A/N: I am so very, VERY sorry for how long this has taken me to get up on here! And I hope that the wait at least, has been worth it!
I can surely promise you that the next chapter, which will sadly be the last for this one; will not be long at all!
So this chapter, sees what I guess a lot of you have been waiting for since you first started reading the story. And that is the wedding of Puck and Rachel, and I hope you enjoy it.
I was going to do a more traditional Jewish wedding, but then I decided to forego that and only have parts of it included. Because I think that is really more suited to that of them, and where they are in their lives at the time.
So without me rambling any more, I give you the next chapter; and you all know what to do at the end of reading - review, fave or follow!
Love always,
KJ xoxoxoxo
Chapter 64 –
The day Rachel and Puck were finally to become husband and wife, arrived; and although it was at this point a mere formality to cement what they knew was going to be a lifetime together; they were still very excited at finally being able to call one another husband and wife.
They also decided to not to the traditional 'spend the night before a part'; mainly because they were already living together, and also because it would be too confusing for Jayden and Elisabeth if one of them were not to be home.
The morning of the wedding, at Mikki and Blaine's apartment; where Puck was going to be coming to get ready at. Mikki, who was heading over to Puck and Rachel's house, to help her get ready and also get ready herself; was coming back up the stairs after having taken the stroller for Madison and Mason down to the car as well as Rachel's wedding dress and the bridesmaid dresses which had been kept at the apartment so that Puck would not be able to see them until they were just about to get married.
As she was walked back up the stair to her own apartment, Mikki heard her name being spoken; and turned to see Brittany and Kitty, who was staying with the blonde dancer once again since she was back in New York for the wedding, coming up behind her.
"Hey sis" said Kitty, as they got up to the same level as her.
"Hi" replied Mikki, with a smile to her.
"You weren't going to leave without us where you?" asked Brittany.
Mikki looked at her and laughed, as she opened the door to her apartment. "No, I was just putting the twins' stroller in the car, so it's one less thing to carry down"
"And why isn't your husband offering to do that?" asked Kitty.
"I don't know, I guess I'm just use to doing it by now" replied Mikki, as they walked inside the apartment.
Kitty immediately went over to the two carriers that were also used in the car, and picked up Madison out of hers, as Mikki went over to the sofa and grabbed the baby bag.
"Have you lost a baby, Mik?" asked Kitty, as she cuddled her niece.
"No of course not" replied Mikki, looking at her sister.
"You're sure, because Mas isn't in his carrier" she replied.
"That's crazy, he can't get up and walk he's too young" said Mikki, going over to where her sister was and seeing that it was indeed no little boy in there.
"Blay, do you have Mas" asked Mikki, in a slightly louder voice as she placed the baby bag on to the table also.
"Yes, in their room" replied Blaine, back in a loud voice. "Stinky diaper"
"Well good thing he's in there then" said Brittany with a laugh.
"Yes" replied Mikki. "I have two very toxic kids"
"That you do" said Kitty. "I think that your daughter also needs a change as well"
"Aunty Kitty is quite welcome to do it" said Mikki, looking to her sister with a smile.
"Uh uh no way" replied Kitty shaking her head. "I draw the line at diapers, especially the stinky ones"
"I'll go do it" said Brittany, taking Madison from her.
"You don't have to do that" said Mikki, looking to her friend as Blaine came out of the twins room.
"No it's okay" replied Brittany. "I don't mind, unlike some"
Kitty made a face at her as Brittany headed into the twins room.
"Madi, as well" said Blaine, as he put Mason into his carrier.
"Yep, those two always seem to make a habit of going around the same time" replied Mikki, with a laugh.
"Double the fun, double the stink" said Kitty.
"Definitely" replied Blaine, with a laugh at his sister in law; as Mikki headed over to the fridge and opened it.
"Okay, did I not prepare two bottles before" said Mikki, looking in the fridge. "I must be losing my mind"
"In the bag already" said Blaine.
Mikki turned and looked at him.
"Thank you" said Mikki, going back over to the table and looking in the bag where they would keep the ready to go bottles. "But stop making me think I have gone mad and lost my mind"
"Sweetie, you already have lost your mind" said Blaine, with a laugh.
"Exactly, I married you" replied Mikki, with a laugh.
"Oh burn" said Kitty, with a laugh of her own.
Blaine looked at his sister in law and nodded. "Yeah"
"Okay, diapers, wet wipes, extra bottles, extra formula, check" said Mikki, looking in the bag. "And their outfits and all the other stuff is in the car downstairs ready to go"
"Positive you have everything" said Blaine.
