I set myself a challenge to write an emotional piece that was no longer than 500 words. This is the result. Hope you enjoy it.

Evolving Jane in the wedding was a terrible mistake. But not evolving him, would have been worse.

Kim and Grace were bridesmaids. Maddie as a flower girl and Ben as the ring bearer. Cho and Rigsby were ushers. Jane was the Man of Honour. It was the only logical choice and he was the one to give Lisbon away. They had the closest friendship. However as it came to the moment, it felt very wrong.

He was speechless when he saw Lisbon in her dress and veil. Literally, he couldn't speak, as if her beauty had knocked the air out of his lungs. It reminded her of the time when she put on the pink bridesmaid dress for Grace's wedding to O'Laughlin that didn't happen. He put his mask back on and held out his arm for her to hold. She took it gingerly and lifted her skirt at the front to enable her to walk. He lightly put his hand over hers and lead her into the church.

The walk down the aisle was slow and emotional. Looking around, she saw smiles everywhere. She was doing the right thing. She was marrying Pike. He loves her. She wasn't going to look behind any more. She made her choice. He is a stable man that's honest. That's what she needs.

Her steps were in sync with Jane. For some reason, walking with Jane like this felt natural. Like they were the couple getting married not her and Pike. But, she couldn't concentrate on that because that is fantasy not reality. Jane does not love her like that. It's impossible. She looks to Pike, who is openly smiling at her. He's her future now.

They slow down as they made it to the altar. She waits patiently as Jane uncurls her hand off his arm. He gently lifts it to his lips and places a light kiss on it. Lisbon's hand begins to tingle. Jane lets go of her hand. He slowly lifts her veil. His hands graze her cheeks. He steps closer. He places a sweet gentle kiss on her forehead. When he moves back. She sees his face. His eyes are red and has tears running freely down his face. He lets his mask drop. She can see the pain, the sadness, the helplessness, and worst of all, she can see his love for her. It is pure and very much real. He was letting her go because he wants her to be happy.

Jane moves away to take his position. But, Lisbon catches his hand to stop him. She curls her fingers around his and uses the other hand to hold them there. She looks towards Pike then towards Jane. Their reactions to her appearance were the same, but felt different. She made her choice. She lets go of Jane's hand and takes off her engagement ring. She turns towards Pike and places it in his hand. Then retakes Jane's hand and leads him out of the church.

THE END!

A/N: I actually got a load of feels whilst thinking about this. But no worries if you didn't. :)