Sneaking Around(A Jason and Brenda Fic)

by ladyluck538

Based loosely on Brenda's 2010 return. Brenda and Jason are having an affair. They leave town and return with a lot of baggage... *This is an old fic that I deleted*

14. Our forever begins now

*Note* For anyone who read this early on 9-3-16 I left out a chapter. It was the fourth one(Back to Port Charles). It is a very important chapter. I apologize.

Sneaking around….."our forever begins now."

It was two days until the wedding, and Brenda was busy getting things ready. She had a very capable planner, but she was having trouble letting him do his job.

She is sitting at the table having breakfast, with Jason and Jazz. They were relaxed and laughing, but she on the other hand, was tired and anxious. Jason looked over at her. "Brenda, you have to rest, this is getting out of control. You look like you are about to pass out."

"I can't, we are getting married in two days. And there is still so much to do."

"We have a planner. Let her deal with it."

"Jason, it's not a her. It's a him."

"Are you sure?"

Brenda smiled. "Yes, he's just kind of flamboyant."

"Brenda, he has a pink pinky ring. He isn't kind of, he is. But regardless, we are paying him, let him do his job."

"I have been."

"No, you haven't. You don't have to go with him to every appointment. Don't you think he is capable of handling things?"

"Of course, I wouldn't have hired him, if I didn't think so."

"Ok, then it's settled. Let him do his job. And trust me, he does not want to mess up."

"What are you going to do, beat him up?"

"He just better not mess up."

Brenda smiled. "I think he likes you. He's always staring at you. It must be those, tight black tees you are always wearing.".

Jason rolled his eyes.

Brenda took a sip of her juice. "Sweetheart, have you written your vows yet?"

He looked up at her. "Have you?"

"Jason, I asked you first."

"I guess that's a no."

"I'm actually almost done." She lied.

"Well, don't worry, I'll get it done."

"Jason, I don't have to remind you of how important vows are do I? We're going to remember them for the rest of our lives. We're going to be showing that wedding video, to our children. So we really need to think, long and hard about what we are going to say."

"Brenda, you are putting to much pressure on us. We should just say how we feel. Who cares if it sounds good or not? As long as we mean it."

"You would say that." *doorbell*

"I'll answer it." Jason got up, walked over to the door, and opened it.

"Heeeey, Mr. Morgan, you're looking good today."

Jason rolled his eyes, and allowed him entrance.

Brenda got up. "Blane, you're early!"

"Brenda! Did you get any sleep last night?! Honey, you look worn out. Now, I can get my beauty sleep after the wedding, but you on the other hand need yours. You are the bride. The star of the show. You are a gorgeous little thing, but you are over extending." He walked over and started pinching her cheeks.

"I just want to make sure everything is perfect."

"That's my job. And you two love each other, so everything will be perfect. Let's just go over any concerns you have."

Jason picked up Jazz. "I'm taking Jazz to the park, I'll see you later." He kissed her, as Blane looked on.

"Jason, don't forget, she is supposed to spending the day with Robin and Emma."

"I won't." Jason leaves.

Blane stared at him as he walked out of the door.

Brenda grinned. "If you were a woman, I'd be ripping your hair out."

Blane looked at her. "I'm sorry. But ooooh honey, that man of yours." He sighed. "Are you sure he doesn't like men?"

Brenda smiled. "I'm sure."

"Damn." He looked at the door, for a couple of more seconds.

Brenda looked at him, puzzled. "What are you looking at?"

"Just remembering what was." All of sudden, he turns around. "Ok, let's get started.

Blane opened his pink binder, and they started going over the list.

Brenda actually met Blane while modeling. He planned a lot of the parties she went to. He had never planned a wedding before, but Brenda knew he could do it, so she talked him into it. All of his parties were amazing. He also had a great attention for detail. And she loved his personality. Working with him, was really so much fun.

"Ok, Brenda it looks like everything's in order. We really need to go, and take a look at that dress of yours. We have to make sure the alterations are complete."

