Okay, here is the final chapter of this story. A special thanks to everyone who read, reviewed, alerted and favorited this story. You guys are awesome! Thanks for reading this.
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John stood in the living room of the Romano compound with his father and brothers. Everyone had gathered today for the christening of his and Mia's child. They were having the ceremony at the chapel on the Romano compound and then the party at the house also. John and Mia had chosen Randy and Natalie as their child's godparents. The last six months had gone by so fast for everyone.
"Are you ready for this?" He asked Randy.
"Yeah. I'm going to be the best godfather." Randy laughed.
He smiled at Natalie as she came into the room with Mia. She was positively glowing. She placed her hand on her barely visible baby bump and smiled at him when she caught his eye. Ted walked up to his brothers smiling, the gold band on his left hand catching the sunlight in the room. He and Mila had eloped not long after Mia and John had left for Sicily. At first, Fabo had been upset but he looked at the two of them together and smiled. Ted adored her and they surprised everyone else further when they announced they were expecting their first child together. Things had certainly turned around for the Cenas.
"I think it's time to go to the chapel." Mia said walking over to John with their child.
John nodded and they headed there. They saw that Mia's parents and brothers were already there. Mia's mom's matchmaking paid off for Evan and Justin as both were happy with Adalyn and Jennelle.
The priest waited at the front of the chapel for John and Mia. Randy and Natalie stood there too.
"Welcome friends and family." The priest started. "We are here today to christening this child in the name of the father, son and Holy Ghost. John, Mia if you will come forward with the child."
John and Mia walked to the alter and waited for the next part. "John and Mia do you promise to raise this child in the way of the church?"
"We do."
"Randy, Natalie, do you promise to help John and Mia and raise this child in the way of the church?"
"We do."
He turned to John and Mia. "What name have you chosen for your child?"
"Croccifixio John Cena." John said. They had decided to name their son after John's grandfather. But they both agreed it was a big name for a little boy so they had started calling him CJ.
"Croccifixio, I christen you in the name of the father, son and holy ghost." He said as he took the water and rubbed on the baby's head. "Randy, Natalie, please light the candles."
Randy and Natalie stepped forward and light the two candles before stepping back to stand beside John and Mia.
The priest put the cross on the baby and then turned to the guests. "Everyone, I present to you Croccifixio John Cena." He held the baby up for the guests to see.
Everyone clapped and they followed John, Mia and CJ to the big house for the reception. Domenico looked around as everyone from the two families mingled together. Sometime in the last six months, they'd all come together as one giant family. He'd not only gained John but Randy and Ted as well. They were like his children. His other sons. And Fabo, a brother to him.
"That was a beautiful ceremony." Fabo said walking up to John and Mia. He had to smile at his first grandchild. He couldn't be happier that they had a son. It just furthered the bond of the families. A son with strong Cena and strong Romano blood would be a force to be reckoned with when the time came for him to take over.
"Thanks dad." Mia said hugging him. He had asked her to call him dad.
"And this little guy." He said taking CJ from her. "I couldn't be happier that you name him Croccifixio. It pleases me so much."
"Dad." John said stopping him.
"Right." Fabo laughed. He handed CJ back to Mia and continued to mingle among the guests.
John turned to Mia. "I told you naming him that would cause my dad to get a big head."
"I thought he already had one." She smiled. "John, the name is perfect. I love it. "
"Everyone seems to be having a great time." He said as he wrapped his arms around her.
"Yes they do. I can't believe we have so many babies on the way."
"And from the looks of Justin and Evan with Adalyn and Jennelle, a couple of weddings too." Mia laughed. "I love you."
"I love you too."
"Who knew that me kidnapping you would lead to all of this." He laughed. "But making that decision was the best one ever. I guess this teaching me to listen to my dad."
"Aww," She said before kissing him. She held their son close. "You really are a romantic."
"Shhh, don't let that out. I have a reputation to keep."
She smiled. "I promise. That secret is safe with me."
"That was a beautiful ceremony." Rosa said walking over. She hugged John and then Mia. "And my little grandson is perfect. I'm so happy you guys had a boy. I know it makes your dad and Fabo happy."
"Thanks mom." Mia said. She knew what her mother meant. John had explained to her all of that when they found out CJ was a boy. He wanted her to be prepared for the possibility that her dad and his dad would want to groom CJ to take over.
"It makes me happy to know that you have a family. And that you're married to a good man. Love is a beautiful thing." Mia nodded.
"You're right mom." She said as she looked at John. "It is."
"Well, I'm going to go make sure the food is ready." She hugged them both and then headed to check on things in the kitchen.
"That was a beautiful ceremony." Natalie said as she and Randy walked up.
"Thanks, Nat." Mia smile hugging her. "How are you feeling?"
"Glad the morning sickness is over. But I'm so excited." She said. Randy smiled and kissed her on the forehead. "I just hope our baby is half as beautiful as CJ is."
"Well, if he takes after you and not his old man, he certainly will be beautiful. Inside and out." John said.
"Hey!" Randy said mocking hurt.
"Calm down you big baby. We know our kids will be beating up everyone else on the playground."
"Probably so." Randy laughed. "You know, when we first kidnapped Mia and headed to Sicily, I never would have guessed we'd end up here."
"Me either. Funny how life throws you curveballs isn't it?" John said.
"Yeah it is. But if we always knew what was coming, where would the fun in that be?"
"That's so true."
"The best things in life are the surprises." John smiled before kissing his wife on the forehead.
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