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Chapter 17
Hand in hand they walked through the glass doors of the hotel onto the patio area where all the guests had gathered having drinks. Aunt Helena had taken Gabi in her pram to have a nap to give Chris and Jim the chance to see all their friends.
Luca approached first and hugged Chris “man I never thought I would ever see you in a dress like this, you look beautiful Chris. Congratulations to you both.”
“Thank you, but please don’t expect to ever see me in a dress like this again, onetime event only” she laughed and glanced across at the rest of her teammates who were all chatting with Jim.
Deacon walked forward and looked Chris face on “I’m so happy for you, you so deserve every happiness you both do.”
“Thanks Deac, we got there eventually!” She held Deacon’s arm and pulled him to one side “listen I know its my wedding day and I shouldn’t be talking work, but I think we might have an issue with Lewis.” She filled him in briefly, but they agreed to discuss it more at work on Monday.
Deacon was worried, he had heard rumours about Lewis from colleagues that had worked with him previously, but he thought they were just rumours. He cared a lot for Chris, and he knew from experience how difficult it was when you have suspicions about work colleagues being discriminative or inappropriate. He didn't want Chris to have to go through what him and Hondo had to go through. She was just started out in her role as senior trainer and Chris had so much to offer. He wasn't going to let someone like Lewis screw Chris over.
Chris and Jim had decided against speeches of sorts, but Jim had planned a surprise. So once everyone had finished their food, he thought it was a good opportunity to thank a few people and to share his surprise. Street stood up and tapped his glass, everyone went quiet. At this point Chris looked puzzled as she knew they had discussed no speeches. Gabi was sat on Chris’ lap playing with her necklace and waving at everyone, this was her new trick. Luca walked past the table and knelt down at the side of Chris and Gabi; Gabi instantly put her hands up for Luca’s attention. He picked her and tickled her, she chuckled as everyone looked around at the two of them. Gabi adored Luca that was obvious but Luca adored Gabi, he took her back to his table and she was met with attention from all of 20 squad. She was such a sociable baby and loved her 20 squad family just as much as Chris and Street did.
“I would just like to thank everyone for coming, everyone who is sitting here means so much to Chris and I. You have all been on this journey with us and I thought it would be really special for you all to share the next part of our journey with us.” Jim handed Chris an envelope and by now she was definitely intrigued. Inside were a set of keys.
“What are these for?” she questioned.
“They are the keys to our new house which we move into on Monday its round the corner from Deacon and Annie. We have a garden for Gabi to play in and were close to the beach.” Chris was gobsmacked she didn’t know what to say.
“No way, how on earth have you arranged all this?” She giggled holding her hands up to her mouth in shock.
“I had a little help from Annie and Deacon, but we both have Monday and Tuesday off next week so we can move in.”
Chris didn’t know what to say, he was so thoughtful. He knew how much she wanted a family home for Gabi with a garden and outdoor space she stood up and hugged him tightly. “thank you so much” she cried.
The room erupted with cheers and clapping; Chris was feeling very emotional which was unlike her, but he really had left her speechless. Jim could see she was emotional so as everyone returned to the patio area so they could set up for the evening Jim took Chris up to their hotel room. As they entered the room Jim turned to Chris and asked, “are you ok?”
Chris looked up and nodded but her eyes were filled with tears, Jim fetched some tissue from the bathroom and handed it to Chris. “thank you, I am fine honestly, its just what you have done sorting it all out, the wedding and the new house. It’s perfect, but you have done so much. I guess I feel guilty."
He placed his hands on her cheeks “Hey, listen you went through so much after we first got together. I felt so helpless and useless after the kidnapping and when you were so poorly all throughout your pregnancy. I wanted to do something special. This new house will be ours, a new chapter, our first proper family home for all of us.” Jim responded embracing Chris tightly. He began to chuckle.
“What?” Chris asked pulling away and looking him in the eyes with her hands around the back of his neck.
