Chapter 27
Chuck: We are gathered here today to join Chester and Manny together as husband and Wife
Manny hands her flowers to Emma as she turns to Chester and takes him by the hands, smiling, knowing she's about to marry the love of her life
Chuck: Manny, do you take Chester to be your lawful wedded husband? To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, until death do you part?
Manny (smiling at Chester): I do
Chuck: Chester, do you take Manny to be your lawful wedded wife? To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, until death do you part?
Chester smiles big at Manny
Chester: I do
Chuck: You got the ring, Chester?
Chester pulls Manny's wedding band out of his pocket as he holds it in his hand, gracefully over Manny's ring finger
Chuck: Repeat after me, With this ring, I wed you and pledge to you my love now and forever.
Chester begins to place the ring on Manny's finger
Chester: With this ring, I wed you and pledge to you my love now and forever.
Manny gets Chester's ring from Emma and gracefully places it over Chester's finger
Chuck: Manny, repeat after me
Manny begins to place the ring on Chester's finger
Chuck: With this ring, I wed you and pledge to you my love now and forever.
Manny: With this ring, I wed you and pledge to you my-
Then suddenly, Chester hears a voice come from the house
Bianca: Chester!
Chester: Bianca?! What are you doing here?!
Manny (frantic): What is happening right now?
Bianca stands at the top of the deck stairs, and looks at Chester
Bianca: Chester, you can't marry her. I'm still in love with you, because you fixed my heart!
Manny & Emma: Wait? What?!
Mom: Oh, dear
Sean: Oh, boy, this won't be good
Chester: What?
Bianca begins to walk down the stairs toward the ceremony
Bianca: When you proposed to me a couple years ago, I should've said yes, but I was scared and since then I've regrated it. I love you, Chester. I always have, please don't leave me again
Chester looks at Manny with sorrow as he runs to Bianca and picks her up in his arms. Leaving Manny heartbroken at the beach, with his parents and brother by her side
Manny (sobbing): How could he do this to me?
Mom: I'm so sorry, sweetheart. I had no idea this was going to happen
Emma: I'm going to beat that bitch's ass
Sean holds Emma back
Sean: Baby! Baby! Your pregnant, I don't want you to go into early labor cause of this dumb bitch
Emma: My best friend was just left at the alter 'cause of her!
Manny (crying): I would've given him the world, how could he chose her
Suddenly, Manny wakes up from her sleep gasping, she looks over and sees Chester sleeping peacefully. she curls into him realizing it was just a dream and drifts back off to sleep.
The Next morning Chester's stirring in bed and looks over at Manny whose sleeping peacefully. He quietly gets up and goes downstairs to make breakfast for him and his new wife them. Manny begins to wake up as she rolls over to cuddle with Chester and realizes he's not there. She gets out of bed and runs downstairs to see him in the kitchen
Chester: Good morning my beautiful wife to be
Manny: Hi, baby
Manny sits down at the table as Chester brings a plate of food to her
Chester: What's wrong, baby? You should be over the moon happy
Manny looks at Chester and takes him by the hand
Manny: I promise, I'm ecstatic we're finally getting married, I- I don't want to talk about what's bothering me
Chester pulls up a chair next to Manny as he wraps his arm around her and kisses her head
Chester (softly): I love you, with all my heart, baby. Always will
Manny stirs her fork on her plate
Manny: I love you
Chester lifts Manny's chin as he stares into her big brown eyes and gently sweeps her hair behind her ear
Chester (softly): Hey, talk to me, baby. What's wrong?
Manny: I couldn't sleep last night
Chester: Why not, love? Talk to me, baby.
Manny: I had a bad dream last night.
Chester: Ok? What was it about?
Manny: You, leaving me at the alter
Chester: What? Baby-
Manny: You left me, for Bianca
Manny gets up from the table as tears begin to form in her eyes
Chester: Manny, sweetheart-
Chester gets up and wraps his arms around Manny
Manny: I was left heartbroken and alone at our wedding
Chester kisses Manny neck from behind
Chester: I am marrying you, not her, Baby, you are my world. I would never choose her over you, you have to believe that
Manny wipes a tear away as she wraps her hands around Chester's hands around her waist
Manny: I never felt so heart broken, I mean it was a dream, but it felt so real, Chester.
Chester: I can't begin to imagine how hurt you were baby. But I promise you, you're the one who is going my wife now. There's no one else, I'd rather spend forever with, than you
Manny: I should be the happiest girl in the world, I'm marrying the love of my life today but instead I can't help but feel this aching hole in my heart
Chester looks into Manny's eyes
Chester: Manny, look at me
Manny looks at Chester
Chester: I've been in love with you since 10th grade, I wanted to ask you out so bad, but you were too wrapped up in Craig. I was crushed, the girl of my dreams, with a guy like Craig Manning.
Chester softly kisses Manny's forehead and takes her by the hands
Chester: After I moved, I thought I lost any chance I had with you, then you walked in Media at Smithdale and took my breath away
Manny: Really?
Chester nods yes
Chester: You took my breath away and stole my heart. I knew in that moment; I had another chance at going out with you. The moment you agreed to go out with me, was one of the happiest days of my life, and that very same day, I knew I would marry you one day, baby.
