Jessica took a deep breath as she adjusted the lacy veil around her blonde curls and bare shoulders. She was completely dressed in her wedding attire, standing next to her equally well-dressed Papa at the playground. Both of them were hiding behind Bobby's pickup truck, waiting for the bridal march to start. It wasn't quite one o'clock yet, so people were still arriving and claiming seats. Papa kept pacing and glancing at his watch, muttering curses under his breath.
"You'd think a giant moose would be able to move his hooves a little faster," Papa spat, "It's almost time for the walk to start! Where is -?"
"Hey."
Jess and her Papa both turned to see Dad jogging up to them. His hair was windswept and he was out of breath, as if he ran a long distance to get to their hiding spot. Papa huffed with a mixture of relief and annoyance.
"Samuel Winchester, where the hell have you been?!" Papa hissed.
"Relax, Gabe. I had to help Oliver with something," Dad replied.
When his large eyes met Jessica and he saw her completed outfit for the first time, her dad actually started to tear up. A smile played at the corners of his mouth before he stepped forward to wrap her into a hug.
"Oh my God, Jess," he breathed, "You are so beautiful..."
"Thanks, Dad," Jess smiled, hugging him back as best as she could while holding her bouquet of daisies.
The two of them were lost in their warm embrace for a moment, before a tiny knock came from the hood of Bobby's truck. Jess and her parents all raised their heads to look in the direction, seeing Michael and Adam standing nearby. Jessica blinked repeatedly at her half uncle the most. Wow, he looked so great for someone who was previously in a coma for so long...
"Sorry to interrupt," Michael began politely, carefully guiding Adam closer, "I just wanted Adam to meet his niece in person before the wedding started."
Adam smiled and held his hand up toward Jessica, giving her a subtle wave. As Jessie stared at his lively face, she couldn't help but notice the dimples in his cheeks, the groove in his chin, and the distinctly familiar color of his eyes. There was no denying that he was a Winchester. He, uncle Dean, and Jess's dad all looked so similar.
"Adam," Jessica smiled, stepping over to wrap one arm around her uncle's shoulder, "It's so good to properly meet you."
"It's good to meet you, too," Adam hummed, backing up so that he could look at her, "Michael's told me all about you and everything you did to help us. And it's nice to finally put a face with the name 'Jessica."
Jess giggled and clung to her bouquet, feeling happiness radiate from her face.
"Mikey, is he here?" Papa asked.
Jessica had no idea who 'he' was, but Michael seemed to understand right away. He briefly closed his eyes and gave a firm nod.
"He's here," the archangel confirmed, "Fashionably late, as usual, but he's here."
Jessica glanced between all the adults around her. Who were they talking about? Who had shown up to her wedding? Next to her, Dad coughed and nodded his head to the side, subtly and politely asking the two guys to leave. Michael gently took hold of Adam's shoulders.
"I, um, think we should go find some seats now, Adam. The event is about to start," Michael mentioned, carefully tugging Adam away, "We'll see you after the wedding, Jessica."
"Okay," Jess called with a wave, "See you soon!"
As Michael and Adam left, Papa and Dad shared a look of surprise with each other.
"I didn't think he was gonna show," Dad mentioned.
"Me either," Papa replied, "but I guess he always pulls through at the last second."
"Who?" Jessica blurted, "Who are you talking about?"
Papa reached over to adjust the back of Jess's dress and gave her a shrug.
"You'll see, Honeydew," he smirked, "Trust me, he's hard to miss."
At that, Dad gave a hardy chuckle. As the three of them stood together, the sound of music started playing – and their calm vibe suddenly vanished. Panic flashed through Jessica's entire system as she listened to the melody coming from the speakers nearby. Uh-oh, this was it. The moment had finally come for her to walk down the aisle and marry Oliver. Oh God! It was happening so fast! Dad and Papa must have seen the color drain from her face in real time, because their smiles dimmed and they quickly got on either side of her.
"It's okay, baby-bunny. Don't freak out," Papa hushed in a loving tone, "Remember what we talked about, okay? Nothing's gonna change. Your home is going to be right were you left it."
"I – I know," Jess breathed, trying to calm herself down as well as her parents, "I'm just nervous, that's all."
