Family Above All

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Everyone was here for my graduation BBQ that the guys and Jane Rizzoli was BBQ.

Everyone thank you for coming to celebrate my graduation. Before we eat my baby sister has announcement to make. Thank you sis. Everyone has met the love of my life. Last night I  called Samantha to ask her if I  could make my announcement here.  I have asked Kelly to be wife  after I graduate from nursing school.  In the meantime,  I will be moving in with her and doing my internship here at Mercy hospital as a cardio nurse.
Oh sweetheart congratulations! Thanks dad and grandpa and grandma.  Again I am the last sister to find out. Avery I only told Samantha so I could announce it here. I am sorry if  it hurt your feelings. I swear at times you are so sensitive.  Well I helped raising you two as well as everything else.  I know and I know me and Samantha truly appreciate it.
Congratulations and welcome to the family Kelly. Thank you Avery and we didn't not tell you not to hurt your feelings.  It's okay. It's just my auntie and I have done so much for these two. I know she is closer to Samantha with me being older and all and moving out when I did.

Everyone congratulated us and looked at the engagement ring.  This was indeed a huge extended supportive and loving family.

I would like to toast my daughter and her fiancé.  May the two of you inspire one another and continue be there in good and bad times.  Salu. 

Thank you Jason.  You can call me dad when your comfortable.  Sweetheart let me see this ring. Oh my Paul, it's my wedding ring you gave me. Yes, remember we gave all the girls one of your rings.  I thought I recognized it last night but wasn't sure.  You thought I could afford this ring.  I know I save but not that much Samantha.  This was your grandma's Ring? Yes. We all got to pick out a ring when we were in high-school.  I save it in my father's safe all these years.  Daphne I love it. Paul you sure had good taste.  I still do sweetie.  Still do.

Everyone laughed at my grandpa's comment.

Kelly and Tabitha I received I am guessing is now both your request.  I will take ten grand off the design. I spoke with Casey.  This is Casey by the way by the way. If you decide to go with Carlo,  I will do it. Antonio,Kevin,  Jay,  Kelly Severide, Jason Quartermaine, Drew Cain and myself decide to give you the family rate.  Hold on for a minute Casey.

Everyone got together who was going to do the build if Kelly and I agree on it.

To a fellow Kelly , we have decided to do it just for supplies only.  This will be our wedding gift to you two. Now Tabitha don't go canceling or the deal is off.  We understand completely and it will be written in the contract.  We take family serious.  I can see that. You all have been so loving and supportive from what Tabby tells me and I see for myself.  Oh tabby hmmm. Antonio don't start. Antonio and you know what I can call you. Okay, I will stop.  Bro what was she going to call you. Never mind.  It's between us two and will stay that way. Oh Bro that is not fair.  Casey yes it and drop it.  We will find eventually even if we have to get your drunk.  Kevin do you know? Nope but will try to find out now. Come on don't please.  I am sorry Antonio. It's okay I am not that weak as you think I am. Hmmm what if I order you as police commissioner.  Ha. Kevin will be working alone and I will go back to being a detective.  Okay Okay.

Alright everyone let's eat before Jane and the guys throw a fit the meat is getting cold.  You got that right. Down sis. Whatever Frankie. Ouch auntie.  Tommy and everyone else laughed  .

Tabby why did her aunt also her in the back of her head? Recall last night? Yes..oh forgot that. Don't worry Kiki only does it to her blood nieces and nephews. Good to know.  Kelly don't worry  I won't do it to you. I appreciate that.  I never hurt an elder and wouldn't want to do that now. Let me explain.  I grew up in the system and my foster parents always hit me when I was good or bad  .Oh Kelly that is horrible. Yes.it is babe.  I don't like talking about that part of my life. It's okay babe.

I hug my fiancé and we continue eating.  We finally have the sheet cakes that Izzy made for my sister and William. William received gifts from some of the people too. 
Everyone I wasn't expecting any gifts but appreciate your kindness. 
Everyone tells him who bought him a gift thank you.
My sister made out with money and gift cards from Ikea,  Amazon Safeway groceries and cash or a check. I hugged my grandparents and my dad before Kelly and I left.

Everyone left except Samantha and William and of course my wife.

Samantha and William I hope you two liked your party.  Yes Janice I wasn't expecting it to be for me too. We are sorry your girlfriend and your family couldn't make it. Is that why you also needed my contact information? Yes said Amal. 
I only told Samantha.  I broke up with my girlfriend before I came here. She tried to trap me and say she was pregnant for me to marry her. I told her I would raise my son or daughter but not marry her. I am not ready for marriage as of yet.  So sorry.  It's okay Janice.  Well it is better he found out who she was now. I tried telling him he was just after his family money.  He was too blind to see the truth as we know love does that at times.  William what does your family own?
Falken Tire is a brand of passenger car, light truck, and medium truck tires owned by the Japanese company Sumitomo Rubber. We bought them out and my family also owns good year tires.  Wow that is great for you and your family.  Yes it is. I was raised with as Samantha teases me with a silver spoon in my mouth.  Samantha you know better.  Auburn Janice it's a inside joke with us.  Oh okay but still not nice.  I know.  Sorry Samantha.  It's okay.  You have never liked me for my money. You didn't know until the last  two years of law school.  Your niece has always been a good friend to me and more.
My aunts look at him him didn't say anything.  He never has stated that to me. I always liked him more as a friend but never said anything to him..I didn't want it to ruin our friendship.