Matthew woke me and said it was time to wake up. Mom, Amy and Cindy were already here. I looked at everyone and said, wow, I was sleeping so soundly I didn’t even hear them come in. Matthew said, I have to go. I have an eye test and work to do today but should be able to spend most the day with you. I said, that’s great. He gave me a big kiss and said, bye now. Hunter was jumping up and down in her bed with her arms out saying daddy. She wanted a kiss too. Matthew went over and gave her a kiss and said, he had to go to work. Wyatt started jumping up and down and wanted a kiss also. Matthew went over to him and said, how is my big boy this morning. He gave Wyatt a big kiss on the cheek also and said, I’ve got to go. I will see you later. Everybody said bye as Matthew went out the door. Everything was so great. Mom said, there was a birthday party for one of the kids today and there maybe something Hunter and Wyatt wanted to do. I said, that sounds great. I headed to the bathroom to get ready.
Katarina met Scott on the track with a kiss. Scott said, are you tired. Katarina said, surprisingly no. The two had a good run before Katarina went to mediate with Matthew’s men. She was going to meet with Scott when she was done with the meeting with the men. Her and Scott were going to go to the gym. She was determined to be ready for the military training. She said, I am really out of shape. It had been several years since she was in the military back home.
Outside Joseph and Patrick’s family sat with us while Matthew, the dog and his men were in the tent. Matthew said to everyone after breakfast that we will try and take care of business but if we don’t finish we will come back in here after Jean’s class. After breakfast Matthew and Katarina had the four men set next to them who wanted to get married. Carter and Walker said they really wanted to marry the girls. The other man who wanted to marry Jade was still very interested and the one who wanted to marry Melissa didn’t care one way or another. Katarina said, we will let the girls decide. Matthew told the whole group that they would be getting Marine green camouflage uniforms tomorrow for the marine training. They also will be getting their head shaved like mine. He rubbed over his head with his hand. We will start training on the track while everyone finishes their medical testing. Matthew said, ok. That’s it until tomorrow. Be sure and tell your family when Marine training starts you will not be home much if at all. Matthew told the four men that Katarina and him were going to go talk to the girls and see who they picked. If he calls you you need to come sign the contract.
Matthew stopped at Carlson’s and picked up the contracts. Katarina and Matthew showed at the women’s cells. Matthew told the women that since they had met with the men that only four were left. Matthew asked which men they wanted to marry and reminded them that they needed to be sure because, marriage was going to be a long time. Jade said, Walker and Melissa said Carter. Katarina said, she wasn’t surprised. She said to the girls they better be good to these guys because they really care about you. Matthew called Walker and Carter. They came to the women’s cells and Matthew told them they were the chosen ones. Walker said to Jade, thankyou. Matthew had the men sign the contracts in front of the girls. Matthew then said, we have two weddings. Jean will perform the ceremonies. He does the weddings here. I will give away Jade and Carlson will give away Melissa. Melissa said, I will have a real wedding. Matthew said, yes. As nice as possible. Katarina said, as soon as possible I will have a women come fit you for your wedding dress. Matthew and Katarina said, bye for now but someone should be getting back to you tomorrow and headed to Carlson’s office. Katarina said, she was going to go and Matthew should text her if he needed anything. Matthew said, ok. I just need to hand in these contracts and tell Carlson that the weddings are on. At Carlson’s office Carlson said, I have something to show you. He put the thumb drive in his computer and Matthew watched the video. Then he said to Carlson smiling, this is good for Scott. Carlson agreed and said, we may be having a third wedding. Matthew left with a smile on his face while going to his eye exam.
