Chapter 11B

The Ceremony

Never thought we'd get here, did you? Yeah, it's been a difficult trip...

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and that was just getting the bride and groom to the arbor and the guests away from the free food. We won't even mention what it took arrive at this date to start with (and why it's a little earlier than I'd planned).

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So, um, K2... you're looking a little less than thrilled there. Don't tell me that after all this time and all you've been through, the thought of getting married is turning your stomach? Or, heaven forbid, you're suddenly finding Vlad less than an appearing partner. There are people out there, including me, who would hurt you if that were the case.

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"Shut Up! I still find V as tasty as I ever have. I'm just feeling a little queasy. I think I had some bad shrimp off the buffet."

We didn't have any shrimp on the buffet.

"Well then it still must be that bad chili from the other day."

Hmm... I don't think that's the reason, but if you say it is...

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"Would you stop speculating on why I'm all urpy? It's like you've never seen someone with food poisoning before."

I've seen many a sim with food poisoning. I've even accidentally caused it a few times (Sorry about that V. I meant to hit "clean up" not "eat") I don't think you have food poisoning.

"Whutevah. Are you done harassing me on my wedding day?"

Only if you're done nearly puking on the groom.

"I wasn't going to puke on him."

Well then I'm done harassing you. Let's get this ceremony started.

Hey, I tried to get her realize what was going on, but she keeps missing the clue bus.

Oh, and since I suck at writing vows and since Vlad doesn't talk to me (so I wouldn't know what he was saying for vows anyway) the actual exchange of rings is a nice little pictorial you can scroll through at your leisure. Or click on the pictures to get the big honking straight-from-the-game screenshots if you're curious about the details or anything.

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After the ceremony, most of couples tend to hug or kiss or even start dancing... well, except for Texas and Waylon; they bitched about not being able to play kicky ball. What do the new Mr. and Mrs. Black do? Congratulate each other. *facepalm* Can't I get a nice kiss or something for the camera?

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Hey K2, Vlad looks a little surprised and not look too happy with you there. It's a bit late to back out now. Don't you know that if you're going to leave him at the altar, you need to do so before you say "I Do"?

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Oh. Heh. I guess that's why. Feeling a little pukey I see.

"You're not helping things. I'd love to stay and pose for all sorts of lovey dovey pictures for you, but I'm in a bit of a hurry here. I would really prefer not to bring up those bad shrimp all over my dress."

I told you we didn't have shrimp on the buffet. And you don't have food poisoning.

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She'll figure things out eventually.

Careful! Don't close your train in the...

*slam*

*jerk*

"Ack!!"

*thump*

... door. *snicker*

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*snicker* Oh, this picture is going in their wedding album, that's for sure.

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Hey! Laurie! Don't stand on the bride's train when she's puking!

I tell ya, no respect for the pregnant.

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"Whew. I really wish I could figure out what the hell I ate that's making me so sick."

And I'm telling you, it's not something you ate.

"This is going totally ruin the honeymoon if I have to keep running to the bathroom every five minutes."

You already celebrated your honeymoon in the changing room. Why do you think you keep getting sick?

"And now I'm fricking hungry again. I'm always hungry. I'm surprised I still fit in my dress."

Well Vlad is waiting for you to cut your wedding cake. Please promise me you won't shove the cake in his face.

"Mmmmm... cake."

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You know, I don't think he's staring at the cake. Ray, who's right behind him, certainly isn't. *snicker*

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"You're absolutely positive this dress doesn't make my ass look fat?"

You looked at it in the mirror yourself. It doesn't. Why?

"I just have the feeling that it's being stared at. My Simmy Sense you know."

And I've told you before, you don't have 'Simmy Sense.' *rolleyes*

If you, ah, haven't gathered already I've pulled a lot of things from the new Celebration pack. I kinda like the look of the new wedding cakes. Maybe Waylon will stop calling them WooHoo Cakes now.

"Did someone say WooHoo?"

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I had a pic of Vlad feeding K2 cake as well but it grew legs and wandered off somewhere. Not like it was any different. I'm trying to figure out how, with 8 playful (which outweighs her 6 neat) K2 managed to not stuff the cake in poor Vlad's face

"Because you asked me nicely not to."

And you actually did what I asked you? *boggle*

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Well the happy couple managed a Roof Raiser party without any problem, so it was no surprise when the limo showed up to whisk them away on the honeymoon. Not like they need one.

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"Hurry up and get in the car V! You're in my way."

You could use the door on the other side.

"They have two doors? One for each of us? Wow."

*facepalm*

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And the gratuitous "in the limo" shot. Don't shut your train in the door K2.

"Oops. Heh. Thanks for reminding me."

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K2, this... ah... doesn't look like the new house the two of you were supposed to be moving to after the wedding. Why'd you have the limo stop here?

"I wasn't feeling good and didn't want to puke in the limo. I mean, how embarrassing. I'd get it all over the seats and my dress and V and... just... ew."

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And would you care to explain to me why Vlad is looking at you really strangely all of a sudden?

"I don't know. I thought the fresh air would make me feel better but I just feel more weird now. Kinda bloaty and heavy."

Heh.

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Well, that could be because you just had your first bump.

"Excuse me? My first what?"

Your first bump. You'll have a couple of those before you give birth.

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"You're serious! I'm pregnant?"

Why do you think you were throwing up every five minutes. I told you you didn't have food poisoning.

"But we never tried for a baby. We were going to wait for the honeymoon."

Hey, fooling around in the changing room has its risks.

"No wonder you suddenly were in such a rush for us to get married."

Now she catches on.

While I wasn't that concerned about whether your little one was born before or after the wedding, I would kinda prefer that he or she has the last name Black, not Wardenclyffe.

"Why? What's wrong with my name?"

Nothing. Just... Sim-Deity prerogative.

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Now, I hate to break up all the cuteness and belly rubbing and stuff, but you two do have a house to move into. Could we move this along, please?

"All right, we're heading to the next chapter. Pushy controller. Take it easy on the pregnant lady, would ya?"

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-- Chapter 12 --

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