Something Old, Something New

Part 5

The day of the wedding has finally arrived, and after each bride has been run through the process and expectations of them, they are sent to different parts of the building to await and get ready for the ceremony in their own private rooms.

The cameras pan around the room and capture everything as it happens, leading up to the main event.

In her room, as the ceremony draws closer Avery is pacing back and forth, knowing that at any time there could come a knock on the door letting them know it's time. She checks her hair and makeup in the mirror for the millionth time, makes sure her accessories are fastened tight, and the dress is crisp.

Sadie and her Mom can only watch as it all unfolds knowing there is nothing, they can say at the moment that will calm her down; the reality is that she is getting married to a stranger and cameras will be recording everything, with it viewed worldwide.

"What did I get myself into?" Avery looks at her sister, needing some reassurance.

"A, everything will be okay, I'm sure of it; that is provided you don't trip on your train and fall on your face though!" Sadie gets smacked on the arm by her Mom, "OWW, that hurt Mom." "You deserved it, Avery is going through enough right now, she doesn't need you adding thoughts of her tripping into her head."

"Trust me, Mom, they're already there; I'm dreading walking down the aisle."

"You will be fine sweetheart, Tucker will be there with you."

"Speaking of our younger brother, where is he? Shouldn't he be here already?"

"Knowing him, he's hooking up with one of the wedding guests already." "OWW! Really Mom? Violence doesn't solve anything!"

The door opens and in walks Tucker with a smug look on his face.

"Really Tuck at my wedding no less?"

"Sorry A, what can I say chicks be throwing themselves at me left, right and centre."

"You're such an ass you know that?"

"Yep, but my ass just got laid, when was the last time you got any action, Sis?"

Avery shakes her head, "Mom, isn't there someone else who can walk me down the aisle, besides this jerk?"

"No, your father was too busy with his new family to come, so you're stuck with him."

Avery continues to pace back and forth in the small room while down the hall a very similar scene is unfolding in Kelley's room.

As her sister is bouncing off the walls in anticipation of the coming events, Erin tries to keep her under control and away from the door, but ends up calling in assistance in the form of Alex and Allie Long, another one of Kelley's USWNT teammates.

"Worms, you need to chill, you're getting all worked up; you don't want to be all sweaty and gross when you meet your wife for the first time do you?"

Kelley looks over at her friends and takes a seat, "No, thanks, Janice. Can one of you get me some water or something to drink?" Allie volunteers and leaves the room in search of some form of refreshment for her.

When she returns, she brings with her a couple of bottles of water and Kelley's Mom, Karen. Kelley stands and hugs her Mom, "What did I get myself into Mom?" "Kelley, I really don't know, but I'm actually looking forward to watching how everything unfolds; you know I love this show!"

"Of course, Erin gets me on one of your favourite shows, why couldn't she have gotten me a guest spot on something like Game of Throne, 'cause that would have been seriously cool!"