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Chapter 17: Mommy Talk

Before the ceremony Julie stood warily drumming her program against her hand.

"Hey," Steve walked over. She smiled. "So, what aren't you telling me?"

"What do you mean?" She said. He looked at her. "Steve, I really have no idea what you're talking about."

"You're keeping a secret," he said. "I can tell. So what is it? Did you sleep with that guy in California?"

"No, I didn't," she said. "I mean, I stayed at his place, but on the couch." He nodded. "Are you jealous?"

"Come on you know I am," he said. She looked at him. "Same as I'm jealous of Jimmy, and Paulo. Any guy who gets to be with you Cat, is really lucky." She hugged him.

"I'm moving out there," she whispered. He looked at her. "To California, I found an apartment."

"You're what?" He said. She shrugged. "Cat, you can't!"

"Why not?" She asked, crossing her arms.

"Because you can't," he said. "Tammy's like four minutes from a nervous breakdown, we need you."

"Tammy is not going to have a nervous breakdown," she rolled her eyes. "And I want to live there. I was always happy in California, I'm not happy right now Steve."

"You were happy when you lived there because you were with Jimmy," he frowned. "It had nothing to do with California." She crossed her arms. "Besides, it would kill Cal, and you know it. He loves having you close by."

"It's really not your decision." She pointed out. "And Cal will get over it." Steve nodded and then looked at her.

"You're horrible," he whispered, noticing her neck.

"Hm?" She said.

"Your necklace?" He sighed. She grabbed at it.

"Oh shit!" She whispered, "I didn't even think! I just always wear it with this dress." She had the garnet necklace Jimmy had given her for her sweet 16 around her neck. "Oh my God! Steve-o, he's going to think I'm trying to make him feel guilty!"

"Tammy would say that subconsciously you are," he shrugged. "Or you could just take it off." She glanced over and saw Jimmy and Bonnie walk in holding hands. Her hand moved instinctively to her neck. "Come on, I'm right here with you." He put one arm around her shoulder. She smiled and she put her head on his shoulder.

"Kelly?" Tammy walked in. "Are you ready, everyone's waiting?"

"Yeah," Kelly whispered, "of course."

"What's with you?" Tammy said. Kelly looked at her. "What?"

"Do you ever regret things?" Kelly whispered. Tammy frowned. "You know, like with Fulton."

"Jesus Christ!" Tammy mumbled, "I knew I shouldn't have let Liam in here." Kelly sighed and Tammy slapped her across the face.

"Ow!" Kelly said grabbing her cheek. "What was that for?"

"Snap out of it," Tammy said. "You are marrying Scooter, you know the perfect guy for you, who's been in love with you forever, and wrote books about it." Kelly smiled.

"Right, right," she whispered, "sorry. I just," she sighed, "he kissed me."

"I could kill him," Tammy shrugged. Kelly laughed.

"No need," she shook her head. "I'm fine now." They walked out.

"Oh Kelly," Tom whispered. She smiled.

"Hi Daddy," she whispered. They hugged each other.

"Let's give them a minute," Linda said and the girls all nodded and walked out. Kelly pressed her face against her father's chest.

"I'm so proud of you baby," he said. "Your mother is too."

"I just wish she was here," she said.

"What makes you think she isn't?" He smiled. She laughed. "You're so like her." He kissed her softly on the forehead.

"Hey," Jimmy and Rick walked in. "Tammy said we should come in and see if you took off."

"No," she said and hugged them both. "I love you both so much."

"Jesus Kel," Rick mumbled. "We love you too, but we have to get out there. Scooter's not that easy to get tied down you know. This took you ten years."

"Shut up Ricky," she whispered, "I'm having a moment." He laughed as she squeezed them both.

"We're proud of you sis," Jimmy said. "Ready for this?"

"I think so." She nodded. Each one of the Riley men hugged her very gently for a minute before it was just her and Tom again. They listened as the music of the procession started to play. She walked quietly down the aisle and smiled, her eyes locked with Scooter's. Had she even had doubts a minute ago? How could she possibly have doubted this moment? She stepped forward and her father kissed her on the cheek. She looked at Scooter as he took her hands.

"Hey," he said. She laughed.

"A national book award winner and you give me hey?" She teased. He smiled. They stared into each other's eyes as the minister spoke about love and patience and dedication.

"Kelly and Scott have elected to write their own vows," he said. "Kelly, if you'll go first." She swallowed and took a deep breath.

"I was thirteen when I met you," she said. "And from that moment on, you were always there, ever at my side. For the past ten years you have been everything to me. My closest friend and my family and heart, and I now know that you're all I want. To spend the rest of my life with will a joy and an honor. I love you, and I will always love you and stand by you." He smiled.

"Scott," the minister said.

"Kelly," he said. "I've spent a long time trying to decide what I wanted to say here. And you know I've been a long sufferer of writer's block," she laughed. "So I came up with this. I love you, it's very simple and very true. I have always loved you, and I don't see it changing in the future. You are my muse, and the love of my life. I promise to be yours for as long as I live." They repeated the traditional, "I do's" after that and then they kissed.

"I'm yours," she said. "In case you had doubt."

