Post by jessie on Mar 26, 2011 22:26:10 GMT -6
Final chapter
Chapter 42
Lucy's Wedding Day
Sue Ellen , Muriel, and Miss Ellie were with Lucy, helping her get ready. Lucy asked Sue Ellen to be her Matron of Honor, and Muriel was her Bridesmaid. Sue Ellen walked over, "You look so beautiful Sweetie, are you nervous"?
"Yes, I want everything to be perfect Sue Ellen"
"It will be Lucy, all Brides worry ". Muriel walked over, "I feel so pretty in this dress Lucy". Sue Ellen smiled, "You look lovely Muriel, that dress is beautiful"
"Thank you Mrs Ewing"
"Sue Ellen Sweetie, I already feel to old". Lucy was looking in the mirror, just staring , Sue Ellen knew exactly what she was thinking about. Sue Ellen walked over, "Sweetie, I know you miss your Ma Ma, but she is here, in your heart she would be so happy for you".
"I miss her Sue Ellen". Lucy started to cry, Sue Ellen hugged her. Miss Ellie walked over, "Lucy Sweetie, I know you miss your Ma Ma, but today she would want you to be happy, she will be here in spirit, you know that"
"I feel like she is here already".
Sue Ellen wanted to change the mood, she walked over, "I have something new for you, and something borrowed". Lucy opened the box, the new present was a gold necklace, and something borrowed, was a bracelet Sue Ellen treasured, it was given to her by her Grandmother.
"These are beautiful Sue Ellen thank you so much". Miss Ellie walked over, "I have something old Lucy, this was given to me by your Grandpa". It was a gold ring, Lucy was overwhelmed, she thanked her Grandma. Muriel gave her a blue Garter, which Lucy put on, and they all smiled, as they got Lucy ready, it was time to go downstairs. Lucy walked downstairs, and saw both JR, and Gary at the bottom, she smiled , as they both said at the same time, "You are beautiful Lucy".
"Thank you Daddy", She went into Gary's arms, and hugged him. She than walked over to JR, and whispered, "Thank you Daddy". Jock walked in, "The wedding is about to start, Billy looks handsome Lucy".
"He always does Grandpa".
Jock took Miss Ellie outside to get her seat. The music started, Muriel walked down the aisle first, than Sue Ellen did. All eyes turn as Lucy walked out, with both her Fathers standing beside her. She was never so proud, having them both giving her away. She got to the front, Gary kissed her cheek, and than she turned to JR, who kissed her other cheek, and handed her over to Billy. She smiled at Billy who was beaming, he never seen anyone more beautiful than Lucy. She whispered, "You look so handsome Billy"
"You look amazing Lucy". The Minister smiled, "This is the time that you have chosen to become husband and wife. We are here not only to witness your commitment to each other, but to wish you every happiness in your future life together. Marriage is founded on sincerity and understanding which leads to tolerance, confidence and trust. We believe that those qualities which have attracted you both to each other, can be best developed during a life spent together. A happy marriage will enable you to establish a home with love and stability where your family and friends will always be welcome."
"Billy I know you wrote your own vows, you go first Son".
"Lucy, today I take you to be my wife. Together we will create a home, becoming a part of one another. I vow to help create a life that we can cherish, inspiring your love for me and mine for you. I vow to be honest, caring and truthful, to love you as you are and not as I want you to be, and to grow old by your side as your love and best friend". Billy smiled, as the Minister, asked Lucy to say her vows.
"Billy from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were the one with whom I wanted to share my life. Your beauty, heart, and mind inspire me to be the best person I can be. I promise to love you for eternity, respecting you, honoring you, being faithful to you, and sharing my life with you. This is my solemn vow". Lucy held Billy's hands, as they looked at the Minister.
"Ok now it is the time to exchange the rings, repeat after me Billy". Billy took the ring from Bobby, and placed it on Lucy's hand.
"Lucy with this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share". Lucy has tears in her eye, and smiled, as she turned to Sue Ellen, who handed her the ring.
Lucy placed, the ring on his finger, and recited. "Billy with this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share".