Manny smiles as she sniffles, as Chester wipes a tear away from Manny's eyes
Manny: I never knew that, before.
Chester: I would've waited another 5 years if I had to, I always knew you were the one for me, even when I was with Bianca. I was never happy with her like I am with you
Manny: I love you, babe. I really do. I had no idea you felt that way all this time
Chester holds Manny in his arms
Chester: I would move a thousand suns for you, Princess, to show how much I care about you and how insanely in love I am with you
Manny smiles at Chester
Chester: There's that beautiful smile I love so much
Manny sniffles as she sweeps her hair back
Manny: Thank you, Chester
Chester: For what, baby?
Manny: Making me the happiest woman in the world, always knowing what to say to make me feel better and-
Manny leans in and passionately kisses Chester
Manny: Most importantly, making me your wife
Chester smiles big as he passionately kisses Manny
Chester: Best decision I ever made.
Manny wraps herself in Chester's arms
Manny (softly): I love you with all my heart
Chester: I love you too Mrs. Johnson
Chester softly takes Manny out of his arms and passionately looks in her eyes as he gently caresses her cheek
Chester: Baby, listen. I love you, with all my heart and soul. Bianca will never take your place in my heart. Not ever. I know it's hard given everything we've been through, but you got to let that fear go Manny. She's not going to come back, and even if she did, I would still choose you, a million times over. That fear is going to eat you alive, honey.
Manny: I know babe, I know.
Chester: You're my family now honey. Nothing will keep from spending the rest of my life, loving you and making you the happiest woman in the world
Manny buries her head in Chester's chest
Manny: I'll be ok, I promise
Chester kisses Manny's forehead
Chester: I know you will, baby. I have all the faith in you
Chester and Manny finish eating and get dressed to head to Chester's parents' house for the Wedding Next day, Manny and Chester arrive at his parent's house
Manny (to Chester's Mom): Hi Mom
Chester: Hey mom
Chester walks into his dad's room and notices his dad is not there
Chester: Mom, where's dad? Why isn't he in his room?
Mom: Relax Chester, he's having a good day. He's in the other room with your brother, why don't you go get ready
Chester kisses Manny as he goes in the other room with his brother and Dad
Mom: (to Manny): You, my dear, go in the back, with Emma. I'll be in there shortly
Manny walks in the back of the house where Emma is and starts to get ready, as she opens the door, Emma walks out of the room
Manny (to Emma): Where are you going? I can't get married without you
Emma: I'll be right back; I have to take Chester your ring
A few minutes later she comes back to Manny's room to finish getting ready, and the guys are getting ready in their room
Chester: Dad, I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that you're feeling good enough today to see me get married
Dad (coughs): Son, I'm so proud of the man you've become.
Chester smiles
Chuck: Dad's right, dude. We're all proud of you, it's too bad Chad had to go back home and miss this
Chester (smiles): I love you guys. I'm glad I at least have you and Sean, and most importantly Dad here.
Sean: I'm glad to be a part of it, man
Chester: I never believed in love, or finding the one to settle down with until I found Manny again, at Smithdale
Chester said as he fixes his hair in the mirror. Meanwhile, the girls are getting their hair and makeup done in the back of the house
Manny: I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have you by my side, Emma.
Emma: Manny, we've been planning our weddings since we were kids. Although this wasn't part of your dream, but you have your dream guy. No matter where life takes us, I'm always going to be at your side
Emma said as she puts her hand over her stomach as she feels a pain in her stomach
Manny: What's wrong?
Emma: Your niece is beating me up inside
Manny: Let me feel
Manny puts her hand over Emma's stomach and feels the baby kick
Manny (smiles): She's just happy for her auntie, that's all
Emma: Well so am I, but I would apricate sweet girl not beating up her mommy from inside
Mom: When are you due?
Emma: April
Mom: Is this your first pregnancy Emma?
Emma: Yea. My husband and I decided to name her Rose Christine, after Manny and my mom.
Mom: Awe, that's so sweet
Emma: Manny and I have been friends since we were in diapers. I thought naming the baby after her would be a sweet way to honor our friendship
Manny: You're going to make me cry, Em
Emma gives Manny a hug
Emma: I love you, so much, Manny. I am so incredibly proud of you. I am honored to be your best friend and witness you marry the love of your life
Mom: Manny, I've always looked at you like the daughter I never had, I'm so happy to finally get my daughter today
Manny: I'm so grateful to have such an amazing support system by my side, throughout all of this, but I do have something I need to tell you both
Mom: What is it?
Manny's eyes begin to fill with sadness
Emma: Manny? What's wrong?
Manny: Chester and I were pregnant
Mom: Were?
Emma gives Manny a consoling hug
Emma: I'm so sorry, Manny.
Mom: How far long were you?
Manny: 12 weeks
Mom: Oh, sweetie. I'm so sorry.
Manny: The doctor says I might not be able to conceive naturally
Emma: What? Why?
Manny: When I had my abortion with Craig in high school, apparently it caused some damage.
Emma: I'm so sorry.
