And Love
Chapter 16 Wedding plus
A/N: skyross19 in the latest review gave me a great idea, and inspired me to continue on. THANKS!
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JUNE 10
Two months later than originally planned, the wedding occurred at the St. Angelus parish church. Father Mark officiated; Anthony Renzulli walked Eddie down the aisle and Lena Janko gave her daughter away.
A large picture of Kara Walsh sat on an easel behind the Maid of Honor's spot; Erin Reagan marched and stood on the spot in Kara's absence.
Gwen Adams and Julie Nelson were thrilled to be asked to participate. They had recently hired Eddie as a paralegal in training. They are co-hostesses at the wedding cake table and during the sit-down reception. They did a terrific job!
SELF-WRITTEN VOWS
J: I was engaged, then dumped,
E: I was looking for companionship, nothing more,
J: I wandered into a bar to drown my sorrows,
E: I saw a distraught, hot guy,
J: I saw a gorgeous, unattached blond woman,
E: I bought him a drink,
J: I reciprocated, then suggested darts,
E: I whipped his ass on the board,
J: She did – we left together,
E: we walked, he grasped my hand,
J: She didn't withdraw, we walked on and on,
E: We made out, then made love,
J: She disappeared in the morning,
E: I had places to be, left my name, I knew he was Jamie,
J: Couldn't find each other,
E: Malina was born,
J: NYPD TO,
E: NYPD trainee,
J: Here we are, deeply in love and together!
E: 1-4-3 Always and forever!
J: 1-4-3 Always and forever!
A/N: Thought I'd try something different. Is this too weird?
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Because Eddie ha d just started with Gwen & Julie, the newlyweds decided to postpone a honeymoon. Thy were not sure when such an event would happen. Maybe it was a pipe dream! But it means that the entire family would be present for Malina's 3rd birthday on June 15th.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Mal was given her choice of party style and venue. She chose Chuck 'E Cheese! Her parents were not thrilled, but it was on the list of choices they had allowed. So, they couldn't complain – out loud.
They were afraid it would happen, and sure enough the venue scared away Frank & Henry. (They wouldn't admit it). Those two gents did make sure the birthday girl had presents at home!
Her favorite present was a beginners girl's bicycle with trainers' wheels. Her daddy scowled, saying that he thought he was her TO. She patted him on the cheek, "You are always my favorite trainer, daddy!" (She had seen her mommy do the cheek pat thing. Like mommy, like daughter!)
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REAGAN SUNDAY DINNER
Mal volunteered – "Bless us oh Lord, and these Thy gifts that we are about to receive, from Thy bounty through Jesus our Lord; and thank You for my sissy, amen!"
Amens were heard all around!
After food was passed and plates filled, the conversation began as they started to eat.
"So Eddie, you pulled a reverse Jamie, huh?" Erin said in a teasing voice.
"What?" Eddie didn't get the implication.
"Cop to lawyer . . .. well paralegal, a lawyer related profession." Erin explained.
Jamie rolled his eyes.
"Ok, I get it. Yeah, after Mary Rose was born and I started breast feeding things changed. When I looked down at her I just couldn't see myself going off to work as a cop." Eddie explained.
"There are lots of jobs within the NYPD that are safer than patrol or detective," Pops added.
"I know. But as I was thinking and searching the NYT, the ad for a paralegal caught my eye. I was intrigued so I interviewed and we liked each other. So here I am, a paralegal in training." Eddie looks happy with her decision.
"Mommy," Mal pipes up. "Daddy is a lawyer; he can be your TO!"
Everyone laughs, Eddie glares at her hilarious daughter. Mommy hugs Mal, "You are a riot, sweetie!"
"Thank you, mommy!"
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NYC FAMILY LAW
Gwen, Julie and Eddie are eating lunch in the break room.
Julie speaks up, "Eddie, there is something we would like you to know. We don't flaunt it, or do PDA in public even the office; Gwen and I are partners , we have been in a relationship for several years."
