Chapter 57

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Tomorrow Emily and Sam were finally getting married. They were both very excited about it. Their honeymoon to Jamaica was all booked. They were staying there for a week. Amy was able to get permission from the parole board to go to the wedding. She had to be back within a twenty-four hour period. Penelope was going back to Atlanta with Amy and Nic for the week when the wedding was over. Britt and Penelope were bridesmaids. Everyone was just getting off the plane that took them to California. They all got their bags.

"Ok." Austin said. "All the men in one car, all the women in the other."

"We told you guys we didn't want a bachelor or bachelorette party." Sam said.

"We know that's not what this is." "We're staying in a different hotel then the ladies." He said motioning to them. "So you and Emily can't start the honeymoon early."

"Alright." "At least let me say goodbye to her and Penelope." He took them aside and gave Penelope a hug. "See you tomorrow."

"Ok." "I love you daddy." Penelope said.

"I love you too." He looked at Emily. "One more day." He said smiling at her.

"I know I can't wait."

"Me either." They kissed. "I love you."

"I love you too."

Later, in the middle of the night Emily got up and went to the kitchen to get a snack. As she was getting her snack together Amy came into the kitchen. Emily, Amy and Penelope were sharing a room but they each had their own bedrooms.

"Want some?" Emily asked.

"Sure." "Hungry huh?"

"Yeah and I'm also really excited." "I'm getting married tomorrow." She said happily.

"Are you pregnant?"

"No why?"

"I had middle of the night cravings while I was pregnant with Robbie."

"This isn't a craving it's more like a way to kill time."

The next afternoon everyone was at the church. It was huge beautiful and all white, except for the pews that were covered with a red silk covers. Sam was giving himself one last look in the full-length mirror in the back. He had butterflies in his stomach.

"Ready?" Austin asked.

"I've been ready for a long time."

Sam was at the alter waiting for Emily. Sam thought Penelope looked absolutely beautiful. A few seconds later Emily's music came on. When Sam saw her his heart skipped a beat. When Emily saw John she could feel butterflies in her stomach. When she got to Sam they joined hands. The priest said a few words then Emily and Sam exchanged rings. Then it was time for Emily and Sam to recite their vows to each other, which they had written themselves. Sam was going first.

"Emily." Sam said. "When I first met you all I was looking for was a babysitter for my daughter." "We became friends." "Slowly we started having feelings for each other." "We were stubborn to accept our feelings at first but once we did, their was no turning back." "I love you more and more with each passing day and I'm so happy to finally make you my wife."

Sam." Emily said. "When I first met you I didn't think of you as anything but a friend." "Then you helped me through one of the most hard times of my life." "I saw what a wonderful man you were but I still didn't realize how much I loved you." "Once I did I knew I wanted to be with you forever." "I love you so much sweetheart and I can't wait to officially start our journey through life together."

"Emily, do you take Sam for your husband?" The priest asked.

"I do." She said happily.

"Sam, do you take Emily for your wife?"

"I do." He said just as happily.

"By the power invested in me, by the state of California." "I now pronounce you man and wife." "You may now kiss the bride." They kissed. Everyone clapped.

At the reception John was dancing with Penelope she was dancing on his feet.

"Are you happy mommy and daddy are finally married?" Sam asked.

"I'm so happy daddy." "I've wanted you and mommy to be married for a long time."

"I know." "I'm happy to."

"I just want one more thing now."

"What?"

"For mommy to have a baby, so I can have a little brother or sister."

"A baby?"

"Yeah."

"Well I don't think that's gonna happen."

"Why not?"

"Mommy and I don't want anymore children."

An hour later Emily and John were in their street clothes. They walked up to the table where Amy, Nic and Penelope were all sitting.

"Are you guys out of here?" Amy asked.

"Yeah." Emily said.

"Well let me hug my new brother-in-law." Amy got up and hugged Nic then Amy. "You guys be safe and have a fun honeymoon."

"We will."

Emily and Sam went over and knelt down by where Penelope was sitting.

"Be good for aunt Amy and uncle Nic." Emily said.

"I will." Penelope said. They hugged. Emily kissed her cheek. "I love you mommy."

"I love you too."

"My turn." Sam said. He hugged Penelope and kissed her forehead. "Gonna miss us?"

"Of course I will." "I love you daddy."

"I love you too." "See you in a week." Emily and Sam left the reception hall and headed for the airport.

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