While Roy played in his Sunday ball game, Holly decorated the church for the wedding. (A second floor had to be completely built and furnished for the reception.)
Then Holly heard the news that Roy's team had won their game! He was on the way to the church. And guests were already arriving.
Now, Holly does have the Unlucky trait. She's naturally optimistic about life, if a little Excitable, even Dramatic. And if Great Kisses don't help, her Sense of Humor often does. But...there's that Unlucky trait. She'd been burned once for being a witch. Was she about to get burned again--this time for marrying Roy Thorn?
Moments before the wedding, Holly wondered if she was making a big mistake! After all, Roy had been married before and that had turned out badly. Poor Bonnie. Roy had really put her through some trying times.
Well, Holly had no choice about Roy. Not because she couldn't back out. She could leave anytime. No, it was because she was in love with Roy. Oh, she might kill him someday. But she would never leave him!
Then he was there. And looking every bit as nervous as she was feeling.
Roy asked Holly if she was ready for the ceremony. Well, what he actually said was, "Better get this done before one of us chickens out!"
Roy: Holly was looking a little faint!
Me: She looked rosy cheeked to me.
Roy: That's what I mean. Feverish!
Whatever Holly's health was, everyone gathered around the wedding arch...and waited. Was Roy expecting an objection from the crowd?
Roy: That's not fair! I was trying to remember my lines. I left my cheat sheet in the men's locker room at the game.
As Roy tried to recall what he was suppose to say, all the guests--and a few party crashers--waited in anticipation.
It was Holly who started the ring exchange, and then Roy came up with something nice to say.
Roy: I have a Masters in Charisma. I can be very charming!
Me: When you want to be.
With their vows said, Roy and Holly became husband and wife. Holly almost cried. She was so happy.
Roy: Holly was lovely! She melted my heart.
Holly: What a sweet thing to say, Roy!
Finally, came their first kiss as a married couple.
Roy: My favorite part!
Holly: Mine too!
Me: Oh so compatible. You two must be meant for one another.
Roy: We did it, Holly.
Holly: Yes, we certainly did! ...I got my ring.
It was time for cake. Everyone trouped upstairs, which was quite a process even with two staircases.
Roy managed to get to the cake first, so he did the honors.
Holly: Excuse me, may I get by?
This lady was a party crasher, not even invited. But she chose to eat her cake right in front of the buffet table, and Holly couldn't serve the meal. Even when the woman finished eating, she still just stood there. I finally did a resetsim on her. Go home, rude lady!
Holly asked Roy for a wedding dance. What she actually said was, "And don't do anything Inappropriate, Roy, or I'll get my wand out!"
Holly: I was afraid he'd change into his workout clothes or something.
Me: At least he didn't get a wish to brawl.
Roy: The church wouldn't let us set up a bar, so no point anyway.
They danced perfectly together, as it turned out. They didn't even step on each other's feet.
Roy: We've been practicing.
Well, you both looked very much in love.
Holly: That's because we are!
Then the guests all began to leave. The wedding was over, and everyone said the reception was legendary.
Riley had seemed a little lost at times, but he found things to do for fun too.
As they cleaned up, Roy had a serious moment of thinking. Would his second marriage be better than his first? Could he even be a decent husband? And what did that mean anyway--decent? Roy just wasn't sure.
And that was pretty much all the thoughts he came up with. He didn't have any other thoughts to think. Roy is not the deepest of thinkers.
Roy: I have other talents.
Me: So I've observed.
Roy: Wanna play River Gambler and Can-Can Dancer?
Holly: Love to! Which one will you be?
Roy: Very funny, Holly. Come here and I'll show you!
Holly: Oh! You're such an expect shuffling cards!
Roy: Wait to you see the Ace I have hidden.
Holly: (laughing) I've seen your Ace, Roy ... ante up!
