Summary: You surprise Elias with a trip to Bethany Beyond the Jordan, where you help him to realize a long time dream of being baptized in the River Jordan. The only thing that makes it even more special for him, is that you are baptized with him.
Disclaimers: I own nothing or anyone associated or affiliated with WWE. I own only the original characters. This is just a fictional story that came from my imagination.
Content/Trigger Warnings: None. Just pure fluff.
Note: I am of course unsure of the exact details of Elias' trip to get baptized in the River Jordan, so this will absolutely be completely made up. Bear with me. Hope this is enjoyed! I also don't know what the person is called that performs the baptisms, so I'm going to call them a baptist–similar to John the Baptist.
Also, this story may be on the short side since I'm just now trying to get back into the groove of writing.
Beyond the Jordan
The alarm woke you and your husband, Elias Samson, that morning and you smiled, thinking of the gift you had to cheer him up with since being laid off from the WWE. You turned over in the bed and kissed him softly, giggling as his beard tickled at your chin. "G'morning handsome."
"Morning," he replied in a sleep-roughened voice as he returned your kiss.
You could see a cloud in his eyes as he pulled back and turned onto his back in the bed, his arms up and his hands laced behind his head. He was obviously deep in thought.
"I have a surprise for you," you whispered with an encouraging smile, giving his beard a playful tug.
"Oh, do you now," Elias chuckled, and yanked you across his broad chest. "What is it?"
Squealing in delight, you briefly pulled yourself free of his embrace and reached for your night table, opening the drawer. Quickly you pulled out the two plane tickets to Amman Jordan, and handed them to him, grinning like the cat that ate the canary.
Confused, Elias took the plane tickets. "A trip?" His eyes scanned over the flight details and you knew the instant he saw the destination.
His brown eyes met your gaze and the corner of his mouth quirked upward. "Really?"
His expression was so hopeful and happy, tears of joy burned your eyes as you nodded. "Do you like it?" So excited were you that you didn't give him a chance to respond right away. "We fly to Amman, and then from there we'll take a taxi to Bethany Beyond the Jordan and after a short walk, we'll get baptized together in the Jordan!"
"I…." he puffed out a shaky breath and rubbed his hand down his face. "I love it. It's the most beautiful gift anyone has ever given me."
"Well, let's get to packin' big guy," you giggled, "We leave tomorrow!"
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You clutched nervously at the armrest of your seat as the plane took off at lightning speed. You were shaking, you were so scared, but this trip had to happen. It was so important to Elias.
In the next instant, his large hand was covering yours. "Easy there, sweetheart." He pried your hand from the armrest and laced his fingers with yours. "I forgot how scared of flying you are. Are you okay?"
You nodded, and blew out a soft, shaky breath. "Y-yes." You shook your head slightly, clearing your thoughts and your fear from your mind. "Yes, I'm fine. Don't worry." You inwardly chastised yourself for showing fear. You wanted this trip to be perfect and so far, you were in danger of ruining it.
"Don't worry, Y/N," Elias said softly, stroking his thumb over the back of your hand. "We prayed after we got our seats. The Lord is not going to let anything happen. We're perfectly safe."
You nodded, and took another deep breath, squeezing his hand in yours. His words washed over you and the truth in them instantly calmed you. "I know. And thank you. I'm always the most nervous when the plane first takes off. I'm fine now."
He raised your joined hands to his mouth and placed soft, feathery kisses over each of your knuckles. "Thank you. Really. I've always wanted to do this."
You smiled softly, "You're welcome. I was hoping this would cheer you up."
"It has," he answered you. "I feel so much better about everything now."
"I'm glad."
A stewardess approached you then and offered drinks along with your breakfast. You both requested just orange juice instead of mimosas, since neither of you drank alcohol.
Once the stewardess left the two of you alone, you both began to eat your breakfast, and tried to relax through the long flight.
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"Look! We're here!"
You pointed to the river as you zipped up the remaining bit of zipper on your white baptismal robe, and Elias smiled. "Yes, we are."
Giggling, you took off at a jog and headed closer to the river. "Just think about it! We are going to be baptized where Jesus was!"
Elias chuckled and followed behind you, savoring the moments you were both experiencing.
Finally reaching the bridge-like structure that led you down into the Jordan River, you both climbed onto it and made your slow descent into the river, seeing as there were several people ahead of you in line to be baptized. You stood behind Elias so he could go first. After all, you'd planned this trip for him.
You watched as the baptist spoke briefly over each person, and then lowered them into the waters; and quickly assisting them back to their feet. Then the next person came forth and the process was repeated.
About an hour passed before Elias' turn came. He stepped forward and headed for the baptist as you watched proudly.
"Hello. What is your name?" Elias was greeted by the baptist and shook hands with him.
"My name is Elias. Elias Samson."
"Alright, Elias are you ready?"
At his nod, the baptist spoke softly, "Today we acknowledge your old self is buried with Christ and you have been raised to new life in Jesus! Therefore, Elias, I now baptize you in the name of the Father, the Son, and of the Holy Spirit!"
You watched as Elias was assisted down into the water. You almost chuckled at the sight of your large husband being helped down into the water. He didn't need help truthfully. But you caught yourself and your slightly unsanctimonious–though unintentional–reaction, and remained silent.
In the next instant, Elias was rising back to his feet and he had the biggest, happiest smile on his handsome face. Tears burned at your eyes as you saw his joy. He–albeit awkwardly since he was in water–headed toward the showers and changing rooms but stopped and turned back around so he could watch you be baptized next.
You stepped forward and headed down the bridgelike structure, holding the railing as you went. A moment later, you'd approached the baptist and shook his hand in greeting.
"And what is your name," the baptist asked.
"I'm Y/N."
The baptist spoke the small prayer over you and in the next instant you were being tilted back into the water. And as the water engulfed you, you thought how amazing it was that you were in the same place Jesus had been. Doing exactly as he'd done–obeying the Father, showing your love for the Father.
And then you were lifted up, water spilling from your hair and body.
Smiling, you shook the baptist's hand again and thanked him. Then you were heading for Elias who was waiting on you and smiling from ear to ear. Once you reached him he pulled you into a big hug and kissed the top of your head. "This was amazing, babe. It was great getting baptized but watching you get baptized was just as special. I'm so lucky to have a God-fearing wife that loves the Lord the same as I do.
"Likewise," you told him, reaching up and kissing his cheek. "I love you."
"I love you," he replied. "Now, let's go get showered and changed and head over to the Sea of Galilee!"
"Yes! But first we need to put in an order for a DVD of our baptisms," you reminded him. "We definitely want to remember this forever."
"Yes, we do."
"I know something else we'll want to remember, too." you added, a sly smile crossing your face. "I have something else to surprise you with."
"Oh really," Elias chuckled, and pulled you closer. "What's this surprise?"
You hiccuped on a sob of happiness and looked into his eyes. "We're going to have a baby."
"Are you….?" He swallowed hard and fought back tears of joy. "Are you for real?"
You nodded and smiled through your own tears. "We're having a baby," you repeated. "We're starting our family!"
He pulled you up against him and planted a soft kiss to your mouth. "Thank you for everything. This was the perfect place to come to and to find out our family is growing…"
You flushed and smiled at his speechlessness. "I'm so glad you're happy."
"Happy doesn't cover it, sweetheart," Elias said, putting his arm around your shoulders and leading you to the showers and changing rooms. "Now, what do you say we go see the Sea of Galilee and take the baby on his or her first boat ride?"
You nodded excitedly. "Yes, let's."
Minutes later, you were headed to do just that.
THE END