A/N. Hi everyone, wedding reception chapter is finally here. I have decided that after this one, there is one more chapter and then an epilogue. I love writing this story, and as i said last time i do have more ideas, but i also have some ideas for a new story that i really want to write. I don't want to have two stories on the go though because knowing me i'll end up mixing up the plot lines lol. So i will bring this one to a close, with the option to add to it later. Enjoy this chapter and please review. Kat :)
Chapter 53.
Molly and Jamie entered the room and took their place at the top table. Ianto was on Molly's right and Ewan on Jamie's left. Once all the other guests were sat down, Molly stood up and cleared her throat.
'Firstly I just want to thank everyone for coming, we both really appreciate it. Before the meal arrives, Jamie and I want to say a few words about what today means to us, and it looks like I'm going first.' Molly took a deep breath before she began. 'I suppose I was kind of coasting through my life, until circumstances I won't go into here, gave me a whole new one.' As she said this Molly glanced at Ianto and Jack, knowing that they would understand what she meant. 'Through work I met Jamie. The first time was so brief I never expected to see him again, and I certainly didn't expect him to remember me, but he did. I realised that first night how much Jamie cares for those around him, and how he is willing to put himself into dangerous situations to help someone out without a thought for himself. I will be the first to admit I'm not the easiest person to get to know, I don't let people in, but Jamie persisted and I'm glad he did. He helped me lay to rest the ghosts of my past and I know that with him my future is a lot brighter.' Molly turned to Jamie before saying, 'I love you and I can't wait to build that future with you.' She the leant down to kiss him on the cheek. As Molly sat down, Jamie stood up.
'Not sure how I'm going to follow that, but I'll try. I knew when I first met Molly, even though as she said it was only brief, that I wanted to get to know her. Seeing her again that night I seized the opportunity, and although events did conspire against us, ultimately it worked in my favour when we ended up working together. We have been through a lot, but then again what couple hasn't, although some of the obstacles that have been in our way have been unusual.' Jamie could see the other Torchwood members exchanging glances and smiles with each other at this, aliens, weevils and intergalactic bounty hunters would certainly count as unusual. Jamie continued, 'I was persistent when it came to winning Molly over, because I knew how good we would be together. The only thing I was worried about, was how she would get on with Jess, and thankfully they get on really well together, especially when they gang up on me to get what they want. I also just want to say, Molly I love you and I can't wait to see what the future holds for us either.'
The guests all applauded when they had finish, some, including Gwen, even wiping tears away from their eyes.
'You're a big softy, you know,' said Rhys leaning towards Gwen and giving her a peck on the cheek.
'Maybe, but they were both really lovely speeches. No one else in this room will ever know how much they've actually been through together. How much any of us have been through together.'
Before Gwen could get even more nostalgic the starter was served. The guests all enjoyed a three course meal and the band that played to keep them entertained throughout the afternoon. Molly and Jamie kept circling amongst the guests. Molly successfully handling her two friends that had been eyeing up Ianto on the way in. They spent the afternoon glaring over at Jack, and pondering why all the good ones were already taken.
Later that evening when the music started Molly and Jamie took to the dance floor for their first dance. Molly hadn't really wanted to do this as she knew everyone would be watching and she was worried she would trip over and fall flat on her face. She wrapped her arms around Jamie's shoulders, as he wrapped his arms around her waist. When the song had finished they moved off the dance floor as others took to it. Molly walked over to the others and held her hand out to Ianto.
'Come on, you promised you would dance with me.'
'I don't remember promising you that?' he replied cheekily.
'Well, you did so get up.' Ianto took Molly's hand and got up.
'So does that mean I get to dance with the groom?' asked Jack grinning up at them.
'In your dreams, Jack.' answered Jamie. 'Plus I was going to ask Gwen to dance.'
'I'd love too.' she said. As Gwen got up to go with Jamie, Jack turned and looked at Rhys.
'Don't even think about,' came from the Welshman's mouth before Jack could even say anything, causing the others to giggle as they made their way to the dance floor.
'A guy could start to get a complex.' mumbled Jack.
The night went as smoothly as the day, after dancing with Ianto, Molly danced with Jack. After a while the party started to die down, Jess went home with her grandparents and the other guests left for their respective homes. The team were the only ones left and were now dancing with their respective partners. As the music finished they moved back over to one of the tables and sat down.
'It's been a great day Molly,' said Gwen.
'Yeah, and we don't have to do any of the cleaning up,' replied Ianto.
'It has been a wonderful day, thank you. It means a lot you were all here.'
'And no aliens,' said Jamie. 'I'd almost forgotten what a day like that could be like.'
'Normality feels strange to me now,' answered Gwen, and the others all nodded in agreement. 'But I like it every now again too.' she said leaning back into Rhys.
'Make the most of it, some of us have to go back to work tomorrow,' said Jack pointedly looking at Ianto and Gwen. 'Let's go and make the most of our normal night, someone needs to make good on a promise.' Jack winked at Ianto.
The six of them got up and said their goodbyes and went their separate ways. Molly and Jamie were staying in the honeymoon suite, paid for by Jack as his present. It was a big room with a massive four poster bed in the middle. There were tea lights decorating the room, giving it a warm glow.
'This room is gorgeous,' said Molly as she sat down on the bed kicking her heels off in the process.
'Not as gorgeous as you,' replied Jamie.
Molly chuckled, 'We're married now, you can stop the flattery.'
'Never.' Jamie sat down beside Molly and gave her a kiss. 'Was today as good as you hoped?'
'More than I hoped. Everyone I love was there, and the day went without a hitch. I love you.'
'I love you too.' said Jamie as he leaned in again to kiss his wife.
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All the other couples enjoyed the evening too. Gwen and Rhys went back to their flat and made the most of having some time to themselves as Mary was staying at her grandparents.
When Ianto and Jack got back to their place, Ianto found himself pushed up against the hallway wall as soon as the front door was shut.
'Someone's eager,' said Ianto somewhat breathlessly as Jack started to kiss his neck, while his fingers were undoing the buttons on his shirt.
'I've spent a lot of time thinking about what I was going to do to you when I got you home.'
'And people think you have a one track mind,' replied Ianto smirking down at Jack.
'It's your own fault you know.' said Jack momentarily stopping what he was doing to look Ianto in the eye.
'How did you work that out?'
'You're so damn irresistible,' answered Jack before continuing where he had left off. No more words were said after that.
