Here it is, the weddingchapter, it's a long one since i didn't wanted to divide this one in smaller chapters. I hope you like it. Some might expect a little more trouble from Robbie maybe, don't worry i haven't stopped writing yet ;) there's more to come!
Enjoy! x Brooklynn70
It was Thursday, today was gonna be Ronnie and Jack's big day, their wedding day.
Ronnie woke up from her sleep hearing kids outside on the square, probably getting ready for school. Cars driving by, people getting ready for work. She opened her eyes and looked at Robbie who was laying all curled up against her. And next to Robbie was Roxy spread out over the rest of the bed. She saw that Glenda was missing.
Glenda had gone back to her own bed during the night since she had trouble falling asleep with all these arms and legs around her. She wasn't used to spending the night with her girls in one bed, she never had, obviously her daughters been there before and seem to have no problems with it.
Ronnie gave her sisters a kiss on the head and wanted to get up when the bedroom door opened and Glenda came in with a big tray filled with glasses, juice, toast, eggs, bacon and coffee.
- 'Morning my beautiful darling, thought we could do with a bit of breakfast first to start this wonderful day' Glenda said as she put the tray on the side-table in the bedroom.
- 'Oh this looks lovely mum, thank you' Ronnie said as Glenda gave her a kiss on her forehead.
- 'So, you wanna wake up these two?' Glenda said pointing at her youngest daughters.
- 'Yes we better do that first' Ronnie said as she stroked Robbie's back while Glenda rubbed Roxy's.
Both girls were starting to stretch out a little.
Robbie opened her eyes and looked at her mums sitting up and looking at her and Roxy.
- 'Is it Thursday yet mum?' Robbie asked.
- 'Yes lovey it is, mummy's finally getting married to your dad' Ronnie said stroking Robbie's rosy cheeks. Robbie put her arm around her mums waist for a little cuddle, then she gave Roxy a nudge 'Rox wakey wakey' Robbie said.
Roxy opened her eyes and looked around.
- 'Is that breakfast i smell?' she asked still a little sleepy.
- 'Yes it is darling, why don't you girls sit up so we can eat it before it's get really cold' Glenda said as the youngest girls sat up.
- 'Wonder how Jack is doing by himself, you want me to go check on him see if he's up yet?' Robbie asked.
- 'He'll be alright sweetie, Max will take care of him today, well sort of' Ronnie said 'and besides, i need you here with me today my little bridesmaid, Rox when are you gonna pick up Amy?'
- 'Well I guess after breakfast i will pick her up from Dot's then we're gonna get ourselves ready' Roxy said 'Robbie you really have to hold her hand when you two come in alright, she's in her pre-toddler period so she might give you a random of "no no no" '.
- 'She'll be alright with auntie Robbie yes yes yes' Robbie said putting a piece of bacon in her mouth 'otherwise i just pick her up and carry her, don't worry, she'll have to answer to me if she's gonna try to sabotage our dad's wedding day'.
- 'So what time do we have to be ready?' Glenda asked.
- 'Well we leave here at half 11, so we'll be there in time to get married at noon' Ronnie said' aunt Sal, Billy and Julie, Phil, Shirley will be over around half 10 it think'.
- 'And at what time will we go over to the Vic then?' Robbie asked.
- 'Think we said around half 1 or 2 o'clock, right Ron, they'll have some sandwiches and other food ready for us, and then we will party until it ends' Roxy said taking a bite of bacon and waving her hands in the air, already looking forward to the upcoming party.
- 'Mum move over i gotta go pee' Robbie said.
- 'First finish your breakfast Robbie' Glenda said.
- 'I really have to go alright, and i can't eat if i have to go!' Robbie said getting out of the bed.
- 'Fine' Glenda said 'it wil be cold'.
- 'Isn't that why they invented microwaves for 'Robbie said walking out of the room.
- 'Stress' Roxy said 'it's stress, just let her mum'.
- 'Mum just let me give you a tip for when Jack and me aren't around over the couple of days, don't try to be on her case the whole time' Ronnie said 'she will get stubborn and will only go against you'.
- 'We'll see' Glenda said buttering another piece of toast.
- 'Oh I can already see this are gonna be funfilled days when you're gone' Roxy winked at Ronnie.