"No doubt," he whispered, "not for a minute."

Jaime sighed taking a deep breath and walking into Josh's office.

"Jaime," he said and stood up. "What are you doing here?"

"I came to bring you these," she sighed and handed him a folder. "I figured it would be better." He opened it.

"Divorce papers?" He sighed. She nodded. "Wow, it's great to see you too honey."

"Josh," she groaned. "Please don't do this."

"When did we decide to file Jaime? I missed that." He shrugged. "Have you met someone?"

"No, God, no." She sighed and sat down. "I just want this to be over so that we can both," she looked at him. "I just want it to be over."

"Well, I don't," he said. "I miss you Jaim."

"I miss you too," she said, "it doesn't change anything. We got married because we were so happy I was better and,"

"That's not why I married you," he shook his head. "I married you because I love you Jaime." He sat down next to her. "I don't want to get divorced, I want to come home." He kissed her softly.

"Josh, don't," she sighed, "I can't. It's just not in me. I'm not the settle down with a family type. I tried it, twice." He nodded. "I love you, I always will."

"Sure," he said. "I guess I'll see you around then."

"Julie said that you're working with her and Casey on Tell Me About The Girl," she said.

"Yeah," he nodded. "I mean, I still haven't seen a script, but I've got some great young unknown actors for them." Jaime nodded. "At least stay with me tonight," he whispered and kissed her. "One last night as my wife."

"I can't," she sighed and stood up. "Just, sign those whenever you feel like it OK?" She started walking out.

"I bet you stayed an extra night for Cal," he said softly. She turned around and glared at him her nostrils flaring.

"You would bring that up right now." She said.

"I think I was pretty good putting up with my wife still being in love with her ex husband for four years," he shrugged.

"I'm not still in love with him," she frowned.

"Whatever you say baby," he shrugged. "If you could leave now, that'd be great."

"Fine, I'll go," she said, marching out. This was one of their biggest problems. Josh had the incredible ability to go from sweet to cruel in no time flat, and he often did. It also didn't help that they were both work-a-holics and he had this bizarre idea in his head that she'd leave him if Cal were free. The jealousy made her want to kill him. She closed her eyes and swallowed. What day was it? Would Julie even be around? She sighed, remembering that it was the wedding. She sat down and took out her phone. She dialed.

"Yello," Cal said picking it up.

"Hey, it's me," she said.

"Jaim?" He sat down. "You sound upset, is Julie OK?" He sighed. Yet another reason that she knew she had made the right choice leaving Julie with him all those years ago. His first instinct was always for her.

"She's fine, as far as I know," Jaime said. "I just gave Josh the divorce papers."

"Ouch," he said. "How'd he take it?"

"Um, not well," she said quietly.

"Did he break any windows?" He asked.

"No," she laughed. "Not while I was there at least."

"I win," he teased. She giggled. "You doing OK? I'm worried about you, why didn't you tell me that he'd moved out?"

"Because," she swallowed, "I mean come on, you've got the perfect life going." He smiled. "How are Elyse and the kids?"

"Good," he whispered. "They miss you, you should come out for a visit."

"Maybe," she said quietly. "That might be good for me."

"I know it would be," he said. "We'll talk soon."

"OK, love you," he said.

"Love you too," she whispered and hung up the phone. Cal sighed and dialed Julie.

"Hi sweetie," he left her a message, "I know you're at the wedding, and I know things aren't great with you and your mom, but give her a call. She gave Josh the divorce papers and she's really feeling it. She needs you." He hung up.

After the ceremony Lisa smiled and jogged over to Cassie, behind her and tapped her on the shoulder. Cass turned around.

"Oh my God!" Cassie squealed. "Lee, what are you doing here?"

"I'm Dean's date," Lisa said.

"It's so good to see you," Cassie hugged her. "You look great."

"Ugh, I'm so worn out," Lisa shook her head. "David asked if he could move in with his father, I almost said yes just for the extra minutes." Cassie laughed. "How do you look as good as you do? You had Bella what, six months ago?"

"Eight," Cassie sighed, "And I don't have time to eat, that's how I lost the weight." Lisa smiled.

"Hi there," Allie walked over, cradling Eddie against her shoulder. Cassie smiled. At least she was getting better.

"Allie, you remember Lisa right?" Cassie said. Allie nodded.

"Oh, he is so beautiful," Lisa said. Allie smiled. "He's so blonde! Like my oldest."

"He's a terror with the night feedings though," Cassie said cooing softly and taking Eddie from his mother. Allie stiffened, seeing her son immediately curl into Cassie. Lisa looked confused. "Oh, Allie's been kind of," she paused. "I've been helping her out." Lisa noticed the look in Allie's eyes and realized what Cassie was saying.

"Oh," Lisa smiled. "Sure, try post partum and studying for the GED."

"What?" Allie said.

"Lisa had her first kid when she was seventeen," Cassie explained.

"When we were seventeen I'm pretty sure we were always high," Allie said. Cassie nodded. "And you were definitely still giving your dealer bjs for free lines."

"Don't say that in front of the baby," Cassie shushed her. Lisa laughed.

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