
"Do you remember Aunt Tracy?"
Tracy giggled when Elizabeth reached out for her.
Jessica laughed. "It seems like she does."
"Let's go home," Tracy said.
"Beebe and Amber will be over later with their kids," she added.
"Good we brought dinner from the stage deli."
"You didn't need to," Link said.
"We wanted to," Nick told them.
Link helped them with their suitcases as everyone headed for Link's car. After dinner Tracy sat on the floor playing a game with Elizabeth as she and Link chatted with Nick and Jessica. Their conversation was halted when they heard a knock at the door. Link stood and went to open it so Tracy could remain on the floor. When he came back he was holding Linda while Edna followed with Adam and Chris.
"Jessica," Adam said.
"Hey sweetie," Jessica said.
"Nick," Linda said.
"Who's that big girl?" Nick playfully asked.
"Linda," she said.
He smiled. "Ah yes Linda." Nick took her in his arms and blue raspberries on her stomach. She giggled hysterically.
"Chris I would like for you to meet Nick and Elizabeth."
Chris reached out for Nick.
"And Elizabeth we'd like for you to meet Chris Adam and Linda," Jessica said.
The kids all watched each other for a few minutes before wanting to be left to play. They visited for a while longer until there was another knock at the door. Tracy opened it to see Amber, Margaret, and Joel. They walked in and greeted Nick and Jessica.
"Well who do we have here?" Jessica asked.
"This is Joel Corny Collins."
"He's adorable."
"Thanks."
Joel opened his blue eyes and looked around. Amber smiled. "Joel, I would like for you to meet Nick, Jessica, and Elizabeth."
She handed him to Jessica and he let out a cry of protest at being removed from his mother. Amber then walked over to Elizabeth and picked her up.
"Hi Elizabeth."
Elizabeth reached out for Amber and she let her hold her index finger.
"How is Margaret liking being a big sister?"
" She hated it as first but she is starting to get used to it."
"I knew she would," Tracy said.
Another knock was heard and Tracy found Beebe pushing Heather and Stacy in their strollers. She moved so they could come in and they joined the others.
"Who are these two beautiful girls?" Jessica said.
"This is Stacy and this is Heather," Beebe said pointing to each.
"They're adorable."
"Thanks."
"Do you ever mix up who is who?"
"I haven't yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did happen," Beebe answered.
Tracy took Stacy out of her stroller while Beebe picked up Heather. Stacy reached for Tracy and grabbed her nose, making all the adults in the room laugh.
The next morning Tracy woke up early so she could make breakfast for everyone. Marley woke too and followed her out of the bedroom. Tracy bent down and scratched his back. She received a lick in return. She walked into the nursery and noticed that Elizabeth had crawled from her side of the crib to Chris's and they were both sleeping cuddled up next to each other.
"How cute!" she murmured softly as not to wake them.
Tracy walked out and returned two minutes later with a camera. She took a picture of them as they slept. After checking the others she walked downstairs with Marley at her heels to the kitchen and started making her special orange pecan waffles. Julia came in when she was almost finished and greeted Marley with a sniff. Jessica came in a minute later.
"Morning Tracy."
"Morning Jess. I saw the most adorable thing."
"What happened?"
"Elizabeth crawled over to Chris's side of the crib and cuddled up next to him."
"How cute!"
"They were still in the same position when I left so there's still a chance for you to see them."
She nodded. "I'll go in a minute."
"All right."
"What's for breakfast?"
"My special orange pecan waffles and sausages."
She licked her lips. "Smells delicious."
Jessica left the room and headed for the nursery. Link walked in after she left and grabbed Tracy's waist and she giggled as he kissed the side of her neck. He bit her neck leaving a hickey.
"Morning sexy."
"Morning Linky."
She leaned back and French kissed him.
"What is my yummy wife making for breakfast?"
"Her special orange pecan waffles and sausages."
"Looks scrumptious."
Jessica returned and smiled.
