Title: truly madly deeply Chapter: 21 Rating: PG Summary: Characters: Luke,Noah,Emma,Lily, Holden Genre: happy nuke Warnings: still diva proof. 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.

I still can’t believe it. We’re actually married now. You are my husband. Luke said looking at the marriage certificate in his hand. Well you better believe it baby. Because I’m not planning on ever letting you go. Noah said smiling and grabbed Luke’s hand. It had been an amazing few days. They had gotten up Friday morning and decided over breakfast they would drive to California for “all the official stuff”. They hadn’t told anyone about their plan. Noah had called in sick for work and they had gotten in the truck and they had driven to LA. Ameera had been their witness and now they were really officially married. It hadn’t been anything big or romantic and they hadn’t exchanged rings but to them it had been perfect.
You know being a good husband and all that, I’m going to carry you over the threshold when we get home. Noah said eyes fixed on the road. What? No Noah, don’t be stupid I’m not a woman and all that stuff is so old fashioned anyway. Luke said a little shocked. I wouldn’t call it old fashioned.. more like traditional.. and you just married a very traditional guy Snyder. Noah said joking. And I’m glad I did. But I’m not letting you carry me inside. Oh that reminds me have you sorted out yet how to officially change your name Noah Snyder? Luke said emphasizing the last word of his sentence. Yeah I have. All the paperwork is done, I just have to wait for the confirmation. Noah said smiling at his husband. What do you think your family will say when they find out we got married? OUR family Noah. Luke said affectionately and kissed his husband’s cheek. They’re our family. And I think they will be happy but mum and both grandma’s will want to kill us too probably. Oh Noah we haven’t even told them we set a date for the wedding yet! Oh they will kill us. Why don’t we skip dinner at the farm tonight? Luke said only half joking.

Ah home sweet home Luke said as he dug out his house keys from his pocket and opened the door. Just when he wanted to step inside he felt Noah lifting him up in his arms. Noah what are you doing? Put me down now. Noah I mean it, you’re not carrying me inside. Luke said annoyed. But Noah didn’t listen. He softly kissed Luke’s cheek and carried his husband over the threshold. He hadn’t even been serious when he said it in the car but Luke’s reaction made him change his mind. He loved Luke dearly but he also loved to tease him. That wasn’t so bad now was it? Noah said as he slowly put Luke down on the sofa. No.. but I still feel stupid about it. And don’t think I’m going to let you do that again when we get home after the wedding! Luke said trying his best to sound angry. Luke had hated the first thought of Noah carrying him inside. It reminded him of the time he had spent in that dammed wheelchair. But when Noah actually had picked him up outside their front door he had actually kind of liked it. Being in Noah’s arms was never a bad thing but this moment had sort of been special. But he sure as hell wouldn’t tell Noah that. He loved his husband but he was far too stubborn to admit Noah was right about something. Noah called it his Snyder mode kicking in.

Lily will you stop worrying? I’m sure the boys are fine and they will be any minute now. Holden said trying to calm his wife down. But I haven’t heard from them in days. And Scott said Noah had called in sick on Friday. What if there is something wrong? Lily said worried. Don’t you think Luke would have called if there was something wrong? Noah probably just had the flu or something and they stayed home together for a few days. And if you don’t believe me why don’t you give them a call. See what’s keeping them. Holden said handing Lily the phone. Ok I will. Lily said as she dialled Luke’s number. Hi honey. How are you two? I haven’t heard anything from either of you for days. She said. Oh uh yeah sorry mum, we’ve just uh been kind of busy. But everything is fine. We’re on our way over now so we’ll see you in about 10 minutes ok? Luke said. Yes ok honey, bye. Bye mum. Well what did he say? Holden asked. He said everything is fine and they’ll be here in 10 minutes. Lily answered. I told you there was nothing to be worried about. They’re not kids anymore Lily, they can take care of themselves. Holden said reassuringly. I know.. but it is a mother’s right to worry about her kids. Doesn’t matter if they’re 6 or 16 or 34 or 60 you still worry about them.

What shall I do with this? Luke said holding the marriage certificate. Shall I leave it in the car or do we take it in with us right away? Well did you want to tell everyone right away? Maybe it’s best if we just tell them about the date for the wedding first… Noah said as he switched the truck’s engine off and unbuckled his seatbelt. I don’t know.. I mean we did tell them we were going to do it this way. You know just the two of us in California. And it wasn’t like it was our wedding right? I mean we got married but that day wasn’t our wedding day. Does that make any sense? Luke asked frowning. Yes it does. You know I feel the same. But just leave that in the car ok. I don’t want Ethan to get his hands on it and rip it to shreds or draw on it or something. We can always just go get it. Noah said looking at the piece of paper in Luke’s hand. Yeah you’re right let’s go inside. Luke said putting the certificate back into the glove compartment and getting out of the car.

Hello darlings. Emma said pulling both boys into a hug. Hi grandma. Both boys greeted her. Sorry we’re a little late. But we only just got home a few hours ago. Luke said looking from his grandmother to his husband and back. Got home from where? Emma asked her grandson wondering why he was looking so nervous. Uh LA..we got married a few days ago. Grandma this is my husband Noah Snyder. Luke said a smile slowly forming on his face. Emma was shocked. Of all the things she thought her grandson would want to tell her, she did not expect it to be this. You don’t mind do you? That I changed my name to Snyder? Noah asked. He had never even thought about what the rest of the family would think of him taking Luke’s name. Of course not darling. To me you have been a Snyder for a long time. This only makes it official. Emma said smiling and kissing both boys on the cheek. Oh I’m so happy for you two. But this doesn’t mean there won’t be a wedding here. Luke said looking at his grandmother. We went to California to make it official, legal and all that. We got married but it wasn’t our wedding day. We want to get married here at the farm on august 17th. That will be our wedding day. If it is ok with you. Of course it is darling! You know this family loves a nice wedding. Emma said smiling. Now go tell Lily and Holden. I’m sure they would love to hear your news.

Why did you tell grandma first? Noah asked his husband as they walked to the parlour to share their news with the rest of the family. Well.. when I came out she was the last to know and she wasn’t very happy with that. So I figured she could be the first to know now. Luke said. Who is the first to know what? Lily asked as she overheard the boys talking. Oh uh hi mum. Where’s everyone? Luke greeted his mother. Your dad and the girls are in the barn and Ethan is playing in the garden with Meg. Lily answered. Aunt Meg is here too? Oh uh ok well could you go get her please mum? Noah and I will go get dad and the girls. We have to tell you something. Luke stammered. You don’t have to get us we’re here already. What did you want to tell us? Holden said walking into the parlour and sitting down on the sofa. Erm well.. Noah and I.. uh.. – We got married Noah said finishing his husband’s sentence. We went to LA last Friday and we got married. But we still want to have a proper wedding here at the farm. Yes on august 17th.. And Noah is officially a Snyder now. Luke continued. We already told grandma Emma. Congratulations guys. Holden said sincerely. You want to get married on august 17th? That is just over a month away! Lily exclaimed. You can’t expect me to plan a wedding in a month’s time! Mum we don’t expect you to do anything. This is our wedding and we will plan it. We want to do this our way. I want the day I marry the love of my life to be special. Luke said putting his arms around Noah and kissing him softly on the lips.