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"Ana, Christian...Oliver.", my dad smiles. "Do the three of you have plans this weekend?"
"Not that we know of.", I answer between bites of the dinner my mom prepared. "Christian?"
"Nope, and I haven't heard Oliver mention having plans.", Christian laughs. "Why do you ask?" My parents look at each other and then at Christian and I.
"We're having a wedding, and we'd very much like for you to attend.", my mom replies. Of course I instantly know who's wedding she's referring to.
"This weekend?", I ask. "I didn't think you had a date, and now you're telling us not only do you have one but it's one only four days away."
"We realize the timing is soon, but we were talking last night and decided to just go ahead and get married. We spent too many years apart, and now that we've found each other again, we don't want to waste any time. We're going to get married at the Golden Gardens Park. The weather is supposed to be nice for an outdoor wedding."
"You could have it here. I can pull a wedding together at the last minute.", I tell them, but both shake their heads and laugh.
"Sweetheart, we had a feeling you'd say that, and while we appreciate your offer, we're going to pass. Your mom and I want you all to be able to truly share in the day, and we feel it would be better if we had it at the Golden Gardens Park. It's on the beach and is going to make for a memorable wedding.", my mom says while Christian takes Oliver out of his seat. The sweet baby is kicking his feet and smiling.
"Well, I think Oliver is happy about your plans.", Christian says. He and my parents wait on my reaction.
"I'm happy too.", I say with tears flowing. "What are the two of you going to wear?"
"I'm going to get a simple suit.", my dad replies.
"And I'm going to go and get a dress. We're going to call Ethan tonight to let him know our plans. Even though he said any day would be fine with him, he might not be able to do Saturday." My dad takes my mom's hand and kisses the top of it.
"I can't wait to make you my wife again."
"And I can't wait for you to be my husband again. Ana, will you not only be my maid of honor but also walk me down the aisle?"
"Mom, I'd be honored.", I say as my heart goes pitter patter.
"Christian, you've brought so much love into my daughter's life, and I see you as a son which is why I'd like for you to be my best man. I'd also like for Oliver to be the junior best man.", my dad says.
"Ray, I'd like that very much, and I know Oliver would like to be the junior best man."
"Tomorrow's a big day for your parents.", Ethan says as we sit in the coffee shop across from his photography studio. He and I are having coffee while Gail watches Oliver. It was only a few days ago my mom and dad announced they're getting married this weekend, but things are coming together. "I bet they're excited."
"Excited isn't a strong enough word to describe it. My mom got her dress Wednesday, and my dad also got his suit that day. Despite them insisting they didn't want me to help, I did a little by getting the chairs for the ceremony. I'm going to make some teal bows and place them on the back of the chairs."
"It's going to be a picture pefect wedding." Ethan takes a drink of his coffee and grimaces. "I think my coffee is a tad too strong."
"Do you want to order some more?"
"I'm going to stay with this. I've got some photos to develop and will need the extra kick."
"My parents are thrilled you're able to take the photos. They were worried you might not be able to considering it was last minute."
"Nonsense. I told them I'd take the photos any time, and I meant it. Your mom and dad are wonderful people who I feel blessed to know. It means a lot that they want me to be a part of this big day for them."
"The weather is supposed to be perfect today, but I see clouds.", I sigh, pointing to the row of clouds in the distance.
"Ana, relax.", Christian says. "There are clouds, but they seem to be clearing up. It's not going to rain." With Oliver in her arms, Grace walks towards us. "Hi there little man."
"I can't get over how adorable he is in his little outfit." Oliver's wearing a light blue polo shirt and khaki pants. His outfit is similiar to my dad's which consists of khaki pants and jacket and a light blue dress shirt.
"When Ray called and told me about his suit, I thought it would be cute if Oliver wore something similiar.", Christian shrugs. "Ironically, Oliver already had the clothes in his closet." I look over my shoulder and see Elliot and Kate have arrived and are talking with Carrick. Once they're done, they start heading towards us.
"Ana, where are your parents?", Kate asks.
"They're in the small tents that are set up. Mom's in the one on the left, and Dad's in the one on the right. I've been back and forth between them but stepped out for a few minutes. I'm getting ready to check back in with both." With Christian and Oliver following me, I go to see my dad one final time before the ceremony. He's sitting in a folding chair, looking at his watch but appearing relaxed. "We're almost there."
"I can't wait to see your mom walking towards me.", he grins.
"Any jitters?", Christian asks.
"Not a single one. I thought I'd be nervous, but I'm not." He stands and I adjust his light blue tie.
"Dad, you're one handsome groom. I know you and Mom are going to have the best life. I love you both so much."
"Annie, we love you too.", he whispers as we hug. "I wish I could hug you longer, but you've got a bride to get to." I kiss Christian and Oliver and then scurry to my mom. Ethan's inside the tent with her and is snapping some photos. He took some of my dad and I earlier as well as some of my dad and Oliver.
"Just getting a few of the bride before she says I do.", Ethan says. He moves his camera down and sighs. "I'm done for now but will take some more during and after the ceremony. I'll see the two of you out there." Ethan hugs my mom and I before leaving to join everyone else.
"Does this dress look ok?", my mom asks, smoothing the sides of her ivory lace knee length dress.
"It's beautiful.", I answer. "You're beautiful."
"I can't believe I'm standing here, about to remarry Ray." I hear the music start. "I guess that's our cue." I grab the bouquet of daisies, white button mums, and peach roses from the chair in the corner of the tent.
"Here you go." She takes the bouquet in hand and my hand in the other. I pull back the front of the tent and see Mia, Nicholas, and Max are here and seated with the rest of the well wishers. At the end of the aisle, I spot my three guys. Christian's holding Oliver and mouthing I love you. My dad smiles at me, but it's clear his main attention is on my mom.
"Hey.", my dad says softly once we've reached him.
"Hey yourself.", my mom blushes. The officiant steps in front of them as I move to the side.
"We're gathered here today to unite Ray and Carla in holy matrimony. Both have written their own vows. At this time, Ray will say his."
"Carla, life has given us a second chance, and I'm here today to promise you that it'll be the last chance we'll ever need. Our love is and will continue to be stronger than ever before." Christian hands him the wedding ring. "I love you." He slides the rings on to her finger.
"And now Carla will say her vows."
"No matter where we've been in life, you've always been a part of my heart and of me. Just like fate brought us together before, it's done it again. Ray, you're my best friend and my soulmate, and I love you." She takes the ring I hand her and place it on my dad's finger.
"Now that Ray and Carla have expressed their love for each other, I now pronounce them husband and wife. Ray, you may kiss the bride." My dad takes my mom in his arms and dips her into a long, passionate kiss. When they finally break away, they hold their hands up in celebration as everyone applauds.
"Best day ever.", I tell Christian.