- 'Well i want you to help mum out, i mean you know how she can be and you know how i deal with her' Ronnie said looking serious at Roxy.
- 'Alright, enough of it, today's your wedding day sis' Roxy said giving Ronnie a hug' it's gonna be a great day!'
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- 'Is she ready Jode, what's taking her so long, I wanna see?' Roxy said a little later, looking up the stairs as Jodie came walking down' she really needs to hurry up'.
- '5 minutes Roxy' Jodie said smiling from ear to ear 'she looks sooo beautiful'.
- ' Is she ready then?' Robbie said as she came out of the living room to see if her mum was coming down by now.
- 'Trainers…seriously Robbie?' Roxy said looking down at what her baby-sister was wearing under her bridesmaid-dress, she sighed and it looked as if she was counting to ten in herself 'You better go get your other shoes on before i slap you one, no one is gonna ruin this day!'
- 'Keep your hair on Roxanne, i'm only wearing them while we're still here and tonight for dancing, i'm not gonna "ruin" my own mum's wedding you dosy cow!' Robbie said.
- 'Oi shuss you two!' Glenda said 'look!' Glenda pointed up the stairs where Ronnie came walking down slowly.
- 'Ronnie you look beautifull!' Roxy said as her eyes started to water immediately seeing her sister come down the stairs in her weddingdress.
- 'Seriously Roxy your make up, no one is gonna ruin this day!' Robbie joked at Roxy 'mum you look so gorgeous, you're going to make dad cry'.
As Ronnie came down, both Roxy and Robbie, gave her a kiss.
- 'Oh Ronnie you really look like a princess' Heather, who came with Phil and Shirley, said.
- 'Thank you Heather' Ronnie said 'everyone looks beautiful today, and you my angel, you really look like one, my little beautiful angel by my side' Ronnie said to Robbie.
- 'Well enjoy it mum, cause i'm only wearing this for this one day thankfully!' Robbie said.
- 'Is everyone ready, cause I think we'd better get a move on' Phil said.
- 'Let's get married' Roxy said.
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At the hotel, where Ronnie and Jack were getting married, some of the family members were already gathered in the room where the wedding was going to take place.
Jack and Max were waiting in front of the room with the registrar who was going to marry Ronnie and Jack.
- 'So you nervous bruv?' Max asked his younger brother.
- 'Can't wait to see her' Jack said rubbing his sweaty hands on the back of his trousers 'and my girls of course'.
- 'I'm sure they all look gorgeous' Max said giving Jack a little nudge.
- 'I thought they should've been here by now?' Jack asked 'what is taking them?'
Then Glenda walked up to both brothers.
- 'What's going on Glenda, why aren't they here yet, we should begin the ceremony, she's not getting cold feet now is she?' Jack asked a bit nervous.
- 'Don't worry Jack, all is under control, Ronnie's fine' Glenda said 'but it's your little one's, the girls, Amy needed a change, believe me really needed a change, and Robbie just felt nauseous and threw up, but they're here….now'.
Both men turned around and everyone else in the room looked at the door that opened and Robbie, holding Amy's little hand both walked in, followed by Roxy leading Ronnie.
Jack's eyes welled up a little as he put on a smile of feeling so proud.
As the girls came closer he gave them both a kiss: 'You both really look like my princesses now'.
- 'I feel really flattered dad' Robbie said sarcastic as she lifted up Amy and sat down on a chair next to Glenda. She looked at Roxy and Ronnie who both winked that they did a good job.
The ceremony began…
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After Jack said his, it was now Ronnie's turn:
- 'Now repeat after me' the registrar said 'I call upon these persons here present to witness that I, Veronica Mitchell'
- 'I call upon these persons here present to witness that I, Veronica Mitchell' Ronnie repeated.
- 'Do take the Jack Branning' the registrar said again.
- 'Do take the, Jack Branning' Ronnie repeated again.
Robbie starred at her mum looking so happy and she was thinking that she was glad to be here today to witness this, she already felt so happy that her mum and now dad, had made it to this day. In all the years they had been living in Walford now and having seen Ronnie and Jack go together and then breaking up again, she never could imagine that this day would ever come, but now it did, it finally did.
- 'To be my lawfull wedded husband' the registrar continued.
- 'To be my lawfull wedded husband' Ronnie was smiling when she said it.
