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He wakes to the feel of her lips across his back and her fingers lightly scratching his chest. He smiles as her curls tickle him and his hand reaches for her. When her hand moves lower grazing his morning erection he grasps her hand in his. “Alex we can’t.” He says in a hushed tone.
Peering over his shoulder she looks at him with wide eyes. “And why not?”
He rolls onto his back taking her in his arms, “Because Salome is upstairs.”
She blinks at him trying to understand his words. “So are you saying we can’t make love because my daughter is in the house?”
He fidgets under her steely gaze. “Well, it’s just…she might hear us…or come in.”
She laughs at him. “Darling, she is not going to come in I can promise you that. And I can be quiet…” He gave her a look of disbelief. “…when I want to be.” She added. Looking decidedly nervous she asked, “So does that include when your daughter is here too?”
“What!?!” His head was moving side to side as if he was saying no.
Pushing off his chest she begins to sit up, “Because if we can’t make love when either of our daughters are in the house that’s going to seriously limit us.” She gave him an all knowing look.
He pounced on her throwing her back on the bed and slotting his body against hers. “I don’t know what I was thinking. If you and I are in the same bed then lovemaking should definitely be happening.”
She leans up kissing him passionately. “I thought you might see things my way, darling.”
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When they finally moved from their bed several hours later and shuffled to the kitchen they found a note from Salome. She had headed back to her dorm stating that she did have some school work that required her attention but she would see them tonight.
They wanted to enjoy this last day of their honeymoon. Emma would be back later. They both had missed her terribly but they also understood that with a toddler running about that their opportunities for alone time would be greatly diminished.
Throughout their leisurely breakfast they exchanged kisses with the bites of food they shared. After their late breakfast they enjoyed each other again before beginning to prepare for the party. As Alex was defogging the mirror she asked, “Darling what time is Emma due back?”
He popped back into the en suite from his closet. “Mum said they would leave after lunch when Emma usually naps. They expect to be here by 4.” Looking over to the clock she noted that gave them about an hour and a half.
She was trying not to show her nerves but announcing that they were married to family and friends was a big deal. Without a doubt she was most concerned about Lynne’s reaction. As she massaged Moroccan oil into her hair she replayed her conversation with Lynne in her head. Lynne had liked her when they had been together before. She remembered her exact words. “I used to like you. You made my son happy. I would like to again. Make my son happy again.” Looking right she watches him as he shaves on his side of the vanity. His chin juts out as he shaves over it and she can’t help but smirk.
He sees her watching him in the mirror and turns to her, “What?”
A smile transforms her face as she takes the few steps to be next to him. “Oh nothing darling. I was just admiring your chin.” Her forefinger tracing the edge of his chin.
“Alex no one admires my chin!” He admonishes her.
“Well it’s a good thing I’m not just anyone.” She leans in kissing him on said chin. When she pulls back there are dots of shaving cream on her cheek. Reaching for her he brushes them away. ‘Love you’ he mouths to her. ‘Love you more’ she mouths back to him before resuming her preparations on her side of the vanity.
She nervously eyes the clock as he is buttoning up the crystal buttons at the back of her dress. Next to her ear he whispers, “I much preferred when I was unbuttoning this dress.” She instantly blushes remembering their first night together just over a week ago.
The last button done he turns her wrapping his arms around her. As she smooths his tie and lapel she remembers how dashing he looked at the end of the aisle waiting for her. Her eyes seek out his before she presses her lips to his. In an instant their mouths part and their tongues twine together. They both crave the taste of the other as much as the air that they breathe until the sound of the doorbell startles them apart. Gathering her hands in his he brings them to his lips to gently kiss across her knuckles. “I love you.”
Staring into his eyes trying to not be nervous she reminds him of the same. “I love you too, darling.”
The doorbell rings again. “No one else matters Alex. I only care about you and me, our family.” She knows he means it. She just hopes Lynne can accept her in Matt’s life again because no matter what he says she also knows her opinion is important to him. With one last kiss he takes her hand as they head for the door, together.
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“Mum! Dad!” He shouts as he opens the door but his eyes are looking only at his daughter. He immediately plucks her from his mum’s arms cradling her to his chest. Taking a long sniff he lets her baby scent wash over him reminding him that his baby is home. As he busies himself with kissing her all over Alex welcomes them in from the cold.
