A/N – A new story! As a preface, all I really have to say is GH details don't apply here. Backgrounds are different and you will see how as we go. Also, this is different from anything I've done before, but remember to trust me and my love for Jolu. Comments would be appreciated! And on to Change of Heart...

Prologue – Wedding Bells

Lulu looked in the mirror. She had a strange feeling. A feeling she had been experiencing for the last six weeks. Everyone and their dogs had told her it was cold feet. That it was normal. She had never considered herself normal before and she didn't think the feeling was cold feet. She thought it was something else.

Carly came up behind her and kissed her cheek. She smiled at her cousin in the mirror and Lulu smiled back. A fake smile. She wasn't unhappy, but she wasn't as happy as she should have been. She didn't look as happy as her mom did in the pictures of her parent's wedding.

"You look beautiful," Carly complimented.

"Thanks," Lulu offered. "How long before we start?"

"About twenty minutes," Carly answered. "I had better go make sure everything is in place."

"Alright," Lulu replied. "I'll be waiting."

She would be waiting. She had been waiting for this day for a long time. Their two year engagement was finally coming to an end. They had been together since her first day in English Literature when she had come in late and the last seat was in the back next to the class clown. He had traded with her so she could focus and they had been inseparable after that. They had managed the long distance relationship when he was in medical school and she was in law school. They had even landed jobs in the same town to start their careers. Now they were finally getting married.

Lulu sighed. They were getting married at what had turned out to be an inopportune time. She had worked hard and Alexis had finally appointed her assistant district attorney. The problem was she had also brought in someone from out of town to be the other ADA. Someone Lulu didn't know. Someone who would be starting Monday while Lulu was on her two week honeymoon. Someone who would be getting the edge in the race to replace Alexis when she retired.

The new guy was from Buffalo and he brought with him a stellar record. Lulu was already intimidated but her Spencer pride kept her from showing her nerves. Spencer. After today she would no longer be a Spencer. She couldn't help but feel like her Spencer traits were going to be lost with the loss of the name. The long engagement had given her plenty of time to consider things like changing her name or keeping it, but she never once considered the importance of the decision. She wondered if her new husband would mind if she stayed Lulu Spencer or if he was the kind of guy who took pride in giving his girl his name. She then wondered if that was the kind of thing she should know about the man she was marrying.

It wasn't that she didn't love him because she did. It wasn't that he didn't make her happy because he did. It was something else. A strange feeling that wasn't just cold feet. She heard Carly come back into the room and she tried to focus on her coming nuptials. She hadn't written any vows or even thought about them. The wedding probably never would have happened if it was left up to her. Carly had taken care of everything and even decided what dress was best because Lulu had been unable to decide. Lulu wasn't the kind of girl who dreamed of her wedding day all her life and she thought maybe that was why she was so nonchalant about the details.

"Are you ready?" Carly asked with a smile, breaking Lulu's train of thought.

"Has it been twenty minutes already?" Lulu questioned in disbelief.

"Yeah," Carly nodded.

"Okay," Lulu said, standing up. "I guess I have to be then."

"Your dad wants a minute with you and then we're ready to go," Carly advised. "Remember to look at him as you walk down the aisle so you don't get nervous because of all the people."

"That's good advice," Lulu noted.

"I've had practice with weddings," Carly said sarcastically.

Lulu laughed as Carly walked out of the room. She took a deep breath. These were her last moments as an unmarried woman. She heard a knock at the door, followed by Luke peeking his head in and smiling. He walked into the room with, in a surprisingly fatherly manner, tears in his eyes.

"I can't believe my little girl is getting married today," Luke said, shaking his head.

"I'm not a little girl anymore," Lulu reminded him.

"Doesn't make it any easier," Luke smiled. "I just wanted to tell you I love you. I know I may be marrying you off, but I will always be here if you really need me."

"I know, dad," Lulu nodded. "Thank you. I love you and even if I am married, I guess I will always be your little girl."

