Christian looked up at the movement from the doorway and felt his jaw drop slightly. Jade was in the delicate lace dress, finally ready for her wedding. Jade had her dark hair lightly curled into a casual up-do with a loose twist at the back with a few loose curls hanging down. Her makeup was minimal, a little eyeliner and mascara with her pink lips, nothing else. Christian had to admit that she looked beautiful, regardless of the bias as her father, he knew she looked stunning. 'Jade...oh my god' he was sitting in the living room on his own, waiting for everyone to finally be ready. She blushed, glancing down at herself as Christian walked over 'I think I'm ready'
He was wearing a smart black suit and tie and somehow his hair was actually somewhat neat. Jade grinned and walked over straightening his tie 'Dad?' he murmured a response 'thank you, for everything you've done...I know you always doubt yourself as a father but you shouldn't. You really have gone above and beyond, you've been there for me, and that's all that matters'. He smiled 'it's my daughters wedding day, shouldn't I be the one making the emotional speeches?' Jade rolled her eyes in response and he laughed as Carrick knocked on the open door. 'If you're ready we should get going, the cars are outside and ready' he finally clocked his granddaughter in her dress and gasped 'oh god, Jade you look beautiful'. Before she could respond she was in a tight hug and when they separated she noticed the slight tears in her grandfathers eyes. 'Oh Princess' that was the name he had called her since the day she had tuned up on the doorstep 'there was a time when I really didn't think I'd ever see you this happy'. She smiled tearfully and they made their way out to the front of the house, where a series of classic cars were waiting to take them to the wedding.
Everyone stood up as the bridesmaids made their way down the isle to the gentle music. Just outside the doors to the church Christian glanced down at Jade, who was now holding her white bouquet with the blue ribbon tying the flowers together. 'Nervous?' she shook her head 'I'm excited, this is a new beginning, this is what I want'. Christian coughed the lump in his throat away and glanced up, seeing Mia make a motion to the from around the door. 'It's time to go' she nodded and Christian looked down at her face. He didn't think he had ever seen his daughter so happy. She linked her arm with Christian's and they started to walk.
They had decided on a mix of Jade's Jewish faith and traditional classic aspects of American weddings. The ceremony would be a Jewish one but performed almost entirely in English and the reception was going to be a mix of both cultures too. As Jade walked up the isle she saw friends and family wipe tears away or smile widely at her. Daniel winked at her and had the same expression of bursting pride that Christian had. Her great- Grandfather Theo was next to Elliot and he spoke quietly to his grandson and they both nodded. Christian had read his lips 'she looks so happy, I thought I'd never see this day'. Luke's half brother Rory was his best man and although they looked nothing alike they were clearly the best of friends. Sticking to tradition Luke didn't turn around until Jade reached the altar, though Rory glanced around as she entered. She saw Rory's approving expression and he turned to his younger brother and whispered something that only Mia as a bridesmaid was close enough to pick up 'mate, you have no idea how good she looks. Well done mate'. It was only as she got to the altar that Luke turned to look at her. Despite himself he felt the words 'wow' escape his lips.
During the ceremony Jade was blinking in an attempt to keep her tears at bay, Luke looked blissfully happy, staring into her eyes. As the Rabbi continued to speak he raised a hand and gently wiped a tear from her cheek as one rolled down. Jade smiled and Luke kept a hold on her hand, his eyes never leaving hers, the smile in his face unbelievably wide.
It was all over. They were married. Man and wife. The kiss had been the Kodak moment of the day, with Grace literally bursting into tears at it. Elliot had looked around in confusion 'Jesus mum, calm it down' Carrick had been too happy to even tell his son to apologise.
The reception was in a huge and stunning hotel in the City. There was a sizeable crowd just like at all Israeli weddings and everyone was in their suits and ties or dresses, mingling and drinking around the white flower arrangements. The entire place was full of flowers and it looked spectacular, the meals had been organised by Mia and were all perfect. Jade and Luke had decided against speeches and everyone knew why- all of them would have to mention what had happened when she was in Israel as that was essentially what had brought them together. Whilst Jade professed to be over the whole incident, most people were keenly aware that the delicate lace of her dress covered the scarring on purpose, regardless of how pretty it was.