"Did you take a picture of them?"
"Who?" Link asked.
Tracy nodded to Jess before turning to Link. "Chris and Elizabeth are cuddled up next to each other in their crib."
"She must like him."
"I think he likes her too," Tracy said.
Tracy and Link each took a plate and placed a waffle and some sausages on it. They sat down at the table. Jessica was about t sit when Nick kissed her neck. She tried not to drop her plate as she giggled.
"Morning beautiful."
She smiled. "Morning Nicky."
"Good morning Nick, Tracy and Link told him.
"Morning guys. What's for breakfast?"
"My special orange pecan waffles and sausage," Tracy answered.
"I was hoping you'd make that," he told her. He went to grab a plate and place a waffle and sausages on it. He came back and sat next to Jessica.
"What are we doing today? Jessica asked as they ate.
"Going to the zoo."
Jessica's eyes lit up. "I love the zoo so that sounds like a good plan."
That afternoon they were strolling around the zoo.
"Where do you want to go first?" Tracy asked.
"How about we go to the lions?" Nick suggested
They headed to the lions cage and saw two majestic beasts resting along side one another; one male and one female. One lifted his head and let out a roar when he saw them watching him. The loud sound scared Chris and he started crying. Tracy was holding him already so she gently rocked him back and forth hoping to sooth him. As she rocked him she softly sang "Hush little baby don't say a=2 0word".
The sound of her voice calmed him and he smiled up at her.
"Is he ok?" Link asked.
"Yes, he seems relaxed now but we should probably go to another cage," Tracy answered.
"I think that's wise. Where shall we go next?" Jessica said
"The whales," Link suggested.
The others nodded in agreement.
They walked past the lions and went into the nearby building where all the aquariums were housed. As they came to the whale tank they saw a small baby that looked to be no older than a month old.
Jessica smiled "Oh the baby is so cute."
They watched the baby swim for a few minutes then walked around looking at the other mammals and fish in the different aquariums before heading outdoors again.
"Where shall we go now?" Link asked.
"The tigers."
"Sounds good."
They walked over to the tiger area and saw one adult tiger and a fluffy baby. According to the information tablet in front of the cage the baby was two months old and named Keira.
"Kitty," Linda told them.
"Big kitty," Link said in agreement.
Linda tried to get out of her stroller.
"What are you doing sweetie?" Tracy asked when she noticed her trying to unbuckle the belt around her waist.
She pointed towards the cage. "I want to see kitty."
Tracy went over and touched her hand to make her stop.
"We should probably go to another animal before she gets herself into trouble," Link said.
"I think you're right those that tiger looks like she'll eat Linda if she gets too close to her baby," Jessica stated.
Link kneeled in front of Linda to make sure she was securely in the stroller. "We wouldn't want that would we Linda?"
"No," she answered.
"Lets have Linda pick the next animal then Adam," Tracy proposed.
There was a general agreement amongst the others and Link looked to his daughter. "What do you want to see next sweetie?"
"Elephants."
"All right then that's where we'll go."
They made their way to the elephant area and saw four. One was sitting on the edge of the lake the zoo had built for them.
"Look that baby elephant looks like he was just born," Jessica said.
Tracy smiled and pointed him out to Chris. "He seems so sweet. See Chris the elephant is taking a bath."
She earned a small cough in response.
"Seems like he's not too impressed," Nick told her.
"He might like them when he's older," Link said.
"Its Adam's turn to choose," Jessica mentioned
"Adam what should we see next?" Tracy asked.
"Monkeys," he answered.
"All right."
When they got to the monkey's one swung right over to them. Elizabeth was frightened and looked like she wanted to cry but Chris reached out to her and made a sound like he was saying something and she relaxed. For the rest of the day they walked around visiting the other animals.
The next evening Link and Tracy were going to the prime rib restaurant with Nick, Jessica, Amber, Corny, Penny and Seaweed. Edna was watching Adam, Linda and Chris. Beebe took Elizabeth and Motormouth Maybelle babysat Margaret and Mathew.
