Chapter 4 -- Platonic Love Will Do For Now

When S got home, Tim was just finishing up making her favorite meal, Autumn Salad.

Too nervous to even eat, she sat across from him at the table.

"Tim, we need to talk," she said causing Tim to choke on a crouton.

'Shit," he thought, 'She's realized she doesn't want this and is kicking me out.'

Standing up to take the hurtful news, he prepared himself for the worst.

S came over to stand by him saying, "I know you've been living here for a while now, and I really like what we're doing and all, but please hear me out."

"You're kicking me out," Tim murmured with a pleading look in his eye. He didn't want to leave; this was his home now.

"No... I'm not kicking you out Tim. You're free to stay or leave whenever you want."

"What?! You're not? Then what is it?" he replied, incredulous.

"I don't know how to say this really... but I'm pregnant. With your baby," she nervously stammered. Biting her lip, S waited for Tim to storm out of the house and leave her and their unborn child behind.

Much to her surprise, he replied, "Pregnant? Really? I'm going to be a Daddy? That's great news! Why would you scare me like that?"

"You're okay with it? I was so worried that you'd leave... I mean, we're roommates at least, friends with benefits at most. You'll help me care for this child?"

"Hell yes I will, I've always wanted children. I just never planned on having one this early... Has he started kicking? Or she. I hope its a he!" he rambled.

"I think he just said he wants a party!" he kept going on and on while S just stood there giggling, relieved that he was taking the news so well.

"Will a wedding party work for him?" Tim said, getting down on one knee.

S' mouth dropped down to the floor as she stood there in shock.

Coming up, Tim swooped her into a hug.

"I know we're no where close to being ready to get married, but I love you as a friend. I think I can learn to love you as my wife."

"Then yes, I will do you the honor of being your bride... tomorrow?"

"Tomorrow?!"

"We only have 2 days until the baby arrives, might as well be married by then too huh?"

S got on the phone right away to all of their friends, inviting them over the following morning for their nuptials.

She took extra time telling Jo the news. It seemed like everyone was excited for them.

Everyone? Tim's friends that she didn't know?

"We should have just had a private ceremony, you know how shy I am Tim."

"Hey, you already planned it. By yourself I might add. It's too late now!"

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The next morning the two ate breakfast together, excited for the days events.

*Ding dong*

The cake was here!

 

Tim had them bring it out back where they had set up the chairs and arch for the ceremony. He thought it was raaaaaad, man.

S caught up on her chess skills while waiting for the guests to arrive.

One last kiss before the ceremony starts! The people were already gathering around the arch... it was showtime!

"They all really showed up! I don't know if I can do this in front of so many people," S whispered.

"Yes you can, WE can do this," he responded, "It's time..."

"Today, Timothy, I join my life to yours, not merely as your wife, but as your friend, your lover, and your confidant. Let me be the shoulder you lean on, the rock on which you rest, the companion of your life. With you I will walk my path from this day forward."

"I Timothy, choose you Savannah as my best friend, my love for life. I promise you my deepest love, my fullest devotion, my tenderest care, through the pressures of the present and the uncertainties of the future, I promise to be faithful to you. I promise to love you, to commit to you, and support you. I pledge to respect your unique talents and abilities, to lend you strength for all of your dreams"

With that, two became one.

They made there way over to the cake and cut their first piece.

This day was perfect. Except for little Daisy Greenman who was scared of cakes.

As S sat down to eat her slice, she realized how bright her future had become in the last 24 hours. Only thing left was to bring the baby into the world and then she'd feel complete.