《Raising Gracie》RG 44
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"Ladies and gentlemen Mr. and Mrs. Rollins." The DJ announced as Becky and Seth entered. Their family's cheered and clapped as they kissed quickly.
Gracie made a beeline to Seth who scooped her up.
"It's time." Gracie said.
"Time for what?" Becky asked.
"Your dance." Gracie said.
"Okay." Seth said.
"Down please daddy." Gracie said and Seth set her down and Gracie rushed over tot he DJ who nodded.
"Please gather around as these two share their first dance as husband and wife." The DJ said and Seth took Becky's hand and led her onto the dance floor. "This song was chosen by their daughter and I after talking to her I understand why."
Music began coming over the speakers and Becky smiled up at Seth who grinned.
"The kid did good." Seth said.
Becky nodded and they began moving as 'I Knew I Loved You' by Savage Garden began.
Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes, I see my future in an instant
And there it goes
I think I found my best friend
I know that it might sound
More than a little crazy but I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
There's just no rhyme or reason
Only the sense of completion
And in your eyes
I see the missing pieces I'm searching for
I think I've found my way home
I know that it might sound
More than a little crazy but I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I've found you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I knew I loved you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I knew I loved you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I knew I loved you
As the song began to wind Seth leaned down and kissed her softly and both felt Gracie wrap herself around them. Seth quickly bent over and picked her up and they swayed to the ending notes.
The guests all clapped as the song ended and they turned to them. Another song came on and guest began dancing as they made their way around the room.
"That was a great song." Charlotte said.
"They say they are best friends." Gracie said.
"I believe it." Charlotte said. "How about you help me get Andrade on the dance floor and your mommy and daddy can greet their guests before dinner."
"Okay." Gracie said and Seth sat her down. "Vamos Tío por favor."
"No fair using the big eyes." Andrade said.
Gracie fluttered her eyes and Andrade held out his hand which she took.
"Come on Tía." Gracie said holding out her hand.
Charlotte smiled taking her hand and they walked onto the dance floor.
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"Everyone seems to be having a good time." Becky said.
"They do." Seth said. "Are you?"
"More then a good time." Becky said. "You've made me so happy."
"As have you to me." Seth said leaning down and kissing her.
"Mommy, mommy." Gracie said running up.
"Hello my sweet luv, how are you." Becky asked.
"Starvin." Gracie said.
"Me too." Becky said.
"Well then I think I need to feed my girls." Seth said.
"Dinner is ready to be served." Amelia said coming up.
"Good timing, these two were about to get hangry." Seth said making everyone laugh.
Everyone sat at their seats. Gracie clung to Seth who happily held her while she ate off her plate that sat between his and Becky's.
"Are you full?" Becky asked wiping her face.
"Oh yes." Gracie said. "It was so good."
"Good." Becky said.
"What is going to happen now?" Gracie asked.
"Well Uncle Brandon and Aunt Charlotte are going to make some toasts." Seth said.
"What kind?" Gracie asked making them chuckle.
"Daddy means some speeches." Becky said smiling.
"Why he no say that?" Gracie said. "You know I love toast."
"I know you love toast, but there are many types. The type of toasts they are going to do is a speech." Seth said.
"Okay." Gracie said.
"Then we have more dancing and then we will have cake, I'll toss my bouquet and daddy will toss my garter." Becky said.
"Wow." Gracie said.
"It's a lot." Becky said.
"It is." Gracie said frowning.
"Why is my beautiful girl sad?" Becky asked.
"Because then it will be bed time and I have to sleep away from you." Gracie said. "Then you'll go on your honeymoon."
"I know being apart is hard but I promise you are going to have so much fun with your family back in Iowa and Uncle Josh is going to be at your beck and call." Seth said.
"I know, but I miss you." Gracie said.
"We will miss you too, but you are going to go to dance and skating classes, hang out with Kevin and Bella." Becky said. "Time will fly by and then Uncle Josh is going to bring you to us in Oklahoma."
"I am looking forward to my classes." Gracie said.
"I have even arranged some surprises." Seth said.
"Welly, for me." Gracie said.
"Yep." Seth said. "You are going to be having so much fun and time will fly and then you can tell us all the details."
"You call me right?" Gracie asked.
"We will." Becky said. "You are our baby."
"Okay mommy." Gracie said.
"How about we go dance." Becky said.
"Yes." Gracie said.
Becky smiled and took Gracie out into the dance floor. Most of their families and friends were dancing and Gracie was having a good time.
"It was seven years ago that I met Becky and I knew we were destined to be friends. The business we're in is a hard face paced business and there were many times I wanted to give up but she wouldn't let me. She was a light for me and I hoped I was a light for her. Over the years we've feuded one screen but only to put on a show, off screen we've always had each other's back and I have always wanted the best for her. What some may not know is I haven't been to lucky in love but Becky told me to never give up because the right love would come along one day and change everything but leave it the same. I found that love and so did she. Watching her fall in love over the last year with Seth has been like watching a real life fairytale. So with some help from my favorite three year old we put together a video that be sum up this." Charlotte said.