Papa pecked Jess's forehead with a kiss before stepping away from the group.
"You guys wait here, I'll go check and see if they're ready," he suggested.
While Papa dashed away as fast as his tiny legs could carry him, Jess took the time to look up at her dad. Of all the people at the wedding, he seemed to be the most relaxed and laid back. And it was kind of confusing. Dad was always dead-set against the idea of her being with Ollie. And now that their wedding day was here, Dad seemed as cool as a cucumber. He didn't look nervous or upset at all. What caused his sudden change of heart?
"Dad?" Jess whispered.
Dad turned his head to smile down at her.
"Yeah?" he mused.
"You seem... really calm," she pointed out as she clung to his arm, "Don't get me wrong, I'm glad you're okay, it's just... I thought you didn't want me to marry Oliver."
Jess knew that her words were a little blunt, but Dad didn't seem to mind. He bobbed his head once to show that he understood what she was saying before answering.
"You probably know by now that I never liked the thought of giving you away, Jess," he began quietly, meeting her eyes with a loving stare, "There for a while, I didn't think there was anyone on this planet that would be worthy enough to have you. But after what I saw this morning," Dad paused to chuckle and shake his head, "I know Oliver is the man for the job."
Jessica tilted her head. This morning? Did something happen before the wedding?
"This morning?" Jess prompted, "What did Ollie do?"
Before Dad could answer the question, Papa came running back up with a huge grin on his face. He dashed around the hood of Bobby's car, combed his fingers through his hair, and took a deep breath as he held out his arm for Jess to take.
"It's showtime, baby-bunny," he grinned, "Are you ready?"
Though her stomach was full of butterflies and her head felt extremely light, Jessica smiled and nodded. Yes. She was finally ready to marry the man of her dreams. The three of them got into position – Jessie in the middle, holding the arms of each of her parents at her sides – and very carefully began to walk out from behind Bobby's truck. The afternoon sun beamed down brightly on the playground, warmly illuminating the path to the large white tent a few yards away.
As she looked up, Jessica was suddenly glad that she was holding her Dad and Papa, because she felt weak on her feet. There were so many people! The entire crowd was standing and looking directly at her. Not Dad, not Papa, her. Jessica tried her best to smile back at all the faces, most of which she had never even seen before, and tried to remind herself that by the end of the day, they were all going to be part of her family. The more she looked around, the queasier she felt. She wasn't used to being the center of so much attention.
While she glided carefully down the aisle, Jessica tried to find a familiar face. Near the front, she caught sight of Rowena dabbing her face with a tissue, along with Bobby, Crowley, and her uncles Dean and Cas, who were all teary eyed. Jude was standing shyly near the arch – because he agreed to be Jess's 'maid of honor' – and smiled brightly at her as she approached. Seeing him made Jess feel a little better. At least she wasn't the only one that was buckling under the weight of bashfulness. Standing directly under the arch, however, was someone who took her breath away.
"G – Grandpa Chuck," she breathed with a smile.
"Mmm-hmm," Papa hummed back in a whisper, "He married everybody else. I told him he had to keep up the tradition."
A delighted giggle escaped Jess's mouth as her Grandpa Chuck winked and waved at her. It felt like it had been so long since she had seen him! He looked the same as ever; scruffy beard, tight curly hair, and eyes as blue as the ocean. He must have been who her parents and uncles were talking about earlier... As she continued to scan her destination, Jess finally looked upon the pale face of her fiance. Oliver – standing next to Clare, who was his 'best man' – looked more handsome than Jessica had ever seen him before. Not because he was wearing a nice suit or because his hair was nicely combed, although those things were pleasant. No, Oliver looked so good in that moment because the innocent awe in his glistening eyes reminded Jessica of the little boy she fell in love with so many years before. When they first met, in the very same playground they were standing in at that moment, Jessica already knew this day would come. She knew she was going to be with Ollie for the rest of her life. This wedding was only a small stepping stone in their long lives together.
Jessica was barely aware that her hands were being transferred from Dad and Papa's arms to Ollie's fingers. She was too lost in the lovely cocoa eyes of her soul mate to pay attention to anything else. It wasn't until she heard Grandpa's voice addressing the crowd that she realized she had zoned out. He was halfway through his speech before she was able to focus on what he was saying.
