Disclaimer: I do not own GH, ABC does.
Previously...
"Let me guess, you are ready to propose, right?" asked Alexis.
"Yes," replied Jax.
Immediately upon hearing the good news, Alexis gave Jax a big hug. Her best friend had finally found the one for him.
"Congratulations Jax, that is great news. If you need help with anything let me know."
"I might take you up on that offer."
"Okay."
"I am going to need help getting ready. Now I know what you are thinking that I am perfectly able of planning events but I am so happy right now I cannot see straight."
"Okay. I know just the two people we can enlist to help out with the planning for the night of your proposal. Leave it to me."
"Alexis?"
"Yeah?"
"I was wondering if you could be Lori's fairy godmother?"
"Yeah sure. I will make sure everything goes smoothly. I will go talk to Cassidy and Wynter right now."
"Thanks Alexis."
Not much later Alexis found the two people she needed to talk to.
"Cassidy and Wynter I need to talk to you and no you are not in trouble," said Alexis and then continued, "Okay I just talked to Jax and he needs our help. He is ready to propose to Lori. I have been asked to be the fairy godmother and you two are to help him plan and for the night of the proposal. As a matter of fact you can go down and see him now."
As the two walked out the Davis and Miller office, Cassidy said, "I knew that those two were meant for each other."
"Yep, right you are," said Wynter and then added, "Your first matchmaking efforts is a success."
The two met up with Jax and they carefully planned for the special night.
As Lori was closing the salon the Monday after the Thanksgiving, she found Alexis waiting for her right outside the salon.
"Hi Alexis..." began Lori but was interrupted.
"Come with me to get ready for a night you won't soon forget."
Alexis then led Lori to the boutique. where some dresses have already been picked out for her.
"What is going on?" asked Lori.
"You'll found out in a few hours."
After trying out a few dresses, she found the one for her.
It was only a matter of time when they were at the elevator.
"Okay go to the very last floor, your surprise will be there waiting for you."
Lori did as she was told and took the elevator to the top floor.
When she stepped off the elevator she found Jax standing there in a simple yet chic tux matched with a silver vest and tie.
When Jax turned around and he was speechless when he saw Lori. Lori donned a long blue charmeuse dress with beaded jewel halter.
"Lori you look amazing tonight."
"You look dashing yourself," Lori replied gently while weak in the knees.
"Tonight is our night," said Jax extending his hand.
Lori took his hand and Jax led her to the restaurant decorated just for that special night.
Jax and Lori spent the night dancing and they fed each other chocolate strawberries.
Before long Jax knew it was time to ask the question.
Jax then led Lori to the balcony overlooking the city of Port Charles.
"Wow, I never knew Port Charles is this beautiful at night," said Lori not realizing what Jax had done when she wasn't looking.
When she turned around she gasped as she Jax on one knee holding her hands in his.
"Lori, my sweetheart, I love you. When I first met you at the hiring it never occurred to me that you are the one for me. It took one event to change it all. We are meant for each other. Ms. Lori Gemini will do the honors, will you marry me?"
Before Lori could answer, Jax got out a box and revealed a 14-carat Cushion diamond set in 14k white gold.
When Lori finally found her voice, she gave Jax her answer.
"Yes Jax I will marry you!"
Jax got the ring out of the box and slid it on to Lori's finger, got up and the two kissed and embraced and spent the rest of the night together.
The next morning Lori was still daydreaming about her magical night not realizing that she had walked right into Alexis.
"Whoa Lori are you okay?"
"Oh hi Alexis, yeah I am. Actually I am more than okay, I am doing great!"
"I guess last night went well."
"Yeah it did."
"May I see the ring?" asked Alexis as she caught a glimpse of the ring.
"Yeah sure," said Lori as she brought up her hand."
"Wow that ring is a stunner. Congratulations Lori."
"Thank you Alexis," said Lori and then added, "Alexis, I was wondering, would you be my maid of honor?"
Alexis a bit caught off guard replied, "Yes I will be your maid of honor. When do you want to start planning?"
"How about today at lunch?"
"Okay sounds good I will see you then."
Right before lunch, Jax showed up with a dozen roses.
"These are for you my beautiful fiancée," said Jax.
"Thank you my handsome fiancé," said Lori after they kissed and then added, "I am meeting with Alexis to start planning. So have you thought of a date?"
"For the date, the sooner the better."
"I was thinking of either December thirtieth or the thirty-first."
"How about on the thirtieth?"
"Okay, the thirtieth it is," said Lori.
Awhile later during her lunch meeting with Alexis, Alexis said, "Okay Lori you do not have to worry about any of the planning, leave that to me. I can show you a copy of wedding invite in a few days. Who would you like to invite?"
"How about Cassidy and the members of her bridal party with their significant others, Cassidy's parents and the best man's significant other."
"Okay so Cassidy and AJ Quartermaine, Wynter Leeng and Zander Smith, Emily Quartermaine and Nikolas Cassadine, Felicia and Mac Jones-Scorpio and if my hunch is correct, Ned is going to be the best man, so then Lois and Brook Lynn Ashton will be on the guest list."
"Ok sounds good. Oh and your girls are welcome too."
"Kristina and Molly?"
"Yeah."
"So that is a total of twelve people. Ok once get you a copy of the invite I will hand deliver most of them. After that we can go search for your gown and my dress."
"Okay thank you Alexis."
Meanwhile Jax made a quick call to the first person he would ask to his best man.
"Hey Jax what's up buddy?" asked Ned.
"I have good news and I need a favor."
"Let me guess, you're getting married and you want me to be your best man."
"Correct on both."
"First of all, congratulations your engagement and second I will be your best man."
