Disclaimer: I do not own GH, ABC does.
It seemed as if Jax would never find his soul mate especially after his breakup with Kate Howard. The romance department by this point in his life seemed grim.
However, Jax didn't realize that he was about to met the one for him as he and his soul mate were standing in the same building.
Lori Gemini, the owner of the Gemini Salon at the Metro Court was a woman in her mid-30's and had been trying to find Mr. Right but somehow the search came up short every time, that is until one day she was hired by Jax to open the salon. From that first meeting, she developed a major crush on the co-owner. Only problem was she hadn't seen him since she was hired.
Her luck was about to change.
Cassidy Emma Jones-Scorpio who was a friend of Jax hired her as the hairstylist for her upcoming wedding to which Jax was participating as a groomsman.
During the pre-hiring consultation, when Lori heard that Cassidy had been referred by Jax she felt a sensation of giddiness and accidently let her secret.
Lori thought to herself, Oh great, what have I done?
What Lori didn't realize that her quest to meet Mr. Right was about to be fulfilled.
Then came the day that sealed the deal.
August 6, two days before Cassidy's wedding was a day she will never forget.
While Lori was styling Cassidy's hair, Cassidy received a text from Jax.
"Wow, I am surprised that Jax still doesn't have a date yet," said Cassidy to Wynter.
"I know seriously. I thought he'd be the first one to get a date," said Wynter.
Lori then received an unexpected invitation.
"Hey Lori, would you like to attend my wedding on Saturday?" asked Cassidy.
"Are you sure that won't be too much trouble?"
"No, no, as a matter of one of the groomsmen still needs a date."
"May I ask who?"
"The one and only, Jasper Jacks."
"No way. You know I honestly thought he would have a date by now."
"I guess that he has been busy lately that he hasn't had time. So what is your take?"
Lori thought about it for a little while bit and then said, "How about after this, you, me can go meet with Jax for coffee."
"Okay about what time would work for you?"
"How about 2:30pm?"
"Okay I will let him know."
A few hours later, at the appointed time, Cassidy told her bridal party she would meet them in their suite and she and Lori went to the café.
As they entered Cassidy both saw Jax sitting with his back to them.
"Okay I will go talk to him first then I will give you a cue," said Cassidy and seeing Lori a bit tense and asked, "Lori, are you okay? You seem a bit nervous."
"Do I?"
"Yeah just a little bit," answered Cassidy and she said, "You're going to be fine."
Cassidy walked over and tapped Jax on the shoulder.
"Hey Cassidy," said Jax turning around and then added, "Wow your hair looks great."
"Thanks. I should thank you because if hadn't been for your recommendation I probably would be freaking out."
"No problem."
Cassidy then said, "So about your date..."
"Yeah, I was just about to ask you."
"Well there is one thing about her you should know."
"Oh what is it?" asked Jax.
Cassidy whispered quietly, "Well let's just say your date to the wedding has a crush on you."
"Really?" asked Jax.
"Yeah. So are you ready to meet her?"
"Yes."
Cassidy signaled to Lori and she made her way over.
"Okay Mr. Jacks, she is standing right behind you."
Jax turned around and came face to face with Lori.
For a moment the two stood there unable to say a single word. Cassidy then knew what she saw confirmed her thoughts.
These two are meant for each other.
Then Jax broke the silence.
"You are the new hairstylist."
"Yeah I am."
Cassidy politely interrupted, "Okay I will go now. AJ and I will see you two on Saturday right?"
"Yes," muttered the two of them.
Cassidy walked out of the café feeling she had done something meaningful.
When Cassidy got back to the suite she and the bridal party was staying at, she was bombarded with the same question.
"How did it go?"
"You mean the meeting date?"
"Yeah."
"It was successful, but we shall wait and see on Saturday. You know I was thinking maybe we should let Lori catch it I mean from the way the two of them were looking at each other, they are meant for each other."
"Okay. I mean I just met Zander, so it's too early for me to catch the bouquet," said Wynter.
"Me too," replied Brook Lynn.
"That leaves you Emily."
"I think that is a great idea because had it not been for Jax helping Ned to get me off the roof, I probably would bit here, but I will pretend to try and catch it."
Everyone was silent for a bit after what Emily said when suddenly Cassidy's phone rang.
"Hi AJ, my sweetie pie."
"Hello my precious love. I miss holding you in my arms."
"Awww I miss having you hold me."
AJ then gently asked, "Have you found a date for Jax?"
"As a matter of fact yes, they are getting to know each other right now."
Cassidy then explained the same thing she explained to the girls only this time for the guys catching the garter.
"I think that is a wonderful idea, I will talk to the guys about it."
"Ok good luck sweetie."
As AJ got ready to ask the guys as he closed his phone.
"Okay Cassidy has found Jax a date. They are getting to know each other right now and from what Cassidy told me, Jax has found his soul mate."