" - to witness the union of their love. And how they will spend the rest of their lives together... Wherever that may be," Grandpa Chuck called warmly, gazing between the two people standing in front of him, eying Jessica the longest, "Because, sometimes, home is not a place. Home is found in the company of those we love, especially those that hold our hearts so tenderly. And as long as we have those people, we never need to worry about where we live or what the future holds..."
Jessica shifted her sight from her wise Grandpa to the handsome freckled face in front of her. Holy cow, Grandpa was right. Looking at Ollie felt like coming home. And as long as Jessica had him, she didn't have to worry about anything, even the future. Did Grandpa know that she needed to hear those words? He must have. He was omnipresent, after all. Grandpa Chuck gave her a warm smile before turning back to the crowd.
"I think it's time for the rings," he called.
Jess and Ollie both looked toward the long rows of pews. Jess expected Papa to stand up and hand the rings to her – but he didn't. Papa only turned in his seat and whistled toward the other end of the tent. Jess, still clinging to Ollie's trembling hands, stared down the aisle – where Dickie came bounding out from behind some seats. The little Jack Russell Terrier, who was wearing a white bow-tie collar, raced up the aisle as fast as he could. He was carrying a tiny white pillow in his mouth, which Jess and Ollie's rings were tied to. Almost everyone under the tent smiled and laughed when Papa's dog ran up to jump up and down in front of Jess. He was so cute and fancy! So desperate to be part of the wedding! Jess momentarily let go of Ollie's hands so that she could retrieve the rings from the excited dog.
"Thanks, Dickie," she whispered, petting him a few times.
Dickie barked a little and panted, but was eventually called away by Papa. In the meantime, Jessica stood back up and exchanged the rings with Ollie. He took her tiny opal gem ring and she held onto his large gold band. They were so nervous that they could barely get their quivering hands to function. Jess was so glad that she wasn't the only one with jitters. When they were ready, Grandpa gestured toward the bride.
"Oliver, you can start," he offered.
Though he looked paler than a sheet of paper, Oliver visibly gulped and returned his stare to Jess. She tried her best to calm him through their gaze alone, giving him a gentle smile. He slipped the ring back onto her finger and took a deep breath.
"J – Jessie," he said, so quietly that she could barely hear, "I've loved you my whole life. Even when I was little, and I didn't really know what love was, I'm pretty sure I loved you then. Because whenever I thought about you, I got all tingly inside. Not, like... Not in a weird way. Like in an 'I love you' way, you know? I'm sorry," he breathed, shaking his head, "I'm nervous."
"It's okay," Jess whispered only for him, squeezing his hand, "Take your time."
Ollie took a second to inhale a deep breath and gather some courage. After that, he seemed much calmer with a clearer mind.
"You mean everything to me, Jessie," he continued, "I literally grew up with you, so I have no idea how to live without you. You're like the foundation of my life. My voice of reason. My cheerleader and my coach. My guardian angel," he smiled a little, "You're my whole life... And I promise that I'll never take you for granted. I won't put anyone else before you. You'll always come first. Whatever you want or need, you've got it. I'll provide for you, like a good husband should. I'll never make you feel anything but beautiful and loved, because you are. Jessie, you're the most beautiful person on the face of the earth and I love you with all my heart... and I vow to love you, now and forever, wherever the future might take us. As long as we're together, there's nothing we can't do."
Jessica beamed up at her Ollie-pop, feeling a hot tear run down her face. Ollie smiled back as he finally finished slipping the ring onto her finger. Afterward, Grandpa Chuck gestured toward him.
"Jessie," he smiled, "Your turn."
Like Ollie, Jessica took a large breath before shifting her hands around so that she could hold Oliver's large fingers. Once she had them in her grasp, she met his eyes again – but she was suddenly at a loss for words. How in the world was she supposed to compete with everything he just said?"
"Ollie," she began, hearing the crack in her own voice as she spoke, "I... I knew this day would come," she carefully admitted, "I knew that I was going to marry you. I knew that we would stand here and say these vows... Because you've had my heart ever since the day I met you."
