Chapter 37
Jon had motioned for Richie to come on in as he hung up with Beth.
"Hey man . Ready for the plunge " Richie teased
"Yup , diving in with both feet " Jon laughed
Richie laughed " I'm really happy for ya man"
"Yea , can't believe its actually gonna happen "
"I know what you mean . One day Lizzie will have a day like this . "
"Give them time they will come around " Jon reassured him
"Yea , maybe or maybe not. I don't care . I love her and she loves me that is what matters . "
"You got that right. "
" Hey man enough on my shit .. You got a big day ahead. Did ya eat yet?"
"Just 'bout to , then shower and shave . Won't take me long . Now the girls " he laughed
Richie laughed "Yea that's why I am here so early . Lizzie wanted to come earlier than this but I had to hold her down . I think she is more excited than you and Beth "
" Don't bet on it .. If i know them they are laughing and giggling like girls do" Jon chuckled
"Yea true... Why don't you shower and shit , while I order room service . "
"Good idea. Kill two birds with one stone.. Be out in a few " Jon said as he headed to shower.
Richie ordered room service and sat down to wait. He was already dressed in a pair of black dress pants and dark blue silk shirt unbuttoned at the top. He was really happy for Jon and Beth but part of him was envious at the same time. Why couldn't everyone be happy for them as they are for Beth and Jon. Someday he sighed.
Jon walked out just as room service arrived with their food.
" You know I am surprised I am actually starved as nervous as I am" Jon said as they sat down to eat
"Na nothing to be nervous about you two were meant to be "
"Oh the wedding is cool, its not that ... its becoming a dad "
"To late to change that now " Richie teased
Jon laughed " Oh no dont get me wrong I am happy . Just nervous. Never been some ones dad before "
"Not that you know of anyway "
" True " Jon chuckled
"Seriously man, you will be fine . You and Beth will be kickass parents . "
" I believe Beth will be a wonderful mother, its just ... I guess with the road what kind of father will that make me "
" True buddy , You will be gone a lot but that doesn't mean your kid won't know you . They will be proud of a father who has such dedication and work ethic. "
"Yea I guess you are right. "
Jon got up and grabbed his black dress slacks and slipped them on ,along with his white silk shirt that clung to his muscular chest like a glove. he moved on to his hair , with a bit of a tease he flipped it to one side . The final touch was a dab of cologne. He stood back and took a deep breath in and let it out.
"Damn Jon she is gonna jump you before you get your vows out. " Richie teased
Jon laughed " If I don't jump her first . Hey man you got the rings "
Richie feigned shock " What rings ? "
Jon gave him an exasperated look " Don't fuck with me man . Where's the rings?"
" I don't know man " Richie started checking all his pockets.. "Man I ... "
"OH fuck Rich .. DON'T FUCKING TELL ME "
Rich grinned " Ah here they are " He pulled them out of pant's pocket
Jon slugged his arm " Very funny fucker . Give me a heart attack before the wedding ."
"Sorry man " Rich laughed harder "But your face was priceless"
Jon rolled his eyes but laughed " You would have had to explain that to my wife where her ring was "
"No thanks . I will leave all that Cuban temper to you " Rich teased .
Both guys now dressed the waiting game began. Tico , Lissa, Dave and April should be arriving anytime. They picked up a deck of cards and started playing any game they could think of to pass the time.
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