Mikki looked at him and nodded, as Brittany came out of the twins room with a changed Madison, and placed her back into the carrier.
"One little Madi, smelling all pretty again" said Brittany, with a laugh.
"Thanks Brit" said Mikki, as she made sure to fasten Madison securely into her carrier.
"So we should probably head over to Puck and Rachel's" said Kitty. "Get this wedding prep started"
"Yeah, traffic might be a little heavier at this time of day" said Mikki, with a nod; as the door to the apartment opened and Sam and Ryder walked in.
"Hey" said Sam, going over to Brittany and giving his girlfriend a kiss.
"Hey you too" said Brittany with a smile.
"Okay no time for kissy face people" said Kitty, with a laugh. "We have to leave"
"So we'll see you all there" said Ryder.
"Yep, see you later" said Mikki, and turned to Blaine, quickly kissing him. "Love you"
"Love you too" he replied.
Mikki went to pick up one of the baby carriers.
"Love you too, my two little munchkins" said Blaine, looking at Madison and Mason.
"Yeah, we'll see you all later" said Mikki as she picked up the carrier with Mason in, and Brittany grabbed the one with Madison, with Kitty grabbing the bag with all the baby stuff in it.
"Drive safe" said Blaine.
Mikki looked at him and nodded. "I will"
The three girls headed over to the front door and Kitty opened it.
"See you guys" said Kitty, and the three of them headed out.
"So now just to wait for the groom, and then we can get this party started" said Ryder.
"Yep, he shouldn't be too far away" replied Blaine, looking at his watch.
"So we play a video game until he gets here" said Sam.
"Video game" said Blaine, looking to his friend with a laugh.
"Yeah, because I still haven't been able to afford a newer console yet, and well you have the newer games" said Sam.
Blaine laughed. "Okay, yeah. We can play"
"Awesome" replied Sam and headed over to the sofa.
"Going to kick your arse" said Ryder, as he followed him.
Blaine laughed, and then he too went over to hang out with the two guys whilst they waited for Puck to arrive.
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The girls arrived at what they affectionately referred to as the Puckerman residents, and after getting Madison and Mason out of the car, albeit leaving the stroller in there until it would be needed later in the day; they headed up to the front door and Kitty pushed the door bell button.
Lydia, who had come from Ohio for the wedding of her son; came and opened the door. "Hi girls"
"Hi Aunt Lydia" replied Kitty, as she held the door open for them and the three girls walked inside.
"Okay, let me have a look at my great niece and nephew" said Lydia, as she closed the front door.
Mikki laughed. "You want a hold?"
"Definitely, yes" replied Lydia, and Mikki passed over to her Madison whom she had a hold of.
"So my mom and dad aren't here yet?" asked Mikki.
"No, but they rang a little while ago. There hotel is only a couple of miles away, so they will be here soon" said Lydia, as Hiram Berry came out into the entrance hall.
"Well good morning girls" he said, when he saw the three of them.
"Hi Hiram" said Brittany with a smile.
"So Rachel is upstairs?" asked Kitty.
"Yes, she is with Sara and the girl that is doing the hair for you all" replied Lydia.
"Did you want me to take the little one you have there Brittany, so you three can head on upstairs" said Hiram.
"Sure okay, it's Mason" said Brittany as she passed him over to Hiram.
"This is their baby bag, if they need anything" said Mikki, taking it off from her shoulder.
"I think between myself, Lydia and Leroy who is the living room with Jayden and Elisa; we've got this" said Leroy.
"Yeah, of course" replied Mikki, with a laugh.
"Any problems, though we will come and see you" said Lydia.
Mikki laughed, as did the other two girls.
"Okay, well you know where we are" said Brittany, and the three of them headed up stairs to Rachel's room where she was getting ready.
The three of them got up to the top of the landing, just as Sara; Puck's younger sister was coming out of Elisabeth's room.
"Hi" said Sara, as Kitty went over and gave her younger cousin a hug.
"So Rachel is getting ready?" asked Brittany.
Sara looked at her and nodded. "Yeah, and she is a little worried"
"Worried why?" asked Mikki.
"Well the girl who was going to be doing the hair for her and us. Her daughter is sick with gastro and she was concerned that she might be a carrier and pass it on to us. So she sent someone who she works with" said Sara.
"At least she was considerate enough to do that" said Kitty.
Sara nodded.
"So the other girl, Rachel is concerned she won't be able to do the hair properly?" asked Brittany.
"No it's not that" replied Sara, shaking her head.
"What then?" asked Mikki.
"Apparently this girl Tina, you all know here" said Sara.