A giant smile burst across Ollie's handsome face. His cheeks reddened to match some of his hair, which only made him cuter. Jess quickly continued.
"We've been through a lot together," she briefly reminded, "We've shared so many good memories. And even some of my bad ones were made better by the fact that you were there. Helping me. Supporting me. Making me laugh. I can't imagine a life without you, either. And especially not a future... Oliver, I promise that I will always be faithful to you. I'll always treat you with respect and honor, and I'll be there for you whenever you need me. There will probably be tough times ahead at some point, but there's nothing that we can't get through together. I promise that I will be there, by your side, through whatever comes our way. And I will love and cherish you forever. You're more than just my best friend, Ollie. You're my unicorn."
By the time Jess was finished, Ollie's grin had softened to a subtle smile and his big brown eyes were full of tears. A couple of small 'Awww's came from the crowd, as well as a chuckle from Clarence's direction. Jess could feel his hands shaking in her own and she could tell that he was on the verge of breaking down. But she held him together by slipping the gold band on to his finger and squeezing his hands tight. With their rings in place and vows made, Grandpa Chuck stepped forward.
"Jessie," he began, "Do you take Oliver as your husband?"
"I do," she instantly agreed.
"And Ollie," Grandpa said, "Do you take Jessica as your wife?"
"I do," Ollie nodded feverishly.
"Then by the power vested in me by the state of Kansas... and the holy bible, which I wrote," he muttered under his breath, "I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Winchester! You may kiss the bride."
Some of Oliver's family sounded a little confused by the fact that Grandpa had chosen to say 'Winchester' instead of 'Thompson,' but Jessie found it quite fitting. Ollie was most definitely a Winchester. Without missing a beat, Oliver's arm swept behind Jess's back and he pulled her in for a huge kiss, dipping her to the side to firmly plant their lips together. While the crowd cheered and the music began to play, the only thing Jess could do was hold on to her new husband and enjoy the ride. Ollie eventually stood her back up on her feet, where she wobbled around with delighted wooziness for a second, before starting the slow walk back down the aisle.
As they clung to each other and walked, people tossed bird seed at them – which Rowena said was good luck for newlyweds. Jess only giggled and clung to Ollie's arm as they were showered with seeds. Jess glanced around at all the faces she passed once again, seeing nothing but smiles – except for Ms. Jane, who was a sobbing, blubbering mess. Jess waved at her new mother-in-law as she walked with Ollie all the way down the aisle.
Once they were free from the crowd, Ollie led Jess around a couple of vehicles where they could be alone and catch their breath for a second. Jessica couldn't stop giggling for some reason. She laughed and leaned against her new husband, who seemed equal parts happy and relieved to be away from the crowd.
"We – we did it," he said, still holding onto Jess's hand, "We're married!"
"I know!" Jess giggled.
They only got to enjoy their moment of seclusion for a few seconds. Papa, with a grinning face covered in tears, suddenly popped up next to them with a loud sob. He wrapped both of his arms around Jess and Ollie to hug them both at once.
"I – I'm so happy!" he cried, "My babies! You're all grown up and married, now! I can't believe it really happened!"
"Th – thanks, Pop," Jess said, patting his quivering back, "but it's not over yet."
"Yeah. We still have a cake to cut, Papa," Ollie grinned.
Another loud sob came from Jess's Pop and he hugged them tighter. Hearing Oliver call him by that name must have made him feel so happy. It was true, though.
Now, Papa and Dad really were Oliver's parents. Just like he always wanted them to be...
After the nerve-wrecking vow exchange, the wedding guests migrated to the other part of the play ground for food and dancing. Jess and Oliver lingered by the archway to take a few pictures but eventually met everyone back at the dance floor. Jude, who had somehow convinced Ollie to let him be in charge of the music, picked out a very fitting song for their first dance. 'I Got You, Babe' by Sonny and Cher. The moment it started playing, Ollie tugged Jess out into the middle of the floor and started twirling her around. The whole time they danced, Jessie realized how well the lyrics fit with their love. It was so true. Jess really did have Ollie around for everything that happened in her life...
