His Forever Flame

21. Wedding Day

The Zofran helped and her sickness had been at a minimum. They'd gotten everything planned for Saturday and Jay loved seeing her so excited. Saturday dawned bright and clear; it was going to be a beautiful day. Kelly, Shay, Mouse, and Gabby had come up Friday night. They'd all had dinner and Lauren decided to share their news with them. They were all so excited and happy for them. Shay was extremely excited to start buying baby clothes and things.

When Lauren awoke Saturday morning, she was alone. There was a note on Jay's pillow that said Shay was making them be traditional and he would see her at six when she would walk down the aisle to him. Lauren smiled; she was getting married today. Today she would become Mrs. Jay Matthew Halstead and she couldn't be happier.

She rolled out of bed and slipped on one of Jay's shirts. She walked into the kitchen and saw flowers for the wedding. She smiled; breakfast was waiting for her with another note. This one said that everyone was setting up at the lake and for her to go enjoy a nice relaxing bath and that he couldn't wait to see her. Lauren couldn't quit smiling; she was so excited.

She ate the pancakes and bacon, then went to their bathroom. The white dress Shay had brought for her was hanging on the back of the door. It tied around the back of her neck and was sleeveless. It was long and flowy and was completely perfect. She let her fingers run over it and smiled.

She ran a warm bubble bath and sank into it. She thought about how much her life had changed since August. She had her true love back, they were getting married today, they were gonna have a baby, and in one and half months she would be done with college. She relaxed against the tub and let her fingers drift over her stomach.

She couldn't wait to feel her baby moving and growing. She knew it was still early and she had to be careful, but she already loved their baby so much. She relaxed until the water turned cool. She jumped in the shower and washed the bubbles off and her hair. She wanted it to be all curly today because she knew he loved her curls.

She showered quickly and got out. She slipped on one of his button-ups knowing it would be easier to get off later. She walked back into the bedroom and over to the porch doors. She gazed out at everyone setting up at the lake. They had lined the dock with roses and set up the archway at the end.

She knew it would be beautiful just as the sun would be setting. She heard a knock on the door. "Come in," she called.

Kelly walked in; "Hey Sis."

"Hey," she said giving him a hug.

"You sure you wanna do this?"

She nodded, "Yes I do. This is what I want. He makes me happy, and I love him."

"I know," Kelly smiled. "I have no doubt he's always going to take care of you and the baby."

Lauren smiled; "You're.... you're not disappointed are you?" she whispered letting her gaze drop to the floor.

Kelly pulled her chin back up; "No, Lauren, I'm not. I love you and no matter what I'm always going to because you're my sister. I'm happy for you."

Lauren smiled and gave him a tight hug. She'd been afraid he'd be disappointed in her. "Alright, I'm going to finish helping set up and get ready. I'll be back soon," he smiled and Lauren nodded. Kelly was going to be the one giving her away.

Lauren went to start working on her hair when Shay, Gabby, and Natalie joined her. Nat made sure she was feeling ok and the girls started on her hair and makeup. Will brought them lunch around one. The girls ate and then started getting themselves ready.

Around four, they helped her slip into her dress. She looked absolutely beautiful. The girls took a few pictures and then they heard Kelly knock on the door. He was blown away at how good and grown up she looked.