"Tina?" questioned Brittany.
Sara looked at her and nodded.
"Didn't Blaine go out with a Tina, before he and Mikki got together" said Kitty.
"Oh yeah that goth kind of girl" said Brittany, with a nod. "She's doing our hair?"
"Yeah" replied Sara, with a nod.
"How did you not remember the name, Mik" said Kitty, looking to her sister.
"Okay. I have more important things in my life to worry about then my husbands ex girlfriends" replied Mikki.
"You're surprisingly calm about this" said Sara. "Rachel was worried you'd freak out"
Mikki looked at her cousin and laughed. "Why would I possibly freak out. I got the guy and we have two beautiful children"
"True that" said Brittany, with a laugh.
"Right, so let's go and get beautiful so Rachel can get married" said Mikki.
Sara opened the door, and the four girls walked into Rachel and Puck's room where Rachel was sitting in a chair in front of a mirror that she had put up getting her done by Tina.
"Hi, you're here" said Rachel, glancing to towards the others but not moving her head as Tina put rollers into her hair.
"We are" said Brittany, with a nod. "Are you feeling nervous?"
"No, not at all" replied Rachel, with a slight shake of her head. "So did Sara tell you all why Tina is here?"
"She did" replied Kitty.
"Yes, it was nice of you to step in and help" said Mikki. "Considering none of might have been that nice to you in the past"
"I wouldn't hold a grudge like that" said Tina. "And besides it was in the past. I've moved on and Blaine has also, since he's married Mikki"
"Almost two years now" said Mikki, looking to the Asian girl.
"Really" said Tina. "Wow time flies, huh"
"Hmm, it does" said Mikki, with a nod.
"Okay who are you and what have you done with my sister" said Kitty, looking at her older sister.
"What?" asked Mikki, looking to her.
"You were never nice to any ex girlfriends of your boyfriends in high school" she replied.
"That was high school Kit Kat" said Mikki, with a laugh. "I'm past that"
"Yes" replied Kitty, and looked to Tina. "Well I'm not. So I'm telling you right now if you happen to be here at any time when my brother in law is here, then you stay the hell away from him"
Tina looked at her and laughed. "It's nice to see how protective you are of your sister and also Blaine. But none of you have to worry, I'm dating a wonderful guy now, Mike Chang"
"Mike Chang" said Brittany. "I didn't know he was dating you"
"You know Mike?" asked Tina, looking to her.
"Yes, he's a teacher at Julliard with me" replied Brittany.
"I totally forgot that was where you taught dance" said Tina.
Brittany nodded. "So how long have you been dating Mike?"
"Only a few months" replied Tina. "But he's a nice guy"
"He is" said Brittany, with a nod. "He's one of the good ones"
"Okay, you're all done Rachel" said Tina as she rolled in the last hair roller into her hair.
"Thanks" replied Rachel. "Leave this for about an hour, right"
"That's right" said Tina, with a nod as Rachel stood up from the chair. "Who is going next?"
"I'll go, that way, I can get all done with, in case I have to do other stuff later" said Mikki.
"Sure, take a seat Mikki" said Tina, and Mikki took the seat that Rachel had been sitting in just before.
"So washed it yesterday morning, like was asked of us" said Mikki, as Tina removed her hair from the pony tail that it was in and started to brush her hair out.
"That's fine" replied Tina, with a nod. "I thought your hair was longer"
"It use to be" said Mikki. "I cut it a few months ago as it made it easier and quicker to do in the morning"
"It suits you this length" said Tina, as the door to Rachel's bedroom opened and Midge walked in with a slightly fussing baby.
"Hi mom, what's up?" asked Mikki.
"Someone is wanting their mommy, I think" said Midge, as she neared her daughter.
"I'll take him" said Kitty, noticing that it was Mason. "Since Mik is getting her hair done"
Midge nodded and handed her grandson over to her younger daughter, but Mason continued to fuss; clearly not wanting Kitty either.
"Looks like he doesn't want you either" said Midge with a laugh.
Kitty shook her head.
"I can take him Kitty. I'm sure Tina will be careful when she is doing my hair not to hurt him" said Mikki.
Kitty nodded and placed Mason into Mikki's set up arms, and immediately the little boy stopped fussing and seemed content.
"Is he your son?" asked Tina, looking at him and then Mikki.
Mikki nodded. "He is"
"He's gorgeous" replied Tina.
"Thank you" said Mikki with a laugh. "Gorgeous and a complete and utter little mommy's boy when wants to be"
Tina laughed. "How old is?"
"They're four months" replied Mikki.