The Minister smiled, and said, you have declared before all of us that you will live together in marriage. You have made special promises to each other, which have been symbolized by the joining of hands, taking of vows and the giving and receiving of two ring's. By the authority vested in me as a Minister, I now pronounce you to be husband and wife. Now that the ceremony is over and the experience of living day by day is about to begin, go and meet it gladly".
He told Billy to kiss the bride, he did, and everyone smiled, and Gary and JR stood side by side, both smiling, happy to see their little girl marry.
The reception went perfect, they danced to their favourite song, "Endless Love". They went on a 2 week holiday to Hawaii, a trip JR, and Gary paid for. Billy wanted Lucy and him to have their own place, she was happy with that. It was in Dallas, only 10 minutes from Southfork. She visited all the time, she was never so happy.
6 months later, Lucy was due, Gary came to town. She was staying at Southfork, because everyone was afraid she would be home alone, when she went into labour. She was scared, and it was a Tuesday afternoon, when she went into labour, Sue Ellen , Gary , and Miss Ellie rushed her to the hospital. Billy got there in time, to see his Baby girl born. JR and Bobby got to the hospital , they both were excited the baby finally arrived. Gary walked over, "JR we are a Grandpa now, she had a baby girl, she looks just like Lucy, she is adorable"
"Oh can I see Lucy, and the Baby"?
"Sure go in, we all went in already". JR turned to Bobby, "Go first, I will be there in a minute". JR walked in, Lucy was holding her baby girl, she smiled, "Daddy, I wondered if you got here"
"Oh Lucy, are you ok"?
"Yes, it was hard Daddy, but look at my beautiful Girl". JR walked over, "Oh she does look just like you, she is a beauty"
"Do you want to hold her Daddy"?
"Oh should I sweetie, she is so small"
"Don't be silly, hold her Daddy"
JR lifted, the baby, "oh she is so light". Lucy laughed, as JR rocked her in his arms. Lucy whispered, "I'm calling her Hayley, Valene Morrison".
"Oh Lucy that is sweet, your Ma Ma would love that you used her name, as her middle name"
"I was going to call her Valene, but I thought it would be hard on Daddy don't you think"?
"You might be right, Hayley is cute, it's different"
"Yeah I like it Daddy". JR smiled, "Oh she is going to be spoiled Lucy"
"Yeah I know, but I was and look how I turned out". JR smiled, "You turned out pretty perfect"
"You didn't always think that way Dad"
"I did, but we had our fights didn't we"
Gary , Bobby, Sue Ellen, Jock , and Miss Ellie walked in. "How is everything going in here"?
"Great she is so good, she is a little Angel".
Gary walked over, "Yes she is, hey Hayley". They both laugh, they could have sworn, she smiled, but they knew it probably was gas. The family took turns holding the baby, Billy walked over, "Lucy you must need to rest"
"I will soon, I love this, seeing everyone getting along, seems so right". She smiled seeing her Granpa Jock holding Hayley he was so proud, she loved that her baby girl, was making everyone so happy.
Billy kissed Lucy, and touched her cheek, "You did good girl, when are we having the next one"?
"Not for awhile Billy, but I will have more". They watched everyone with the baby, Lucy leaned into Billy, and drifted off asleep.
Lucy and Billy took Hayley home, they were so happy. Lucy was a wonderful Mother, she brought Hayley over to Southfork, to see the Family all the time. Hayley and JR, bonded quick, she loved her Grandpa JR. Lucy sent photos, all the time to Gary. He came to visit 3 or 4 times a year. Lucy went there to visit her Father a lot too, she missed her Mother, but she knew her Mother would be proud how everyone was getting along. Lucy thought about her Mother everyday, she told Hayley about her too. She didn't want to forget about her Mom, she just wished, she had more time with her, but she knew in her heart, her Mom was at peace, and she was looking over her, and Hayley, and that gave Lucy all the comfort in the world.