“Lynne, David I hope the trip was pleasant.” She gathers Emma’s bags from David’s hands. They both seem a little surprised that she is here so early since the party isn’t until 6. “Come in to the lounge. I’ll get you some tea.” They all look in Matt’s direction but he is in his own private Emma world to notice. “I think he may be busy for a bit. He has been missing her dreadfully. Let me drop these in her room and I’ll get the tea ready.”
“If you don’t mind I need to freshen up a bit first.” Lynne then heads to the washroom.
“Yes and I need to ah….. see something in the back garden.” As David heads to the back of the flat she smirks knowing he is hoping to sneak a smoke before Lynne comes back.
After dropping Emma’s bags in her room she comes over to where she and Matt are still standing. She wraps her arms around them both leaning in to give her kisses on her cheek. Smiling up at her Emma grabs onto her hair trying to get it to her mouth. “Now, now Emma don’t be eating mummy’s hair.”
Alex’s eyes go wide and her breath hitches when he calls her Emma’s mum for the first time. She feels his arms go around her waist as he pulls her close. Looking up at him she has never seen such an enormous smile on his face. “My girls.” He says before giving them each a kiss. She is sure she has an equally large smile on her own face.
Hearing the washroom door she remembers she still needs to make the tea. “Darling you two catch up. I’m going to go make tea. With another kiss for each of them she heads to the kitchen just before Lynne does.
The kettle on, she arranges Matt’s nicer tea set on a tray. She can feel Lynne’s eyes watching her every move. Turning in Lynne’s direction she asks, “Did you have a nice time with Emma this week?”
Despite the many questions going through her head at that moment she cannot pass up an opportunity to talk about her grandbaby. Lynne tells her about the many things they had done this week as she completes the preparations of the tea. Just as she is carrying it into the lounge David slips back in from the outside. Lynne gives him a knowing look but he pretends not to notice.
Alex is a little nervous that Matt hasn’t yet come to join them. She is not quite ready to be alone with Matt’s parents and is deathly afraid of what questions they might ask. “Alex, that is a beautiful dress.” Lynne says as she blows over her tea.
Remembering why she bought it she blushes a little as she thanks her. “Thank you Lynne. It’s very special to me.”
Looking down at her traveling clothes, “We’ll get changed after we have our tea. We didn’t want to sit in the car for hours in fancy dress.”
“I completely understand. No worries, there is still plenty of time.” She again looks in the direction of Emma’s bedroom wondering when Matt was going to get in here. Being the mind reader that he is; he waltzes in with Emma’s arms locked around his neck. The sight of them melts her heart as it seems she has missed him as much as he missed her.
He drops onto the sofa between his mum and Alex. “So what did you guys get up to this week? Emma’s not telling me a thing!” He faces his mum after Alex hands him his tea.
“Oh a bit of this and a bit of that. Your grandfather tried to sneak her off to the pub one afternoon but I caught him as he was putting on her coat.”
Matt snickered picturing his granddad trying to wrestle Emma into her winter coat. “So what was his plan, use her to pick up birds?”
David nearly snorted out his tea. “You know that probably was his plan.” Lynn pretends not to hear them instead she looks around Matt noticing Alex’s diamond necklace.
“Alex, what a gorgeous necklace.” She leans around Matt to get a better look. “That is just stunning.”
Alex fingers the necklace against her clavicle and smiles. “I think so. It was my birthday present from Matt.” She smiles at him knowing its symbolic meaning to their family.
Lynne takes in the looks passing between the two of them. “Matt does have excellent taste.” Is all she says. As soon as their tea is finished she jumps up announcing she needs to get ready for the party. “Matt, can you carry my bag up to the guest room for me?”
Alex saw right through that ruse, knowing Lynne wanted to ask him about their relationship. Luckily at that same moment the caterers arrived and Alex needed to oversee the party preparations while Matt talked with his mum.
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As soon as Matt dropped her bag onto the bed her questions began. “So it looks as if you and Alex have decided to try again. Am I right?”
He was trying not to look at her because he knew she could see right through him. “Yes mum, we have.” He walked over to the window pretending to show Emma something outside of it.