Luke looked up at Taylor, who clapped him on the back 'you finally did it, you finally got the girl'. Luke laughed as Christian and Elliot made their way over, Elliot finishing off the last of his whiskey 'Well Mia certainly knows how to throw a wedding doesn't she?'. Taylor glance around at the dancing and laughing guests around them 'that's what I was thinking. Did she organise the ceremony?' Luke nodded 'we were both really busy and Mia needed little or no encouragement to take the lead. I was pretty impressed- especially as a Catholic girl threw a Jewish ceremony'. They laughed and Elliot was looking at something behind Luke 'Looks like you might have some competition for a dance tonight mate' he looked around and saw Jade bending over slightly and dancing with a very young girl who looked like she had won the lottery. Luke laughed 'I can always trust one of my cousins to steal my thunder'. Elliot had a sly smile 'it'll be your own kid next mate' 'one day, one step at a time for now Elliot'. He smirked 'well I'm sure you'll have fun trying for as long as it takes' Luke simply looked stunned and glanced at A very pale Christian 'as you're now my father in law I'm just going to leave this conversation'. Taylor and Elliot were laughing uncontrollably as Luke moved swiftly off, purposely not looking at Christian.
Daniel kissed Jade on her forehead, looking happy 'this is a bloody good wedding J' 'Can't complain' they both laughed 'I'm glad I came, I don't think I have anything to worry about with Luke- the way he looks at you...he's not gonna hurt you'. She smiled happily 'I think I've finally managed it Dan'.
Christian had paid for a free bar and it was stocked with the usual drinks and many specially imported Israeli drinks for the occasion. Kate and Ana had dunk quite a few when they stumbled into the womens toilets later in the evening. Jade was in there on her own, re-applying some of her makeup, she looked up, laughing. 'I guess you two found the free bar?' Kate giggled 'it's your friends! They don't stop!'. She was talking about her friends from Israel who had been drinking all evening 'well most of them were meant to be on Army exercises or on a big raid up North. People don't really get drunk at Israeli weddings but I guess they're gonna let loose tonight' she laughed as Kate tripped over how own feet walking to the mirror 'well if I wasn't sleeping with Elliot I'd definitely go for that Daniel guy. Fiiiiiit' Jade shook her head, exasperatedly. 'Well that's...gross. Anyway I've got to go and find my husband'. Ana smiled 'you two are so cute together, it's like a film or something' she grinned and kissed Ana on the cheek. 'Thanks, I've got to go- first dance is soon apparently'.
Unsurprisingly Jade and Luke weren't very traditional with their first dance. The party had been in full swing for a good couple of hours and they didn't want a slow dance to bring the spirit down. The song they danced to was Under the Influence by James Morrison and they ushered other couples up into the dance floor. Jade looked around her as she danced with her new husband. Her eyes rested on Christian and Ana. She had no idea if either one of them was aware of how they looked. The expressions on both their faces was much like the ones she was sure she and Luke had.
Later that night the Grey's and Sawyer's and the guests all waved off the Newlyweds as they headed off to another hotel before leaving on their Honeymoon the next day. Everyone was happy and Mia had planned and pulled off the perfect celebration in two months.
Of course, with an arm around Ana's waist and waving at the departing car Christian had no idea what was coming. A storm was approaching his currently calm and serene little world. He had no idea that Elena was already on her way back to Seattle in a furious rage. She had been blindsided by him and had missed her daughters wedding. She was hardly going to go down without a fight.
Christian was also unaware that in just over three weeks he would be running into a Seattle hospital with his daughters unconscious body in his arms.
A.N- well that all got a bit grim at the end sorry! Sorry if my updates are slower, I'm writing two stories at once at the moment. x