Manny: We're not giving up, that easily. Chester and I have talked about several different options, cause we want a family.
Mom: I'm sure you two will figure out a way to give me grandchildren somehow
Manny smiles
Manny: We will.
Emma: Now, wipe that sadness off your face, it's time to get you married
Emma and Manny shriek in excitement
Mom: I'll go check and make sure the guys are ready
Chester's mom smiles as she leaves the room
Emma: Are you nervous?
Manny: A little bit
Manny said as she looks in the mirror
Emma: Your worried about her, aren't you?
Manny: Who?
Emma: His ex
Manny: Am I wrong for worrying?
Emma: Manny, you got to let that go. She's in jail, She has no idea you're here, or about to get married.
Manny: Yea and in case you forgot, she nearly took him from me forever!
Manny turns to face Emma as Emma places her hands on Manny's shoulders
Emma: Even if she or any of her whack job family show up here, I will deal with them, I don't care if I'm 6 ½ months pregnant or about to pop. She and her family are not going to ruin your day
Manny smiles
Manny: I'd be lost without you; you know that right
Emma laughs as she gives Manny a hug
Emma: It's what best friends are for. Hell, I was nervous about if Ellie was coming to sabotage my wedding with Sean when we got married, but once I realized, Sean's crazy in love with me and always has been, that fear went away.
Manny: Really?
Emma: My point, if you know Chester is madly In love with you, there's nothing to worry about.
Manny smiles as she looks in the mirror, lifting her veil over her face
Manny: Your right, Emma. Chester and I have come this far, there's no one else I'd rather spend forever with
Emma smiles as Manny turns around. Suddenly the door opens, and Chester's mom appears In the doorway
Mom: Are we ready?
Manny smiles as she nods yes. Emma wraps her arm around Manny's arm as they walk out of the room and outside to the wedding,
Mom (to Manny): You look beautiful, Manny
The girls continue the stroll outside to their beach front backyard, as they turn the corner she sees Chester, their eyes meet and they both beam with happiness. Emma notices Sean and smiles big at him. The girls stop just before they meet Chester, Emma gives Manny a hug, before handing her to Chester.
Chester (whispers): You look Beautiful baby
Manny blushes as she smiles big at Chester
Chuck: We are gathered here today to join Chester and Manny together as husband and Wife
Manny hands her flowers to Emma as she turns to Chester and takes him by the hands, smiling, knowing she's about to marry the love of her life
Chuck: Manny, do you take Chester to be your lawful wedded husband? To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, until death do you part?
Manny (smiling at Chester): I do
Chuck: Chester, do you take Manny to be your lawful wedded wife? To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, until death do you part?
Chester smiles big at Manny
Chester: I do
Chuck: You got the ring, Chester?
Chester pulls Manny's wedding band out of his pocket as he holds it in his hand, gracefully over Manny's ring finger
Chuck: Repeat after me, With this ring, I wed you and pledge to you my love now and forever.
Chester begins to place the ring on Manny's finger
Chester: With this ring, I wed you and pledge to you my love now and forever.
Manny gets Chester's ring from Emma and gracefully places it over Chester's finger
Chuck: Manny, repeat after me
Manny begins to place the ring on Chester's finger
Chuck: With this ring, I wed you and pledge to you my love now and forever.
Manny: With this ring, I wed you and pledge to you my love now and forever
Chester looks over at his Dad and smiles then looks back at Manny
Chester (whispers to Manny): I love you.
Manny smiles as she blushes
Chuck: By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife
Chester smiles big at Manny as everyone claps for them
Chuck (to Chester): Go on, kiss your bride
Chester pulls Manny into his arms and passionately kisses her
Chuck: Folks, I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson
Manny giggles in excitement as Chester takes her by the hand as they walk down the aisle as husband and wife
Chester: This is the start of forever, baby.
Manny (smiles): I'm so glad
Chester picks up Manny and spins her around in his arms as she giggles in excitement and happiness
Chester: I Love you with all my heart Manny, there's no one else I'd rather spend forever with, than you.
Manny (smiles): I know Chester, I love you too.
Emma walks up to Manny
Emma: I hate to interrupt the happy moment, but Sean and I are going to head back home.
Manny: Really?
Emma: Yea, we both have to go back to work tomorrow, and I only have a few more weeks until I go out for my maternity leave
Manny gives Emma a hug
Manny: I love you, thank you for everything.
Emma: I'm so happy for you, Manny. You know I'm always here for you, no matter what. It's what best friends and sisters are for.
Manny: I know.
Emma: I love you, if you need me, call me.
Manny smiles at Emma, as she and Sean leave to return back to Toronto. Meanwhile Chester's dad walks over to Chester
Chester: Hey dad, how you are feeling?
Dad: Son, I'm so incredibly proud of you, I'm so happy for you
Chester's dad coughs
Chester: Take it easy there, big guy.
Dad: Chester, your mom and I raised you well, son. You went after your dreams and you followed them, they even landed you, your dream girl, and I couldn't be happier for you and Manny, son. She's a great girl, and we're lucky to have her in this family now
Chester smiles big as he gives his dad a hug
Chester: Thanks Dad. It really means a lot to hear that