A few days later Alexis met up with Lori at the salon to show her a pre-printed copy of the invite.
"Wow this looks elegant," said Lori looking at the invite which contained the following:
Before they met their strength was of one
Through marriage they will experience
the strength of much more than two
Lori Gemini
&
Jasper Jack
invite you to celebrate
the joining of their lives
on Wednesday the Thirtieth of December
Two Thousand and Nine
at one thirty in the afternoon
at St. Timothy's Church
Port Charles, New York
"Okay I will now go and get it printed and hand delivered except for one which
I will mail. Also today after work we will go get your bridal gown and my dress."
Not long after Alexis left Jax showed up this time with chocolates.
"How is the planning going?" asked Jax in between kisses.
"Great The invites will be printed and hand delievered and one will be mailed This afternoon I along with my maid of honor will be shopping for my gown."
"May I ask who you asked to be your maid of honor?"
"Alexis. Who did you ask to be your best man?"
"Ned."
As Alexis had promised Lori and Alexis went shopping for their wedding apparel after work.
The weeks leading up to their wedding seemed only like days and before either of them knew it, their big day had arrived.
As Lori and Alexis were getting ready in the prep room, a knock came on the door.
"Come in," said Lori as Alexis was helping her with her makeup and Cassidy, Wynter, Felicia, Emily and Brook Lynn came in.
"Lori," began Cassidy and then continued, "You look beautiful absolutely beautiful."
"Thank you," replied Lori after Alexis finished applying the mascara, and then she gave each of them a hug.
"Cassidy I should thank you for helping me find the one for me."
"No problem, my pleasure."
"Okay it is time for time honored traditions," said Alexis smiling.
"Okay Emily and I have something new," said Brook Lynn as Emily handed Lori a rectangular box.
Lori opened the box and revealed a sterling silver bracelet with the first letter of her's and Jax's first name intertwined and attached to the bracelet.
"Thank you Emily and Brook Lynn, this is beautiful," said Lori trying to contain her emotions and added, "I will put it on now."
As she was putting on the bracelet she said, "I already have something old, a necklace my grandmother gave me when I was twenty-five."
Alexis then said, "I have something borrowed. My brother Stefan gave me these earrings right before I started attending boarding school," Alexis paused for a bit while getting the earrings out of their protective case, "They are on loan to you for your big day."
"Thank you Alexis," said Lori as she put on the earrings.
"And this is from me, Wynter and my mom," said Cassidy giving Lori a slightly smaller rectangular box, "It will be useful later."
Lori opened the box and saw the blue satin garter.
"Thank you guys all so much."
Then came another knock on the door and a voice, "Is everyone ready?" asked Ned.
"Yes."
Lori breathed in and out and said, "Ok let's get this show on the road."
As the guests made their way to their seats, Jax who was next to Ned were both wearing a one-button notch lapel with white wing collar shirt with silver vest and tie, waited at the altar for the start of the ceremony.
It wasn't long before the bridal procession began playing and Alexis made her way down donning a sleeveless satin boat neck A-line with V-back and shirred dress in star dust.
Then the organist struck up the bridal chorus and the invited guests stood as the door to the chapel opened and there stood Lori.
When Jax saw Lori he felt he couldn't breathe at all.
Lori looked like a goddess in her ivory beaded metallic lace bodice with inverted V-empire taffeta pickup, lace backup and sweep train.
When Lori reached the front of the altar, she and Jax locked eyes the moment they joined hands.
The minister began the ceremony.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today in the presence of God in joining Jasper Jacks and Lori Gemini in holy matrimony. What they are doing today is not to be taken lightly. If anyone can show just cause why these two should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace."
Silence reigned for a few minutes and the minister continued the service.
"Let us pray. Dear Heavenly Father, we ask you for your blessing on this union of these two people. We pray that their lives are long and happy and the union is fruitful. In the name of the Father, of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen."
"Amen."
The minister then continued on, "Jax and Lori have come a long way before finding each other. They each their vows they would like to say. Go ahead."
"Lori, I am the luckiest guy in the whole world when I found you. I am blessed to be standing here with you, you complete me. My vow to you is that I, Jax will be your loving and loyal husband forever. I will share with you all of life's joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain for all eternity."
Jax then got the ring from Ned, slowly slides it on Lori's finger and said, "With this ring I thee wed."
With tears of joy in her eyes she said, "Jax, before I found you I had tired unsuccessfully to find my soul mate, I had just about given up all hope. Then I found you with help from person in particular," paused Lori as she and Jax looked over and smiled at Cassidy causing her to blush.
Lori then continued, "Jax my vow to you is that I, Lori will be your loving and loyal wife forever. I will share with you all of life's joy and sorrow, pleasure and pain for all eternity."
Lori got the ring from Alexis, slid it on to Jax's finger and said, "With this ring I thee wed."
After their moving vows, the two smile at each other as the minister turned to Jax and asked, "Do you Jasper Jacks take Lori Gemini to be your lawful wedded wife to have and to hold, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad times, for richer for poorer and to forsake all others until death do you part?"
Jax beamed and answered, "I do."
The minister then turned to Lori repeating the same question.
"Do you Lori Gemini take Jasper Jacks to be your lawful wedded husband to have and to hold, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad times, for richer for poorer and to forsake all others until death do you part?"
Lori smiled and replied, "I do."
"Jax and Lori have showed their love and loyalty to each through their vows. With the powers vested in me in the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Jax you kiss your bride."
Jax and Lori slowly went in for the kiss and when they did the guests clapped and continued even after they stopped.
The minister then said to the guests, "May I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Jacks."
Jax and Lori then began the recessional and the rest of their lives as husband and wife.
