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  Suddenly she got angry because he had put her through all this worry, “I ought to kill him instead of marrying him.” David laughed as she whirled around and started upstairs.

  David helped Lamont get ready, “Hey Monty, calm down or you’ll be too nervous to say I do.” Lamont laughed, “Yea you’re right. When you got married I couldn’t understand why you were so nervous. Now I know. I feel like someone fixing to go into combat.” David laughed, “Buddy you are fixing to go into combat for the rest of your life. This sister of mine is something else.” Lamont grinned, “You can say that again. She’s something alright.”

  At the church, Lamont and David waited outside because they were early. Lamont asked, “What time is it?” David answered, “Five minutes later then it was when you asked before.” Lamont said, “You know what I feel like? A stuffed shirt in a monkey suit. Hey Dave, swap ties with me.” David said, “Monty that one you’re wearing looks good. I’m wearing a bow tie.” Lamont said, “I can see you are damn it. Come on Dave, this one is choking the hell out of me.” David took his tie off and gave it to Lamont, “Now you’re making me nervous. Don’t worry, I’ve got the rings right here.”

  Meanwhile at the house, Natalie was just as nervous. Cindy took her dress off the hanger, “Calm down honey or you’ll be a nervous wreck.” Cindy helped her put the dress on. Alice got her veil. Natalie said, “I don’t know why I let Mother talk me into a big wedding.” She sighed long and hard, “Everyone will be looking at me when I start down the aisle.” Ann said, “When the music starts and you take your Father’s arm, keep your eyes on Monty waiting at the alter. Remember, in just a few minutes he’ll be your husband. Don’t think about anyone looking at you.” Ellen said as Alice placed the veil on her head, “Natalie you’re lovely. Monty’s eyes will pop out when he sees you.” Cindy said, “Ellen is right. Monty will be very pleased and proud you’re his bride.” Alice said, “We better go. It’s almost time.” Natalie looked in the mirror again, “I feel like I don’t have everything.” Cindy asked, “Have you got something new?” Natalie said, “That’s it. I don’t have anything old.” Ann took a locket from around her neck, “Wear this. It was my Grandmothers. I wore it when I got married. No one could be happier than Leon and I.” Natalie said, “I’ll take good care of it.” Alice said, “That will take care of something borrowed too. What about something blue?” Natalie laughed as she pulled up her dress, “I have this blue garter.” Cindy asked, “Didn’t Dora want to be a bridesmaid?” Natalie answered, “No, she couldn’t come. Their little girl has the chicken pox.” Ellen said, “We sure better go. We’ve only got twenty minutes.”

  As they started to the church, it began to snow. David met them as Natalie got out of the car. He said, “I was getting worried. I thought you weren’t going to get here on time. I’ll go tell Monty.”

  Lamont was in the anti-room packing back and forth like a caged animal. David said, “She just got here.” Lamont said, “It’s about time. Have you got the rings?” David answered, “Yes bud, I’ve got them.”

  The organ began to play. As Lamont and David took their place at the alter, they could see the church was full of people. Lamont wanted to get away, to be alone, but he knew he couldn’t now. Then the wedding march began. Lamont looked down the aisle and saw Natalie and her father. He had to admit to himself that everything was beautiful. The church was full of flowers and Natalie did a good job selecting the colors for the attendants. Mr. Agar looked very distinguished in his tuxedo. Then his eyes were fixed on him. If he’d ever had the slightest doubt she loved him or he loved her, it was all erased.

  Lamont whispered to David, “She is absolutely breathtaking.”

  When her father left her at the alter beside him he breathed, “I love you.” She never opened her mouth but her eyes told him, she loved him. A sudden calmness came to both of them as they repeated their vows. It seemed everyone could feel the love they had for each other and you could hear sniffles and weeping softly. Or course, they were tears of joy. This man and woman had a very rare love that was to bind them for always.

  When the ceremony was over, Lamont slowly raised her veil, gently took her in his arms, and kissed her. Everyone gathered around them. All five of Lamont’s brothers had to kiss her. Lamont shook hands until his arm hurt.

  They went to the basement where the food and drinks were. The can had seven tiers and the champagne was pink. While they were cutting the cake and having pictures made, Lamont’s brothers and David slipped outside to decorate the car. It was snowing hard. Mrs. Agar whispered to Natalie, “It’s time you were changing clothes.” Natalie squeezed Lamont’s hand, “I’m going to change clothes.” Lamont whispered, “Hurry up baby, let’s get out of here.”