“Are you sure about this? Last time………” Lynne wasn’t sure how to finish that sentence. She wanted him to be happy. If Alex Kingston made him truly happy that was all she could hope for. But she couldn’t erase the sight of her broken-hearted son when she hurt him so badly before.
Turning from the window he saw the worry on her face and he knew she was only asking because she loved him. “Mum, we have been through a lot this past year. We’ve worked through the pain and the doubts and we are ready to build something new. Give her a chance Mum. I think you’ll see how happy she makes me…” He looks down at Emma. “…and my daughter.”
Walking over to where he and Emma are looking out the window she cups his face with her palm turning him to face her. “You know I just want you to be happy don’t you?”
“She makes me happy mum.” She takes in the sight of his beaming face and she can tell he believes it.
After several moments of studying his face she responds, “Then I wish you both well.”
He seems surprised but chooses not to question it. Bringing his arm around her he hugs her and Emma. “Thank you Mum, that means the world to me ……and Alex.”
She then shoos him out of the room so she can get ready reminding him to send his dad up in about fifteen minutes so he can get ready himself. When he comes back downstairs he immediately looks for Alex pulling her in for a long snog. When she gives him a questioning look he just smiles. “I love you.”
“I love you. Should I be worried what this is about?” He notices her biting on her bottom lip and slides his thumb over it to stop her.
“No, no more worries Mrs. Smith.” She looks around to make sure the caterers or David didn’t hear them. “I am so looking forward to our party.” He leans in kissing her again, something she will never refuse. She knows he’ll tell her later about his conversation with his mum. For now she is just happy that he is happy.
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Before long the guests start arriving. Karen is the first to arrive. As soon as she has a drink in her hand she pulls Matt into Emma’s bedroom. “So……?”
“So what? Honestly Kaz I’m not a mind-reader.” He tries to deflect her inquiry.
“So you are throwing a birthday party for Alex. What does that mean?”
“It means I wanted to have a birthday party for Alex.”
“Yes, but as her friend or something more? Because you two have been spending a lot of time together.”
Karen is as hard to fool as his mum and there is also the added threat of physical retaliation when she finds out the truth. “Look you have been there for me through…..my god everything. From our first day on Who together, and then holding me when Alex left, and just everything with Emma. Before I say this I need you to know that I really want your support in this too.” She nods. He takes a deep breath before he blurts, “Alex and I have decided to try again.”
The Scottish screech causes him to nearly go deaf and Emma to start to whimper. “It’s ok Emma. Auntie Karen doesn’t know the power of her lungs!” He glares at her for upsetting his daughter.
Coming closer to Emma she tries to soothe her. “I’m sorry Emma. I was just so excited.” Turning to him. “Really? Are you sure this time? Is she?”
“Yes. We are. I don’t want to go into it right now but you’re going to have to trust me that we have worked this out. We are very happy.”
She could see how happy he was and she was elated for him and Alex. “You know I always hoped you two could be together again, don’t you?”
“You are such a romantic Kaz. Does Arthur know that about you?” He teases; she blushes.
“Does Arthur know what about her? Oh I hope it’s embarrassing. Please tell me it’s something I can mock her endlessly about?” Arthur came striding into the bedroom while Karen tried very hard not to look at him.
Matt walks around Karen to give her a minute to gather herself but smirks to himself at what she unknowingly revealed. “Hey Darvill you made it.” He gives him a one armed hug.
“Well I couldn’t miss an opportunity to celebrate my daughter and former flatmate’s birthday. Isn’t that right mum?” He is starting to wonder why Karen hasn’t greeted him yet.
Composed she turns to face him with a bright smile on. “Yes, of course dad. We couldn’t miss our baby’s birthday. Let’s go find her and wish her a Happy Birthday from her parents.” She takes Arthur’s arm leading him from the bedroom.
Matt looks down at Emma smirking again. “I think maybe your Auntie Karen fancies your Uncle Arthur. What do you think princess?” Emma began babbling to him as if in agreement.
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He was almost out of Emma’s room when Laura caught up with him. “There you are! I was wondering where you were hiding my niece.” She plucks Emma from his arms holding her out to admire her outfit. “Lovely dress you are wearing today Emma. You obviously know people with exquisite taste.”
He makes a face at his sister knowing she bought that dress for her on their recent outing. “Hey Lor glad you could come.” He swings his arm around her steering her back to the party.
