Title: Shine a little ligth Chapter: 18 Rating: PG Summary: Characters: Luke,Noah,Lucinda,Lily,Holden,Jack,Aaron,col crazy Genre: happy nuke Warnings: diva proof as always Disclaimer: This site is no way associated with "As the World Turns", CBS, P&G, or Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann. This is not for profit. No copyright infringement is intended. Authors submit and write their own work.

Hey what are you two so happy about? Maddie asked as she sat down at her friends’ table. Well.. ehm this. Luke said holding up his hand showing his ring. Noah proposed to me and I said yes. You’re getting married?! Maddie screamed. Oh my god that’s amazing news! I’m so happy for you! When is the big day? We only just got engaged yesterday. We haven’t decided on anything yet. But you will be the first to know when we do. Noah promised her. You bet your ass I will. Maddie said teasing. Have you told your parents yet? She said turning to Luke. Yeah we told them last night. Noah proposed by the pond. Luke explained. They were all really happy for us. And my mum is probably planning a party for us right now inviting every member of the family she can think of. He said laughing.

Lily you don’t even know if this is what they want. Maybe they’re already planning something themselves. Holden pleaded with his wife. Well then they can have two parties. My son just got engaged. I think that calls for a celebration. Lily said. Why doesn’t anyone ever tell me anything in this family? Lucinda said throwing her hands in the air as she walked into the kitchen. Is it that difficult to pick up a phone? Hi mum. Lily said and gave her mother a hug. They only got engaged last night. They probably haven’t had time yet to tell you or Emma or anyone. Oh.. alright then. Lucinda said. I guess they will call me when they have time. They’re probably celebrating and I know how their celebrations tend to get out of hand.
Oh hello Jack. Lily said. What are you doing here? I’m looking for Noah actually. Jack answered. Is he around? Uh no.. Luke and Noah don’t live here anymore. They got their own apartment a while ago. Didn’t you know? Lily said. Uh no – I thought they were still living here. Jack said confused. Ah so I’m not the only one here that never gets told anything! Lucinda said. You probably don’t know about the upcoming wedding then either? Jack just stood there and looked even more confused than a minute ago. Luke and Noah got engaged last night. Holden explained. Yes and I’m planning a party for them. So consider yourself invited Jack. Lily said. What do you need Noah for? He hasn’t broken the law or anything has he? Holden asked. Who, Noah? No. He’s probably the only kid in this town that actually sticks to the speed limits. But I need really need to talk to him. It’s his father. They found him. Alive. I don’t know all the details but basically he’s been in hiding for a while and somehow they found him and now he’s back in prison. It all happened a few weeks ago but I only heard about it today and I thought Noah would want to know. But maybe I shouldn’t tell him. I don’t want to ruin his day. Jack said. Of course the boy needs to know! Lucinda said grabbing her mobile from her bag. I might interrupt something again but that’s a risk I’ll just have to take. Ah Luciano dear it’s your grandmother. I’m not interrupting anything again am I? Good. I believe you and that handsome man of yours have a reason to celebrate, don’t you darling. I’m at the farm right now so why don’t you two come over here so I can properly congratulate you. Ok darling. See you soon. Lucinda said and snapped her phone shut. See? That’s how you handle these things.

A little while later the boys walked into a kitchen filled with family while holding hands and smiling brightly. There you are. Now come here darlings. Congratulations! Lucinda said getting up from her seat and hugging her grandson and his fiancé tightly. Let me have a look at that ring of yours. She said grabbing Luke’s hand. It might not look like much to you grandma but to me, it’s perfect. Luke said smiling. Well that’s all that matters isn’t it darling. And you, young man, have excellent taste. This is a very nice ring. She said turning to Noah. I’m very happy for you two. Thanks grandma. Luke said smiling. uh yeah congratulations guys. Jack said looking a little uncomfortable. He didn’t want to ruin the boy’s day but he had to tell him. Uh Noah can I speak to you for a second? On the porch. Oh Jack don’t be ridiculous we all know what it is about so don’t be so secretive. Lucinda said. Come on you two sit yourselves down. Jack has some important news. They boys did as they were told. Noah sitting down on one of the kitchen table’s chairs and Luke sitting down on his lap. Luke can’t you get your own seat. Holden said a little annoyed. Why? Dad, I’m marrying him soon, he’s my fiancé. If Noah doesn’t mind me sitting on his lap then why do you? You don’t mind do you baby? Luke asked his fiancé. No of course not. Noah said kissing Luke softly on the lips and wrapping his arms around him a little tighter.

Now what was it you wanted to talk to me about Jack? Noah asked. Uh it’s about your father. They found him. He’s alive. Jack said. What? But I saw him jump into the water that day. Noah said confused. Yes he has been in hiding for a while. I don’t know any details I only heard about it this morning. He is back in prison, has been for a few weeks now. You Can visit him if you want. Look I’m sorry if I ruined your day but I just thought you would like to know. Jack explained. Yeah uh thanks for telling me. But my father died that day in New York. I don’t want to see him. My father messed my life up enough in the past, I’m not letting that happen again. I’m getting married to the most amazing guy I have ever met soon – I’m getting my happy ending. Noah said and smiled at his future husband.

Ah yes about that. Should we plan a trip to California soon? Lucinda asked. Oh we haven’t really decided yet grandma. But we want to have the ceremony here at home. California can wait for now. Luke said. Yeah we might drive to California together – just the two of us and sort out the official part and then come back home for a proper wedding. Noah said. Well if you boys want to go to California just give me a call and I’ll get the jet ready for you. Thanks grandma but no thanks. We want to do this our way. Luke said smiling. I uh inherited some money from Damian when he died and we want to use that for the wedding. Oh well ok then. If you boys need anything just let me know. It’s not every day my grandson gets engaged to the love of his life. Lucinda said smiling at the two boys. And I hope you two don’t mind but this engagement needs its own announcement. I’m placing an announcement in the paper. Your sister already helped me pick out a photo of you two to go with it. It will be in the paper tomorrow. And I’m going to make sure your father will get one too darling. Lucinda said to Noah. There is nothing wrong with a bit of vengeance.

