Re: Alex and Alexis's Wedding.... Part 1

Pockets Tue May 31, 2011 3:29 pm

Alexis: No... Let's just say I didn't know dad was there, not until after. And I wasn't told, I was shown. I had seen a little before... Colin showed me, but not the whole thing. Not the gloating.

Jabberwocky Tue May 31, 2011 3:33 pm

Paddy:"Hang on...they showed you?"

Pockets Tue May 31, 2011 3:36 pm

Alexis: They have videos of every aspect of wrestling an Edwards has ever been involved in, for seven generations... that was part of it.

Jabberwocky Tue May 31, 2011 3:42 pm

Paddy:"Oh so it probably covered things before that obviously and then how the family thrived and managed through that time up until the current day. How they, all things considered, are doing very well. How Jillian has moved on to becoming successful in the medical field and how Ewan is doing his thing, and how the kids are doing great, and made sure it ended in a positive angle then."

Pockets Tue May 31, 2011 3:58 pm

Alexis: Yes and no. I saw dad literally right after I saw all that he did on the videos. That's what wasn't pretty.

Jabberwocky Tue May 31, 2011 4:08 pm

Paddy:"Then what was Ashley doing there..."
his demeanor suddenly changes, he groans as he rubs his face
"Oh God..."

Pockets Tue May 31, 2011 4:14 pm

Alexis glances over to Alex, then back to Paddy.

Alexis: ... yeah.

Jabberwocky Tue May 31, 2011 4:21 pm

Paddy glances at Alex for a slight moment then turns to Alexis
Paddy:"I know you're not daft girl. But if you can't figure out why your father was on the other side of that door at that very moment..."

Cruel Britannia Tue May 31, 2011 4:39 pm

Alex looks towards Paddy. His exterior calm, but his foot is tapping furiously under the table.

Jabberwocky Tue May 31, 2011 5:23 pm

Paddy looks over at Alex point blank
Paddy:"You either don't like hearing the opinions of somebody with your wife's maiden name...or you are godawful at keeping a beat."
he turns his attention back to Alexis
"I'm sorry this isn't the time or place for this. Congratulations."
he looks at Alex
"To both of you."

Cruel Britannia Tue May 31, 2011 5:49 pm

Alex nods at Paddy.... but is mentally having a conversation with himself.

"Just keep your fucking mouth shut Alex."

"I have been keeping my mouth shut..... but now I can't even tap my foot..... even though it's the only thing stopping me kicking his head in."

"No Alex, The only thing stopping you kicking his head in is Lexi. It's her day. Now keep.your.fucking.mouth.shut."

Jabberwocky Tue May 31, 2011 6:04 pm

He turns his attention to his niece
Paddy:"Did I tell you I might be moving to this side of the pond? I'm...not really sure where. I don't really know what I want to do. I just know there isn't anything for me in London, or Dublin. And me in the medical field has been...I don't know. I've...lost patients because they found out I'm an ex-convict. Most wouldn't admit that but...I had at least one woman...She asked me how long I had been a doctor. I told her, you know, my past. Heh she congratulated me on turning my life around, and at the same time put this death grip on her purse. Like I was going to mug her right there in the clinic room...Maybe I should have lied...Like it'd have mattered...So anyways yeah I'm going to be putting my notice in as soon as I know where I want to be. Which could be anywhere really..."
theres a look of uncertainty in Patricks eyes

Pockets Tue May 31, 2011 7:49 pm

Alexis glances nervously between her husband and uncle.

Alexis: Well, this side of the pond is a big place... did you have it narrowed down to a country, or a region?

Jabberwocky Tue May 31, 2011 8:02 pm

Paddy:"I'm honestly not sure. Some place on the coast perhaps."

Cryonix Tue May 31, 2011 8:03 pm

Ben takes the mic and directs everyone to their seats...

Ben: Ladies and Gentlemen, the kitchen has just informed me that all your food orders have been turned in and they are hard at work finishing them up. While we wait...I'd like to invite Ewan and Jillian Edwards to come up here...and say a few words to the new, happy couple.

Pockets Tue May 31, 2011 8:04 pm

Alexis: Which coast?

She glances over at Ben's announcement.

Jabberwocky Tue May 31, 2011 8:08 pm

Paddy glances over at Ben for a moment
Paddy:"Uh west...probably. California perhaps."