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Several video screens lowered so all could see and Charlotte sat down next to Becky.
"Once upon a time there was a fiery Irish lass who had left home to fight for a dream." Gracie voice said on the video. "And a dashing young lad with very silly hair who to was fighting the fight."
"They were meet and become friends." Charlotte's voice said.
"Then one day the lass fell in the love with the lad." Gracie said.
"It was hugs and kiss." Charlotte said.
"Chocolate mints and roses." Gracie said.
"Lots of hard working training and traveling." Charlotte said. "With a little sleep and a LOT of coffee they fell in love with a strong foundation that holds them tall."
"On an island in the Passific the lad got down on bended knee and asked the lass to marry him." Gracie said. "She said yes."
A chuckle went around the room as pictures and videos moved over the screen.
"Then one day things changed for the lad and lass." Charlotte said. "The lass had four a magical light, one who changed her world but the world of all those around her."
"Although they were engaged they jumped the gun and started a family." Gracie said.
"The light the lass found turned out to be a daughter, one they would love then anything in this world." Charlotte said. "She would bond them tighter then before and make them stronger then ever."
"So after many, many phone calls, planning, fittings and tastings a wedding date was picked and here we stand." Gracie said.
"We are not at the end of a journey where this wedding is the destination, no we are just at the beginning." Charlotte said. "What's to come is still unknown but I know with these three the journey is going one I cannot wait to watch."
The video stopped and the lights came back up.
"So please join me in toasting the bride and groom for many many years of happiness, joy and blessings to come." Charlotte said. "May you always hold each other and always raise the other up. And May your light continue to shine and may any other lights to come be just as bright. To Seth, Rebecca and Gracie."
Everyone raised their glasses and then took a drink as Becky and Seth did.
"Man, that is a lot to live up to, using my niece is hard to top." Brandon said.
"It's okay Uncle Brandon." Gracie said. "We still wanna hear what you have to say."
Everyone chuckled as Brandon did.
"Thank you sweet girl." Brandon said. "As you know I am Seth's older brother, I have been a part of his life his whole life. And there were times were I questioned if my mom having another kid was wise but I am glad she did. You've been my best friend your whole life. I've never known someone more driven or motivated before. Your passion for wrestling has taken you all over the world, it has allowed you to do things most people will never and it brought you to Rebecca. Over the last few years I've really seen you grow, but none more then this last year. I remember a time when you were questioning if you would ever find that true love, the one to make you want to be married, to be a husband and father. Then you came and you told me you found that one. At first I was a little skeptical but from seeing you two together when I did I knew it was what you claimed it to be. I could see she made you want to be a better person but she loved you as you were. When you came to me in June and told me you wanted to propose to Becky I knew you were serious. Some might question was it to soon, but no, I knew. You've reached this place, kinda like a state of being where I can see you are happy, beyond happy so I wished you luck finding a ring that would do the love you two have justice. But you hit it out of the park making her a unique designed ring that means so much to the two of you. I was ready to step up and be the best man and help you plan a wedding but you tossed us a curve ball in Gracie. But the moment I saw you holding her for the first time and her clinging to you a bit unsure of those new faces around her I knew she was meant to be your daughter. Seeing you as her daddy and shown me how amazing of a husband you are going to be. Rebecca we gotten to know each other over the last year and I am somethings surprised me about you. You are on of the most down to earth people, with a generous spirit and a heart of gold. You've made my brother a happy man, you turned him into a husband and a father. You have supported him and comforted him when he's need it and I know I can trust you to always be what he needs. So..." He raised his glass. "To Seth and Rebecca, May the years bring you all you make of them and my your lives always be blessed and to Gracie, May you continue to shine. Seth, Rebecca and Gracie."
Everyone raised their glasses and toasted before drinking again.
"It is now time for our father daughter dance." The DJ said.
Becky smiled as Ken held out his hand to her. They walked onto the dance floor and the cords to Butterfly Kisses started.
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus, and I close my eyes.
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all, for
For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk beside the pony
Daddy, it's my first ride"
"I know the cake looks funny
Daddy, but I sure tried"
Oh, with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
Sweet sixteen today
She's looking like her mamma
A little more every day
One part woman, the other part girl
To perfume and makeup
From ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great
Big world but I remember
Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
"You know how much I love you daddy
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time"
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning
And butterfly kisses at night
All the precious time
Oh like the wind, when the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly
She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise
And I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room
Just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinking
And I said "I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl"
Then she leaned over, gave me
Butterfly kisses, with her mama there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
"Walk me down the aisle daddy, it's just
About time"
"Does my wedding gown look pretty Daddy?"