The end
Thanks for reading this story, it was a sad story, but fun to write. Thanks for all your support, it makes me want to write more stories
Chapter 42
Lucy's Wedding Day
Sue Ellen , Muriel, and Miss Ellie were with Lucy, helping her get ready. Lucy asked Sue Ellen to be her Matron of Honor, and Muriel was her Bridesmaid. Sue Ellen walked over, "You look so beautiful Sweetie, are you nervous"?
"Yes, I want everything to be perfect Sue Ellen"
"It will be Lucy, all Brides worry ". Muriel walked over, "I feel so pretty in this dress Lucy". Sue Ellen smiled, "You look lovely Muriel, that dress is beautiful"
"Thank you Mrs Ewing"
"Sue Ellen Sweetie, I already feel to old". Lucy was looking in the mirror, just staring , Sue Ellen knew exactly what she was thinking about. Sue Ellen walked over, "Sweetie, I know you miss your Ma Ma, but she is here, in your heart she would be so happy for you".
"I miss her Sue Ellen". Lucy started to cry, Sue Ellen hugged her. Miss Ellie walked over, "Lucy Sweetie, I know you miss your Ma Ma, but today she would want you to be happy, she will be here in spirit, you know that"
"I feel like she is here already".
Sue Ellen wanted to change the mood, she walked over, "I have something new for you, and something borrowed". Lucy opened the box, the new present was a gold necklace, and something borrowed, was a bracelet Sue Ellen treasured, it was given to her by her Grandmother.
"These are beautiful Sue Ellen thank you so much". Miss Ellie walked over, "I have something old Lucy, this was given to me by your Grandpa". It was a gold ring, Lucy was overwhelmed, she thanked her Grandma. Muriel gave her a blue Garter, which Lucy put on, and they all smiled, as they got Lucy ready, it was time to go downstairs. Lucy walked downstairs, and saw both JR, and Gary at the bottom, she smiled , as they both said at the same time, "You are beautiful Lucy".
"Thank you Daddy", She went into Gary's arms, and hugged him. She than walked over to JR, and whispered, "Thank you Daddy". Jock walked in, "The wedding is about to start, Billy looks handsome Lucy".
"He always does Grandpa".
Jock took Miss Ellie outside to get her seat. The music started, Muriel walked down the aisle first, than Sue Ellen did. All eyes turn as Lucy walked out, with both her Fathers standing beside her. She was never so proud, having them both giving her away. She got to the front, Gary kissed her cheek, and than she turned to JR, who kissed her other cheek, and handed her over to Billy. She smiled at Billy who was beaming, he never seen anyone more beautiful than Lucy. She whispered, "You look so handsome Billy"
"You look amazing Lucy". The Minister smiled, "This is the time that you have chosen to become husband and wife. We are here not only to witness your commitment to each other, but to wish you every happiness in your future life together. Marriage is founded on sincerity and understanding which leads to tolerance, confidence and trust. We believe that those qualities which have attracted you both to each other, can be best developed during a life spent together. A happy marriage will enable you to establish a home with love and stability where your family and friends will always be welcome."
"Billy I know you wrote your own vows, you go first Son".
"Lucy, today I take you to be my wife. Together we will create a home, becoming a part of one another. I vow to help create a life that we can cherish, inspiring your love for me and mine for you. I vow to be honest, caring and truthful, to love you as you are and not as I want you to be, and to grow old by your side as your love and best friend". Billy smiled, as the Minister, asked Lucy to say her vows.
"Billy from the moment I first saw you, I knew you were the one with whom I wanted to share my life. Your beauty, heart, and mind inspire me to be the best person I can be. I promise to love you for eternity, respecting you, honoring you, being faithful to you, and sharing my life with you. This is my solemn vow". Lucy held Billy's hands, as they looked at the Minister.
"Ok now it is the time to exchange the rings, repeat after me Billy". Billy took the ring from Bobby, and placed it on Lucy's hand.
"Lucy with this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share". Lucy has tears in her eye, and smiled, as she turned to Sue Ellen, who handed her the ring.
Lucy placed, the ring on his finger, and recited. "Billy with this ring I thee wed. Take it and wear it as a symbol of all we shall share".