Pockets Tue May 31, 2011 8:12 pm

Alexis nods.

Alexis: Nikki and Gabe live out there... in L.A. I think.

Jabberwocky Tue May 31, 2011 8:19 pm

Paddy:"Gabe and Ni...oh the "drunk" couple...Nah, LA would be to busy for me. Some place quieter. Santa Monica, Monterey Bay, something like that..."

Pockets Tue May 31, 2011 8:20 pm

Alexis: Well, California is big... I'm sure you can find something out there... and you'd be closer to dad.

Cruel Britannia Tue May 31, 2011 8:42 pm

Ewan takes the mic from Ben.

Ewan: Good evening everyone. Before I go any further..... I'd first of all like to thank Ben for all of the assistance he has provided for today. The kindness and generosity you have shown towards Alexis and my son, even in the short time you've known him is truly overwhelming. I cannot thank you enough.

He looks towards Alex and Alexis.

.....now..... Alexander Ian Edwards..... my son. Being born into this family..... comes with certain expectations. Expectations that you surpassed long before you were aware of them. You were a fighter long before you were born into this world. You had to fight for your very life.... before you had taken your first breath. Your mother was.... unwell for a little while when you were born. While she was unconscious..... you kept holding your arms out to her...... so I took you closer and you reached out and grabbed a strand of her hair.... and wouldn't let go...... you being strong for her..... for us.... even then..... and it was in that moment that I knew, what my true Legacy was. I had spent my life fighting to leave a memorable mark on the world.... and I did..... it's you my son. I know in certain aspects your life didn't go according to plan..... but never doubt your strength..... honour..... and warrior spirit..... Seeing you today.... as the man you have become..... I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of you.... I love you Alex.....

..... just as I love you Alexis. Now.... I'll be the first to admit we didn't get off to the best of starts.....I may have.... choked you..... a little bit. Don't worry Ashley, Alex broke both of my arms for it....... but as I look into your eyes...... I see so much love for my son..... the same love he has for you. I will not welcome you into our family today..... because you welcomed into our family a long time ago. We love you Alexis...... you will always be cared for as if you are one of our own..... because you are.

But more important than any of that is the two of you..... just you Mr and Mrs Edwards. I'm sure we've all been sickened by your diabetes inducing sweetness at some point or another. But as a father I cannot tell you how reassuring it is for me to see how madly you dote on each other. And there is not a shadow of doubt in my mind that you will have a long.... and obscenely happy life together.

Congratulations my son..... and daughter.

Pockets Tue May 31, 2011 8:50 pm

Alexis raises her glass to Ewan, smiling broadly.

Alexis: Thank you.

After everyone's glasses are clinked together the attention shifts to Jillian.

Cryonix Tue May 31, 2011 9:05 pm

Jillian stands with a smile on her face...

Jillian: You know....this is a day every mother hopes for...and dreads at the same time....to see her son, her baby...grow up to become this handsome, articulate and fine young man...and to see that man fall in love with a beautiful, polite and generous young woman. Alexis...you've made Alex happier than I think you could ever imagine. He could speak of nothing but you...really ever since he met you. He was smitten...and we all knew it. It was....cloyingly sweet actually...but anything that makes my son happy...is all I want for him anyway.

She turns to Alex...

Jillian: Alex, we spoke on the boat. I'd love to give you public sentiment here, son....but the words I had for you...were for your ears alone...and you know why. I just want to say that I love you, I'm proud of you...and I wish you all the years of happiness you can achieve...and much much more.

I echo my husband's words when I say.....Congratulations my son..... and daughter.

Cruel Britannia Tue May 31, 2011 9:11 pm

Alex raises his glass.

Alex: I love you mum.

Ewan and Jilly leave the stage. Ewan wraps his arms around her.

Ewan: You doing OK beautiful?

Cryonix Tue May 31, 2011 9:14 pm

Jillian nods...

Jillian: Yeah, I'm alright. It's just....~sigh~....well, he's all grown up now...and Mandy's next. I didn't think we'd be empty nesters so quickly, you know?

Ben then takes the mic again as Jillian and Ewan leave the stage...

Ben: Since we've heard from the parents of the Groom....now we will hear from the parents of the Bride. Moira....Ashley....if you'd take the stage, please.

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