"I'm so excited! I cannot wait to see it!" Brenda grabbed her keys, and they were just about to leave, when the doorbell rung.

Brenda walked over and opened it. It was Carly.

"Where is Jason?"

"Not here."

"Do you know where he is?"

"If I did, I wouldn't tell you."

"Listen Brenda, I really need to talk to him."

"Carly, you always need to talk to him. Why don't you try calling?"

"I did, he won't answer."

"I don't know…..maybe you should just take a hint."

"You are such a bitch."

"Especially to you."

Carly looked over at Blane, then back at Brenda. "I hope your wedding isn't that tacky.".

She turns and leaves.

Brenda yells. "Haven't looked in the mirror lately, have you?!"

Blane looked at Brenda. "Was that bitch talking about me?"

"Ignore her, she doesn't even like herself."

"I don't blame her, I wouldn't either." Brenda laughed.

Blane zipped up his binder. "Honey let's go, we have a wedding dress to go see..."

Jason knew he should have ignored her, but she said she needed to talk to him. He walked up to the door, and pressed the button. Within seconds the door opens. "Jason, I'm so happy you came."

"You said you needed to see me, and it was urgent." He followed her in. "So what is it?"

"Where is your little girl? I thought she was with you."

"She had a playdate."

"How does it feel being a father?"

"The best feeling in the world. Her and her mother are my life."

"Jason, are you planning on living in Port Charles….after…the-?"

"The wedding. No plans to."

"What about Michael?"

"Carly, Michael is grown."

"What if something happens and he needs you?"

"He has Sonny, and he knows how to reach me."

"Jason, I feel like Brenda is just taking you away from everybody. She stole you from Sam-."

"She didn't steal me, and you never liked Sam, so why do you care?"

"I didn't, but she didn't deserve what Brenda did to her."

"Carly, Brenda didn't do anything to her, not by herself. And it isn't any of your business."

"Jason, I just think you are ruining your life. And as your best friend, I have to tell you what I think."

Jason just stared at her with cold eyes.

"We are still best friends aren't we?"

"Carly, what was so urgent that you needed to see me?"

"You marrying Brenda, I think you are making a mistake."

"It really doesn't matter what you think, I'm still marrying her."

Carly starts to cry. "Please, Jason don't do this, I'm begging you."

"Carly, stop it."

"I can't sit here and just let you marry her! I won't!"

Jason stared directly at her. "Look don't do anything, I am warning you."

"You're warning me Jason, You're warning me?! She's already turning you against me!"

"No, you are doing that all by yourself."

"Jason, what about all we've been through?"

"What about it?"

"I can't believe you are really going to marry Brenda."

"Believe it."

"So, there's nothing I could do or say?"

"No. And don't make me choose, because you will not like the outcome."

"And you would just kick me out of your life?"

"Look Carly, this conversation is over." Jason turned and walked over to the door.

"Jason, please. Jason!" The door opens and closes. "That bitch!"

Carly stood there, she couldn't believe Jason would actually choose Brenda over her. "If he thinks, I'm going to let him marry her, he is badly mistaken..."

Brenda stood there staring in the mirror. The dress fit perfectly. There was no one with her, except for Blane. She didn't want anyone else to see it, until the day of the wedding. Blane looked her over. "You look so beautiful."

"You really like it?"

"I love it."

"Do you think Jason will love it?"

"I don't really know him that well, but honey, he's going to be speechless."

Brenda couldn't take her eyes off the dress, it was really a thing of beauty. "I can't believe it, I'm getting married in a couple of days!"

Blane walked over and held her hand. "Well honey believe it."

Brenda's eyes fill with tears. "Ok, I need to take this off, not that I want to, but I have to." Blane unzipped it, and Brenda changed back into her clothes. While Brenda was dressing, the dress was bagged and loaded into Blane's car.