Luke smiled wider and offered Lulu his arm. She took it and they exited her dressing room and headed for the chapel. She stopped as she heard the music for the bridesmaids and she watched them all begin marching down the aisle. The double doors closed once Carly was through them and she and Luke positioned themselves. She heard the wedding march start and the doors opened. She followed Carly's advice and locked her eyes with the dark brown ones that she knew so well.

Her body of its own accord began moving toward him. She never broke his gaze as she put one foot in front of the other until she was standing beside him. Luke put her hand in his and she offered a smile that was real. She did love him. This was the right thing to do. The minister began the ceremony and Lulu tried to focus on his words. However, her mind began to wander again. She thought of all that had to be done at the reception before she could finally escape Port Charles and get to the honeymoon.

Her mind continued to be bogged down throughout the ceremony. Lulu spoke when prompted, but she didn't seem to know what she was saying. She was going through the motions of a day that she was supposed to remember for the rest of her life. She found his eyes again and noticed he seemed as distracted as she was. That's why they were compatible. The minister seemed to be finishing and Lulu forced herself to listen to his words.

"By the power vested in me by the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife," he said fluently. "What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder. You may kiss your bride."

Lulu smiled as he leaned in and kissed her softly. They were never much for public displays of affection and she knew this was no different. He pulled back and kissed her forehead lovingly. She was married.

"Ladies and gentleman, I present to you for the first time ever," the minister announced. "Dr. and Mrs. Matt Hunter."

Lulu sat at the wedding party table. She and Matt had cut the cake and danced. She still had to throw her bouquet, but that didn't seem like it would happen soon. Matt was dancing with his sister-in-law and Carly and anyone else who asked him. Lulu would have danced too, but besides Luke no one had asked her. Everyone seemed caught up in their own worlds and Lulu was glad they were having a good time. Patrick came to her table and sat down with a smile.

"I can't believe you two finally did it," Patrick laughed. "You were engaged forever."

"We just didn't have time to be a married couple until now," Lulu replied.

"Well I'm glad you do now," Patrick said rather loudly and Lulu realized he was drunk. "It's great having a sister."

He hugged her awkwardly and then went back to the dance floor. Lulu shook her head and laughed. Her new brother-in-law was certainly funny. Patrick had always been nice to her and he had been the one to make sure Matt got a job in Port Charles so they would be in the same town. The next person to come by the table was Matt.

"Do you want to dance again, Mrs. Hunter?" Matt asked.

"The dance floor is pretty crowded," Lulu noted. "Plus, you're probably worn out. You've been out there several times."

"I have another dance in me for my new bride," Matt said sweetly.

Lulu hated to say no, but she really didn't want to dance. Her wedding dress might have looked perfect, but it was not made to move around in. Walking was difficult enough and slow dancing to a rhythm had been nearly impossible. She couldn't imagine trying to move to the upbeat music that was playing now. Her save came when Alexis and Diane came to the table at the same time.

"Hey newlyweds," Alexis greeted.

"Lulu, I love your dress," Diane squealed. "And you look handsome yourself, Dr. Hunter."

"Thanks," Matt smiled.

"Matt, do you mind if I steal Lulu away for some last minute business before you two head off to Hawaii?" Alexis wondered.

"No, I was thinking of pulling Ms. Miller around the dance floor anyway," Matt replied. "If she's interested."

"Why of course," Diane beamed and they headed off.

"What business?" Lulu questioned.

"Well, your fellow ADA got into town last night and I felt wrong not bringing him to the wedding," Alexis explained. "I was thinking you two should meet and talk for a little bit before he starts next week."

"Okay," Lulu agreed, standing up. "Where is he?"

"He's over at my table," Alexis answered, leading Lulu over to her table. "I really want you two to get along. I hope you'll work well together."

"I'm sure we will," Lulu offered as they stopped in front of the table.

"Hey," Alexis said, getting the man's attention. "This is Lulu Spencer, the other ADA I was talking about earlier and the beautiful bride. I plan on having you two work closely together. Lulu, this is Johnny Zacchara."