"Cutie we need to get going," Link said loudly. He was waiting downstairs with Nick and Jessica.
"I'm coming Linky."
She stepped downstairs in an appealing blue dress. Her hair was styled in a French twist. Drops of drool formed at the corner of Link's lips when he saw her.
"Hey sexy, my you look ravishing this evening."
She giggled. "Thank you for noticing."
Tracy, Link, Jessica and Nick were the last to arrive at the restaurant. They were shown to the table and greeted the others.
"Hey guys," Amber said.
"Hey Am sorry we're late," Tracy told her.
"It's all right Tra."
"How do you like being back in Baltimore Jessica?" Penny asked.
Jess smiled. "I love it! In fact I want to move here someday."
"So do I," Nick said.
"If you moved here we could see each other more often!" Tracy exclaimed.
"I hope that you do come to live in Baltimore," Amber and Penny said in unison.
"I'm pretty sure that we will," Jessica told them. The other girls practically squealed with excitement.
"I bet the kids will love it when you do," Link mentioned.
"Yeah they seem to like Elizabeth."
"Yes they do and she seems to like them too especially Chris."
"He likes it when she's near," Tracy said.
Their waitress came over and Tracy ordered two bottles of wine. She wrote the order down and disappeared into the back of the restaurant.
Tracy turned to Jessica while they waited for the waitress to return. "What do you want to do tomorrow Jessica?"
"I want to go to the museum."
"Then we shall go to the museum," Nick said. He couldn't deny her anything which was something he shared with the rest of the men at the table and their respective women.
The waitress came back and placed a basket of bread in the middle of the table. She uncorked one of the bottles and poured some into each glass. She then placed both bottles in an ice bucket to keep chilled.
"Are you ready to order?" she asked.
They nodded.
"What can I get for you?"
"I'll have the blue cheese balsamic cheese prime rib with a stuffed potato," Tracy told him.
"That sounds good. Make that two," Link said.
"I'll have that as well," Amber added.
"So will I," Corny said.
"I'll have the blue cheese balsamic glaze filet with the potato skins."
"So will I. Penny said."
"I'll have the blue cheese balsamic glaze New York strip with an order of potato au gratin," Nick said.
"And I'll have the blue cheese balsamic glaze prime rib with a stuffed potato."
The waitress nodded and walked away. Everyone took a slice of bread and some butter.
A small band made its way to a little stage in the middle of the restaurant. Soft music filled the room as they harmonized their instruments and began playing a tune.
"Would you care to dance angel?"
"Oh Linky I'd love to."
Link stood and Tracy took his hand as she got out of her chair. He led her to the dance floor and put his arm around her waist. Hers round around his neck as they stood close together, so close that Tracy was pressed up against him. Together they began dancing in time with the music. Link leaned over and kissed her neck receiving a giggle in return. As he did so his hand roamed until in found her breast and he gave it a playful squeeze. She gently pulled on his neck and French kissed him. They continued to make out until the need for air parted them. The song had ended so they decided to make their way back to the table. They noticed that the others had joined them on the dance floor and they soon w ere heading back to the table.
Tracy saw the bread and decided she wanted another piece. "Linky would you pass the bread?"
He picked the basket up and handed it to her. "Here you go angel."
She thanked him with a French kiss.
"I hope the food comes soon because I am starving," Jessica said as Link poured them more wine.
Nick passed her the bread basket. " Have some more bread angel."
She smiled as she took it. "Thanks Nicky."
"You're welcome."
The waitress walked in along with a colleague and together they served everyone their dinners. During the course of eating Nick opened the second bottle of wine and poured some in everyone's glass. By the end of dinner they had finished both their bottles. The waitress returned and cleared their empty plates from the table.
"Did any of you save room for dessert?"
They nodded.
"What can I get for you?"