They went a number of places that day, and by the end, Brenda was exhausted. She walked into the penthouse, and collapsed on the sofa. Jazz would be spending the night at Robin's, and she had no idea where Jason was. In fact, she hadn't spoken to him all day. She pulled her cell phone out, and dialed his number...

Jason was just walking into Sonny's office, when his cell phone rung. He looked down at it. It was Brenda. Sonny could tell it was Brenda calling, just by Jason's expression. He wondered if Jason would answer. He didn't have to wonder too long.

"Hello."

"Sweetheart, where are you?"

"Is everything ok?"

"Everything is fine."

"Jazz?"

"She's fine, she staying at Robin's. I haven't heard from you all day, where have you been?"

"I'll tell you when I get home."

"Well, hurry...I miss you. Do you miss me?"

"Yes."

"I want to hear you say it."

"Brenda?"

"Please. Tell me how much you miss me."

"Brenda, not now."

"Why?"

"I'll see you in a little while."

Brenda laughed. "Ok. Love you."

"Me too."

"Jason, say the words."

Jason sighed. "I love you too." He disconnects the call.

Jason sat down. "You wanted to see me?"

"Yeah, I feel like we need to talk"

"Yeah, we do. Look, Sonny, I know what we did was wrong, but don't think that gives you a free pass to kiss Brenda."

"That sounds kind of threatening."

"You can take it however you want to."

"Jason, you know I don't scare easily."

"And you know I never just threaten."

"Look, we will never see eye to eye on Brenda."

"I don't expect us to, just don't touch her again."

"Oh, but you could touch her while she was with me?"

"The difference is she wanted me to."

Sonny stands, and so does Jason. They have an intense stare down...

Brenda is just getting out of the shower. She pulls her hair up in a bun, and throws on one of Jason's t-shirts. She then heads downstairs, to wait on him. It had been a couple of hours, since she spoken with him. She started to worry, and wonder where he could be. As soon as she sat down on the sofa, she heard the lock turn, and the door open. "Where have you been?"

"Talking to Sonny."

"You didn't fight did you?"

"Almost." He took a seat next to her.

Brenda's eyes widen. "Jason, I don't want you two fighting."

"I said almost. We ended up talking things out."

"Really, Jason?"

"Yeah. I admitted that I was wrong."

"We were Jason. We really did a bad thing, we should have been honest."

"Well, I'm done apologizing. What's done is done, but I did let him know, that he better not touch you again."

"He won't Jason. He knows that I love you. I just hate you two are at odds, you were best friends."

"Brenda, we were very good friends, we really were. He helped me out a lot in the beginning, but I think I've more than paid him back. It's time for me to be a little selfish. I've been looking out for him and Carly for years. I have something that I want, and nothing is going to stop me from getting it. And at this point, I really don't care if they like it or not. I love you, and nothing can compare or compete with that."

"Ooooh sweetheart." She leans in and kisses him.

Jason breaks the kiss, and looks down at her. "For a person who hates my black tees, you sure love wearing them."

"I can't help it, they look good on me."

"No argument here."

"Carly came by."

"I saw her earlier."

"Did she beg you to leave me?"

"I'm not going anywhere."

"I know that, too bad she doesn't. But enough about Sonny and Carly. I picked up my dress today."

"Are you happy with it?"

"It's beautiful, I hope you like it."

"You could wear this tee shirt, and I would love it. Now, what exactly do you have up under it?"

"Why don't you look?"

"I'd rather feel." Jason slid his hand up under her shirt, as she stared into his eyes.

"So, you like those?"

"I love them." He removed his hand.

"Why are stopping?"

"Because you really need to sleep tonight. You have to be exhausted." He caressed her cheek. "Brenda, you've been doing so much."

"I can sleep afterwards."

"No, lets head upstairs, and get you to bed."

"Jason…..don't make me beg." He stands, picks her up, and carries her up the stairs. She starts kissing his neck.

"No Brenda, you haven't really slept all week, you are sleeping tonight."

"But I need you."