- 'Can we have the rings please?' the registrar said looking at Robbie.
Robbie still daydreaming a little received a little nudge from Roxy.
- 'Stay with us please, that's your cue babysis' Roxy smiled at her sister, noticing she was starring at Ronnie and Jack.
- 'Oh yeah, ofcourse, come on princess' Robbie said lifting Amy up, and walking up to the bride and groom, and giving Amy a ring 'now give it to daddy Ames'. Amy took the ring and looked at it and then when Jack put his hand out to his youngest daughter, Amy gave the ring to her father. He gave them both a kiss. Then Robbie gave her ring to Ronnie to put on Jack's finger.
- 'You're doing a great job sweeties' Ronnie said 'I'm so proud of you'.
The girls sat down again, although Amy wanted to stay up with Ronnie and Jack so Robbie gave Amy to Roxy who put her on her lap.
Jack put his ring on Ronnie's finger and Ronnie gently put hers on Jack's finger.
- 'I declare you are now husband and wife, you may kiss the bride' the registrar finally said.
Jack leaned over to Ronnie and they both kissed each other.
Everyone started clapping after the kiss, and all stood up as the couple where ready to receive some congratulations on their marriage.
After the wedding-ceremony everyone went outside, Ronnie and Jack wanted to have some pictures taken of themselves, also with the bridesmaids and family ofcourse.
The guests then headed back to the square to start the celebrations of the newlyweds.
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Later in the day Robbie was outside the Vic getting some air and she knew it was about the time that Peter should get out of school.
She saw Phil's car arriving at nr 55, Phil had picked up the boys from school and was than going to get back to the party.
- 'Robbie!' she heard a familiar voice shouting, she looked into Bridge-street and saw Peter quickly moving to get to her obviously.
- 'Hey mister' Robbie said jumping up to him, putting her legs around his waist and kissing him.
- 'Careful with your dress Robbie!' Peter said 'god you look gorgeous, love the shoes by the way' Peter started laughing seeing Robbie wearing her trainers underneath.
- 'The other one's were killing me, glad i could take em off' Robbie smiled.
- 'So they're married now then?' Peter asked 'did they say yes?'
- 'Yes, they did, if not they would've had to answer to me' Robbie said' it was beautiful, and Ames was so cute'.
- 'But not as cute as her auntie, or it's sister now is it?' Peter asked.
- 'I'm both, i'm that lucky to be her loving cool aunty and that i can also be her big protective sister, just like mine always have been' Robbie said.
- 'Ahh' Peter said giving Robbie another kiss for those sweet words 'ehm Jay came up to me today' he then said.
Robbie jumped of Peter.
- 'You didn't do anything now did you?' Robbie said immediately being serious 'Pete you promised me remember'.
- 'Yes, i mean, no i didn't do anything to him, i told him to leave me alone and stay away from us for a while, otherwise i could have thumped him' Peter said.
- 'I'm glad you didn't, honestly i am, he's…i would have liked to thump him myself, again, but enough of him ok, you need to get home, take a shower and dress yourself very smart alright' Robbie said 'then I will see you back here'.
- 'Don't i always?' Peter smiled 'alright I'll see you later yeah, behave yourself'.
Robbie smiled back and winked at Peter and then got back into the Vic again.
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At night the party was well on it's way, people were having a good time, having a drink and some food that Jane and Ian had made, people were dancing.
- 'Great party Ronnie' Jane said' and you look so beautiful and happy'.
- 'Thank you Jane, and i'm very happy' Ronnie said dancing a little at the bar. She looked across the Vic at all the people having a good time tonight, she really did feel very happy.
- 'Mrs Branning may I have this dance please?' Ronnie turned around and saw it was Jack.
- 'Oh I do like the sound of that' Ronnie said letting Jack lead her to the little dancefloor they made at the Vic.
- 'Well it does sound really nice actually, I'm glad we made it this far' Jack said.
- 'So you took Amy over to Dot's then?' Ronnie asked while slow-dancing with her new husband.
- 'Yeah she was exhausted so was Dot, I talked a little with dad, he made clear he's very happy for us, then said goodbye, Rox is gonna pick her up tomorrow' Jack said pulling Ronnie close and giving her a kiss.
- 'And where's our daughter?' Ronnie said looking around the Vic.
