It took forever, but here's chapter 11!
Chapter 11: A Play Wedding
Morticia's POV
We just got back from the open house, and we are waiting on the Beineke's to arrive. Wednesday is trying to pick out a dress. I don't see how she could, they're all the same. As long as she doesn't wear her Halloween costume, I'm fine with what she wears.
"Mommy, do I look ok?" she asks coming down the stairs.
"Yes, darling." I say.
"When's Lucas gonna be here?" she asks.
"Anytime, dear." I say.
Then the doorbell rings.
"I'll get it!" Wednesday says.
She opens the door and sees Lucas.
"Hi, Lucas!" she says giving him a hug.
"Hi, Wednesday! Ok, let go, I can't breath." Lucas says.
"Sorry!" Wednesday says, losing her grip.
Lucas and his parents walk in.
"Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Beineke." Wednesday says.
"Good evening, Wednesday." Alice says.
"Hello, Wednesday." Mal says.
Gomez walks in with Pugsley.
"Mm..." Pugsley babbles.
"I think he wants mommy." Gomez says, handing Pugsley to me.
I look at Pugsley and smile. He smiles as well.
"He's so adorable!" Alice says.
"A..." Pugsley babbles.
"Oh, he wants you to hold him, Alice." I say.
"Alright." she says.
I hand Pugsley to her.
"Oh, I love babies. When a baby is born, there is no greater joy. It's much better than getting a new toy." Alice says.
"Al... Ali... Alice!" Pugsley says.
"He said my name!" Alice says.
Pugsley then began talking a bit more. Just as Wednesday did, the day before her first birthday. Later at dinner...
"Let's play a game!" Gomez exclaims.
"No! Daddy, we're not gonna play 'The Game'!" Wednesday said.
"How did she know?" Gomez asks.
"Darling, we've played it many many times." I say.
"Oh, right. Ok. Wednesday, Lucas, you two are excused to go play." Gomez says.
"Come on Lucas! I'll show you my dolls!" Wednesday says, getting out of her chair.
Wednesday's POV
I'm in my room with Lucas showing him my dolls.
"This one is Marie Antoinette." I say.
"Where's her head?" Lucas asks.
"I chopped it off." I say.
"Cool! Hey, Wednesday." Lucas says.
"Yes?" I say.
"Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get married?" Lucas asks.
"Many times. Why?" I ask.
"Well... Will you marry me?" he asks.
"But we're only five!" I say.
"We could pretend." he says.
"Ok. Yes, I'll marry you." I say.
So we walked out of my room - holding hands - and walk into the living room, where our family is.
"Everyone, Wednesday and I have big news." Lucas says.
"What?" Alice asks.
"Why are you holding hands?" daddy asks.
"Wednesday and I are getting married!" Lucas says.
"But you're only five!" Mal says.
"It's pretend, dad." Lucas says.
"Well, I think it's nice. When do you want to get married?" Alice asks.
"How about tonight?" I ask.
"Alright." mommy says.
Lucas has to go home and get his suit on. So Mommy gets my pretty black dress (the one I wore in a family portrait. It looks a lot like hers) and a pretty black veil with beads.
"It's so pretty!" I say when mommy shows me the dress and veil.
"Yes. Now... you need a bouquet." mommy says.
"What's a bouquet?" I ask.
"A bunch of flowers. Oh. Here." mommy says handing me some rose stems.
"They're so beautiful!" I say.
"Yes. I had flowers like them when your daddy and I got married. Now... let's take your hair down, so it's long like mine." mommy says.
"Ok." I say.
Daddy comes in with Pugsley. Pugsley and daddy are wearing matching suits.
"Sissy pretty!" Pugsley says.
Mommy and daddy laugh.
"Wednesday, you look like your mother the day we got married. You are so beautiful. Tish, the ancestors have agreed to come." daddy says.
"That's wonderful!" mommy says.
"Mommy what do I have to do in the wedding?" I ask.
"Well, first Lucas and Alice will walk down the aisle, then Pugsley and I will walk down the aisle. After that, you and your daddy will walk down the aisle. Then you will say the vows." mommy says.
"What are those?" I ask.
"Well, the minister - who will be Uncle Imar - will say a few things then he'll say 'Wednesday, do you take Lucas Beineke to be your lawfully wedded husband? For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?' then you say..." daddy says.
"I do." I say.
"That's right. Then he'll do the same thing with Lucas, then he'll say 'By the power vested in me in the state of New York, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.'" daddy says.
