Chapter27 Goodbye & Hello Part2
After so many ups and downs the day Jamie was waiting for was finally here he would be marrying the true love of his life and truly starting his life.
Jamie and Eddie had an itinerary drawn up that mapped out their day to the hour everyone had been given their duties shortly after Linda's funeral Jamie had spent the night alone in the house while Eddie and Alex spent the night at Marina's needless to say both Eddie and Jamie were texting each-other just before 11 at night when Marina took Eddie's phone and hid the phone from Eddie.
Jamie had a full day ahead of him before heading to city hall for the wedding he still had to get a haircut and confirm his honeymoon arrangements he had planned for both he and Eddie to spend four days on the beaches of the Dominican Republic before spending another four days in PuertoRico.
Jamie rolled out of bed and headed for the shower thinking that he was mere hours from being a married man.
As Jamie allowed the water to wash over him he couldn't get the image of Eddie walking towards him in an elegant wedding dress preparing to become Mrs. Jamie Reagan.
Half hour later Jamie made his way to the barbers resisting the urge to call Eddie and hear her voice.
As Jamie made his way into the barbershop he made his way to Matt who had been his personal barber for well over five years.
Matt was a tall young guy a few years younger than Jamie.
"Hey Jamie you look good today considering you're getting married today."
"Trust me Matt on the inside I'm a nervous wreck but I have to keep it together or I won't get any of the last-minute stuff done."
"I hear you now sit so I can work and get you out of here in one piece."
Meanwhile over at Marina's Eddie was grabbing any last-minute wedding items still stressing about not having spoken to Jamie.
"Eddie, will you stop stressing over your phone I'm not telling you where it is you'll see Jamie at City-Hall."
"I know I will but what's the harm in trading a few texts back and forth it's not like he'll send me anything good anyway Jamie is too much of a boy scout in public."
"No Eddie and watch your mouth or did you forget your daughter is the room."
"Relax Marina she has headphones in she's not paying attention to me."
"Whatever Eddie just go pull your dress out from the room we'll be loading it soon."
"On it Marina and by the way keep a lock on your phone Erin will have your head if she sees those pictures of Nicky on your phone."
"Hey pot kettle much I know about what you sent Jamie last night."
"Point taken I'll grab my dress while you call the hall since I doubt Jamie will remember."
Will do Eddie and I also need to call in the detail this wedding could be on the news after those paparazzi caught you coming up last night."
"Fine just make sure nothing crazy happens we don't need any surprises today."
Over in Staten Island Danny gathered up the last of Linda's things he had taken the boys to Queens to look at places but nothing felt right so they settled on Brooklyn just five blocks away from Frank and Henry's that bore a striking resemblance to the Reagan home something that Danny took a small solace in that fact.
As Danny packed up the last box in preparation for the move that would happen two days after the wedding.
Once the last box was packed Danny moved the box downstairs and went to the yard where Jack was meditating while Sean was under a tree sleeping.
"Hey Jack Sean let's move I'm taking you to your uncles to change into your suits so get to the car."
Both Reagan boys snapped up and headed to the van hoping that they would be able enjoy their uncles weeding while still keeping their mothers' memory alive.
Back on the streets of Manhattan Jamie was driving to the hall where Jamie and Eddie had booked the reception which wasn't too far from city-hall as he parked across from the venue he took one look at the midday sky he knew he was getting eagerly close to marrying the love of life again hoping nothing crazy happened now the rational side of Jamie knew that with the precautions that had been taken there was a pretty high probability that something would go wrong but the small pessimistic side of Jamie thought that something absolutely insane was going to happen.
As Jamie walked into the venue he was met by a tall brunette named Megan who was in charge of touching up the venue for the wedding.
"Jamie I'm glad you made it take a look at what we've done with place as requested the dance floor is setup the tables are draped in crimson and blue the cakes are on the way and the food will be ready when you all arrive."
Jamie was pleased with venue setup and hoped Eddie had been pleased with the setup since she had seen the venue the day before.
"Thank you for your help Megan this looks amazing."
"We do the best for our clients which includes your security the guest list has been vetted you should have no unwanted guests."
"Thanks Meg I'll see you in a few hours."
"See you later Jamie and congrats again."
Thanks Meg later."
With the venue taken of Jamie headed back to his house knowing that Danny Spencer and the boys were going to be in the house getting ready for the wedding.
Over at Marina's loft Eddie Kara Hayley Mrs. Janko Nicky Marina were all getting ready to head to Bay-Ridge to pick up henry and Frank.
Eddie was just now starting to get butterflies.
"Eddie relax you'll sweat out your hair."
"I'm trying to Kara once I get to City-Hall it's pretty much a done deal I'll be Mrs. Jamison Reagan what if Jamie changes his mind?"
Eddie for the millionth-time Jamie is crazy about you there's a better chance of you getting hit by a bus than Jamie leaving you so cut the crap and let's get to Brooklyn."
"Fine Kara but if he leaves me I will die and haunt you from beyond the grave."
"Noted now let's go we have a schedule to keep."
The group headed out to the waiting stretch limo making sure to pack up Eddie and Jamie's bags since they'd be leaving from Bay-Ridge.
Back at Jamie's Danny was helping Jamie go through the last-minute house sitting list as well as the wedding and while Danny was happy to see his kid brother was getting married he couldn't help but feel a bit of sadness knowing that his own bride was not by his side anymore something Jamie noticed.