  Cindy went with Natalie. As Natalie dressed in a simple, knit suit with a fur collar, Cindy put her things in the bag. Cindy said, “Nat Monty is so handsome. He’d make any girl’s heart flutter.” Natalie said, “I know and he’s all mine.” Cindy said, “You know, I could go for Allen. He’s got that beautiful smile like Monty and he’s much taller and bigger. I just hope your Mother and Dad decide to stay a few days.” Natalie said, “I wouldn’t count on it, Mother doesn’t like it here. Why don’t you stay even if they don’t.” Cindy answered, “Oh I couldn’t do that. The Ellmans hardly know me.” Natalie said, “Sure you could. I know Mom Ellman wouldn’t mind. Allen won’t be here but a few days because of his job.” Natalie combed through her hair, “I noticed Allen looking at you a lot at the reception.” Cindy smiled, “Oh we’ve talked several times.” Cindy kissed Natalie on the cheek, “No need wishing you a happy time.” Natalie smiled, “No need. I’m on cloud nine right now.”

  As they walked back into the room, Natalie spotted Lamont. Her mother and his mother had him cornered off talking. Natalie said, “Poor Monty. They’ve got him cornered off. He looked miserable. I better go rescue him.” When she got over to him she said, “I’m ready darling.” Lamont said, “Let’s get the hell out of here.” Of course, Natalie had to kiss her parents and Mrs. Ellman.

  When they opened the church door, the snow blew in. Lamont put his arm around her shoulders as they started down the steps. Everyone began throwing rice. Just as Lamont told Natalie to watch the slippery steps, Natalie slipped on some ice. Lamont tried to catch her, but she fell down three steps. He got to her first, “Natalie are you hurt?” She said, “Help me up. My ankle, I think it’s broken.” Lamont lifted her up in his arms. Everyone was crowded around. David said, “Come on, let’s get her to the hospital.” David drove while Lamont cuddled her to him, “Are you hurting anywhere else?” She said, “No, just my ankle.” He kissed her on the cheek, “I’ve never been so damn scared.” Natalie cried, “Oh Monty I’ve spoiled everything.” “You’ve spoiled nothing.”

  They took Natalie to be x-rayed. Lamont and David were in the waiting room when the Ellmans and the Agars arrived. Lamont smoked one cigarette after another. The doctor came into the room. He asked, “Which one is Lamont Ellman?” Lamont came forward, “I am.” The doctor said, “Mr. Ellman, your wife has a broken ankle. We’re putting a cast on it now.” Lamont asked, “She isn’t hurt anywhere else?” The doctor answered, “She has a badly pulled tendon in her leg. Otherwise, she’ll be alright. I would like for her to stay all night here, in case of swelling, but she insists on leaving. If her ankle begins to swell very much bring her back. Now she must not put any weight on her ankle. I’m not going to let her have crutches for two weeks. She should stay in bed.” Lamont said, “I’ll see that she does.” David asked, “Doc, how long will she have the cast on?” He answered, “It’s a very bad break. Since the break is in the ankle, she’ll have to wear it at least eight weeks, maybe longer. It depends on how it heals.” Lamont asked, “When can I see her?” He said, “The cast should be on by now. Come with me.”

  As Lamont and the doctor walked down the corridor the doctor said, “Mrs. Ellman tells me you and she just got married.” Lamont answered, “Yes. We were leaving
the church when she fell on ice down the church steps.” The doctor said, “That is tough luck.”

  Natalie was in a room where a lot of tables and medicine cabinets were. She was sitting on one of the long tables. The cast covered most of her foot and half way up the calf of her leg. The doctor said, “She can leave just as soon as I write a few prescriptions for pain and swelling.”

  When the doctor left the room, Lamont went over to her, kissed her, and asked, How are you feeling baby?” She said, “Angry with myself for falling.” She looked at her husband of two and half hours. Suddenly she burst out crying, “Oh Monty, I’ve ruined our honeymoon. Our wedding was so beautiful but our honeymoon won’t be.” Lamont put his arm around her and said softly, “Don’t you think I can make love to you with your ankle in a cast?” She cried, “No, not with me like this.” He kissed her on the neck, “You’re wrong.” Still crying she said, “Oh I sure will look sexy won’t I?” Lamont said, “First of all you’ve got to cool it. You’ve got to wear this cast at least eight weeks. Do you think I’ll not make love to you until it’s off? I’m not gonna wait and I don’t think you want me to. We’re gonna have our honeymoon just like we planned.”