"Daddy don't cry"
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning
And butterfly kisses
I couldn't ask God for more, man, this is
What love is
I know I've gotta let her go, but I'll always
Remember
Every hug in the morning, and butterfly kisses
"Daddy." Gracie said holding out her hand. "Father daughter dance."
Seth smiled and walked onto the floor with Gracie before scooping her up. She wrapped herself around him and he swayed to the music.
"You'll always be my baby girl." Seth said.
Gracie leaned up and gave him butterfly kisses on the top of his cheek.
"I'll always give you butterfly kisses daddy." Gracie said. "Always."
"You two are so cute." Becky said.
Seth smiled wrapping his arm around her drawing her to him.
"Mommy I know how much Grampy loves you because daddy loves me that much." Gracie said.
"We are special girls." Becky said. "So very loved."
"Yeah." Gracie said.
An upbeat song came on and Gracie wanted down and Seth watched her dance with her uncles and Aunts having a good time.
"Are we ready for cake?" Amelia asked.
"I am." Becky said.
"Me too." Seth said.
Everyone gathered around as they cut the first sliced and playfully fed each other a piece.
"Mommy got chocolate all over daddy." Gracie said.
"It's something that happens." Charlotte said.
"They were having fun." Beth said. "That cake looks really good but I don't know if I could eat a whole piece."
"I can help." Gracie said. "We can share."
"That sounds like a great plan." Becky said handing Beth a plate and two forks.
"Well then come little one, let's go splurge." Beth said,
Gracie took her hand and they walked to the head table and Beth set the plate down and put Gracie on her lap after sitting down.
"Where is Gracie?" Seth asked.
"Your sister is sharing a slice of cake with her." Becky said.
"Sweet." Seth said.
Everyone was enjoying their cake and dancing as Becky and Seth made the rounds talking to the guests.
"There is my sleep girl." Becky said picking Gracie up off the chair.
"I am sleepy." Gracie said.
"Well then how about we wrap things up and you can go sleep." Becky said.
"Okay." Gracie said.
"I'll hold her while you two do your last two things." Ken said.
"Thanks dad." Becky said handing her over.
"Our daughter is ready to crash so it's time to toss the garter and bouquet." Becky said finding Seth said.
"Sweet." Seth said smiling.
First the men gathered on the dance floor and Seth playfully took of Becky's garter and then dropping her a quick kiss her flung it back and turned to see it land on Andrade's shoulder.
"Yay Tío won." Gracie cheered making everyone laugh,
"That he did." Charlotte said.
Next the girls gathered in the floor and Becky stood facing away from them and tossed her flowers back and turned to see Charlotte holding them towards the back shocked.
"You know what they say." Seth said clapping Andrade on the shoulder.
"What they say?" He asked.
"Those who catch the garter and bouquet are next in line to marry." Becky said.
"Awe." Andrade said.
"Stop scaring him." Charlotte said coming up.
"Just saying." Becky said hugging her. "Thank you for being here."
"I wouldn't want to be anywhere else." Charlotte said. "We'll see you in the morning before we head out, we're needed at MSG for a show."
"I heard you're going after the US Title." Seth said.
"Sí." Andrade said.
"Good luck." Seth said.
"Thank you." Andrade said.
They made their way back to where Ken was sitting with Gracie.
"Is it bed time?" Gracie asked.
"It is." Becky said. "Let's go get you ready and then we'll walked over to Uncle Josh's room and see what surprise he has for you."
"Okay." Gracie said.
Becky lifted her off her dad and walked back to her room.
"Mommy?" Gracie said.
"Yes?" Becky asked slipping her pajamas.
"I am so happy." Gracie said.
"Me too." Becky said running the brush through her hair.
"Daddy." Gracie said as Seth came in.
Seth smiled and picked her up and she laid her head on his shoulder.
"Shall we go see what surprise Uncle Josh has?" He asked.
"Yes." Gracie said.
They walked across the hall and knocked. Josh pulled the door open and they came in to see a cool princess tent set up.
"For me?" Gracie asked sitting up.
"Yep, we even get to take it back to Iowa." Josh said. "Inside is a blow mattress that is just your size and new princess blanket and pillow."
"Cool." Gracie said.
Seth moved her over to her and helped her crawl inside. Becky placed her green blanket over her and she was out like a light,
"This is awesome man." Seth said.
"I wanted to give her a surprise so she felt better sleeping over here." Josh said.
"You're a good Uncle." Becky said hugging him. "If you need us we're just next door."
"I know." Josh said. "Go enjoy your wedding night."
Both nodded and left and before they entered their room Seth scooped Becky up and carried her inside making her smile.
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