"Eww! Do I have to?" I ask.
"Yes, or it won't be official. Then after you two kiss, he'll say 'Allow me to present, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Beineke.' Then, you and Lucas will walk up the aisle together, and Mal and Alice will do the same, then you're mommy - while holding Pugsley - and I will walk up together." daddy says.
"Ok." I say.
"It's also traditional that the groom can't see the bride in her dress before the wedding. And after the Wedding you and Lucas have to dance." mommy says.
"Ok." I say.
Then the door bell rings...
"I'll get it!" daddy says.
Gomez's POV
Wednesday is getting married. Well, in a pretend way at least. I open the door and see Lucas - wearing a suit, Alice - wearing a black and gray dress, and Mal - wearing a suit that matches Lucas's.
"Come on in." I say.
"Alice." Pugsley says holding his arms out to her.
"Alright, I'll hold you again." Alice says, taking him.
"Sissy pretty!" Pugsley says.
"I'll bet she is." Alice says.
"The wedding will be in the back yard. Everything should be set up. But we won't go out yet. Wednesday is still getting ready." I say.
"I already know what to do in the wedding." Lucas says.
"Good. Wednesday does too. So, this shouldn't be a disaster." I say.
"We're ready." Morticia says, appearing at the stop of the stair way.
"Alright. Let's go, everyone." I say.
Everything is going alright so far. Mal is sitting on the groom's side - he's the only one so far. We are all lining up and getting ready to walk down the aisle.
"Ok, Alice. You stand on the right. Lucas, you go on the left. Tish, you and Pugsley go here. Then after you, Wednesday and I will go." I say.
"Where is she?" Morticia asks.
"She's hiding behind me so Lucas won't see her in her dress." I say.
"Ok." she says.
Then the music started and Alice and Lucas began walking down the aisle. Then Morticia and Pugsley walked down the aisle.
"Daddy. Is it our turn?" Wednesday asks.
"Almost dear. You're going to be Thursday before we know it." I say.
Wednesday laughs. I go back and think about the day she was born. Then I look at her. She has grown so much since then. I then hear the fanfare begin and see everyone stand up. Then Wednesday takes my hand, and, as the bridal march begins, we begin to walk down the aisle. We are now at the arch. I place Wednesday's hand in Lucas's, and they walk up to Uncle Imar as everyone sits down.
"There is a question that is customary for me to ask. Does anyone here object to this ceremony taking place?" Uncle Imar asks.
No one raises their hand.
"Alright. Who represents this woman in holy matrimony?" he asks.
"Her mother and I do." I say.
Uncle Imar nods and I sit next to Morticia, who is already crying. Our little girl is growing up. I, too, begin to cry.
"Dearly, beloved. We are gathered here tonight, to join Lucas Beineke, and Wednesday Addams in holy matrimony. Now, if the bride and groom will hold hands." Uncle Imar says.
Lucas and Wednesday hold hands and gaze into each other's eyes.
"Wednesday, do you take Lucas Beineke to be your lawfully wedded husband? For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?" Uncle Imar asks.
"I do." Wednesday says.
"Lucas, do you take Wednesday Addams to be your lawfully wedded wife? For better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long as you both shall live?" Uncle Imar asks.
"I do." Lucas says.
"By the power vested in me in the state of New York, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Uncle Imar says.
Lucas and Wednesday kiss, and we all stand up and clap. Lucas and Wednesday turn and face us.
"Allow me to present, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Beineke." Uncle Imar says.
Then, as planned, Lucas and Wednesday walk up the aisle. Followed by Mal and Alice, then Morticia, Pugsley, and I.
Morticia's POV
Tonight went perfect. Wednesday and Pugsley have decided to stay with Mal, Alice, and Lucas for the weekend. Wednesday and Lucas are calling it their "Pretend Honeymoon." Gomez is changing into his pajamas in our bathroom and I'm changing into my black silk night gown in the closet.
"It was a beautiful wedding, wasn't it darling?" I say.
"Yes." he says.
"Well, we must wait for a while for the real thing." I say.
"We better." Gomez says.
I laugh.
"Are you ready, Querida?" Gomez asks coming out of the bathroom.
"Yes dear." I say, coming out of the closet.
I sit down on the bed and Gomez sits next to me, wrapping his arms around me and kissing my neck. Then I purr like a cat. And he barks like a dog...
You all can imagine the ending. I don't feel like going into detail.