  The doctor came back to the room. He gave Lamont the prescriptions and told him to get them filled on the main floor of the hospital. A nurse wheeled Natalie to the car that had “Just Married” written across the back. The family gathered around the car. Lamont picked Natalie up in his arms and put her in the car. The families talked to Natalie while Lamont went back to the hospital to get the prescriptions filled.

  Soon they were on their way to the Mountain Sky Lodge where Lamont had reservations for a week. It took two hours to drive there. The shot the doctor gave Natalie made her sleep all the way there. Lamont parked as close to the front door as he could get. Lamont carried her inside. Ben Fry, the manger (who was a good friend of David’s and Lamont’s) got a wheelchair for Natalie. The bell boy carried their bags to their room. They kept several wheelchairs there because a lot of people got their legs broke skiing. Lamont registered their name. Ben said, “So you’re the one who really caught Monty? Consider yourself lucky. I didn’t think anyone would ever get him.” They all laughed. Natalie said, “I admit it took me a long time.” Ben smiled, “Monty, I believe you’ve got some girl here.” Lamont agreed, “I know I have.”

  Ben looked at her foot, “Do you care to tell me what happened? Monty didn’t get mad at you, did he?” Natalie said, “No. We haven’t been married that long. We’ve only been married about five hours. When I was coming down the church steps, I slipped on ice and fell down the steps.” Ben remarked, “Hey, that’s tough luck.” Lamont said, “Ben, in about an hour I want you to send us two steaks, all the trimmings, and a cold bottle of champagne. Oh, one steak well done, the other medium rare.” Ben smiled, “Sure thing. It will be there.”

  Lamont picked Natalie up in his arms and carried her up the one flight of steps to their room. When they were in the room and the door shut, before he put her down he kissed her tenderly, “Hello Mrs. Ellman.” She said, “Monty I wanted tonight to be the most beautiful night of our life.” He asked, “You don’t think it will be?” Tears came to her eyes, “How can it be? I have to stay in bed. I can’t do anything.” “Except love me” he replied, “What does it matter about walking? I don’t think I could make love to you very well walking.” Natalie giggled, “You idiot. Be serious.” He continued to tease, “Of course now, if you know something I don’t—about this making love—I’m willing to try.” Natalie laughed, “Okay you’ve made your point. That’s quite enough.” She sighed, “Just put me down on the bed.” He admitted, “You are getting heavy.” She said, “If you’ll open my small bag and get the yellow lace gown, I’ll get comfortable.” As he opened the bag she asked, “Monty, how am I going to take a bath?” He laughed, “Well let’s see, I could turn you upside down and hold you until you get your front washed. Then . . “ She interrupted, “Just forget it, I’ll think of something.” Lamont looked at her as he handed her the gown then he snapped his finger, “I’ve got it. Take a whores bath.” Natalie asked, “A what!” He grinned, “A whores bath. Get a pan of water, wash down to possible, wash up to possible, and I’ll wash possible.” Natalie burst out laughing, “Monty you’re crazy. Get me the pan of water and I’ll was all of me. I can do that.” Lamont said, “Well okay. I was just trying to be helpful.”

  She had just finished her bath and had her gown on when there was a knock on the door. Natalie covered up. Lamont said, “That must be our steaks.” The bellboy rolled a small, round table into the room. He put a tablecloth on it and the dishes and silverware. Then another bellboy brought the food they had ordered and a cake they hadn’t ordered. The first bellboy said, “The cake is from Mr. Fry.” Lamont gave both a sizable tip for which they both thanked him several times. They ate their steaks and sipped on the wine. Then he looked at his bride, “I think I’ll get shaved and take a shower.” He took his shirt off and went to the bathroom. She could see him shaving from her bed. She called to him, “Monty I love you.” He looked at her and winked.