"Danny in case I haven't told you lately I appreciate what you're doing for me especially after everything you've been through".
"Aw kid no problem you're my brother I'll always have your back."
The two brothers shared a hug before heading out to the living-room where Jack Sean and Spencer were putting on their suits.
"Alright guys the ceremony is in just over an hour and full disclosure I can't think straight so you guys all need to keep it together please."
"Don't worry Jamie you got this besides if you run Eddie will kill us all so please don't." Spencer stated only half joking.
"Will you two cut the crap let's get to the hall before some unforeseen problem comes up."
Jamie locked up and headed to the car knowing he was even closer to seeing Eddie.
Back in Bay-Ridge Eddie was once again a nervous wreck pacing in her heels.
"Edit dear calm down you'll end up spending your wedding in the hospital if you don't relax Mrs. Janko stated trying to calm her daughter.
"I know mom but I can't help it".
"Eddie dear take a sip of this to soothe your nerves." Frank said passing her a half glass of scotch.
"Worked for me on my wedding day maybe it'll ease your stress."
Francis please tell me you weren't drunk at your wedding."
"Of course, not pop I knew better hopefully Jamie is holding up well and won't need the relaxant." Frank said jokingly as the group made their way to city-hall for the wedding.
Over in Manhattan Jamie and company had beaten the traffic and were about to make their way into City-Hall when they noticed a large mob of reporters taking pictures racing over.
"Jamie, is it true your fiancée is the daughter of a convicted felon?"
"Jamie, is it true your fiancée is only marrying you to move up in the NYPD?"
Those were just some of the questions Jamie was faced with as he was quickly ushered in past the mob by the Mayors security detail.
"Sorry about that Mr. Reagan we'll take care of the bloodsucking leeches head to the side office it's been set up for you an aide stated as Jamie and company headed off.
"Damn leeches I thought this was kept quiet." Jamie spat beginning to let his temper fly.
"Don't worry kid just go get ready I'll help out with the shutterbugs."
"Thanks Danny."
Twenty minutes after Danny had handled the media he saw Eddie's limo pull up but he headed back to Jamie not wanting to be tempted to blab about Eddie being there finally.
Eddie's crew pulled up to the side entrance of City Hall with Eddie trying to keep it together just as Eddie and Erin emerged from the limo Erin heard a voice call out to her she hadn't heard in years.
"Erin." The woman ran up to her as Erin was shocked.
"Sydney what are you doing here?"
I heard through the grapevine Jamie's getting married is this true?"
Eddie who was curious headed over in Erin's direction.
"Yes, actually he is and this is his fiancée Eddie Janko."
"Oh, so it is true I can't believe it Jamie is actually marrying a cop and to think he could have done so much if he'd just come to London."
Upon hearing this Eddie's temper got the best of her.
"Listen and listen good Sydney Jamie told me about you and just know Jamie traded up when he left you I support the fact he's a cop unlike you who looks down on him for it so do yourself a favor and leave before I have you removed."
Sydney didn't back down getting in Eddie's face.
"Listen here Eddie don't write a check your mouth can't cash because all I have to do is get Jamie here and I could replace you in a heartbeat."
"Sydney leave now."
"You know what I'll leave but only because you're not worth it."
With that Sydney stormed off.
"Eddie let's get you inside you've had enough fireworks for now."
Erin led Eddie inside thanking her lucky stars Alex or Mrs. Janko had not seen the altercation because they were already inside.
Once Eddie was inside Erin and Kara helped Eddie into her white double layered wedding gown all they needed to get on Eddie was her red waste sash and vail.
"Eddie, you look stunning."
"Thanks Erin I just hope Jamie loves it."
"He will because you're wearing it trust me."
Just outside the conference room on the other end Jamie was about to head to the main room where he was going to be marrying Eddie.
"You nervous Jamie?"
"No Danny I think now that I'm here the rest will be easy."
"That's the spirit kid now let's go get you married the mayor is all set."
Jamie headed out to the main room where he saw all the guests on either side of the room.
Everyone stood as Jamie made the standard entrance.
To think the moment was finally here all he had to do was listen for the wedding march.
As Jamie zoned out for a moment he was roused by the wedding march being played and Eddie walking down the aisle as Eddie made her way to Jamie she couldn't help but smile.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are here to join Edit Marie Janko and Jamison Reagan now the couples have chosen to perform their own wedding vows Jamie if you would the floor is yours".
"Edit when I met you at the twelfth all those years ago, something told me you were the one I never thought this day would come but it's here so from here on out I pledge to give you the moon and the stars as a way to show my love for as long as I live."
"Eddie if you would the floor is yours."
"Jamie, I knew from the moment you became my partner we started on a strange road but through it all we made it here so from this day fourth I'm going to show you the love you were always worthy of."
After the vows were exchanged Alex brought the rings up Eddie and Jamie elected to recite the ring vow in tandem.
"With this ring, I the wed forsaking all others for as long as I live".
"With the rings taken care of it gives I now pronounce you man and wife you may kiss the bride."
Jamie and Eddie shared a deep loving kiss years in the making knowing that the Reagan Family Reconstruction had only just begun…
Well there you have it the lovebirds are married the sequel will be quite a ride thanks for reading.