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Chapter 3: Time for a Wedding!

Summary:

Inspired by the photos taken at Steve Carlson's wedding, hosted by the Ackles.

Notes:

So much warmth and happiness in those photos. I love how comfortable Jensen appears in his own home. Danneel is radiant, and them together makes me smile so much.

(Please note that the photos referenced were never meant to be released to the public. I feel highly privileged to have had a glimpse into their life through them, and respectfully removed them from my Tumblr once I became aware that a mistake had been made.)

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It was such a casual affair compared to his own formal attire wedding.  Khakis and polos for the men, light summery dresses for the women.  Laughter flowing with the champagne, a small crowd.

Jensen fidgeted with his champagne flute, watching Danneel charm Sebastian.  She wore motherhood well, sun-streaked blonde highlights in her hair and an ever-present smile to match.  Not the rail thin actress he'd met over a decade ago, more curves and softness from the baby, and he'd never found her more beautiful.  Their daughter slept in the house behind them, and he should have been completely content.

It hit him when Sebastian leaned in to punch Steve lightly on the arm.  

In spite of all the people around him, he missed Jared.  Jared who was happily doting over his own pregnant wife (and wouldn't that be a wonderful secret to tease the crowds at Comic Con with?) and son.  Time apart was important too, for both their families to receive the attention they deserved on too-short weekends and hiatus.

A perfect evening, spent with the woman he would gladly sell his soul for, in the company of good friends.  

He pulled Danneel into his lap, kissed her temple when she giggled at his tickling fingers, and snapped a 'selfie' photo of them together.  "For Jared?" she asked, perceptive as always.  One of the many reasons he loved her.

Jensen pulled out his phone and texted the moose.

A perfect evening.