"I'll take a piece of chocolate mousse pie," Tracy said.
"So will I," Link told him.
"I'll have that as well," Amber added.
"I'll have a piece of pecan pie," Corny said.
"Make that two," Seaweed told him.
"I'll have a hot fudge sundae," Penny added after Seaweed.
"I'll have a piece of Mudd pie," Nick told her.
"And I'll have a hot fudge sundae," Jessica said.
The waitress nodded and walked away.
The rest of the trip passed by quickly for Jessica and Nick and they soon found it was time for their departure back to New York. Chris seemed to sense that Elizabeth was going and was a bit fussier than normal that morning before Tracy and Link took them to the train station.
"Bye guys come back soon," Tracy said as she hugged them and kissed Elizabeth on the forehead.
"We will," Jessica said.
"And bring Lucy with you so that we can meet her," Tracy added.
Jessica smiled as she waved goodbye. "Will do."
Over the course of the next twenty one years there were many changed. Nick, Elizabeth and Jessica had moved to Baltimore when Elizabeth was eleven years old, all of the kids had become great friends, and Edna had passed away from a heart attack. Her death hit Wilbur, Tracy and Link the hardest and at the funeral they said their final goodbyes together
The fifth anniversary of her death turned out to be bittersweet. Two of her grandchildren, Adam and Chris, were marrying their childhood sweethearts Margaret and Elizabeth. The guys had grown to be as handsome as their father and the girls were beautiful, just like their mothers. They had decided on a double wedding since they were all so close to one another. Linda and her boyfriend Joel acted as the maid of honor and the best man. Mathew was there with his sweet girlfriend, Isabelle as well. He looked like Seaweed but with lighter hair and complexion. Isabelle was from a multi racial home as well. Heather and Stacy Larkin were also there with their dates, Will and Ed. Will and Ed were twins as well and had blonde hair and green eyes. The girls were the splitting image of their mom. As a gift Tracy and Link booked two honeymoon suites for both couples.
When all the guests were assembled Wilbur left the chair to his right empty as a sign of respect for Edna. When Tracy and Link sat on his left a robin came and sat between Wilbur and Tracy. In their hearts they knew that it was Edna. Chris and Adam stood at the altar awaiting the arrival of their brides. Their mouths both dropped and drool formed in the corners of their lips when they beheld the girls for the first time. Their fathers escorted them down the aisle and gave them a kiss on the cheek before handing them over to their grooms.
The minister turned to Margaret. "Who gives this woman to this man?"
"Her mother and I do, Corny answered.
The minister next turned to Elizabeth. "Who gives this woman to this man?"
"Her mother and I do," Nick said.
Nick and Corny sat next to Jessica and Amber.
"Are there any objections to Adam marrying Margaret?"
The only sound that could be heard was sobbing from Tracy, Amber, and Beebe.
"Are there any objections to Adam marrying Elizabeth?"
Jessica started sobbing along with the other women.
The minister first turned to Adam and Margaret "Do you Adam Link Larkin take Margaret Amber Collins to be your wife?"
He turned to her and smiled. "Who wouldn't?"
"Do you Margaret Amber Collins take Adam Link Larkin to be your husband."
The robin chirped at Margaret's reply of "I do."
The minister looked to Chris and Elizabeth next. "Do you Chris Eric Larkin take Elizabeth Jessica Bell to be your wife?"
"Absolutely."
"Do you Elizabeth Jessica Bell take Chris Eric Larkin to be your husband?"
"Who wouldn't?"
The robin chirped again.
With the power invested in me I now pronounce you men and wives you may now kiss your bride."
Both Elizabeth and Margaret popped their feet back when they French kissed their husbands. The robin chirped once again before flying away.
The newlyweds walked down the aisle together and out to their awaiting cars. When they arrived at the hotel they walked to the reception hall where they began making out once again. Tracy and Link saw them and coughed loudly to make them stop.
"Are you lovebirds ready to be introduced?" Tracy asked.