"They're?" asked Tina, slightly confused as she continued to brush out Mikki's hair to make sure there was no knots or tangles in it.
"Yeah, I had twins" replied Mikki. "Mason here, and then a little girl Madison who is downstairs with either my dad or aunt or Rach's dads"
"Twins, wow" said Tina. "You and Blaine certainly have your hands full"
"That we do" replied Mikki, with a nod, and Tina continued on with doing her hair, before she finished that and then moved on to the other three girls.
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Later that day, when the girls had gotten dressed, and helped Rachel with all her preparations in getting dressed as well, and then making sure that Jayden, Elisabeth, Madison and Mason were all in nice clothes as well, the time of the actual ceremony where Rachel and Puck would become husband and wife drew near.
Mikki and Kitty were down in the backyard, with the rest of the collective family and guests, making sure that Madison and Mason were settled okay, in their stroller, and Eric was keeping an eye on Jayden and Elisabeth; since Hiram and Leroy were both upstairs with Rachel since they would be walking her down the aisle.
Puck along with Jake, Blaine, Sam and Ryder was already at the wedding arch, the four guys talking.
"Now you're sure you remember the name of the woman you're marrying?" asked Jake.
Puck looked to him with a glare. "Yes, I know who I am marrying"
"You're sure right, because we don't want a repeat of your last wedding" said Sam, with a smile.
"Evans" said Puck, looking to his friend. "If you want to be sporting a black eye to go with your suit there, then keep talking"
Sam looked at him and laughed. "Hey, were all just concerned you might say some other womans' name when the time comes"
"So just in case" said Ryder, reaching into the inside pocket of his suit jacket. "I made you a little cue card to look at"
Puck glared at his cousin.
"What, they helped me through high school and college for remembering stuff" said Ryder, with a laugh.
"Okay, I think that's enough ribbing of Puck" said Blaine.
Puck looked to his friend. "Well at least one of you is sensible here, the rest are knuckleheads"
"Yes" said Blaine, with a nod. "But repeat after me, Rachel"
Puck glared at him, and the four of them laughed; as they saw Brittany go over to Mikki and Kitty, who both nodded, and then Mikki came over to the four of them.
"Show time" she said.
"Okay, let's do this" said Puck.
Mikki nodded and went to walk away. "Oh and Puck, you're marrying Rachel. Remember that"
The four groomsmen laughed, as Mikki linked arms with Kitty and walked up into the house.
"Ready to become a married man, bro?" asked Jake, patting his brother on the shoulder.
"Yeah, I sure am" replied Puck, as the four of them took up their positions at the chuppah.
"Are you ready Noah?" asked the celebrant, that they had chose to perform the ceremony; since they were doing a mixture of both traditional Jewish and the more common wedding ceremony.
Puck looked at him and nodded, as the music for Rachel to walk down the aisle started, "At Last" by Etta James; and the wedding guests all stood.
Brittany, Sara, Kitty and then Mikki proceeded down the aisle, followed by Rachel accompanied by both Leroy and Hiram on either side of her.
The four girls took their places up on Rachel's side of the altar, and Rachel walked up next to where Puck was standing, pausing for a moment to allow both of her father's shake his hand.
Leroy and Hiram went over to take a seat, and the celebrant began. "Thank you everyone, you may be seated"
Rachel turned handing Mikki her bouquet and then faced back to Puck, the two of them taking each other's hands.
"Dearly beloved" began the celebrant. "We are gathered to celebrate the wedding of Noah and Rachel. You have come here to share this formal commitment they make to one another, to offer you love and support to this union, and to allow Noah and Rachel to start their married life together surrounded by the people dearest and most important to them"
Rachel and Puck looked to one another and smiled, as the celebrant continued.
"Matrimony is perhaps the greatest and most challenging adventure of human relations. No ceremony can create your marriage; only you can do that – through love and patience; through dedication and perseverance; through talking and listening, helping and supporting and believing in each other; through tenderness and laughter; through forgiveness, learning to appreciate your differences, taking care to make the important things matter, and letting go of the rest. What this ceremony can do is witness and affirm the choice you make to stand together as partners in life"
"Bride and Groom have been together for quite some time, first meeting as young teenagers in high school, but not forming any sort of romantic liason to many years later when they both again met. And even though there has been rough patches over those reconnected years they have grown together; learning financial responsibility, learning that friendships and relationships change, but no matter what, that their love is constant, and strong. Today they have come before us to publicly affirm that love and commitment. They share this moment with you knowing that your best wishes go forward with them and strengthen them as they begin their lives as husband and wife" continued the celebrant.