  Soon he crawled in the bed beside her. Even though the lights were out and it was dark, she knew he was naked. Gently he pulled her into his arms. He nibbled on her ear and whispered, “Do you think you could give your old man a wee bit of lovin?” She clung to him, “Yes darling.” His hands went up and down her bare back then to her breasts. She quivered with excitement. His touches got more possessive and she moaned with the greatest outburst of passion she’d ever known. Lamont knew she had reached the height of her desire. In seconds they reached a sweet and beautiful climax. As she lay in his arms, both feeling content and satisfied, Natalie said, “Darling, tonight is the first time I have ever enjoyed sex. Those other times with you wasn’t like this. I feel so loved, so happy.” Lamont yawned, “I know.” Natalie asked, “You know what?” He said, “Those other times, I knew you weren’t responding like I knew you could.” He squeezed her to him, “Tonight baby, you were all mine.”

  The next morning Lamont woke early. It was snowing. He put on his pants and thought he’d go get some coffee. He looked at his lovely wife. She was sleeping so peacefully. He then decided he would just call and have their breakfast brought up. She woke up as he was ordering their breakfast. She stretched and yawned, “What time is it?” He answered, “Eight o’clock.” She asked, “In the morning?” He laughed, “Yes my pet. In the morning.” She yawned again, “Monty it’s too early.” He said, “Go back to sleep.” She sat up in bed, “No, I’ve fouled up this honeymoon enough. I’m not going to let you sit and watch me sleep.”

  Their breakfast came and they ate. Lamont looked at his wife, “You know honey, you’re not so bad looking early in the morning.” She looked up at him, “Gee thanks.” Lamont was being funny again this morning, Well, the way I see it you and I seem to go together. You’ve got a lovely face and I’ve got a gorgeous body. I think I can always satisfy you. What else is there?” Natalie drank some of her coffee, “Be serious for a few minutes.” He took a bite of bacon, “Okay, I’m serious.” She began, “Monty I don’t want to wait two or three years before we have a baby.” Lamont looked surprised, “Honey we haven’t been married twenty-four hours and you start talking about babies.” Natalie said, “Oh I don’t mean this soon. You do want children don’t you? He answered, “Damn right I do. I want a lot of them.” He took her hand, “Right now I just want you to think of me, because all I think of is you.” She smiled, “I promise all I’ll think of while we’re here will be you.” He carried her back to the bed. She gave a long sigh, “I feel so—so helpless.” Lamont kissed her as he carried her, “Will you shut up?” He untied her negligee, “I’m the one who is helpless, I can’t get enough of you.” As he began kissing her, she pulled him down beside her. She whispered, “I don’t ever want you to get enough of me.” Their lovemaking was wilder, and if possible, sweeter.

  Afterwards he pulled the sheet over them and crad
led her in his arms, “I love you.” She said, “Oh Monty, you said you loved me without me asking you to.” He held her close, “Don’t ever doubt me. I would never have married you if I hadn’t loved you.”

  Later in the day they dressed and went to watch the people ice skate. There was music playing and it was still snowing. Natalie said, “When I get this darn cast off I want us to come back here. I want you to teach me to skate and ski.” Lamont promised her that they would.

  That night they didn’t make love. Natalie fell asleep in his arms. Natalie woke early. Her ankle was hurting. She reached for the pain pills and knocked them off the night stand. She didn’t want Lamont to know she was in pain because he had rented a pair of horses and a sleigh so they could go riding this afternoon. She woke Lamont when she was stretching to pick up the pills. He yawned, “You awake already?” He looked around and saw she was leaning over the bed, “What in the hell are you doing?” “I dropped my pills,” She replied. He pulled her up, “I’ll get them for you.” He got out of bed. As he walked around on her side, she admired his body. Muscular shoulders and legs, he was equipped very well as far as being a man was concerned. He got the pills and a glass of water. She took two and leaned back on the pillow trying hard not to show she was in a lot of paint. He was very concerned, “Having much pain?” She shook her head. He pulled the sheet down, “Let’s look at that ankle.” It was swelled a little. Natalie burst out crying, “This is a hell of a way to spend a honeymoon. You have to carry me everywhere we go. You like to ice skate, you like to ski but all you get to do is sit here and wait on me.” Lamont got angry, “I want you to shut up about that. It was something that couldn’t be helped. Have you heard me complain?” She sniffed, “No, you wouldn’t.” Lamont said, “I’m really gonna get mad if you keep talking this way.” He lifted her face so he could kiss her. Lamont smiled, “Now I would complain if I couldn’t make love to you.” The pills helped Natalie.