Tattoos and Scars [A Langson Fanfiction]

{Thirty-Six}

As the sun rose the next morning, Olivia's alarm went off. The first thing she did was get up and walk to the calendar that Lilah made her. There were only three pieces of paper left, and before she knew it she'd be getting married. But as Olivia tucked June 20th's paper into the box on her desk, she started to get nervous. Not only does she still have so much to do before she gets married, but she also had to deal with guests coming into town and making sure they were settled in at their hotels.

"I don't understand why you think you need to set an alarm, Olivia." Serena yawned, as she came into her daughter's room with two mugs in her hands. Each was filled with coffee because both women needed as much energy today as possible.

"Because if I don't, I won't get everything done... and today is one of the days I've been looking forward to the most." Olivia spoke. She grabbed one mug from her mother before walking over and sitting on the edge of her bed.

"Mind reminding me what we have to do today? Because I'm exhausted and just can't remember." Serena yawned. Olivia laughed softly as her mother joined her.

"Alex, Peter, and Benny are coming in today. I haven't seen any of them in so long, and I miss them all." Olivia spoke.

"Is there a last-minute dress fitting or something?" Serena asked, and Olivia nodded.

"Alex has to try on her dress, I have to make sure mine still fits before I can bring it home... and then we have to go check out the venue." Olivia smiled.

"Then I think I'll treat you and whoever else comes with us to dinner." Serena smiled, before leaning over and kissing her little girl's temple gently.

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Olivia picked Trevor up from his parents' house before they headed to the airport. They wanted to pick up their friends together and to have a few moments of alone time before everything picked up once again.

"So, I guess Ben is like super tall," Trevor spoke, as he and his fiancee sat together and waited for their friends.

"I've seen pictures, and he is taller than most kids his age... he's really taking after his Dad." Olivia smiled.

"I kinda hope our kids are short," Trevor spoke, and Olivia turned to look at him and smiled.

"I love when we talk about kids, Trevor... and even if I have years of medical school to go through... I still want to try. I want to try for a baby on our honeymoon." Olivia smiled.

"I'm glad you said that, because I really didn't want to do anything else," Trevor smirked. Olivia smacked his chest, before hearing her name called. Olivia stood up and looked around before seeing Alex quickly walking towards her. Olivia was quick to bridge the gap.

She hugged her friend tightly as tears slipped down her cheeks.

"I have missed you so much, Alex! Thank you so much for coming and being in my wedding!" Olivia cried.

"I wouldn't miss it for the world, Liv! But we may have a problem." Alex spoke, as they moved apart from each other.

"What's the problem?" Olivia asked as she brushed tears from her cheeks. Trevor had already found Peter and Ben, so he wasn't by her side to help her if the problem Alex was talking about might be really serious.

"My dress is really going to need to be let out," Alex spoke, and Olivia was confused for a few moments but squealed as she hugged her friend again as the guys approached.

"Why are you squealing, Liv?" Trevor asked.

"Oh, my wife and I are having another kid." Peter smiled, as he clapped his friend's shoulder.

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Once Alex, Peter, and Ben were settled at their hotel room Olivia grabbed Alex so they could meet up with her family for the last few dress fittings.

"So, how are you feeling?" Olivia asked as they got stuck in traffic.

"I'm feeling good... I'm excited and so is Peter. We are in a really good place and enjoying being parents. Benjamin is beyond amazing and is going to be a good big brother." Alex smiled.

"How far along are you, anyway?"

"Just a day short of sixteen weeks." Alex smiled.

"I can't wait to have kids." Olivia sighed.

"Focus on the wedding first, Liv." Alex chuckled.

"I'm excited about my wedding, don't get me wrong... but I'm also excited about life after getting married. I'm excited about Trevor finally being able to build our dream house. Going to school is going to be fun, especially because I've wanted to be a doctor for so freaking long that it isn't even funny... but then I'm also excited about starting a family. I'm just a little nervous."

"Liv, there is nothing to be nervous about. You might not get pregnant the first time you two have unprotected sex, but it won't take long. You are young and healthy."

"Uh, I am young. But I still have a stranger's heart in my chest. And I've been on my anti-rejection medicine for almost twenty-two full years." Olivia sighed.

"If you get too focused on wanting a baby and trying constantly, then it won't happen. Just relax, and everything will be okay."

They arrived at the dress shop and Serena was waiting outside for them.

"Where were you two?!" Serena sighed.

"We got caught in traffic, Mama! But I'm here now and that is all that matters." Olivia smiled. She and Alex walked towards Serena.

"You look just as beautiful as the last time I saw you, Alex." Serena smiled, as she hugged Olivia's best friend.

"Thanks, Mrs. Benson. We should probably get inside because my dress is going to need to get altered." Alex smiled. Serena stopped Olivia before looking at her.

"So, Josie is here... I'm trying to be nice but it's hard because I'm still so scared and confused."

"Don't be scared, Mama. Just relax and everything will work out."

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Once all of the dresses and Lilah's outfit had been checked on one last time, they were all hung in Serena's vehicle before they all moved to head out to an early dinner. Sitting around the table, everyone talked about the wedding. Even Josie and Lilah said they were excited.

Olivia just sat back and listened because she was so excited. She was just days away from marrying the love of her life, and she was lucky enough to be surrounded by all of the people she loved.

"Are you good, Liv? You seem quiet." Becky spoke. Olivia smiled and nodded as a few tears slipped down her cheeks.

"I just never thought that I'd be this happy..."