"You have me." He placed her in the bed. "I'm going to go and shower, I'll be back."

"And I'll be right here waiting." Jason takes off his clothes, and heads to the bathroom.

After showering, he comes out. "Brenda?" She didn't respond. He walked over to the bed, and looked down at her. She was fast asleep. He bends and places a kiss on her lips. He slid in next to her, pulling her to him. He loved her so much. He didn't even think she knew, or could understand how much. He kissed her shoulder, held her tightly, and drifted off…..

Day Before the Wedding

Brenda opened her eyes, and was almost blinded by the sun. It was shining directly on her. She looked over at the clock, it was after eight. She went to bed pretty early last night. And Jason was right, she needed that, she felt twenty times better.

Jason's arms was wrapped around her. She turned to face him. She stared at him for a moment, and then caressed his cheek. His eyes open. She smiled, she never grew tired of seeing those blue eyes looking back at her. "Morning."

"Morning." She leaned in and kissed him. She sat up, and pulled her shirt off.

Jason smiled. "Just right to it?"

"Just right to it." She bends and starts kissing him. He deepens it, while flipping her over onto her back. She wraps her legs around his waist. Jason starts to move down her body. She stops him. "I want you now." He moved back up, and positions himself. He stared into her eyes, as they join. He moved his hips slowly, as she dug her nails into his back, and moaned his name. Her moans were muffled by his kisses, as he continued to make love to her. The sun shined on their naked bodies, as they made use of the whole bed. Jason eventually increased the intensity, until he grunted, and collapsed onto her. He planted soft kisses on her collarbone, neck, and cheeks. An out of breath Brenda, looks up at him. "Did you ever finish your vows?"

"Are…you…serious?"

"I am, did you finish them?" Jason laughed, and rolled onto his back. Brenda climbed on top of him. "Well did you finish them?"

"No, Brenda. Don't worry, I'll have them done by tomorrow."

"I hope so."

He looked up at her. "I take it you are done?"

"Yes." She lied, she had planned on writing hers that night.

"Well, where are they? I want to read them."

"You can't read them. What sense would that make?"

"None at all, since you haven't written them."

She smiled. "Whatever, Jason."

"You know it's the truth."

"Jason, what are you going to do about a best man? You don't have one."

"I don't need one."

"Yes, you do. I have Margarite and Robin standing next to me, and you have no one."

"I don't need anyone."

"Yes, you do. Ok, I know Sonny is out. What about Spinelli?"

"No."

"Why not? He lived with you for years, you two were very close."

"Yes we were, but he betrayed me and our friendship."

"He just thought he was helping your relationship with Sam."

"By keeping my child away from me?"

"Jason, you forgave me, do the same for him."

"He's not going to be my best man."

"That's fine, but just talk to him, I'm sure he misses you. And I know you miss him."

Jason remains silent.

"Ok, I'm done talking about it. If you don't want a best man, you don't have to have one. I just want to marry you, I don't really care if you are standing alone, just as long as you are there." She leaned down and kissed him. "Oh yeah, and I won't be staying here tonight."

"Why?"

"Because, we aren't supposed to see each other till the wedding tomorrow."

"Why not?"

"It's tradition."

"Well, we are breaking that."

"No we are not."

"Whatever, you are sleeping here tonight."

"No, Jazz and I are staying at the Quartermaines tonight. We don't need any bad luck."

"Everything is going to be fine, we won't get any bad luck."

"We sure won't, because I'm not staying here. And I don't want to argue about it. We need to go and shower, we have a lot to do today." She got up, and walked to the bathroom. Jason jumped up, and scooped her up from behind. "Jason!"…..

Brenda was in the bathroom, and Jason was in their room, sitting on the side of the bed, sliding on his boots, when his cell phone rung. He answers.

"Jason, this is Blane, we have a problem with the flowers, someone called and cancelled them. I know I didn't and Brenda didn't. I didn't want to bother her, but I'm going to need some help."