Walker and Carter went and got two writing pads, pens and chairs. They sat in front of the two girls and said, ok. What is the problem with your cells? Melissa said, the mattress is killing my back. The mattress was as thin as a comforter. Carter wrote as he talked out loud. New mattress, sheets and pillows. Jade said, there is no privacy when I go to the bathroom. Walker looked at the toilet and Carter moved his chair next to Walker and started drawing on his tablet. Carter said, we could take some pvc pipe and a shower curtain. Walker said, that is great. Melissa said to Carter, why are you doing this? Am I not going to live at your house.? Carter said, yes. We have a house to live in. But the first 30 days while I am at work you will stay here. Also I have a training program to go to which means you may be here several days while I am at that. All the men in the program are required to stay in the training center while in training. I want my wife to be as comfortable as possible. Melissa said, oh. Jade said, I could use a small table with a chair so I don’t have to eat on the bed. Carter said to Walker they are going to need a dorm fridge. Walker said, let’s get them exercise bikes also. The two men kept asking what the women needed to feel comfortable all day while they were at work. When they finished the two men said, we have work to do and headed off to gather up things on the list. They came back after lunch with new mattress, sheets, pillows, table and chairs and a fridge. The two men put the things in the cells and said, well that is a little better. Walker turned to Carter and said, did you see those carpets. Carter said, yes. Walker said, let’s go get those and couple of those under the bed clothes boxes. Carter said, those little shelves would fit here next to a bike. They told the women they would be back. Melissa said, this is nice. Thankyou. The men were gone again. The men came back with more things including two exercise bikes. Then they went to get dinner and came back. The men stayed as long as they could and then Carter said to Melissa can I get a kiss on the cheek for your husband to be? Melissa said, ok and kissed him. Walker saw that and said to Jade, can I get a kiss after all the work I did today? Jade said, yes. As Jade went to kiss Walker he turn his head quickly so she kissed him on the mouth. Jade gave him a look and Walker said, sweet as honey. That made Jade smile. The men said, we will come tomorrow as soon as we can. Jade said, I need some women’s personals. Could you bring some when you come back? Walker said, what? Jade said, things for periods. Walker said, oh. Yes, I will get right on that and the men left. Walker texted Katarina that Jade need period things. Katarina texted back, I saw some things in her box from the apartment. I will take them to her right away. Katarina was with Scott and told him the women need somethings. Scott said, I will go with you. Katarina got a paper bag and then went through the women’s things. Putting what was needed in the paper bag. Katarina and Scott went to the women’s cell. Katarina was was holding Scott’s hand when they came to the cells. Jade looked a Scott but neither said, anything to each other. Katarina said to the women, did the men do this to your cells? Melissa said, yes, Carter said I would have to spend a lot more time here and he was trying to make it more homely. Katarina said, looks like a tiny apartment. I think you guys made good choices. I have never seen anyone do this before. Katarina handed the women the paper bags and left. Scott said to Katarina when they got outside that he had never seen a cell like that before. Katarina said, me neither.
When Matthew came back from the eye exam he spent the day with me and the kids. After dinner he wanted me to go in the pool with him. He took me to the deep end and said, oh, look what I found? A damsel in distress that needs me to save her from drowning. He said, hold your breath. I thought what is he doing? He took us under and then back up. He said, see I saved you from drowning. Do I get a big kiss? I said, yes if you don’t dunk be again. I gave him a big kiss. Then he started kissing my ear and saying, you can’t get away now. I looked at him and said, who wants to get away. He started kissing me and then he moved us around the pool. Hunter came to the pool with her hands out and said, daddy, daddy. Matthew said, oh, no. Another damsel in distress. He took me back to the shallow end of the pool and let go of me. He walked in the water to Hunter. By the time he got there Wyatt was standing next to her. Matthew said, you two didn’t get enough swimming in? They both shook their heads. Matthew grabbed both of them taking them back in the pool. I sat on the bottom step in the water watching Matthew. Matthew had said, there was to be 2 weddings. That two of the his men were going to get married. He wanted me to be a brides maid. Hunter to be the flower girl and Wyatt to be the ring bearer. Jean’s wife was going to be a brides maid also. His men would be the only ones to attend before the training at the training center. I thought that would be nice. Mom was going to start showing the kids tomorrow what they would be doing so they could practice. That was something to look forward to.
Scott and Katarina were hand in hand all day. They never wanted to be apart. Scott had dinner sent to the business center so the would have a place undisturbed to eat. Before the dinner arrived Scott asked about the women in the cells. Katarina told him. After dinner Katarina told Scott about how they were going to marry 2 of the men before the men went to the training center. When Katarina finish talking about the women Scott said, speaking of weddings. Scott got down on one knee and showed Katarina the ring. He said, I know I have only know you for a short time but I fell in love with you the first time I saw you. Will you marry me? Katarina looked at him and said, yes. Scott put the ring on Katarina’s finger. They both stood up and started kissing each other. Then Katarina said, when should we do this? Scott said, today if you want. Katarina said, the wedding planner is coming tomorrow I will ask her when she can help me plan the wedding. Scott said, great. Scott sat in his chair and Katarina in his lap. Scott got out his phone and put it on speaker while he called Jean. Jean answered, Hello. Scott said, This is Scott. Jean said, how are you doing? I haven’t seen you for a while. Scott said, I am fine. In fact great. Jean said, what’s on your mind. Scott said, I want to get married. Jean said, that’s great. Who is the wonderful woman? Katarina said, Me. This is Katarina. Jean said, Katarina, you are marring Scott? Katarina said, yes. Jean said, that is great news. When do you 2 want to do this? Katarina said, you are marring the two women, so maybe be a week after that. The wedding planner is coming tomorrow and I can talk to her about a date. Scott said, as soon as we can. Jean said, that’s great. I would be honored to marry you. Get back to me with a date and we will do this. Scott said, thankyou. Jean said, bye now. When it came time to go Scott didn’t want to leave her but knew she needed her rest. Scott walked her to her door and kissed her good night. In bed Katarina kept looking at her ring. She was so excited. Scott took a shower and got in bed thinking he couldn’t wait until they were married. Then he would not have to kiss her good night and be separated from her.