Oh and don’t you two dare plan anything this Friday. I’m planning a party for you two that day. Lily said. You know just the family. Just to celebrate Noah will officially be part of this family soon. Just the family? That would be half the town then. Luke joked. Do you mind if we invite some friends too mum? Just Maddie and Casey probably. Aaron will probably bring Scott anyway. Who is Scott? Lily asked. Oh uh you don’t know yet.. I’m not sure I should tell you.. Luke stammered. Scott is a friend of mine from work and he and Aaron have gotten pretty close since our house warming party. Noah explained. Speaking of our house. It’s probably getting pretty lonely without us. We should go home. Luke said getting up from Noah’s lap and pulling him to his feet. Aren’t you going to stay for dinner? Lily asked. No mum we’re just going to get a take-away and watch some TV tonight. We’ll be here early on Friday ok? Grandma thanks for the paper thing. We will check it out tomorrow. Oh I’ll get two copies delivered to your home darling Lucinda said as the boys walked out the door.

Ok what’s up with you? Noah said glancing at Luke while driving. Nothing. Why? Luke answered. Why? Luke you practically dragged me out of there. If this is about my dad.. don’t worry about it. He’s not going to come between us anymore. I promise. Noah said grabbing Luke’s hand. I know. But are you really sure you don’t want to go see him? Don’t you want to know what he’s done, where he’s been? You thought he was dead and now Jack tells you he is alive and you don’t want to talk to him? Luke asked. No it’s like I said, my father died in New York that day. It took me long enough to somehow accept that and sort out my twisted thoughts. You are my family now Luke and maybe in a few years our family will be bigger. We might be dads one day. Noah said and stopped the truck for a red light and quickly placed a kiss on his future husband’s lips. Now come on let’s get that take-away and go home.

Wow someone had a rough night last night. Aaron joked as Luke walked into Java to pick Noah up. What? Luke snapped at his brother. He probably did look tired but not for the reasons Aaron had in mind. He and Noah had been up half the night talking about the wedding, Noah’s dad, Damian, Lucinda’s crazy ways. The crazy ways they both decided they loved. But then at 7am they both had to get up and go to work. Luke to his job at the paper, Noah to Java to provide Oakdale with their daily dose of caffeine. Why are you in such a good mood anyway? Luke asked his older brother. Oh I’m just having a good day, after an even better night. Aaron answered grinning and winking at Scott who pretended to be working. A good night huh? Does it have anything to do with the guy in the green Java shirt standing next to my fiancé? Luke said teasing his brother waiting for him to catch on. Yeah it might have. Hang on – fiancé? Aaron asked slightly shocked. Yep Luke said holding up his hand to show his brother his ring. When did that happen? And why haven’t you told me? Were you too busy celebrating? Aaron asked and gave his little brother a cheeky grin. Not everything is about sex Aaron. Well with you and Scott it might be.. Anyway Noah only proposed to me a few days ago. Hardly anyone knows yet. Hmm no uh let me rephrase that. We hardly told anyone yet. The whole city knows by now because my grandma decided to announce our engagement in the paper. Look. Luke said pulling a paper from his bag. Noah and I had no say in it whatsoever but it is nice. People I have never even talked to or maybe said hello to sometime have come up to me to congratulate me. Luke said smiling. Did you see Lucinda put Luciano instead of Luke? Aaron asked laughing. Yeah I saw. I spent the whole morning explaining that one too. Luke answered. Hey is Noah taking your name? It says here Noah Mayer soon to be Snyder. Aaron asked looking up from the paper. Yeah he is. He doesn’t want the name Mayer anymore as it reminds him too much of his dad. But sit down a second Aaron. I want to ask you something. Luke said. Ok sure ask away. Aaron said as he sat down. Noah and I uh haven’t really talked about the wedding yet.. well we have and we want to get married here in Oakdale, because it’s home you know. Maybe we’ll have the ceremony by the pond or something we haven’t decided yet. But I have decided on one thing. Aaron will you be my best man when I get married? Luke asked a little nervous. Of course I will! I feel honoured you asked me. Aaron said smiling. Great. Luke said getting up to hug his brother. Ok now you’ve agreed to be my best man.. I have something else to tell you... Dad knows about you and Scott. I uh might have told him yesterday.. I thought he knew and just said something about you bringing him to the party my mum is throwing for me and Noah on Friday. Luke said looking at his brother trying not to laugh at the look of shock on his face.

Mayer! Your mail. The prison guard snapped at Winston. Jones. Here is yours. Hey Mayer who is Lucinda Walsh? Why is she sending you a newspaper? Jones asked his cellmate while reading the note stuck to the paper. None of your damn business. Winston said snatching the paper back. He read the note attached to the paper. Mister Mayer, Noah knows you are alive and back where you belong but he has decided he doesn’t want anything to do with you. So if you want to know how your son is doing now I suggest you take a look at page 5. – Lucinda Walsh. Winston opened the paper and skipped to page 5. On that page he saw a picture of Luke and Noah kissing and looking very happy and the announcement of their engagement underneath it . Noah Mayer soon to be Snyder. Winston couldn’t believe his own eyes. Noah Mayer?. That’s your son? Pretty face. Such a shame the good ones are always taken. But I can see where he gets his good looks from.. and I have you all to myself for the next few years. Jones said stroking Winston’s face ignoring the look of terror in the other man’s eyes.