“Now hang on there little bro…” He makes another face at her endearment for him. “Not so fast. I’d like to know why you are having a party for Alex’s birthday?”
He throws up his hands in exasperation. “You and everybody else! Look I would like to get back to the party. I’ll talk to you about this later…..I promise.” He adds the last part when she gives him her sisterly look.
“Ok, but I’m going to hold you to it.” When he tries to take Emma back she pulls away. “No, no. I hardly ever get to see Emma. We are going to do some girl bonding.” When he leaves the bedroom with his arms empty he seeks out Alex to fill them.
Coming back into the lounge he is met by Harry who already has a half empty lager in his hand. “Hey there mate, when did you get here?” He gives him a one armed hug.
“Arthur and I walked in together. I’ve been wondering where you have been. Alex said Karen had you cornered.”
“Yeah, she knew something was up. She’s a little persistent that one.” His face crinkled up in a smile.
Leaning into him Harry whispered, “Did you tell her?”
“Only part of the truth. The rest she’ll have to find out with everyone else.” Now Matt leans into Harry. “Then I might need your protection.” Harry laughed heartily at him. He knew how fierce Karen could be. When the three of them helped Matt through his break up Harry got to know her rather well. There was one thing he was sure of in this life he didn’t want to be on the other side from Karen on anything.
Harry holds up his hands in protest. “Sorry there mate – you’re on your own with that one. I value my life too much.”
“Wus!”
“Says the man asking for my protection!”
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Harry was saved from his retort by the arrival of Alex’s parents, her sister and her husband. “Sorry mate need to go.” Within moments he was beside Alex’s side as she greeted them. “Mr. and Mrs. Kingston I am so glad you were able to make it.” He kisses her mum’s cheek and shakes her dad’s hand.
“Now Matt you know are names are Margarethe and Anthony.” Her mum says to Matt. He blushes then looks to Alex wondering if she has told them already. She gives nothing away.
“Yes, of course. It’s so lovely to see you again, Margarethe.”
Alex strokes his arm getting his attention. “Matt, you know Nicola but I don’t think you have met her husband Michael.” She introduces.
He shakes Michael’s hand. “No, I don’t believe we have had the pleasure. Nice to finally meet you.” He turns to Nicola. “Am I still your favorite Doctor even though I can’t give you spoilers anymore?”
She smacks him on his shoulder. “Oh pish, like you ever told me anything anyways! Besides we all know Alex is the one who actually knew what was going on.” His face reddens with the knowledge that that was so true.
Alex wrapped her hand around her sister’s arm steering her in the direction of the bar setup. “Let’s get you a drink.”
Matt tried to think of something to say to Alex’s dad when he remembered his love of trains. “So how is your model train setup coming?”
Delight sparked in Anthony’s eyes as he began talking about his favorite hobby. “Oh you remember that, do you?” Matt nodded. “Well I’ve managed to take over the entire attic. I don’t think Margarethe minds, too much.”
“I’m sure Emma would love to see it when we come to visit.” Anthony at first seems surprised that he would be visiting with his daughter but as he thinks about it further it makes perfect sense to him.
He slows them down letting his daughters and wife go on ahead of them. “So you and my Alexandra?” Matt squirms as Anthony stares him down. He wishes he had Emma or Alex in his arms as a buffer right now. “What are your intentions, son?”
He wishes he could tell him the truth that they are married and he believes they always will be but there will be a proper time for that. Instead he straightens himself fully to look into Anthony’s eyes and speaks with love and conviction. “Anthony I love your daughter. I have loved her since the day I met her and all the time in between. That will never change. She is amazing. We have decided to be together again as a couple. I want her to be with me always and I believe she wants the same from me. So my intentions are to love your daughter always.”
Anthony continues to watch him after he finishes talking. The quiet is starting to unnerve him but he stands his ground feeling like it is some kind of test. Finally Anthony raises his hand to shake Matt’s. “You make her happy…..I pray you always will.”
“Thank you sir. I intend to.” They turn to continue on to the bar catching up with Alex who has a worried look on her face. Matt beams at her and her worries melt away.
Hearing his mum’s laughter from across the room he turns to see her and Alex’s mum deep in conversation. Occasionally they look in their direction. ‘Uh oh, that can’t be good.’