"Reorder them."

"It's not that simple, they are saying there isn't enough time, being that the wedding is tomorrow."

"Send me the name of the flower shop, I'll handle it."

"What's wrong?" Jason turned to see Brenda standing there.

He disconnects the call. "Nothing I can't handle."

"Jason, just tell me what's wrong."

"I don't want to worry you."

"I'll be even more worried, if you don't tell me. Please, just tell me."

"Someone cancelled the flowers."

"All of them?"

"Yes, but don't worry, I'm going to make sure the flowers are there."

Brenda's eyes filled with tears. He walked over to her. "Don't cry, I'm going to handle it. I'm going down there now."

"I'm going with you."

"Ok." He kissed her. "Let's go."

Jason and Brenda made their way down to the flower shop. They see Blane's SUV parked outside. They got out and went in.

They heard Blane yelling, as they walked in. "I am about to snap on everybody in here! I didn't cancel the flowers, it is your company's mistake. I don't know what you are going to do, but you better have those flowers at the Quartamaine mansion, by three tomorrow!"

Jason and Brenda walked up. Jason takes over. "I'll handle it. Where is the owner?"

There were three employees in the shop. A small man steps forward. "Mr. Morgan, how are you? I'm the owner." Port Charles was not a huge town, and everybody knew who Jason was.

"Look, we need those flowers to be delivered on time. Tomorrow at the Quartermaine mansion, by 3. Do...you...understand?"

"Yes...Mr. Morgan."

"Don't tell me what I want to hear. Those flowers better be there, and on time. I don't care if you have to drive and go get them, they better be there."

"Yes, Mr. Morgan."

Jason and Brenda leave. Blane stays, to make sure they are ordering the correct flowers. Jason and Brenda are in his truck. Brenda is quiet, she is staring out of the window. He can tell she's upset. He pulls over. "Brenda, look at me."

She turns to face him, with tears running down her cheeks. "Sweetheart, it's going to be fine. And those flowers will be there. Don't worry about it. Come here."

He pulls her over, and now she's sitting in his lap. She buries her face into his neck, and sobs. "Brenda, everything is going to be fine. As long as we are there, nothing else matters. It's all about our marriage not flowers."

She lifts her head. "I know you're right. I know it. As long as we're there, nothing else matters." He plants a kiss on her lips, and they hug. She looked into his eyes. "But those flowers still better be there."

Jason grinned. "They will be."

They went and picked up Jazz from Robin's, and now they are back at the penthouse.

Jazz was playing, while Brenda and Jason looked on. "This is the final time, we will be together…before we are married. I won't see you till the wedding."

"Brenda, I think you two should stay here."

"That's bad luck."

"Says who?"

"I don't know who said it. It's just tradition."

"I don't want to be apart from you. I vowed to spend every night of my life, sleeping next to you."

"Awww...Jason, that's so sweet. And you will, just not tonight. I'm staying at the Quartermaines."

"I feel like this is turning into the Quartermaine wedding. Edward is paying for it, we are having it at the mansion, and now you are staying there."

"I love Edward, I always have. And the reason I want to involve them, is because you were taken from them, and it was hard." Jason sighed, and Brenda continued. "Look at it like this, imagine that I was in an accident, and I didn't remember you or what we shared. Your feelings hadn't changed, but I wanted nothing to do with you. Their feelings didn't stop, because yours did. Put yourself in their shoes."

Jason remained silent. Brenda turned his face to her. "I love you, and I want to share it with your family. No harm in that, right?"

"I guess not."

Brenda smiled and gently kissed him. "I think we should do something as a family today. I don't want Jazz to get lost in this wedding madness. She needs to know that she is our number one priority."

"We can go to the zoo for a couple of hours." Jason looked down at Jazz. "Jazz, would you like to go to the zoo?"

She looked up, and her eyes widen. "To the zoo?"

Jason smiled. "To the zoo."

"Yes! Can we go now?!"

