The Same Last Name Chapter 19, a beauty and the beast, 2012 fanfic

The Same Last Name

A/N Well, here it is. The final real chapter. After this is the epi.I just had to get this out to you. Who knows, I'll probably have the epi done shortly as well.

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Now, prepare to squeal again! On with the chapter! Enjoy!

Chapter 19

When Vincent and the other's left to go back to NYC, Catherine tendered her resignation and left with them. Now that she was confident about Vincent's love for her, she had no qualms about going with him.

When they got back, they immediately went to see his parents. They had gotten an earful from Alex's parents about Vincent's treatment of her. For once, both his parents turned a deaf ear. After Catherine had left 5 years ago, they saw how affected Vincent had been. Michael realized that he had made his own mistakes, and he now begged forgiveness for his role in their divorce all those years ago. Catherine had immediately gone to Michael and kissed his cheek. She told him she forgave him, and Michael gave her his first genuine smile.

Two months later, Vincent and Catherine exchanged their wedding vows at the spa. They both felt that they should reaffirm their love there, as it was the place they fell in love again. Mr Lowen footed the bill, telling them it was his wedding gift to them.

It was an intimate affair, with only close family and friends as witness. Tess stood up with Catherine as her maid of honor, and JT was Vincent's best man.

As they stood in front of the preacher and said their vows, Vincent and Catherine both thought about all the things that had led them back to this moment. They both realized that by losing each other 5 years ago, they were given the unique opportunity to fall in love with each other again, the right way.

"I Vincent, take you Catherine, to be my wife..."

"I Catherine, take you Vincent, to be my husband..."

"I vow to love and cherish you for all our days..."

"Through good times and bad, I'll never leave your side..."

"This is my promise to you..."

As they slid their rings on the other's finger, Vincent and Catherine grinned at each other. Catherine surprised Vincent by wanting to wear her original wedding ring. He in turn, surprised her by saying he would also be wearing a ring. He hadn't worn one the first time around, and he wanted to proclaim to the world that he was a married man forever.

"With the giving and receiving of the rings, you are showing the world that you are man and wife. Let nothing tear this union asunder. I am pleased to announce that you are now man and wife. Mr Keller, you may kiss your bride," the preacher said.

Vincent pulled Catherine close and kissed her soundly. A loud cheering started. Catherine blushed as Vincent pulled back, a cocky grin splashed across his face. As they walked back down the short aisle, Vincent wrapped his arm around Catherine's waist. He looked down at the beauty who was once again his wife. And this time, he would never let her go...

As a surprise wedding gift, Mr Lowen gave them a week at the spa, on the house. He even gave them the key to Catherine's old apartment, which was still empty. After the festivities ended, Vincent and Catherine walked to her old apartment.

Catherine unlocked the door, then squeaked as she was lifted off her feet. Vincent carried her in, bridal style, and kicked the door shut. They both stared in amazement.

Apparently, someone had already come in and made the apartment into a bridal suite. Candles flickered everywhere, and the bed sheets were drawn back. A small basket of fruits and a bottle of champagne sat beside the bed, chilling in a bucket. Two glasses stood nearby. Their suitcases waited by the closet. Her purse was beside the suitcase.

Vincent set Catherine down. "Well, Mrs Keller, shall we get this honeymoon started?" he asked, pulling her against him. Catherine giggled and tilted her head up. Vincent lowered his, and kissed her gently.

Catherine pulled back, a secretive smile on her face. "Before we do that, Mr Keller, I have a surprise for you," she said, and made her way toward her purse. Vincent eyeballed her as she bent down and pulled something out of it. She came back to him, the item hidden behind her back.

His eyebrow raised when she told him to close his eyes. His lips quirked as he did her bidding. Catherine pulled the item from behind her back, and held it at his eye level.

"Open your eyes, Vincent," she said softly. His eyes opened and adjusted to the item that she held in front of him. His jaw dropped.

"Catherine..."he breathed. "Really?" his voice quaking with emotion. Catherine nodded.

"Congratulations...Daddy!" she said, a serene smile gracing her lips. Vincent took the test from her hand, and stared at it.

"When?" he asked, breathless.

"Remember our "date" 2 months ago?" she teased. Vincent gulped, and nodded.

"Guess that fifth time was the charm," she giggled.

Suddenly, she was swept up in the air again. Vincent began raining kisses on her face and neck. "Oh, Baby! I can't believe it! A baby!" he crowed.

Catherine giggled. "In 7 months, we are gonna be parents again. Can you believe it? I have been dying to tell you, but I wanted to wait till our wedding day. I wanted to make this day even more special."

"Sweetheart, I am so freaking happy right now, I could shout it from the rooftop. Oh, Catherine...I am not leaving you alone for this one. I am coming to every appointment, every ultrasound. You will get so sick of me, you'll want to divorce me again."

Catherine wrapped her arms around his broad shoulders. "That will never happen. You are stuck with me for life, Mr Keller."

"That's the only way I want it...Mrs Keller!"

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