Six months had passed. Elysa's wedding was tomorrow. Since Corey had his own place now Judy had moved back to Canada, where Corey was originally from but she was in town for Elysa's wedding. She was staying with Corey. Corey was sitting in the living room. Judy came out of the kitchen.
"I made dinner Corey." She said.
"I'm not hungry mom." He said depressed. "I'll have a sandwich later."
"Corey." She sat down next to him. "What's wrong?"
"Nothing mom, I'm fine."
"Is this about Elysa's wedding tomorrow?"
"What do you mean?" "I'm happy for her."
"Corey do you think I don't know?" "I've known since you were both teenagers."
"Known what?"
"It's alright." "We don't have to talk about it."
"I just forgot to take my anti-depressant today." "I'm fine."
"Ok." "Did you remember to pick up your tux from the dry cleaners?'
"Yeah but I don't think I'm going."
"Why?"
"I think I'm coming down with a cold."
"Ok well, I'm gonna go eat dinner."
"Ok." She got up and went into the kitchen.
The next morning everyone was at the church. Elysa was waiting to go out.
"Elysa you look so beautiful." Roxanne said. She started to cry.
"Mom." She said smiling.
"I'm sorry it's just, my baby girl is getting married." They hugged. "I'm so proud of the woman you've become."
"Thanks mom." The music for the bride came on.
"Ready?"
"Yeah."
Elysa went out. Every head turned to look at her. Feldman was there but Corey wasn't. Elysa and Emmett joined hands at the alter. About twenty seconds after the minister began the church door opened quietly. Corey came in. He stood in the shadows in his tux as the ceremony continued.
"If anyone here has any objections to this union speak now, or forever hold your peace." No one said anything. "Emmett, do you take Elysa to be your wife?'
"I do." He said smiling.
"Elysa, do you take Emmett for your husband?"
"I do." A single tear went down Corey's cheek when she said that. He left before the ceremony was over.
After the first dance of the bride and groom and the cutting of the cake, Elysa went around greeting the guests. She went up to Feldman.
"Hi Corey." She said.
"Hi Elysa." He stood up. They hugged. "What a beautiful ceremony." "Congratulations."
"Thanks." "Have a good time." She spotted Judy and went over to her. "Hi Judy."
"Hi." She stood up. They hugged. "You look magnificent."
"Thank you." "Where is your son?"
"He's not feeling well."
"Tell him I hope he feels better."
"I will."
Elysa was sitting back at the head table.
"Elysa." Corey said.
"Corey." She said surprised. "I thought you were sick."
"I feel better." He looked at Emmett. "Congratulations Emmett." He extended his hand. Emmett shook it.
"Thanks Corey." Emmett said.
"Mind if I dance with your wife?"
"Not at all."
"Let's go." Elysa said.
Elysa and Corey went out to the dancefloor and started dancing to a slow song.
"Sorry I'm late." Corey said.
"That's ok." "How are you?"
"You make a stunning bride."
"Thanks."
"Are you happy Elysa?"
"Yes I am."
"Good." "You deserve it." "You deserve everything." "You deserve better then some pill popping loser, like me." He said with tears in his eyes.
"You're not a loser Corey."
"Leecie, I'll always um- He stopped dancing. "I'll always- He stopped again. "I have to go."
"Corey."
"You know what I mean." "Bye Elysa."
"Corey." He left.