"Give us five more minutes mom," Adam said.
"Yeah," Chris agreed.
"There'll be plenty of time for making out later," Tracy told them. Link nodded in agreement.
They smoothed their clothes and stood up straight. "All right were ready," Chris said.
Tracy pulled a handkerchief out of her purse.
"Not quite you guys need to clean the lip stick off of your face and neck first."
"I'm surprised that Elizabeth didn't catch it before you," Chris said.
"Nor Meg," Adam added.
The girls didn't answer. Chris took the handkerchief first and wiped the lipstick off then handed it to Adam so he could do the same.
"And you two have a few hickeys that could use to be covered up," Tracy said pointing at Margaret and Elizabeth."
Elizabeth took out a small mirror and looked at them. "You can barely see them."
"They will show up anytime a light shines on them," Tracy told her.
"Then we 'll just stay away from windows," Margaret said.
"What about the receiving line when people are as close as we are standing right now?" Tracy inquired.
"They'll be looking at our faces and not our necks," Margaret answered.
Elizabeth crossed her arms. "I remember seeing a picture where you had a noticeable red mark on your neck at your wedding mom."
"Yes that was a hickey and if I had known about it I'd have covered it up like you two should be doing now," Tracy retorted.
Chris put his hand on his wife's arm. "You better listen to her cuddle bunny."
Elizabeth and Margaret both looked at Tracy and knew that it was a losing argument for them. "Oh all right. Let us go into the bathroom so we can see them better," Margaret told them. Elizabeth nodded in agreement.
"I'll help you," Tracy said. She also wanted to make sure that they kept to their word.
They walked into the bathroom and came out ten minutes later with their necks free of any redness. Chris and Adam too their new brides by the hand and Tracy went inside as they waited. She walked over to the MC and he handed her a microphone.
"It is now my pleasure to announce Mr. and Mrs. Adam Larkin and Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Larkin."
The room filled with cheers as the happy couples entered the room. The grooms kissed their brides cheeks before sitting down at the head table. Beebe and Eric walked over and gave everyone a hug.
"Congratulations guys!" Beebe said.
Chris grinned. "Thanks grandma."
Tracy walked over to them sat in an empty chair.
"Did you guys know that your other grandmother was at the wedding ceremony?"
"How can she be when she is dead?" Chris asked.
"There was a bird that flew in right before the ceremony started and sat in the empty seat that was reserved next to grandpa. Grandma would've sat there if she was able to attend. When you said your "I do's" the bird chirped."
"What are you talking about?" Ed asked. He walked over followed by Will, Heather and Stacy.
"The spirit of my other grandma was at the wedding as a bird," Adam said.
"I wish I could have met her," Will told them.
"Yeah we heard some great stories about her," Ed added.
"She was a really nice lady," Heather said.
"It was sad when she died," Stacy agreed.
"Speaking of grandma's what was yours like? Isabelle asked Mathew.
"To tell you the truth I never met her, but my mom said she was very religious and sometimes tied her up in her room only allowing her to eat crackers and drink tang. I hope that I never meet her," he answered.
"That sounds horrible! For your sake so do I, Isabelle said.
The caterers walked by with a tray full of drinks and walked over to Elizabeth.
"Can I get you anything to drink ma'am?"
"Yes I'll take a glass of wine."
"That sounds good to me too," Chris said.
Margaret and Adam wanted the same so the caterers handed each a glass of wine.
"Cuddle bunny have I told you how beautiful you look today?"
Elizabeth giggled. "You told me that earlier but you can never say it enough times."
They French kissed. When they parted Chris kissed her neck and she giggled again. More caterers arrived at the table and served them with bread and salad for an appetizer. Fifteen minutes later the main course of either prime rib and mashed potatoes or burgers and fries was brought out and placed in front of each person according to what they had chosen. After a couple bites Linda stood and clanked her knife against her glass.