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Karen’s shriek coming from the front door diverted his attention from the meddling mums. Almost to the entranceway he sees that Salome has arrived. Shouting over his shoulder he calls out to Alex who heads that way as well. He gets there first wrapping his arms around her, “Hey there Poppet!” He whispers in her ear so only she hears the endearment.
She’s all smiles as she whispers back “Hey there Dad!”. He grins at her as he steps back then reaches out bopping her nose playfully. Alex appears at his side as Salome reaches up to mess with his hair. She rolls her eyes at how childish they can both be but she secretly loves it. “Mum, Happy Birthday!” She says rather loudly before pulling her into a hug then whispers, “and Happy Wedding party.” The three of them share secret smiles knowing what most everyone else in the room does not. Turning to Matt, “So I have a video and pics on my portable drive. Can you show me how to hook it up to your telly?”
“Of course, come this way. I’ll show you.” Matt drags Salome over to the electronics as Alex makes her rounds through the guests.
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Hearing the doorbell she heads over to find Jen on her doorstep completely flustered, her wife Sarah fussing behind her. “Alex, I am so sorry to be so late. Everything seemed to go wrong at once as we were trying to get out the door. You haven’t told everybody already have you?”
Alex looked stricken pulling Jen aside admonishing her at her rather loud question. “No, we haven’t but you almost did! Now keep your voice down.”
Jen turned three shades of red when she realized that she had almost blown their surprise. “I am so sorry Alex.”
“It’s ok, let’s go get you guys a drink. That ought to calm you down.” She headed them in the direction of the drinks but stopped when she saw her mum and Matt’s mum with Salome cornered between them. ‘Oh, that can’t be good!’ She started in their direction but the ruckus of voices from the front door diverted her there.
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Her jaw dropped as she noticed that it was Keeley, Ed, and several more of the ‘Upstairs’ cast and crew members. “Oh my god! I didn’t know you were coming!” She said as she approached them.
“And miss a chance to wish ‘my lover’ a Happy Birthday?” Keeley teased her as she kissed her cheek. “Besides I want to get a chance to check out your boy toy for myself.”
The smile dropped from Alex’s face at her choice of words. “He’s not a boy toy, Keeley. He’s my …..” She wanted to shout ‘husband’ but that isn’t how she wanted to announce their marriage.
Keeley immediately started to apologize when she saw how seriously Alex took her teasing. “Alex, I am so sorry. I didn’t mean anything by it, truly.”
Having regained her composure she ushered them in the direction of the drinks, then searched the room for Matt. She needed him. There he is talking to Arthur near the buffet setup. She drinks in the sight of him looking gorgeous in his pale grey suit with matching silk tie. He looks so happy. His arms are flailing about as he is talking when he notices her watching him. Their eyes lock. Looking at her in the dress that she wore to say ‘I do’ all he can see is how she looked when he slid it off of her on their wedding night. A secretive smile graces both of their lips relishing in knowing what none of their guests could possibly guess.
Behind her she hears a decidedly Scottish laugh. She turns around to see Steven and Sue; Steven is definitely smirking at her. “So Professor Song, I see you and the Doctor are still making eyes at each other!” Sue smacks him before Alex gets a chance to. “What?”
Matt was now next to Alex. “Steven! Sue! So glad you could make it.” He gives his old boss a hearty handshake and his wife a kiss on the cheek.
“Well. I could never miss an opportunity to wish the lovely Ms. Kingston a happy birthday.” He leans into Alex. “Happy Birthday Alex! You keep getting younger every year.” He pecks a kiss to her cheek.
Alex blushes. “Oh Steven, I see you are still a charmer. How ever does Sue put up with you?”
“Well it’s a tough job but then somebody has to, now don’t they?” Sue smirks at Steven before wishing Alex a happy birthday.
“Now let’s get you guys some drinks. Moff, we even have your favorite scotch on hand.” Steven’s eyes go wide with delight. “I thought you might like that.”
After drinks were gotten Alex and Sue head off to talk with the Upstairs cast. There were quite a few that Sue knew from previous projects. Without realizing it Steven had maneuvered Matt into an alcove near his study far from most of the guests. “So I couldn’t help but notice the way Alex was looking at you when I came in.” He says over a sip of his ancient Scotch.
