Well, I'm sorry to say this is the last chapter of the story. I know it's so sad! But have no fear, enjoy my other stories. I don't know if I'm going to write a sequel for this yet, I'm thinking about it but I don't know yet. Enjoy this chapter!
EpilogueSix months later
The big day had come. Charlie and Claire were getting married. Claire and the girls had kicked Charlie out of the apartment the night before. Charlie went to go spend the night at Sawyer's apartment.
At the rehearsal dinner
Claire pulled herself away from the girls and drifted over to where Charlie was standing at the bar with Jack. She stood next to him and took his hand. He smiled down at her.
"Jack, can I steal my fiancé away for a minute?" Claire asked.
"Nah, take all the time you need," Jack said waving them off. Charlie and Claire walked outside to the courtyard where they would be getting married the next day.
Charlie and Claire stopped walking and they kissed each other. Charlie pulled away and looked at Claire.
"What did you want to talk to me about?" Charlie asked. Claire smiled.
"We're getting married tomorrow," Claire said excitedly. Charlie smiled down at her.
"I know," Charlie said. "Nervous?"
"Sort of. You?" Claire asked.
"Yeah," Charlie said. Claire smiled and kissed him. "But, we're going to be okay."
"I know, I can't believe we can't spend the night together," Claire replied. "I'm going to miss you tonight."
"I'm going to miss you too," Charlie replied. "But the next time I see you, you'll be in white and smiling as you walk down the aisle."
"Yeah, and the next time I see you, you'll be in a suit and you'll be smiling at me," Claire said. Charlie smiled.
"Claire! It's time to go! Kiss your man good-bye!" Kate yelled from inside. Claire looked at Charlie.
"I'll see you tomorrow," Charlie said. He leaned down and kissed her softly. Claire hugged him tightly.
"I love you," Claire said into his chest.
"I love you too," Charlie replied. They finished up their good-byes and Claire left with the girls.
The Next Morning
Claire, Kate, and Shannon all got up at 8 and got their hair done at a local salon. Shannon gave all the girls manicures and they all got dressed and by 2 they were done and ready to go.
"You getting nervous?" Kate asked helping Claire put on her veil.
"Yeah," Claire said. "You think Charlie will like me in this dress?" Kate looked at her and smiled.
"Of course," Kate said. Claire's dress was spaghetti strapped with a beaded bodice that hugged all her curves. It had a floor length skirt that flowed out just a little. Her hair was pulled back with a few strands falling in her face. "He's going to fall head over heels in love with you again!"
Claire giggled and hugged Kate. "Thanks Kate, and thanks for being my maid of honor."
"No problem," Kate said. "Ready to go get hitched?" Claire took a deep breath and nodded.
"Let's go," Claire said.
At the courtyard
Charlie had already taken his place at the altar. Jack was at his side as best man. Jack patted his shoulder seeing how nervous he was.
"You ready?" Jack asked Charlie.
"More than anything," Charlie replied. Just after Charlie said that Shannon, who was Claire's other bridesmaid started to walk down the aisle.
Shannon smiled at Sawyer and he smiled back. Kate came down the aisle next and smiled at Jack and took her place next to Shannon. Charlie took a deep breath because he knew who was next.
The music changed and Claire came to the end of the aisle. Charlie broke out into a smile as Claire started walking down the aisle. She smiled at him and walked slowly down the aisle.
Claire got to the end of the aisle and took her place next to Charlie. Charlie stepped down and took her hand. They smiled at each other and the priest started.
They both were just staring at each other until it was time for their vows. Claire went first.
"Charlie, over the past year that I've known you, you have given me more than enough love to last us for the rest of our lives. I appreciate that you did that and that you've taken care of me since then. I never thought I would get married to the only man who has ever loved me. Thank you so much for always being there. I'm always going to be there too for you, through everything. I love you Charlie," Claire said. Charlie smiled.
"Charlie?" the priest asked.
"Claire, I didn't really write any vows because I just figured, if the engagement was spontaneous I can be spontaneous here too. From what you've told me, your life has been hard and I've fixed it. I want to heal and fix every problem in your life from here on out. I love you Claire and I want you to know I'll never leave you. I'm always going to be here. And when we have kids I'm going to be there for them too. I love you," Charlie said. Claire smiled.
Soon, they exchanged rings and then they kissed for the first time as husband and wife.
They walked down the aisle and back inside to party!
A little later
Charlie and Claire were dancing and kissing each other. Charlie pulled away and looked at her.
"So, what do you want to do tonight?" Charlie asked tightening his grip around her waist.
"Mm, I was thinking about you and me, making love until the sun comes up," Claire replied.
"Mm, Mrs. Pace that sounds wonderful," Charlie said nuzzling his face in her neck. Claire smiled as his whiskered cheek rubbed against her skin. "I can't wait until we start having kids."
"When do you want to start trying?" Claire asked.
"When do you?" Charlie asked looking at her.
"How about tonight?" Claire asked. Charlie smiled.
"Sounds good to me," Charlie replied. They kissed each other and continued dancing.
Meanwhile, Jack had Kate on his lap and they sat and watched the new married couple dance around. Jack looked up at Kate.
"You want to get married?" Jack asked. Kate looked at him.
"What?" Kate asked.
"You want to get married?" Jack asked seriously. Kate smiled.
"Are you serious?" Kate asked. Jack nodded. Kate giggled. "Yes!" Jack leaned up and kissed her.
Charlie and Claire were still dancing all around the floor. Charlie was kissing Claire's neck.
"You're very eager aren't you?" Claire asked her husband.
"Of course, when I'm with my beautiful wife I'm always eager," Charlie said. Claire felt chill bumps on her arms when Charlie called her his wife.
"Thank you Charlie," Claire said.
"For what?" Charlie asked.
"For falling in love with me," Claire replied.
"No, thank you," Charlie said. "For falling in love with me." Claire smiled and kissed Charlie softly as they kept dancing the night away.
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The end!
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Until next time,
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