Julia was absolutely speechless, looking down at the man she loved and couldn't believe he took her idea for their 10th anniversary.
"Julia?"
"yes, I'll marry you again"
As he got up, grabbed her face in his hands and passionately kissed her.
As they kissed she was happy crying, but also laughing, "what's so funny?"
She wrapped her arms around his neck, "well, detective, you stole my idea."
He looked at her with confusion, "your idea?"
"For our 10th anniversary, I came up with the idea that we should renew our vows. Or Margaret called here and suggested you propose."
He laughed, "no, my idea. I kept thinking what does 10 years of marriage represent…new beginnings. I contacted Father Harris to see if we could use the church again."
Julia laughed, "oh, Margaret wanted me to ask, if we agree to this idea, can she get her 2nd chance at being the wedding planner?"
"Of course"
She laughed again, "well, detective our anniversary is in a couple of days" as she kissed him, "maybe we should practice for an another wedding night?"
He picks her up bridal style, "William…"
"Great minds, think alike" kisses her as he takes her to the couch, and make passionate love
It was the day before, the wedding, William, and the rest of station house were busy finishing up a case.
Julia, Margaret and Effie, along with Susannah, who was sitting on the couch drawing a picture, were getting last minute touches on their dresses. As, Margaret began checking off items off her list, "church confirmed, check. Susannah's flower girl dress, check. The cake and cupcakes, picked up, check. Now, just need confirmation on the flowers."
"Margaret, if we don't have flowers, it's ok. We can use the ones from our garden." Julia as she was taking off her dress
"Nonsense, Julia. You said you wanted the same flowers, and I'm going to make sure, those yellow roses are at the wedding."
"Ok, thank you" as Julia rolled her eyes and looked at Effie,
"My pleasure. To double sure, I'll just take a quick walk to the flower shop and see what the hold up is."
"Ok, take your time" as Julia waited till she was gone, and looked at Effie again, "for heavens sake"
"You weren't kidding, she goes more like a bridezilla, when planning a wedding." She chuckles and takes a tip of some champagne
Julia nodded, "but I think she acts this way, is because her wedding was a disaster."
Effie understood, "I heard the inspector was drunk"
"Apparently he was, or as Margaret said" as she imitated her voice, "3 sheets to the wind"
Nearly spitting out her champagne, as they both laughed.
As the ladies, continued waiting for Margaret to come back, they drank more champagne, as Effie asked, "so you have no idea, what William's surprise is?"
Julia shook her head, "I assume a trip to Paris, but he said nope, but the thing is coming from there."
"Anymore hints?"
"He said, something I have been wanting for a few years, and I already truly love it."
"And that is?"
"I don't know, honestly all I really want is a trip to Paris, or just travel with William and Susannah."
"Make up for the last 4 months, you were in London?"
She nodded, "it was a mistake to take that job. I have never been so lost, since I took that job at the children's hospital in Buffalo, those years ago."
"I shouldn't have pushed you to take that job. I believe I was just excited I finally got my dream job."
"It's alright, all is forgiven" as she squeezed her hand
"But can I be truthful, Julia?"
"Yes"
"I thought, one reason you didn't want to take this job, because you were with child."
Julia laughed, "many people assumed that."
As Effie was about to say something, Margaret walks back into the shop, "I knew I would get you the flowers. Just took some persuading, and more money. But they will arrive at the church, tomorrow morning at 9:00"
"Thank you, Margaret. Shall we all go to lunch now?"
As the ladies nodded and left the shop, to the tea room.
Back at the station, as the case close and the culprit was put in jail, William was getting ready to head out, when he heard a knock on the door, "Murdoch?"
"Sir?"
"You heading to the train station to get Miss Ogden?"
"Yes, Julia still hasn't suspected anything. Even with the hints I gave her"
"Is Miss Ogden, staying with you?"
"For tonight, she is staying in a hotel. She said, she wanted to surprise, Julia on the actual day"
Brackenreid laughed, "how long has it been since you both saw Ruby?"
"Maybe, since we took that trip to South America."
"So, she hasn't even met Susannah?"
"No, but she's very excited too. Now, I must be off"
"Don't worry about a thing Murdoch, I'll make sure everyone gets there to the church, in the morning."
"Thanks, sir" as he tips his hat and leaves
At the train station, William had just arrived, when he saw Ruby, coming off the train, "Miss Ogden,"
Ruby turns around, "William" as she walks over and gives him a hug, "and remember, I told you, we're now family, call me Ruby."
"Right, sorry, Ruby. Let me help with your bags." As he lifts them, "carriage is waiting"
"Lead the way, brother"
"How was the trip from Paris?"
"The boat, I took, ran into a storm, and the rocking made me seasick. I didn't eat for 2 days."
"Sorry, to hear that" as they found the carriage and attached the luggage to it, and headed to the hotel
"Jules, still doesn't know, I'm the gift?"
"No, gave her hints and nothing."
"And I thought she was supposed to be smart"
They both chuckled, as they reached the hotel, as Ruby got out, "here want me to help you to your room?"
"I'm fine, William, been carrying my luggage to my room for years, without any help."
"Of course. So, we'll see you tomorrow at the church?"
"Yes, I'll arrive at 8:30."
"And I'll be arriving at 8:00, with the inspector, George and Susannah."
"I can't wait to meet her."
William smiled, "good day, Ruby"
"Good day, William" as she walked into the hotel and he got back into the carriage and headed home.
