Whatever Happens - Chapter 2
Riley use to daydream all the time when she was little, and to say that's changed since she became an adult would be a lie. So instead of working on the deposition in front of her on her desk, she was daydreaming, or more accurately reliving her wedding day.
(Flashback)
"Danny…"
"Seriously! What are you doing? What did you do?" Bonnie was barking at both of her sons.
"Well I'm glad that he's proposing, finally having Riley after all these years. You go bro!"
"They're not even dating yet and he's already proposing. This is ridiculous, also sweet and very romantic, but still ridiculous. I wish I had someone propose to me spur of the moment."
"Um are we forgetting the whole song and dance I did, literally, proposing to you?" Bonnie's fiancee Brad quickly shouted.
"Oh yeah right honey, that was very nice." Bonnie said to which Brad responded with a groan. Tucker then joined in the noise.
"Um not to try and break up this little dysfunction fest but we've got a lot of food down at the bar that's going to get cold if somebody don't do somethin'. Aright, as you were."
Amidst all the yelling and commotion no one seemed to notice that Danny and Riley had not taken their eyes off one another, until Danny finally spoke.
"Everybody quiet! Look Riley I know this seems crazy now but I don't want to waste any more time. We finally are together and I don't think even some married people know each other as well as we do,"
Riley spoke again "Danny …"
"I know this seems sudden, but I've been in love with you my whole life, and you love me too. I've always known you were the one for me and I" .
"Danny…"
"can't spend another day without you by my side for better or worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in,"
"DANNY YES I'LL MARRY YOU!"
Riley finally shouted at the top of her lungs to get her point across. Everything went silent the moment she did. Danny slowly rose off his knee and stood taking Riley's hands in his own.
"Yes?"
"Yes." Riley smiled at him, knowing she made the right choice, logic aside. Danny had an equally big grin as he yelled so all of New York City could hear him,
"She said yes!" He grabbed her and kissed her even more passionately then before, which Riley didn't think was even possible. They both turned and took their places at the alter. Ben started again.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here again for a different wedding, many years in the making. Danny, Riley would you like to say your own vows or do the traditional ones, but just so you know I don't have the traditional ones so, just speak from the heart." and just as Danny was about to say his vows
(Flashback End)
Riley's phone rang, waking her out of her daydream. With a huff and a flip of her hair, she answered her phone.
"Riley Perrin-Wheeler, attorney at law, how can I help you?"
"Yes Mrs. Wheeler. This is Janet from Dr. Scotts office. There was an interesting development in your blood work from when you had your physical. The doctor would like for you to come in so she can speak to you in person."
Riley's heart dropped.
"Is there something wrong?"
"The doctor will explain everything. How soon can you come in?" Riley glanced at her watch, seeing it was almost her lunch hour.
"I can be there in about an hour."
"That's fine dear. We'll see you soon." and with that she hung up. Riley contemplated calling Danny, but then remembered he was at practice and wouldn't be near his phone. Well maybe there wasn't even a reason to call him. Maybe it was just a blood pressure thing. She'd only call him if she absolutely needed to. No matter how much she wanted to. With that she picked up her purse, left her office, and made her way to the doctors.