The next song was 'Here Comes the Sun,' by the Beatles. During that sweet song, Ollie danced with Ms. Jane while Jessica danced with both of her fathers at the same time. The three of them made a very terrible dancing trio, but they didn't care. They were too busy laughing and swaying to notice how badly they were dancing. Plus, Dickie hopping around their feet made it even funnier. More and more people started to join them on the dance floor too, including Jude and Clare, Dean and Cas, and lots of Ollie's family members. Jess caught sight of Rowena trying to get Grandpa Chuck to dance with her, too, but he kept politely declining.
A few songs played before Jess and Ollie decided to cut the cake. Their wedding cake was made of three tall tiers of vanilla pastry covered in rainbow icing, with a tiny rabbit and unicorn as toppers instead of the usual bride and groom. Of course, Jess and Ollie decided to smash the cake into each others' faces instead of feed each other and everyone had a big laugh. After they ate, they opened some presents from family members. A lot of them were cards full of money, but they did end up with a new coffee maker, toaster, and cookware too. Jessica and Oliver thanked everyone for the gifts and for attending their wedding, but encouraged them to stay for more partying. There were a lot more songs on the playlist that Jess wanted to get through before the sun went down.
After the last few gifts were open, however, Jess's Dad came up to the table and whispered something to Oliver. Jess watched the interaction, feeling a little nervous. What were they whispering about? And why did Dad look so serious all of the sudden? Whatever Dad told Ollie made his smile disappear. Jess's husband nodded at her Dad before reaching over to take her hand.
"Can you come with me?" he asked.
"Of course," Jess nodded, "What's wrong?"
Ollie didn't answer. He just stood up from the table and started to walk toward the parking lot, guiding her toward the cars. The sun was setting and the grounds were barely lit with an orange glow. Jessie didn't know where they were going – until she spotted someone standing near Ollie's red truck. It was Eddie Thompson, Oliver's dad. Looking at him made Jessica realize that she didn't see him at the wedding. Did he forget to come or something? To his own son's wedding? His arm was in a sling and he had speckles of blood on his white shirt, so maybe he was injured or something. Even though she had lots of questions, Jessica remained quiet as she and Ollie stopped in front of him.
Eddie looked more humble than Jess had ever seen him before. His head was low, his eyes were full of shame, and his shoulders were dropped. He looked almost too embarrassed to meet Ollie's eyes.
"H – Hey," he began quietly.
Ollie didn't say anything. He only stood there, waiting for his dad to say something worthwhile. Eddie scratched his head with his uninjured hand before speaking again.
"Sorry I missed it," he mumbled, "They, um, had to reset the bones in my arm. I told them I had somewhere to be, but hospitals don't care... Besides, I... I wasn't sure if I was still invited anyway..."
Jessica glanced between her new husband and his father, trying to figure out what was going on. Something definitely happened before the wedding that she didn't know about. Eddie stared at the ground for a second, as if he couldn't look back up at Oliver.
"I'm proud of you, son," he mumbled, "I know that probably doesn't mean much, coming from me, but it's still true... There ain't much more I can say, other than I'm proud of you... and I appreciate your help today... and I'm sorry."
Ollie took a deep breath. It seemed like he wasn't sure whether to bestow his forgiveness on Eddie or not. Jessica couldn't blame him. Eddie was never a good dad. And now, he had missed his son's wedding. How was Oliver supposed to forgive that? Still, Oliver was a much better man than his father. He exhaled and tightened his hand around Jess's.
"Alright," he muttered.
Ollie wasn't fully forgiving Eddie, just acknowledging the fact that he was saying sorry. But it was a good first step. Eddie eventually raised his head back up to glanced at Jessica. It was the first time that Jess could remember ever making eye contact with Oliver's dad.
"This is a good man right here," Eddie mentioned, nodding briefly toward his son, "You're a lucky girl."
Jessica smiled, shifting her sight back to her new handsome husband.
"I know," she agreed.
Ollie's cheeks flared red under the stares and he looked really embarrassed.
"Thanks, Dad," he muttered, "See you around."
"Wait," Eddie called.
The man reached into his jacket pocket and pulled out a very thick envelope. Oliver's name was written on the front. Eddie sighed and held it out toward him.
"Here," he said, "I sold the Dodge Charger. I think you should have the money."