"My brothers and new sister-in-laws have always played a big part in my life. The five of have been there for each other through the good and the bad times and I'm sure that it'll continue to be that way. I wish them all the joy I can give them and I hope that you guys have an amazing time on your honeymoons. Congratulations!"
She received hugs from the brides and grooms and sat down. Joel stood to make his speech.
"I've known Adam, Margaret, Chris and Elizabeth for years and we have had some fun times together. I saw them when they still had crushes on each other and when they were nervous about their first date. When Chris and Adam told me that they were going to propose I wasn't surprised at all. They are so in love with Elizabeth and Margaret I would've been shocked if they didn't. Now they are finally married after months of planning and I couldn't be happier. I wish you guys all the happiness in the world."
The first dance came after they ate. Chris and Adam led their new wives to the dance floor and the MC played "It Takes Two". Holding each other close the couples swayed back and forth with the music. Adam sang the words in Margaret's ear. Chris captured Elizabeth's lips. Margaret and Adam were soon kissing as well as they got lost in each other while making out on the dance floor. The other four in their tight knit group and their significant others copied the newlyweds. The other guests joined them on the dance floor and danced as well. Adam and Chris dipped their wives at the same point in the song, just after "Romeo had Juliet" was sung and kissed their wives necks before nibbling on them and leaving hickeys. Elizabeth and Margaret both giggled as they did so.
After a couple of songs the cake was brought out and placed in the center of the room. The newlyweds each took a knife and sliced a small piece for each other. They looked like they were going to feed each other but ended up smearing the cake all over each others faces instead. They cleaned it off using their tongues while placing kisses everywhere.
The reception started to wind down after several more songs and it was time for the bouquet toss. Elizabeth and Margaret threw their flowers at the exact same time. Linda and Stacy caught them. When Joel saw Linda with the bouquet he got on one knee.
"Linda you are the most beautiful woman in the world will you do the honor of being my wife?"
She had tears in her eyes. "Yes!"
She jumped into his arms and French kissed him. Tracy saw Joel kneel and walked over to them.
"Mama Joel just asked me to marry him."
"Congratulations sweetie! I knew you'd be next!" She hugged them both. Link walked over to see what was happening.
"Linky guess what! We have another wedding to plan!"
He looked at Linda and frowned. "I am not about to let my only daughter get married so quickly as my boys."
"Aww daddy I will always be your little girl."
" I know but it seems like this is all happening too fast," he told her.
"But daddy it's Joel. We've known him a long time."
"We have but we fathers never like our daughters getting married and leaving."
Linda hugged him. "I'm not leaving. We'll still be in Baltimore."
Tracy saw her sons and daughter-in-laws a few feet away. She decided that it was time to give the keys to the suites.
"It looks like things are winding down. You guys can go to the suite now," she said handing them the keys.
"What rooms are they?" Chris asked.
"508 and 805."
"Come on cuddle bunny we have a very busy evening."
Elizabeth smiled. "That we do."
Chris picked up Elizabeth and after a short goodbye left the hall.
"We have a busy evening planned to Margaret."
"Yes we do I have been looking forward to it since we started going out."
"You're not the only one."
A couple days later Adam and Margaret left for Italy on their honeymoon. Chris and Elizabeth headed to New York for theirs the same day. Chris had always wanted to see the city and Elizabeth wanted to take him to her favorite restaurants like the stage deli and show him all of the sights that New York had to offer. Nine months to the day of the wedding Margaret gave birth to twins and over the course of the next few years had three more. They named the twins Edna and Joseph. A year after the wedding Elizabeth and Chris had a daughter named Alice. They added two more to their family before deciding to not having anymore children. A few years after her brother's wedding Linda wed Joel and they had four children together. Mathew and Isabelle were married a year after. They ended up having three kids. Heather and Stacy married Will and Ed in another double wedding a couple years after Mathew and Isabelle. Heather added five kids to their already large family and Stacy furthered the number of relatives with three of her own children.