Brenda got up, and picked her up. "Yes we can."

They spend the rest of the day together. After leaving the zoo, they ended up having lunch at Funzone, a restaurant geared toward kids. By the time they made it back home, Jazz was exhausted. Brenda gathered their bags, and Jason loaded them in his truck. Jason carried Jazz down as Brenda followed. They all got in the truck, and headed to the Quartermaines.

Once they arrived, Monica showed them to their rooms, which are adjoined. Jason unloaded the truck, while Brenda put Jazz down for a nap.

Brenda walked out of Jazz's room, and into her room, and saw Jason sitting down the final bag. "Well, this is everything."

Brenda walked up to him, and wrapped her arms around his neck. "Just hold me for a minute."

Jason wrapped his arms around her, and pulled her even closer. "Are you ok?"

"I just hope everything is perfect tomorrow."

"It will be. Remember as long as we are there, nothing else matters."

"I don't know if I can go 24 hours without seeing you."

"You don't have to."

"But it's tradition."

"You care about stuff like that, I don't."

"Yes….I do. What are you going to do for the rest of the day?"

Jason smiled. "Write my vows."

Brenda smiled. "Me too. Do you know, at this very moment, we are supposed to be getting ready for the rehearsal dinner?"

"Glad we decided against that."

"I wanted to have one, but since you gave me everything I wanted, I decided to give you that."

"Thank you. I've already had one dinner with the Quartermaines, and we still have the reception to go. That's enough."

Brenda laughed. "Stop calling them the Quartermaines….just say my family. They are your family."

"You call them that too."

"Jason, because they aren't my family. Their blood doesn't run through my veins."

"Don't tell Edward that."

"If I had your blood running through my veins, we couldn't get married. I think it's against the law."

"Well that's one law we would have to break."

Brenda grinned. "I have to ask you to leave now. I have a million things to do, and later I'm meeting Robin and Margarite at Jake's."

"For what?"

"A little bachelorette party."

Jason shook his head. "Ok, I'll see you later."

"Later…tomorrow?"

"No, tonight."

Brenda sighed. "Jason, I don't want to be apart from you either. But we aren't supposed to see each other. Again, it is bad luck."

"Brenda, our whole relationship is based on what we were not supposed to do…I'll see you later." He kissed her and left. She shook her head, and headed to the bathroom…..

About a couple of hours later, Blane picked Brenda up, and they met Margarite and Robin at Jake's. Margarite had been in the states for a couple of days. She went to New York to visit her family first, before coming up to Port Charles. She had only been in Port Charles for a couple hours, just in time to meet them at Jake's.

Brenda walked into Jake's and spotted her friend. It had been awhile since they'd seen each other. They hugged. "I missed you."

Margarite smiled. "Me too."

"I see you've already met Robin, this is Blane, my friend and wedding planner."

"Nice to meet you."

Blane smiled. "You too. Ok, let's get this party started!" They all take their seats. The waitress came over, and took their orders. Everybody ordered alcohol, except Brenda.

Margarite looked at her. "Why aren't you drinking? This is your party."

"Because, I don't want to show up to my wedding with a hang over."

"Just have one."

"One will turn into three. I'm already nervous and anxious. I don't want to chance it."

"Ok, if you don't want to drink you don't have to. But I'll drink enough for the both of us." They all laugh.

Blane looked at Margarite. "I like you already." For the next couple of hours, they drink, laugh, shoot pool, and play a couple games of darts. They are really having a good time, but that all changes, when Carly walks in. The whole table got silent. Margarite looked at the three of them, and then over at Carly.

"Am I missing something?"

Robin started before anybody could say anything. "That would be Carly, the bitch of Port Charles. She is hell bent on ruining the wedding. She happens to be in love with the groom. She tries to pass it off, as her being concerned. But we all know she just wants him."

Margarite looked over at her. "I haven't had a good fight in long time. Her blonde hair looks like it could use a little pulling." They all laugh.