Oliver and Jessica both blinked at him in shock. He had sold his favorite car? And he wanted to give Jess and Ollie the money from it? Really?! Ollie carefully took the envelope and looked inside, where countless paper bills were shoved inside.
"Dad," Ollie breathed, "Why did you -?"
"'Cause I wanted you to have some money," Eddie interrupted, adjusting his arm sling, "I know how tough it is starting out. You shouldn't have to worry about money, alright? You two do what you need to with it. You don't owe me anything."
"But, Dad -"
"I mean it," Eddie gently pressed, "Go have fun while you're young... Just call me every once and a while, okay? I – I'm still your old man."
Ollie gulped as he closed up the envelope and handed it to Jessica. Jessie took it from him, which allowed him to step forward and give Eddie a small hug. It wasn't anything spectacular, just a quick wrap and pat on the back.
"Thank you, Dad," Ollie said warmly, "I promise I'll call."
Eddie patted Ollie's back and nodded before letting go. He gave Jess a warm smile too, before turning to walk back toward the lane of vehicles. Jessica was amazed. Wow, this day was so full of love... While his dad departed, Oliver looked stunned beyond imagination. He turned to share his wide eyes with Jess, who giggled in response.
"Yeah," she agreed, "That was shocking."
Oliver huddled close with Jess so that they could steal another peek at all the money in the envelope.
"There's got to be at least five thousand dollars in there," he breathed.
"Or more," Jess said, "but let's not count it, yet. Our wedding party is still going on."
"You're right," Ollie nodded, folding the envelope and tucking it into his suit pocket to hold out his arm, "Shall we, m'lady?"
Jess giggled and took her husband's arm.
"Indeed," she smiled, "Onward, good sir."
Oliver and Jessica discretely rejoined their wedding, slipping back under the tent as subtly as they had left it. The music was still blaring and folks were still dancing and laughing. The sight of so many happy people made Jessica feel so warm inside. She couldn't have asked for a better wedding.
As she and Oliver made their way back toward the dance floor, however, she felt a hand on her arm. Jess paused and looked down to see Jane's grandfather, Raul, holding her back. He was a very short, elderly man with glasses and a walking cane. He said something in Spanish, but the music was so loud that Jessica didn't hear him.
"What?" she asked loudly.
The old man repeated himself, but Jessica still couldn't hear him. She shook her head and shrugged to show that she was confused. Instead of trying to talk to her, the small elderly man took her by the hand and began to lead her away. Not wanting to be rude, Jessica followed him through the crowd and back to one of the vacant tables. There, he reached into a bag and began to rummage around. Jessica felt completely lost. She really wished that she understood what the old man had been saying before, and why he led her back to this bag. But everything became clear when he held up what he was searching for.
It was a large, handmade dream catcher.
Jessica's heart thumped loudly in her chest as the old man smiled and held the round object out to her. Tears were swelling in her eyes as she stared at the beautiful feathers and yarn. How in the world did he know that she needed one of these? Jessie looked to Jane's Grandfather as she carefully took it from his hands.
"I... I..." she stuttered, unable to form words.
Raul wheezed a sentence with a smile, his rich Spanish accent full of love as he poked the edge of the dream catcher. Even though Jessica couldn't understand his exact words, she knew what he was trying to say. This dream catcher was going to help her with her nightmares... Feeling an abundance of admiration, Jessica wrapped the little elderly man into a large hug, wiping her tears while he couldn't see.
"Gracias," she breathed.
"De nada," he replied.
After giving her one of the greatest gifts she had ever received, the tiny old man wandered away, heading back toward the food table. Jessica lingered by the table and stared down at the dream catcher in her hands through her tears, admiring the colorful feathers and string. It was so beautiful! And such a perfect gift! How in the world did Ollie's great-grandfather know that she needed it?
While Jess pondered these things, she looked up to see Grandpa Chuck sitting a few yards away. He was at a table to himself and his eyes were already on her, as if he had been watching the whole thing. He smiled and raised his glass toward her, giving a subtle wink. The action made Jessica's smile grow, but her tears flow thicker, too.
Of course. Grandpa Chuck was watching over her. How could she ever forget?