“I’m proud of myself for keeping my hands off you for this long. Do you know how hot you look, in fact, that dress is probably the best gift you could have got me.” He placed his arms tightly around her waist and pulled her even closer, his hands travelled over the back and traced the material down to her hips. Chris lent up to kiss him, at first gently but then it deepened. Chris’ hands where in his hair and Jim’s hands were everywhere exploring every curve that the dress created on her body. He kissed down her neck and pushed her back against the wall. Her breathing had changed, and he knew pretty soon neither would be able to stop. He gently pulled the thin straps of her dress over her shoulders to reveal she had no bra on, he kissed her neck moving slowly further down to her breasts. Chris moaned loudly and then Jim whispered in her ear “as much as it pains me to say this, we have to stop all our guests are downstairs and we have our first dance in 5 minutes and believe me what I want to do will take much longer than that!” Chris sighed but she knew he was right.
“ I’m holding you to that!” she joked
“Ow don’t you worry you’re getting no sleep tonight!”
Chris giggled “is that a promise?”
“Most definitely” he replied.
Once they got downstairs, some of their night-time guests had started to arrive including the girls from the safehouse and some of Chris’ recruits along with Lewis. She wasn’t one to be rude she knew she had to go over to acknowledge he was there but she decided to delay it for as long as possible. So she went to her girls first in the hope that Lewis would get board of waiting for her. Lewis was stood next to Deac, Tan and Bonnie. Chris was stood at the bar talking to the recruits including Lopez when she felt a pair of hands rest on her hips from behind. Lopez' face changed and instantly Chris knew it was Lewis. Chris quickly removed his hands and turned herself around and stood next to Lopez he stepped forward and hugged Chris “congratulations” he spoke into her ear. I’m sure you should wear this dress to work on Monday you would make everyone’s day although no one would get any work done!"
He laughed but Chris really didn't find it funny. "you think that is an acceptable thing to say to me?"
“Relax Chris I’m only playing.” Lewis answered defensively.
Chris looked behind Lewis and clocked that Deacon had been watching it all. Chris could have easily said something else or done something herself to Lewis, but she had to be careful she was his superior officer, and this could backfire on her if she said or did the wrong thing back to him. Being a woman in a male dominated environment came with its challenges Chris knew that more than most, but she wasn't prepared to let him get away with it.
She quickly walked away and stood in between Deacon and Tan. “Does anyone want a drink?” Lewis shouted over.
“No thank you.” Chris replied.
“What you’re not drinking on your wedding day that’s a bit boring?” he asked
“I don’t drink” Chris answered bluntly.
Chris looked towards Deacon “Chris you need to be really careful how you play this” Deacon spoke quietly.
“The guy is a total creep, and he needs putting in his place” Tan answered.
“ He gives me bad vibes, who is he?” Bonnie asked.
“He is my training partner” Chris replied.
Jim walked over at the moment and saw everyone’s faces, “is everything ok?” he asked concerned.
“All good here, now let’s go and dance” Chris replied.
She held Jim’s hand and led him to the dance floor, everyone gathered around the edge of the room and watched as the happy couple lost themselves for a few minutes. Gabi was in Annie’s arms, but she wanted her mom and dad she was getting tired. She started to get upset so Annie took her over and passed her to Chris, she hugged her tightly. It was nearly Gabi’s bedtime they both hugged her and each other. In that moment everything was perfect Street kissed his girls heads and smiled he had everything that he had every wanted right here in his arms. The day had been so perfect and there was still so much more fun to be had. As their song ended Chris took Gabi and went over to Aunt Helena, her and Uncle Sarzo were taking Gabi home and staying at the house overnight. Jim fetched Gabi’s pram and bag and helped load everything into their car. “Thank you so much for taking Gabi both of you, we really do appreciate it” Jim said.
“Honestly it’s our pleasure it’s the least we can do for you both, it really has been a perfect day and I’m so happy for both of you” said Aunt Helena. Chris and Jim kissed Gabi good night and watched as they drove away.
“RIGHT Mrs Alonso-Street I do believe we have a party to attend.”