The Minister smiled, and said, you have declared before all of us that you will live together in marriage. You have made special promises to each other, which have been symbolized by the joining of hands, taking of vows and the giving and receiving of two ring's. By the authority vested in me as a Minister, I now pronounce you to be husband and wife. Now that the ceremony is over and the experience of living day by day is about to begin, go and meet it gladly".
He told Billy to kiss the bride, he did, and everyone smiled, and Gary and JR stood side by side, both smiling, happy to see their little girl marry.
The reception went perfect, they danced to their favourite song, "Endless Love". They went on a 2 week holiday to Hawaii, a trip JR, and Gary paid for. Billy wanted Lucy and him to have their own place, she was happy with that. It was in Dallas, only 10 minutes from Southfork. She visited all the time, she was never so happy.
6 months later, Lucy was due, Gary came to town. She was staying at Southfork, because everyone was afraid she would be home alone, when she went into labour. She was scared, and it was a Tuesday afternoon, when she went into labour, Sue Ellen , Gary , and Miss Ellie rushed her to the hospital. Billy got there in time, to see his Baby girl born. JR and Bobby got to the hospital , they both were excited the baby finally arrived. Gary walked over, "JR we are a Grandpa now, she had a baby girl, she looks just like Lucy, she is adorable"
"Oh can I see Lucy, and the Baby"?
"Sure go in, we all went in already". JR turned to Bobby, "Go first, I will be there in a minute". JR walked in, Lucy was holding her baby girl, she smiled, "Daddy, I wondered if you got here"
"Oh Lucy, are you ok"?
"Yes, it was hard Daddy, but look at my beautiful Girl". JR walked over, "Oh she does look just like you, she is a beauty"
"Do you want to hold her Daddy"?
"Oh should I sweetie, she is so small"
"Don't be silly, hold her Daddy"
JR lifted, the baby, "oh she is so light". Lucy laughed, as JR rocked her in his arms. Lucy whispered, "I'm calling her Hayley, Valene Morrison".
"Oh Lucy that is sweet, your Ma Ma would love that you used her name, as her middle name"
"I was going to call her Valene, but I thought it would be hard on Daddy don't you think"?
"You might be right, Hayley is cute, it's different"
"Yeah I like it Daddy". JR smiled, "Oh she is going to be spoiled Lucy"
"Yeah I know, but I was and look how I turned out". JR smiled, "You turned out pretty perfect"
"You didn't always think that way Dad"
"I did, but we had our fights didn't we"
Gary , Bobby, Sue Ellen, Jock , and Miss Ellie walked in. "How is everything going in here"?
"Great she is so good, she is a little Angel".
Gary walked over, "Yes she is, hey Hayley". They both laugh, they could have sworn, she smiled, but they knew it probably was gas. The family took turns holding the baby, Billy walked over, "Lucy you must need to rest"
"I will soon, I love this, seeing everyone getting along, seems so right". She smiled seeing her Granpa Jock holding Hayley he was so proud, she loved that her baby girl, was making everyone so happy.
Billy kissed Lucy, and touched her cheek, "You did good girl, when are we having the next one"?
"Not for awhile Billy, but I will have more". They watched everyone with the baby, Lucy leaned into Billy, and drifted off asleep.
Lucy and Billy took Hayley home, they were so happy. Lucy was a wonderful Mother, she brought Hayley over to Southfork, to see the Family all the time. Hayley and JR, bonded quick, she loved her Grandpa JR. Lucy sent photos, all the time to Gary. He came to visit 3 or 4 times a year. Lucy went there to visit her Father a lot too, she missed her Mother, but she knew her Mother would be proud how everyone was getting along. Lucy thought about her Mother everyday, she told Hayley about her too. She didn't want to forget about her Mom, she just wished, she had more time with her, but she knew in her heart, her Mom was at peace, and she was looking over her, and Hayley, and that gave Lucy all the comfort in the world.
The end
Thanks for reading this story, it was a sad story, but fun to write. Thanks for all your support, it makes me want to write more stories