In the back of the Vic (where the entrance on Bridgestreet is) the kids were sitting at a table.
- 'Do you know what happens if Kat, or anyone else for that matter, catches you nicking a bottle of booze?' Abi said a little worried to her sister.
The kids had been dancing all night but were also keeping an eye on the bar, if there was any chance to get a bottle of booze they would grab their chance.
- 'And do you know what happens when you wake up old Abs, old and not have had any fun, or trouble for that matter' Robbie said cheeky looking at the side of the bar where some bottles were standing, but Tracey was tending this side.
- 'We could just go dancing instead of always thinking of drinking at every party' Abi said' why do you always want to get yourself in trouble, is it worth to do so?'
- 'You know what, uncle Jack has just brought Amy to grandma Dot, she's babysitting for her, maybe you should go over there Abs' Lauren said laughing.
- 'There's no need for that' Robbie said 'ehm we'll go dancing in a minute again Abi, don't worry, you're not gonna get in trouble alright' Robbie said to ease her cousins worries.
- 'Why don't you girls go keep Tracey busy' Lauren said to Whitney and Robbie 'Pete, you walk up to them to order some more fizzy yeah keep her busy'.
- 'Lauren you're gonna be so dead' Abi said warning her sister again.
- 'Yeah well better dying laughing then dying out of boredom Abi alright, go people!' Lauren said.
It actually went all very easy, Robbie and Whitney walked up to Tracey and talked about the wedding, Ronnie's dress and all, and then Peter walked up to them to order some cokes to keep Tracey occupied, and in the meantime Lauren had walked up to the side of the bar and grabbed the bottle of Vodka that was there. The people that were around that area were far to busy talking or just already a little wasted.
But then Ronnie , wanting to check on the kids, came walking up to the kids at the bar and saw Lauren quickly sitting down and putting the bottle under the table. Ofcourse she realized that the kids were all in it. She decided not to go all mental on them, since she didn't want any drama at her wedding party, but just take care of it calmly.
- 'Hey sweetie, Ehm Trace could you bring the kids drinks over please, and I want you all to sit down at your table please' Ronnie said leading Peter, Whitney and Robbie back to their table. Robbie, Peter and Whitney got a scare thinking Ronnie probably would've sensed something, or worse, saw it.
- 'Lauren there's Ronnie, oh god, I think she saw you' Abi, scared, said giving her sister a nudge on the arm.
- 'Just shut up Abs, maybe she didn't alright, get a grip' Lauren said looking a little irritated from her younger sisters nervous behaviour.
The kids sat down and Ronnie crossed her arms and looked at all of them for a minute.
- 'Alright, I know this is a party, and I know you kids wanna have a "great" party to remember and think back on but it's not gonna happen with alcohol alright!' Ronnie said calm 'so I will take that bottle, Lauren, and you can choose to either all enjoy the party without the Vodka, you already had a little glass of champagne earlier and that's enough alright, I want you all on your best behavior tonight, you're all my nieces now and Peter I'm already keeping my eye on you, so you can either choose to stay here and have a good alcohol-free" night or you can go home, is that clear?'
The kids nodded, glad that Ronnie was being so kind to them and not tell on them or send them home, Lauren handed over the Vodka bottle.
- 'And I wanna have a word with you!' Ronnie said softly grabbing Robbie by her neck. Robbie stood up an let her mum lead her outside the Vic.
Robbie leaned against the Vic while Ronnie was looking at her.
- 'What, mum, just say it alright, are you gonna send me home now?' Robbie said expecting an earful.
Ronnie pulled Robbie close 'when are you not gonna get yourself into trouble ey?' Ronnie said.
- 'We just wanted to have a little fun mum, weren't you a teenager once?' Robbie said.
- 'Oh please don't give me that, dad caught me once, believe me, I've been there sweetie, I'm glad I'm still alive to tell you' Ronnie said.
- 'I'm sorry, we're at that age I guess, and a whole evening of just dancing…' Robbie said.
- 'Dancing is fun isn't it, you used to have a laugh when Rox and me were dancing with you, why do you think you need a drink to go along with it these days?' Ronnie asked.
- 'Think just because really we can't, I don't know' Robbie said.
