Left Behind

City Hall Wedding

Saturday-

Jessica and Danny were in their hotel room early in the morning. They cuddled up next to each other and bed and just laid in silence.

"Danny, we are going to be husband and wife today." Jessica whispers

"Huh, we are, aren't we?" He chuckles kissing Jessica's forehead

Jessica smiles up at him then rests her head on his chest. 

"It's only a matter of time until your heart is mine, Ms. Lange." 

//-// 

Jessica and Danny got themselves out of bed and began getting ready for the day. They both took their showers. Jessica did her hair and makeup while Danny got dressed. They were both in separate parts of the hotel at the time. Jessica was in the bathroom and Danny was in the bedroom. 

Jessica was curling her last strain of hair. Once she was finished she gazed into the mirror and looked at herself. A small smile appeared on her face. Her dress was hanging up behind her on the bathroom door. She turned to it and held the bottom of it in her hands. 

I'm doing the right thing marrying this man. He makes me so happy in a way that no other man does. I want to marry this man and I will marry this man, today.

Jessica began to reflect, reflect on one of the most memorable days of her life.

//-//

Junior Year-

Jessica's family was having a big dinner. Dorthy had made dinner for everyone. Jane was home from college and Ann and Jimmy were over with their two little ones, Quinn and Paige.

Jessica had just gotten home in time for dinner after spending a romantic day with Danny. They were at the lake all day dancing to music and swimming. It was the perfect day. 

When Danny dropped Jessica off she was so out of it. She had so much on her mind. At dinner, she was there, but her mind wasn't.  Her sister Ann had noticed something was up so after dinner Ann took Jessica up to her room.

"Jessie, what's wrong?" Ann says taking Jessica's hand.

"What? Nothing." Jessica smiles 

"Ever since Danny dropped you off you've been acting all weird."

Jessica sighs 

"Ann, when you were dating Jimmy, did you ever get thoughts about getting married or being with him for the rest of your life?" Jessica says nervously

"Of course I did..." She says softly 

"There is something about Danny, Ann. There really is. I get this feeling when I'm with him. And right now, I just picture us getting married one day. Something about today just made me so sure about everything."

"Slow down there, missy! You're only seventeen." Ann says

Jessica becomes embarrassed and her body gets warm. "Sorry"

"I'm kidding! It's totally normal to get those thoughts and feelings. It's good that you feel that way towards Danny. I was the same exact way with Jimmy. Now, look at us. We have a little boy and a little baby girl. We're married and happy... and you can't forget, we're high school sweethearts. There is no doubt in my mind that you and Danny won't get married. When I come over here I always see how happy you are with him."

"You mean that?"

"Yes! Everyone says it. Jane, mom, dad, even grandma!" Ann chuckles