But she still couldn't shake the image of Sara from her mind - that's if it was Sara at all. It could have just been an illumination from the tent and the glowing ring, but it had made her uneasy in the three weeks that followed.
Her and Clay got together by chance, fate intervined and they met all thanks to Nathan and her big sister, Haley. Quinn wasn't sure that they'd have met otherwise, but of course her guide voices helped. Quinn was still processing just how quickly it had all come about - moving in together, getting engaged and having a son... She felt the famliar sensation that she was about to recieve another message...
'You are going to get married today...'
No, that simply couldn't be true. Quinn was planning a big wedding, a celebration to have family and friends join them on their special day. It took time to plan! She had to call Hayley in fact, to discuss bridesmaid fittings and wedding dress shopping. It was all so exciting. The message though, played on her mind. She wondered if the voices could ever be wrong, but realised instantly that with everything that had happened previously, it must be true. She ran a hand through her auburn hair and sighed; she had no idea of how it was going to work out, especially not today.
It was a big day for her and Clay, as they were off to the One Tree Hill county hall to officially adopt Logan as their own and Quinn was so ready to be his Mom. It struck her that the county hall also officiated weddng licenses and it was then that Quinn knew, the first day of the rest of her life as a wife, and mom would start today. But her son and husband to be had no idea... It was to be a day they wouldn't forget.
Bevan pronounced them husband and wife, and the legal guardians of Logan all in the same day. It was a simple affair, but so full of love and joy. Logan was so excited, bless him.
'This is all I've ever wanted...Mom.' He bent down to hug Quinn and her heart swelled with love and happiness for this young boy. To have him call her 'Mom' meant so much.
'Me too', she whispered. But their was still that niggling reminder at the back of her head reminding her that she wasn't biologically his mother...and the image of the blinding white figure in her mind's eye, the reflection of Sara watching over them; ever seeing and knowing everything Quinn was thinking and feeling. But she couldn't ignore the elation that she was feeling. To be a mom, his mom, was so fulfilling. As she hugged her, with his arms around her neck she felt a slight pull - Sara. Quinn shivered and hugged Logan to her, fearful that Sara would soon snatch him away. Even though she had died, her presence was still strong. Clay and Quinn both agreed that he should know about her and have her memory around, but this was too much. Quinn didn't know whether her idyllic family life was about to be taken from her, every time she felt Sara's presence more-so. She had yet to share these worries with Clay... She wanted to tell him, so much but she just didn't know how.
'You ok sweetie?' He asked, seeing her puzzled face and Logan released himself from the hug. 'I am fine Dad', he smled brightly. Clay chuckled and told him, 'I was actually speaking to your Mom.' Logan nodded, 'I know.'Logan picked up a red ballon and set it free to the sky.
'I'm ok,' Quinn said as she got up, and kissed him briefly. 'Shall we stop for ice-cream on the way home?'
'YEAH!' Shouted Logan enthusiastically and ran out ahead of them.
Quinn laughed and took Clay's hand gladly. 'I'm so ready to start our lives as a family.' she told him.
'Me too,' he told her, and they joined Logan outside in the beautiful spring sunshine.
Quinn had to banish all negative thoughts from her mind. This was their special day, no one could take that from them. Feeling more relaxed, she walked beside Logan and Clay followed on just behind them. He really was a lucky man... He shook his head and marvelled at how amazing the day had been. He was sure that Quinn had wanted a big wedding celebration with everyone in attendance, but that morning as they arrived at the county hall...
'Clay, how do you feel about getting married today?'
Bemused, he answered, 'Well, it's a bit short notice for our guests...' he laughed nervously.
'Clay...I just wanna be your wife, before we adopt our son,' she said tearfully.
It came together perfectly, for them it was just right. Clay knew his second marriage was meant to be; of course he had loved Sara and he would never forget her, but Quinn had been the one he was waiting for all along, the one to save him and build him up and love him so well, so more than he had expected. And when Logan came into his life again, well, the missing puzzle pieces just fell into place. This was his family, he would never let them down.