Shane arrived at Denver International Airport to pick up her mom. Alexandra McInerney was coming to Denver a month before the wedding. Shane was looking forward to spending time with her. She was also meeting Oliver for the first time. They had planned to do some tourist activities so Alex and Oliver could get to know each other better. Shane was still nervous about them meeting. Shane and Oliver had spoken with Alex a couple of times by phone and Oliver had talked to Alex by phone a couple of times also. So at least they were not complete strangers.

Shane parked the car and headed into the airport. She checked the arrival screen to see if her mom's flight was on time. As Shane was looking she heard her name being called. She turned around to find her mom standing near the baggage claim. Alexandra was the same height as her daughter same blonde hair and blue eyes and looked a little like Laura Linney. Her flight had been early and she already had her bags. Shane made her way over to her and gave her a hug.

"Hi Mom have you been waiting long." Shane asked as she helped her with a few of her bags.

"No dear I've not been waiting too long." Alexandra replied. "Where is Oliver? I thought he would be with you."

"He wanted us to have some time together first. He is going to join us for dinner this evening." Shane answered as they made their way out of the airport and towards her car.

After they had loaded up all the bags, they got into the car and headed to Shane's house.

Once they arrived at Shane's they unloaded the car and Shane helped her mom get settled into the guest room. While her mom fleshed up, Shane worked on getting lunch together. Shane and her mom sat down for soup and salads. They talked about her flight and the wedding plans. Shane filled her in on some of the plans for the rest of the week.

"Well Shane it sounds like you two have everything ready for the wedding." Her Mom stated with a smile.

"I have a few items still to pick up and we need to get the decorations for the reception. I have to pick up Oliver's ring and I need to go for my final fitting." Shane replied "I was thinking you could go with me when I pick up his ring and we could do some shopping. I still need to pick up the gifts for my bridesmaids and my gift for Oliver. Where you able to find a dress?" Shane asked

"I brought a couple with me to see if they will work. If not we have time that I can look for one here that might go better with what you have in mind." Alex answered

"Ok we can look at them tomorrow and go from there." Shane answered with a smile.

Once they we're finished eating they cleaned up the lunch mess. Alex went to rest for a while. Shane sat down at her desk to work on her letters for Oliver and the thank you notes for the bridesmaids. After about an hour Alex came in to the living room to join her, but Shane was not in the house. Alex fixed herself a glass of tea and went out on to the porch to swing. There sat Shane lost in thought with a cup of coffee and her Bible in her lap.

"Hi dear." Alex walked over to the other side of the swing and sat down. "When did you start reading the Bible?" she asked

"After Oliver and his dad got lost in the mountains. I was so scared that I prayed for Oliver, Joe and for myself. I felt so much peace afterward. Then when they we're rescued, I went to the chapel at the hospital and thank God for saving them and answering my prayers. Not long after I started going to church with Oliver. I have so much peace and fulfillment now Mom." As Shane finished talking her mom placed her hand on Shane's and said.

"I am so happy for you sweetheart. Happy that you have found a wonderful man and your way back to the Lord."

They sat and swung on the swing for several moments just enjoying spending time together.

"Well we better get ready for dinner, Oliver will be here in about an hour. He is always early." Shane laughed. They both got up and took their glasses to the kitchen and went to get ready for dinner. About four-five minutes later Oliver was knocking on the door. Shane checked the mirror as she went past, as she did she heard her mom giggle. Shane looked at her and smiled then she turned around and opened the door. There was Oliver in his black suit jacket that he had worn on their first date. Shane had chosen a yellow dress and yellow matching heels. Alex was wearing a black dress with a royal blue suit jacket and black heels.

"Good evening ladies, you both look beautiful. These are for you Ms. McInerney." Oliver said as he handed Alex a bouquet of yellow roses.

"Thank you, Oliver they are, beautiful." Alex said as she took the flowers from Oliver. She took them to the kitchen to put them in water. As she left the room Oliver pulled Shane into his arms and kissed her. As their lips parted Oliver spoke. "Hello beautiful." Shane smiled at Oliver and said. "Hello handsome."

Oliver let his forehead rest on Shane's. As Alex walked back into the room this was the special moment that she witnessed. Oliver and Shane in each other arms with their foreheads touching and their eyes closed. She smiled and look up toward Heaven and said a pray to God. "Thank you Lord for bringing this wonderful man into my daughter's life. Bless them always. Amen." As she finished her pray Jordan Marley whispered into her ear "He has heard you prayer and it has been answered." He walked over to Shane and Oliver placed a hand on each of them and prayed "All we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. You will have your hope and your future that the Lord has planned for you." As quickly as he came, he was gone. Alex coughed and Shane and Oliver look up and over at her.

"Sorry about that mom we didn't hear you come back into the room." Shane said as her cheeks blushed a little.

"It is alright my dear, you two just gave me the answer to the only question that I had. I don't need to ask anything I have seen it all." She said as she crossed the room to them and wrapped them both in a hug.

As she released them and stepped back she smiled at both. There was no denying the love they have for each other.

"Ok so let go have dinner I'm hungry." Alex said as they headed out the door and off to dinner.