“Really? How was that?” Matt tries to act nonchalant but the tips of his ears turning red gives him away.
“Oh just the same way River looked at the Doctor when she knew what it was like to be with him.” He says casually like he isn’t revealing their most precious secret.
Matt begins to choke while sipping his scotch. “Um, maybe scotch isn’t the drink for me.” He tries to cover but it unnerves him that Steven has always been able to read him and Alex so much better than they did themselves. Steven continues to watch him, a small smile curling on his face as if he knows. “What?” He looks straight at Steven hoping he isn’t giving anything away.
“Oh nothing!” Steven chortles as he turns to head back to the party. After a couple of steps he turns back to Matt, “but it looks good on you, mate!” Matt is left wondering what, if anything, Steven could know as he hears the party in full swing just a few feet away. Since most everyone is here he thinks it’s time. Leaving the scotch on a nearby table he searches out Alex finding her talking with Jen and Harry near the fireplace. Perfect!
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As he approaches them he slides his arm around Alex’s waist. Whispering in her ear he asks, “So are you ready?” He feels her body stiffen so he pulls her closer. “It’s going to be alright love.” She looks up into his eyes. “I promise.”
The feel of his touch and the joy in his eyes help her to believe that it will be alright. “I’m ready darling.” She rests her head against his chest drawing strength from him just in case their announcement does not meet with everyone’s approval. He kisses her temple before she stands beside him. Jen has taken her place next to Alex and Harry next to Matt. She can’t help but remember them standing in these same positions, wearing these same clothes only a week ago. The memory broadens her smile until it takes over her entire being. Before he can begin she pushes up on her tip toes to whisper to him. “Only our family matters.”
The look he gives her is of such pure love. “Only our family.” He echoes. Holding her hand tightly he turns to the crowd asking for their attention.
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“Alex and I wanted to thank everyone for coming to celebrate one of the most important days of the year.” He raises a flute of champagne. Where did he get that? She wonders. “As I told Alex just yesterday, her birthday should be celebrated by one and all in the kingdom!” Laughter then surrounds them.
“To Alex!” She hears from the room as Jen pushes a flute of champagne into her free hand. They all take a sip.
He looks over to her nervously before continuing. “But that isn’t the only reason we asked you here today.” His palms are starting to sweat so her hand tightens around his letting him know she is right here and always will be. “You see the thing is I asked Alex to marry me …………….and she said yes!” The room erupted in murmurs.
Before anyone could say anything Alex spoke up. “Now hold on there Matt.” She turned to face him their hands still holding tightly. “The way I remember it I asked you to marry me …………and you said yes!”
His face turned red as he remembered their proposals to one another and how precious the words they had spoken were to each other. “Ah, got me again!” They could both hear their family and friends around them murmuring to each other regarding their announcement but they only had eyes for the other.
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Just as friends and family start to congratulate them Matt pipes up, “Hold on Alex, aren’t you forgetting something?”
“Am I?” She responds coyly.
He has her hand in his. “Oh yes, I think you are forgetting when I held your hand just like this. I then pledged to love and honor you from this day forward for as long as we both shall live.” They hear gasps from their family and friends. He pulls her engagement/wedding ring from his pocket placing it on her finger. Bringing her hand to his lips he kisses them.
“Oh yes, I remember now. I seem to recall that I pledged to love and honor you from this day forward. That I would never doubt your love for me again, and that I will love you with my dying breath.” She slips her free hand into his jacket pocket retrieving his engagement/wedding ring and slipping it on his finger. At this point they’re smiling like idiots at each other.
On the flat screen over the fireplace the video that Salome made of their wedding begins showing them taking their vows. They move back along with Jen and Harry to watch it with all of their family and friends.
Despite herself Lynne sheds a tear watching her baby getting married. He looks so happy. That’s all she ever wanted for him…was to be happy. Tearing her eyes from the screen she watches him as he holds Alex close to him while watching with everyone else. She’s never seen him smile so broadly before. Brushing away the tears her heart dances knowing he will be happy and cared for. Alex will take care of him this time; she is sure of it.
As the video ends Harry pipes up “Kiss the bride!”
They don’t hesitate another moment as he pulls her close capturing her lips in his. The party around them erupts in whoops and hollers as family and friends vie to wish them their best happiness.
The End