"So, I suspected, but that's totally your own business. I'm not concerned about that."
"We just didn't want you to be shocked one day, you know."
"Ok, thanks."
"One other thing," Gwen mentions. "Jamie, your husband is a lawyer. Correct?"
"Yes, Harvard law. Top of his class! I'm so proud of him." Eddie glows.
"We are both grads of Columbia University Law. 3rd and 4th in our class; 1st & 2nd was two of the most arrogant guys you'll ever meet!" Julie huffs.
"Anyway, CU-Law is looking to start some distance learning for its paralegal training program. A few class options. They are looking for interested NY attorneys who might be interested in teaching an online class. Might Jamie be interested?" Gwen voices.
"Um . . . I don't know. But I can ask him. Do you two have enough info to explain this to him? Like at a Sunday dinner at our apartment?"
"Yes, I think so. This coming Sunday?"
"I'll text him and ask."
TXT:
E: Can we do Sunday dinner, our house, my bosses? They have a proposal 4 U.
J: I'm married. U forgot?
E: Business, jerk.
J: OK
E: good, 1-4-3
J: 1-4-3
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SUNDAY DINNER J&E
Mal had been shown Gwen and Julie's pictures so she could answer the door and let them in.
When the video doorbell chimed, Mal answered with Jamie right behind her. They recognized Gwen and Julie, and let them in.
"Hi, I'm Malina and this is my daddy, Jamie."
"It's so nice to see you! I am Gwen, and this is my partner, Julie."
"My mommy is in the nursery feeding my little sister, she will be out in a few minutes." Mal announces.
"Let's take seats," Jamie motions toward the LR.
After they are comfy Jamie inquires. "What is this proposal you have for me?"
"We are both grads of CU-Law. Eddie told us that you graduated from Harvard Law, 1st in your class."
"She told you that?"
"I did!" Eddie emerges from the hallway, carrying Mary Rose. "And I told them that I was proud of you!" She is beaming. "Would one of you like to burp Mary Rose?"
Julie holds out her arms. Eddie drapes a burp cloth over Julie's shoulder and hands her the baby.
Julie carefully takes MR and settles her on the shoulder. She begins to softly pat the babies back, and soon a soft belch is heard along with a small amount of spit-up. Julie smiles sweetly; she appears to be the mother figure of the partners. Eddie gives her a gentle hug and takes Mary Rose back. She turns and gives the baby to her big sister who is sitting on the floor. Mal holds her sissy in her lap and plays with foam blocks. They will be occupied while the adults talk.
"So, what do you have up your sleeves," Jamie restarts.
"Well, CU-Law is working on its paralegal program. They want to incorporate some distance learning into the curriculum. We asked Eddie if you might be interested in being an instructor?"
"Daddy! You could be mommy's TO really!" Mal exclaims.
Jamie chuckles, Eddie glares. Gwen and Julie are puzzled.
"Family joke," Jamie mutters.
"Not funny," Eddie snorts.
Mal giggles, "Mommy doesn't like that," she whispers to her little sissy who coos.
"Tell me more," Jamie voices.
They explain distance learning CU style. An instructor would be responsible for one topic, with two class sessions per week. Sessions could vary as to time, with the schedule set at least two weeks in advance and at least three days between classes for students to prepare.
Jamie nods his understanding and looks to Eddie. "This is intriguing," he admits.
"Really," she raises her eyebrows.
"Yes. How do I investigate further?"
"We could set up an interview for you. Would you like to attend, Eddie?"
Eddie looks to Jamie. He nods, giving her permission to attend if she wishes.
"Yes, I would like to do that. Schedule permitting, of course."
"Of course."
The oven dings, dinner is ready. They all take part in setting the table, bringing the serving dishes, then sitting don to eat. Mal has placed MR in her swing so she is nearby and under eye.
Mal recites the family blessing, including Gwen & Julie. The partners have misty eyes at the conclusion. Everyone says amen. Dinner is a hit!
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TBC