The celebrant looked to Jake, who was standing next to Puck and he picked up the two small containers and the larger one that were beside him on a table.
"Bride and Groom, have chosen to commemorate their union through the Sand Ceremony, which symbolizes the eternal marital relationship. They will pour separate containers of sand into a common vessel. Each grain in their respective containers represents a unique and separate moment, decision, feeling or event that helped shaped them into the unique individuals they are today. As they pour the sand from two containers into one, the independent individuals merge into an inseparable pair. Rachel and Noah, just as the grains of sand can never again be divided into their individual containers, so will you be forever joined" said the celebrant, as Jake handed each of them a small container and the celebrant taking the larger one holding it out for Rachel and Puck to each pour their sand into.
As Rachel and Puck each poured their sand into the larger vessel, they handed their small containers back to Jake, who once again placed them on the table.
"This vessel is a symbol of your love and acceptance of one another, and will forever hold your love" said the celebrant as they capped the top off and then placed it on the table as well.
"Rachel, do you take Noah to be your lawfully wedded husband, forsaking all others, till death parts you?" asked the celebrant, looking to her.
"I do" replied Rachel, with a nod.
"Then please repeat after me" said the celebrant.
Rachel nodded.
"I, Rachel take you Noah to be my husband, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward" said the celebrant.
"I, Rachel take you Noah to be my husband, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward" repeated Rachel.
Noah, do you take Rachel to be your lawfully wedded wife, forsaking all others, till death parts you?" asked the celebrant.
"I do" said Puck.
"Then please repeat after me" said the celebrant.
Puck nodded and smiled at Rachel.
"I, Noah take you Rachel to be my wife, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward" said the celebrant.
"I, Noah take you Rachel..." started Puck, as those of the bridesmaids and groomsmen laughed as well as some of the other wedding guests.
"Oh come on you all know I'd get it right this time" said Puck, looking to them with a smile, and earning a laugh from Rachel and also others.
"I, Noah take you Rachel to be my wife, to have and to hold, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward" he continued, reciting the whole vow in full.
"In the spirit of shared love and in full agreement, you will now confirm your intentions for the well-being of your marriage with the exchange of rings" said the celebrant. "May I have the rings please?"
Jake took both of the rings from the inside of his jacket pocket and handed them to the celebrant.
"Rings are a symbol of the never-ending circle of love. Love has no beginning and no end, no giver and no receiver, for each is the giver and each is the receiver. May they always remind you of your vows of fidelity and undying devotion" said the celebrant, as they handed Puck the ring for Rachel.
"Noah, as a token of your love, place the ring upon your bride's finger and repeat after me. Rachel, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness"
"Rachel, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness" said Puck as he placed the ring on to Rachel's out stretched hand.
The celebrant nodded and handed Rachel the ring for Puck.
"Rachel, please place the ring upon Noah's finger and repeat after me. Noah, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness" said the celebrant.
"Noah, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness" repeated Rachel, as she placed the ring onto Puck's hand.
"Rachel and Noah, please take one another by the hand. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever. These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other. These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and tears of joy. These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children. These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch" said the celebrant, as Rachel and Puck looked at one another and smiled.
Jake got the glass that was wrapped in a cloth, from the table nearby and placed it on the ground of the altar.
"After the pronouncement, of husband and wife; Noah will take part in a long standing tradition, the Breaking of the Glass. Over the millennia many interpretations have been offered regarding the significance of the act – some say that it represents a breaking with the past, and a headlong stride into the future, or the shattering of two single lives and their transformation into a couple. I, however, dismiss these meanings and prefer another approach. When the glass breaks, it simply means the long speech is over, and the party begins. Without further ado, by the power vested in me by the great State of New York, it is my privilege and pleasure to pronounce you husband and wife. Noah, you may kiss your bride" said the celebrant.
Puck wrapped his arms around Rachel, and kissed her, to the cheers of all those who were there, and then stomped on the glass, thus cementing his marriage and life with Rachel, forever and always.
Then the newly wedded couple took the walk down the aisle, followed by that of their family and friends, for what was sure to be a glorious and fun filled wedding reception.
End Note: So there you have it. Rachel and Puck are now married, and how I picture Rachel's wedding dress as well as that of the bridesmaid dresses are located on my tumblr page, and the link for this is in my profile.
As I did mention at the start, the next chapter will be the last of this story, and that will be up very soon!
But never fear, it won't be completley over, there will be one shots, and of a course the sequel to look forward too!
So once again I thank you, your patience and support in this has been incredible!
Love to you all,
KJ xoxoxoxo