- 'Please promise me to stay out of trouble when me and your dad are in Paris alright!' Ronnie said 'or else I'm gonna come back an throw you over my knee again, but then it's not gonna be all laughs anymore alright'.
- 'Yeah I'll try' Robbie said looking up to her mum' have I told you you looked so pretty today mummy'.
- 'Sucking up to mummy ey cheeky' Ronnie said 'come on, inside, and I'm warning you Robin Riley Evangeline Branning Mitchell, one more bad move and you're really gonna be spending this party at home, in bed, alright!'
- 'Yeah I know, but ehm then you're gonna miss out Veronica Elisabeth Branning Mitchell' Robbie said.
- 'Miss out on what?' Ronnie said looking surprised at Robbie smiling at her.
- 'Common I'll show you' Robbie said taking Ronnie's hand and walking back to the entrance of the Vic again 'I'm gonna show you all'.
They both walked inside, Robbie holding Ronnie's hand and leading her. Robbie called her friends to also follow her. Robbie then walked over to Kat and asked if she could turn the music down and if she could sit on the bar so everyone could see her.
Alfie helped Robbie out by lifting her up on the bar. Robbie then received a little piece of paper from Kat, who, obviously, had been holding it for her.
- 'Ehm can I have all of yours attention please' Robbie said a little loud but still people were talking.
- 'Excuse me can you all shut them gobbs please, the kid wants to say something! 'Kat then said really loud 'go on darling'.
"To Ronnie & Jack,
My mum and dad who finally got married today, what took you so long ey, what I have been seeing all along, I want to tell you something that I wrote for you both, here it goes:
Some say it's a fairytale
Some say it might not be real
But today I have to tell you
How I really feel
Cause there were nights when I woke up screaming
Been having lots of nights of some bad dreaming
Bad memories, they all seemed to be slowly fading
A nightmare has gone,
A new but familiar face that came along
My life, I know I have to get used to having a mum or two
But all my thank you's go out to you
Mummy you know I love you, from here to forever
And dad promise me that you will never ever
Leave me, or hurt me or I will be sad
You already the best dad I have ever had
I was dreading every fight you two had before
At some point I couldn't take it anymore
another break, and I thought, will it ever last
So now, today, I'm glad this is the future
And we're not living back in the past
Today I celebrate with my mum ánd my dad
They made me really happy
Cause now I have nice dreams while sleeping in my bed
My daddy Jack, well he's my hero
And my mummy is simply the best
Today they finally got married
And I hope it will always last
Mum and dad, please promise me this
That you'll always stay together
Cause that's my biggest wish!
Robbie looked up to where Ronnie and Jack were standing. They were smiling and wiping away some little tears that were welling up in their eyes. Some of the other women were wiping their eyes. Then Roxy started clapping and the whole Vic followed. Ronnie and Jack walked up to Robbie, who was still sitting on the bar.
- 'That was beautiful darling, did you come with that all by yourself?' Jack asked.
- 'Yeah no one knew I had made this, I just asked Kat to hold it for me and if I could have some time tonight to tell you' Robbie said as she clutched her arms around Jack's neck as he lifted her of the bar and held her.
- 'I loved it sweetie, can we take it with us on our honeymoon cause I wanna read it some more' Ronnie asked giving Robbie a kiss and putting her arms around Jack and Robbie as they slowly started moving to the music playing in the background.
- 'Yeah ofcourse' Robbie said happy that her mum and dad liked it so much.
- 'That was the sweetest babysis' Roxy said walking up to the three.
- 'Thanks sis' Robbie said getting back on the floor again.
- 'Can I have a dance with my youngest, the one who writes the most beautiful poems' Glenda said walking up to Robbie.
- 'Yeah alright mum come on' Robbie said and being lead by Glenda to the dancefloor.
- 'That really made me think of how proud I am at all my girls' Glenda said.
- 'Thank you mum, you know I'm glad you're with us right?' Robbie asked.
- 'Ofcourse I know that, and I also know what Ronnie and Jack mean to you, I love you little one, that was beautiful' Glenda said pulling Robbie close.
After another hour or two the party came almost to it's ending. Some of the people stayed a little longer at the Vic but round one most people had gone, getting ready for another day.
Ronnie and Jack left together with Robbie, Glenda and Roxy. It had been a very long, but happy and beautiful day.