"So what does this mean what I think it means?" asked Justus.
"Well Cassidy and her bridal party have agreed that Lori should catch the bouquet and that Emily would pretend to try and catch it."
"So I am guessing for the garter I should pretend to try and catch the garter but let Jax catch it instead," said Nikolas.
"Yep that is the idea," said AJ.
"You know we have all seen Jax trying to find the one for him," added Ned.
"Yeah I am in," said Nikolas.
"It looks like the plan is a go. So gentlemen, when we gather let's not make it obvious, okay?"
"Okay," echoed the guys.
Jason then said, "I would like to propose a toast."
All the guys got their glasses as Jason said, "To AJ, may you and Cassidy always and forever be happy together. And to Jax, may he finally have found the one for him."
"Here, here."
Meanwhile Jax and Lori had been talking when they realized how much time had passed by.
"Oh dear I should have gone to close my salon an hour and a half ago!" exclaimed Lori.
"It's my fault I kept you here for this long. How about dinner later, my treat, nothing formal and I insist."
"Okay," Lori replied meekly.
"So I'll see you in an hour and half," said Jax then smiling his mega watt smile.
An hour and a half later they met up again, chatted and made plans for Saturday.
It wasn't long before the day Cassidy and AJ had been waiting for had arrived. It didn't take long for Lori to get ready and she didn't want to be late for a wedding where her date was a groomsman.
When Jax met with Lori at the downstairs lobby of the Metro Court, he was blown away.
"Wow Lori, you look amazing."
Lori donned a mandarin glitter knit jacket dress with three-quarter and soft flowing chiffon skirt.
"Ready?"
"Yes. Let's go."
When the two got there, the guests hadn't arrived yet.
"Wow this place looks absolutely beautiful," said Lori in awe.
"I know Dr. Monica Quartermaine always has the ability to outdo herself."
"I am going to go and check on the girls to see if they need last minute styling."
"That is a good idea," began Jax and then he turned to Alice and asked, "Alice could you please show Ms. Gemini which room the bridal party is in?"
"Certainly Mr. Jax, right this way Ms. Gemini."
In a short amount of time the romantic wedding was been performed.
During the ceremony Jax managed to exchange a few glances with Lori.
At the end of the ceremony, Lori was one of the first few guests to congratulate the newlywed couple.
"Cassidy and AJ, congratulations, that was a beautiful and moving wedding. Thank you for including me in your day."
"You're welcome Lori. AJ and I are glad you could come."
During the reception Lori got to know Alexis as the two of them hit it off.
"Lori you are a great hairstylist, my girls absolutely love their hair."
"It was my pleasure to style the hair of two adorable little girls."
"You may see us again soon," said Alexis.
Then Jax came up to Lori, surprising her by asking, "May I have this dance?"
A short time later it was time for the throwing of the garter and the bouquet.
"Okay all unwed guys get ready because here it comes!" exclaimed AJ.
Moments later to Lori's surprise Jax had caught the garter.
"All right!" shouted Jax.
"Ok ladies for those of you who aren't married get ready!" announced Cassidy as she made eye contact with Lori.
Little did Lori know, she would be the one who caught the bouquet, and when she did, she blushed a cherry shade of red.
After the newlyweds left, Jax found Lori chatting with Monica, complementing her.
"You did a magnificent job with the decorations Dr. Quartermaine."
"Thank you Ms. Gemini. Actually I should be thanking you. You did a wonderful job styling Cassidy's hair, she looked exceptionally beautiful. Maybe sometime I should stop by your hair salon to get my hair styled."
"Oh no I cannot take all the credit. Cassidy is the one who coordinated this is in a succinct manner."
"Lori then gave Monica her business card and Monica said, "By the congratulations on catching the bouquet."
"Thank you Dr. Quartermaine."
Monica then saw Jax standing behind Lori and said, "Hello there Jax."
""Hello Dr. Quartermaine," said Jax and then added, "Beautiful ceremony wasn't it?"
"It sure was," said Monica pausing a bit then continued, "Well I am going to go and help oversee the cleanup. It was nice meeting you Ms. Gemini."
"Likewise Dr. Quartermaine."
"Ready to go?" asked Jax after Monica left.
"Yes I am," said Lori.
"As they arrived back at the Metro Court Jax said to Lori, "I would like to see you again, when are you available?"
"Why don't you stop by the salon in three days and then we can take it from there," said Lori.
Three days later as Lori was closing the salon, Jax showed up with a dozen roses.
Jax continued to court Lori and by the weekend before Thanksgiving, he knew he had really found his soul mate.
The first person Jax talked to was his best friend.
When Alexis went down to meet Jax at the lobby, she knew something good was about to happen.
"You wanted to see me Jax?"
"Yeah something good is about to happen," said Jax with a grin on his face.
"Let me guess, you are ready to propose, right?" asked Alexis.
"Yes," replied Jax.
