Page 112 of Making Home with You
“What was that for?”
“Because you are the kindest man I have ever known.”
Epilogue
3 months later
Finn
“You nervous?”I ask, chuckling a little as Beck stands, fidgeting with his cuff links.
“No,” he replies, shooting me a sideways glance.
“He is,” Ryan adds.“He’s totally shitting it.”
I chuckle.“Why the hell are you nervous?Beck, you’re marrying the girl of your dreams.”
“The love of your life,” Ryan adds, smiling.
Beck rolls his eyes at both of us.“Just you two wait,” he mutters.“You’ll be exactly the same way.”
Ryan and I look at each other and grin, before the music starts up and all of us turn toward the inn.
The place looks spectacular; the back veranda decorated with flowers and tiny lights.The small gathering of people who have come to watch Beck and Kelsey finally tie the knot are all seated in front of a small gazebo where we wait.Once upon a time it seemed like this day would never come, and while it has certainly taken longer than anyone expected or wanted, there’s no denying that it was always meant to be.
From the second Beck met Kelsey back when he was eighteen, he’s never looked back and despite disappearing to Boston for ten years, as soon as he came back here, I knew he was never gonna be dumb enough to leave her again.
I was so glad they’d finally worked it out.Even better that I’d not only gotten a new friend and business partner out of it, but also someone who meant more to me than anything.
I sweep my eyes over all of the people who are here, waiting to witness this moment.It’s a small gathering, just their closest family and friends.In amongst the guests are Ryan and Sarah’s parents, who I’ve finally had the pleasure of meeting.They’re busy doting over their first grandchild, Lucy, happily looking after her while Erin and Ryan take part in the ceremony.
It’s hilarious to think of Ryan as a dad, although it’s definitely a role that comes naturally to him.All of us have been enjoying giving him shit though, about the fact he has a daughter now and that she’s going to make his life a living hell when she grows up and starts dating.
He just shakes his head and says, “Never gonna happen,” making us all laugh, Erin included.We all know he’s fighting a losing battle, the kid’s half Erin, half Ryan, two of the most stubborn people I know.If anyone’s going to defy and piss off her parents, it’s this kid.
None of us can wait.
“Finn,” Ryan whispers, nudging me a little.
I turn to the back door, watch as Sarah now comes through, pausing on the steps.I can’t take my eyes off her, dressed in a strapless deep blue dress, her blonde hair tied up, exposing her shoulders and long neck.She catches my eye, smiling as she winks at me.I stand speechless, unable to comprehend just how beautiful she looks or how lucky I am to be with her.
I know Ryan and Beck mirror my look when Erin and then Kelsey finally walk outside.Pop is the one who walks Kelsey down to Beck and it’s not hard to see the pride on his face, the obvious love he has for the woman he’s considered a daughter ever since she was sixteen years old.
The ceremony is intimate and fun, both Beck and Kelsey opting to shun tradition in favor of a more relaxed vibe.
When they are finally announced as husband and wife, all of us cheer knowing this moment has been a really long time coming.
Afterward, we move into the tent that’s been set up on the back lawn, where tables have been set up around a small dance floor.Ryan and I both give speeches, most of which are filled with stories about Beck, me covering the shit he and Kelsey used to get up to when they were first dating as kids, Ryan filling people in on the later years.
After that, Beck and Kelsey give a speech together, thanking everyone for supporting them and for sticking by them over the years.There are plenty of laughs and tears and watching the two of them, it’s impossible not to see how happy they both are.
When the formalities are over though, it’s party time.
“Come dance with me,” I whisper in Sarah’s ear.
She turns to me, a glass of champagne in her hand.“I thought you hated parties and dancing and stuff?”she says, smiling.
I grin, shrugging as I say, “Yeah I used to think I didn’t want a relationship either, but apparently I was wrong about that, too.”
