Getting Ready

    “You two go have fun,” said Amelia, almost pushing Candice out the door. Candice thanked them before shutting the door. She looked at Marie and smiled softly.
    “Candice, I...”
    Candice stopped her with a soft kiss. She took Marie's hand and squeezed it. Marie smiled, tears welling up in her eyes again. She pushed herself against Candice, taking her arm. They walked home like that, as the dew soaked ground glimmered.

    “Amelia, you are going to look amazing in that!”
    “Really? What do you think, Baldr?”
    Balder laughed and smiled at her. He had started talking a few weeks ago, and everyone was working to encourage it. Candice even did flash cards with him. Winona had her research department adapt some of the old styles of male clothing to the modern era to help Baldr have something to wear.
    “Melie!”
    “Yes, Baldr?”
    He threw his hands up, begging to be picked up. She bent down and picked him up. The wedding was a month away, and Amelia was extremely nervous. She knew what to expect, but it was still extremely nerve wracking.
    “Marie?”
    “What?”
    “What was it like? Your mother's second wedding?”
    “I don't really remember. It happened.”
    “Oh.”
    This did little to help Amelia's nerves, and she looked horrible. Marie suggested they get something to eat. Amelia nodded, and went to the front of the store to pick up her wedding set.
    Once outside, Amelia put the wedding set in Marie's car. Marie suggested a nearby restaurant, and they headed towards it. It was a beautiful day, and being outside helped clear Amelia's head.
    Baldr started struggling out of Amelia's hand and tried running ahead of them. Marie clapped, and he stopped, looking at her sheepishly. Marie held out her hand and he took it. Amelia thought Marie was strong because she kept her child under control. She started thinking about what it would be like to have a kid of her own.
    The breeze felt good, and the air was crisp. Amelia felt worlds better, and was happy to be with Marie and Baldr. The news was now public that Baldr was being raised by someone in town, but it didn't cause much of a stir. It wouldn't make a big difference until he was old enough to go to school.
    Amelia liked Baldr. He was a rambunctious rascal, and he always made her laugh. She decided to talk to Veronica that night about children. She felt nervous, but knew she wanted one.

    Meanwhile, Candice and Veronica were preparing for the wedding as well. Veronica had called the place they had reserved three times to make sure everything was set. Candice told her to calm down. She checked on the bakery to make sure they had ordered the cake.
    “So how is he doing?”
    “He's doing well. He calls both of us mom now.”
    “Well then, you'll definitely have to get married.”
    Candice choked and started laughing. Veronica started laughing as well. Candice talked about how much her life had changed since Baldr came into it, but she couldn't complain. Veronica wasn't sure if she ever wanted children.