co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo
John woke up a few hours later to a knock on the door and went and answered it. He opened the door. "This had better be important." He said when he did.
"It is."
"Well, out with it, then."
"We won. Laurinatis was sentenced to death. And his wife got 75 years for the abuse and an additional 20 years for being an accomplice in Joey's death."
"That's great." John smiled.
"Is everything okay?" Amanda asked walking up behind him.
"It's over. Laurinatis got death and his wife got 75 years plus 20 years." He turned to her. "It's over. I kept my promise to my mom. And I got justice for my brother."
Amanda smiled and walked over and hugged him. "It's over now and Joey can rest in peace. I'm sure he's up in heaven with your mom right now."
"I hope so." He whispered as he hugged her.
"I know so." She replied. "So, what now?"
"They will be formally sentenced and then this will be over. So, what now? For you." Leah asked.
John looked back at Amanda and smiled. "Marriage and kids."
"You guys are getting married?" Leah said with a smile.
"Not yet but we talked about it. And we will when the time is right." Amanda smiled.
"Um...speaking of the time...I uh...I think it's time." She said as she held her stomach.
"Let's get you to the hospital." John said grabbing his coat.
"Breath Leah." Amanda said as they headed out of the apartment and to the car. They were soon on their way to the hospital. Amanda called Adam on the way and told him where they were. "Adam is on his way."
"Good." Leah said as she breathed through the contraction.
"We are almost at the hospital." John said as he drove.
"You're doing great sweetie."
"God, this is painful" She said as they pulled up.
"We're here."
"Good. Now ask them for the drugs. The good ones." Amanda smiled at her and they wheeled her back.
She turned to John just as Adam came in the door. "Where is she?"
"They took her back." He nodded and followed where Leah was taken.
"I'm so excited for them." Amanda said
"Me too." John smiled. "You know with the trial behind us, we can really plan our future. Amanda, I meant it when I said I wanted us to have a life together."
"Me too." She smiled and kissed him. "I want a life with you."
He smiled. "I can't believe Leah is having the baby already."
"Time flies." Amanda replied as they sat down.
"Our babies will be beautiful. And smart."
She looked at him and smiled. "And you know this how?"
"Because you're beautiful and smart and I'm sure they will take after you."
"You're handsome and smart. They could take after you."
"I guess we can agree that our children will be beautiful and smart huh?"
"Yes. They will be." She smiled and kissed him. "But you know we have to have a wedding first and then baby."
"So lets plan a wedding."
She looked at him. "What?"
He looked at her and took out the ring he had gotten a few days earlier. "I have thought a lot about this. And I would be honored if you would marry me and spend the rest of your life with me."
Amanda smiled and looked from the ring to John. "Of course I will marry you."
Adam came through the door a few minutes later and smiled at them. "Would you guys like to come meet your goddaughter?"
"Of course we do." John smiled.
"Then come back here." Adam smiled and held the door open for them. They walked in and smiled when they sat Leah holding the baby.
"Oh, she's so beautiful." Amanda replied.
"Thank you." Leah said smiling.
"So what's her name?"
"Well, we decided on Amanda Josephine."
"Amanda? Really?" She smiled. "You named her after me. I'm so touched."
"Well we love you."
"I'm so touched." Amanda repeated. "So Josephine? How did you come up with that? It's beautiful."
"It's the female version of Adam's middle name."
"It's beautiful." Amanda smiled.
"John, what do you think of your godchild?"
"She's beautiful just like you and I'm sure she got your brains too."
"You've got yourself a smooth talker Amanda."
"Oh I know." She smiled. "He already said our kids would be smart if they took after me."
"Well, it's true." John replied. "You both are smart girls and all the kids would be lucky to be that smart."
"All the kids? How many do you plan on having?"
John looked at Amanda. "I was thinking three kids."
"I like three. " Amanda smiled. "As long as I have a girl, I'm good with three."
"I'll do my best to give you a girl."
Amanda smiled and kissed him. "I don't doubt that."
"Guys, don't start making babies in here." Adam said to them.
"Don't worry we won't." John laughed. He walked over to Leah. "You really have a beautiful little girl. Now we're going to let you rest. We will come back tomorrow." Leah nodded. "Get some rest."
"I will." She replied.
John took Amanda's hand and they headed out. "She is a pretty baby." John said as they drove toward Amanda's place. Since his burned down, he had been staying there.
"That she is. And I can't believe they named her Amanda. I wasn't expecting that."
"You mean a lot to them. Just like you mean a lot to me."
She smiled. "You mean a lot to me too or I wouldn't be marrying you."
"So, when did you want to get married?"
"I think we should do it right away. Did you want a big wedding or something small?"
"What kind did you want?"
"I was thinking more about eloping. But this wedding isn't just about me. It's about you too. So what kind do you want?"
"I'll marry you tonight if you want."
She looked at him. "What?"
"There is an all night wedding chapel about two hours from here. If you want, we can get married tonight."
"You really would be okay with eloping? Because John, this wedding is about both of us. I want you to be happy with it."
"I don't care how or when we get married as long as we do and I can spend the rest of my life with you."
She smiled. "Then let's get married tonight. Let's just do it and get married."
"Alright." He said as he got on the interstate and drove off toward the wedding chapel. He couldn't wait to marry her.
They pulled up at the wedding chapel and headed in. The lady behind the counter took their information and had them fill out the application. Once they had, they got ready for the ceremony.
"You know we need rings." Amanda said to him.
"Well, you have your engagement ring. So we will use that. And then tomorrow we can go get wedding bands." She nodded and they look their place at the end of the aisle.
The officiant took his place in front of them. "Are you both ready to get married?"
"We are." John replied.
"Alright. Then let's get started." He said. "John, do you take, Amanda to be your wife until death do you part?"
"I do."
"Amanda, do you take, John to be your husband until death do you part?"
"I do."
"I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." John smiled and kissed her. "Congratulations."
"Thank you." John said to him before turning back to Amanda. "Are you ready to head home and start our honeymoon." She smiled and took his hand.
"Let's go." He nodded and they headed out to the car and back toward her place. He took her hand as they drive. He couldn't believe that they were married and starting their life together.
"So wife, what do you want to do to celebrate our marriage?"
She smiled and leaned over and kissed him. "We should celebrate at our house." He nodded and they soon were at the house and locked away together.
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