(Author's Note: I think there are times when we forget that Chuck is listening. Then he smiles and proves that he was listening the whole time. ;) I hope that you all enjoyed Jess and Ollie's wedding vows. I know that it wasn't quite traditional, but their love isn't traditional. It's extraordinary. ;) For the record, the car that Eddie sold to give money to Oliver and Jess was the same car from 'Normal'; the one that was in the garage when Eddie said rude things about Dean. I'm sure a lot of you caught that. ;) And I know a few of you have noticed by now that there is only one chapter left, and that Jude and Clare's wedding still hasn't happened yet. That's because they are going to get their own part, just like Jess and Ollie. And I hope you guys stick around for it! ;) Thank you so very much, from the bottom of my heart, for reading and commenting. This story would never have been written into existence if it wasn't for your love, support, and encouragement. Thank you guys! I love you so much! :) The next chapter will be out soon! :)
GeekGirlForLife, Awwww, sweetheart, your review made me cry! But in a good way, of course. :') I completely agree with everything you said. This show has meant so much to us, and brought us all together! And I'm so glad that we have fanfiction to keep us company long after the last episode. The characters of SPN and the SPN family have always been a comfort to me through the rough times in my life, and they'll always stay that way. Thank you so much for sharing this experience with me, and for making it that much better! 3 I'm so glad that you are enjoying the story. Thank you so much for reading and reviewing as well. 3 I hope you have a great weekend! 3
Jawn Lennon Aid, Haha! You're right there, darlin. Ollie really did shut Eddie up – and changed his perspective, too. ;) And you were absolutely right. Jess will have bliss with her soul mate. :) After hearing what her Grandpa Chuck said and listening to Ollie's vows, Jess is pretty much over her fear of the future. :) And, ah, your words are so true! Sometimes, adoptive families are better than the real thing. And messages, wisdom, and legacies get passed down long after we're not around anymore. It's always what you leave behind. :) Thank you so much for reading and reviewing, darlin! I hope you have a lovely weekend! :)
sir wilfrederick, Awww, thank you so much for coming to my defense, darlin! XD I'm totally over it now, though. Water under the bridge. ;D And yay! I'm so glad you're following me on AO3 as well! (I publish to both sites at the same time, so no one misses anything) ;D Haha! Ollie is a badass, isn't he?! Jessie is one lucky girl ;) You're right, swinging an ax at your dad's head seems pretty cathartic. Lol! XD I'm so sorry for the ugly crying, but hopfully this new chapter was able to cheer you up! (Or caused you to ugly cry again, but hopefully in a good way. Lol!) XD Thank you so much for the praise, darlin, as well as for reading and reviewing! I hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)
gothichic, Hey there, SPN bestie! :D d'aww, you're making me blush worse than Jude! *covers red face* XD Thank you so much for those compliments, darlin. I'm just happy to provide you with an entertaining story. :) Oh yes, Ollie became a superhero last week for sure. Lol XD I think getting to kill a ghoul that looked like his dad really helped him, in a weird way. (Kind of like that one episode, where Dean and Sam had to kill their Leviathan selves, and Dean chopped his own head off and said, "That felt good." That's kind of what I was going for. Lol) ;D And while Ollie was hulking out, I think he really impressed Sam the moose. He took one look at Ollie and thought, "Yep. He's cool to marry my daughter." lol! XD Omg, yes! Eddie was totally screaming just like a little girl when that ghoul was chasing after him! I bet Ms. Jane would have loved to see that, too. XD And you totally predicted the future! You were right, Eddie didn't even show up for the wedding! (See? This is why we are SPN besties, you can read my mind. Lol!) XD I really hope you enjoy how Ollie's dad issue was resolved in the new chapter, though. All good things. Especially with Grandpa Chuck reinforcing Gabe's note about home for Jessie. :) You're right; all Jessie has to do when she gets scared is fly right back to her Papa's arms, and she's safe again. :) Haha, Gabriel was really shocked that Michael showed up with Adam! And of course Jude asked his uncle for more cherries. He has to spend more sexy time with doped-up Clare! It's just so much fun! Lol! XD Darlin, I really hope you enjoyed this new, fluff-filled chapter! Thank you so much for reading and reviewing, as always! And thank you for being my SPN bestie. :)Love ya, girl! Talk to you again soon! :)