Chapter Two

So no one would know about Jack and Ennis Junior told everyone that Jack was a long time family friend and was like an uncle to her.

The music started to play and Junior took a deep breath to calm her nerves. She placed her right arm through Jacks' and her left through Ennis' and together they started down the aisle.

Alma started to cry. Her daughter looked beautiful and was about to get married. But if the truth be told, she was cryin' because she couldn't believe that Junior had asked Jack to walk her down the aisle with Ennis. How could Jack act like he was someone important to her family. After all he was the reason Ennis wasn't there as much for Junior as he should have been when she was growin' up. Jack was the reason they were no longer a family and deep down Alma still hated him for that. Even though she was now married to Monroe and had a son, a part of her still loved Ennis and she figured she always would.

The ceremony was over quickly and everyone headed to the dining room for the food while Jack and Ennis moved the chairs to make room for the dance floor.

"Congratulations sweetheart, I'm so happy for you." Alma said as she gave her daughter a hug and kiss.

"Thanks mama, I'm just sorry Monroe couldn't make it because of Dale being sick."

"I know he wished he could be but the baby has a cold." Alma turned to Kurt and said "You take care of my baby now ya hear."

"Don't you worry none, I'll take very good care of her." Kurt said as he put his arm around Junior.

"I'm sure you will son." Alma said with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.

Junior could tell there was somethin' was wrong but didn't say anything.

'Is everythin' ok Mrs. Welling?" Ennis asked as he stepped beside Junior and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"Oh daddy don't be silly. Everythin' is wonderful! Thanks so much for all you've done." She reached up and gave her daddy another kiss.

"Why don't the two of ya go and get some food, the dancin' will be startin' soon and yer gonna need yer energy fer that." Ennis said with a smile.

With that said Junior and Kurt headed to the dining room where Mrs. Twist had the food that she prepared all laid out.

"Ok Alma she's gone, why don't ya tell me what's botherin'ya?" Ennis turned to face her.

"Ok I will. I can't believe that you would allow such a thing to happen." Alma whispered in an angry voice.

"What the hell are ya talked 'bout it?"

"Why did he have to be a part of the wedding? She's your daughter not his. He had no right walkin' her down the aisle with you. If anyone it should have been Monroe."

Junior had just walked back into the room to see if they wanted anything when she heard her mother's comments. She couldn't believe what she just heard. How could her mama say such a thing? Junior ran up the stairs and hid in the first room crying. Jack saw what had happened and ran after her.

Ennis and Alma had no idea that Junior had heard anything as they continued their heated conversation.

"I'm sorry if Junior didn't ask Monroe, it was her choice to make and she chose Jack. She told me she wanted to make him feel like he was part of the family. You're really a piece of work ya know that. This is our daughter's big day and you are actin' like a crazy person. One time yer ok with things the next yer mad. Make up yer mind Alma, are you ok with Jack and me or not." Ennis was furious but he still kept his voice low so no one would hear.

"I guess sometimes it still bothers me. You're right let's end this conversation now before someone hears us." Alma didn't want to talk 'bout this anymore so she did what she always did when her and Ennis would fight, she walked away.

Meanwhile Up Stairs….

"Junior it's me Jack, can I come in?" Jack asked as he knocked on the door.

"Yes."

He sat down beside her and put his arms around her. Junior laid her head on his shoulder and began to cry that much harder.

"Honey, I'm sure she didn't mean what she said." Jack didn't know what else to say he wasn't even sure if he should be there at all.

"Why would she say such a thing? I know I should have asked Monroe but to tell you the truth I really don't like him all that much." Junior started to dry her face. She was done cryin' now she was feelin' angry.

"I guess she feels Monroe is like a second dad to ya and she still don't like me none even though she's nice ta my face."

"I wanted you and daddy ta give me away cause yer part of the family now and I like ya."

Jack didn't know what to say, so he kissed the top of Junior's head. She had no idea how happy she just made him.

"Let's get back to the party. I'm not gonna let her ruin my weddin' day." Junior said as she stood up and took Jack's hand.

"That a girl." Jack said as he took the offered hand and together they walked out of the room and headed down stairs.

Ennis saw them coming and went to them to see what was goin' on.

"What's wrong?" He asked Junior.

"It's ok daddy, nothin' for you to worry 'bout. I'm gonna go and find Kurt."

Ennis watched her walk away before he turned to Jack. "Ok, what happened?"

"She over heard you and Alma talkin' 'bout how I shouldn't have been in the weddin' and it upset her. So I followed her up stairs and talked ta her." Jack shrugged his shoulders as if it were no big deal.

"What? I need to go and talk ta her." Ennis felt bad. He should have made sure that no one was around when he confronted Alma. It was his fault that his little girl was cryin' on her weddin' day.

"Ennis no, its ok she's fine. She's upset with her mama not you, just let it be."

"Are ya sure she's ok?"

"She's fine."

"Thanks Jack for being there." Ennis wanted so bad to just grab him and smother him with kisses. He couldn't do that so instead he said, "Tonight, I'll thank ya the right way."

"I can't wait." Jack said as he walked to the dining room to get some food.