Blane shouts. "That bitch had the nerve to call me tacky! Can you believe that?!"

Margarite laughed. "Noooo." They all laughed again. Blane is dressed in head to toe yellow.

Blane stands. "I look good."

They all collectively say. "Yes, you do!" They forget Carly is there, and continue laughing and drinking.

Carly is sitting at the bar, she turns, and see them laughing. She stands and walks over to the table. "So tomorrow is the big day?"

They all look up at her, no one responds.

"I wouldn't be celebrating, no one is married yet."

Brenda ignores her. She looks at Robin, then Margarite. "Did I tell you, someone cancelled the flower order?" She looked up Carly. "But with or without flowers, we are still getting married."

Carly has a smirk on her face. "Why are you looking at me?"

Blane stands. "Because bitch you know you did it. I wish I was a woman for five minutes, I would whip your ass."

Margarite stands. "I'm one, and I'll gladly do it."

"If either of you touch me, I will have you arrested."

Margarite smiled. "I'm not scared of jail, I've been a couple times before."

Blane laughed. "I'll bail you out."

Carly looked at Margarite. "Who are you? Her bodyguard?"

"Nope, I just like to beat down blonde bitches." They all laughed, which makes Carly even madder.

Robin sighs. "Carly, just go back to the bar, no one wants you here."

"I think the name of this bar is Jake's, not Robin's."

Robin shakes her head. "You are pathetic. Jason IS marrying Brenda, get over it."

"Well Saint Robin…they haven't been pronounced husband and wife yet."

Brenda didn't say a word, she smiled, and kept drinking her soda.

Blane put his hand on his hip. "By this time tomorrow they will be! And just to let you know, security is on high alert for a blonde bitch, who needs her roots done."

Carly touched her hair. "I am a natural blonde." They all started laughing.

Margarite got close. "Like hell you are. I bet you keep a bottle of peroxide in your purse."

Carly is fuming now. "Well, you all can laugh now, but I'll be laughing tomorrow."

Margarite looked directly at Carly. "You better hope nothing happens, because I will personally come and find you."

"Are you threatening me?"

"Pretty much."

Jake hears the loud voices, and heads over in their direction. "Is everything ok?"

Robin speaks up. "No, could you please escort her back over to the bar. Because it's about to get ugly."

Blane looked Carly over. "Too late."

Carly was just about to say something, but Jake pulled her away.

Blane took out a bottle of perfume, and started spraying. They all laughed. Blane and Margarite sat back down, and the party continued. Carly grabbed her purse and left….

Jason was at home sitting on the couch, when the doorbell rung. He opened it. "Hello…may….I?"

Jason was still angry with him, but he let Spinelli come in anyway.

Jason sat down. Spinelli remains standing. "I…know…you…are still upset with me, but I just came by to apologize. The Jackal made a grave mistake."

"Yeah, you did."

"I hope Stone Cold, can find it in his heart to forgive me."

"Why? Why did you do it? You should have said no."

"Yes, I should have. I just thought I was helping your relationship, with Fair Samantha. I…had no idea, you…had feelings for the divine one."

Jason sighed and put his hands into his pockets. He could hear Brenda saying. "forgive him." He looked over at Spinelli. His eyes pleading. They lived together for years, and up into that point, he had never wronged him.

Spinelli's voice shook. "I….guess I was asking too much…too soon. Congratulations on your impending nuptials."

"You should come."

Spinelli's face lit up. "Stone Cold is forgiving me?"

"We all make mistakes. If you want, you should come to the wedding."

"Of course…I would love it."

"Ok."

Spinelli smiled. "Ok. I'll leave you alone." He left quickly before Jason could say anything else. It was as if he thought he was going to change his mind. Jason sighed, got up, and headed upstairs….

Brenda, Margarite, and Robin left Jake's, and now they are in Blane's hotel room. They are all having a good time, laughing and talking. There is knock at the door. Blane jumped to his feet and rushed to the door. He opened it. A man comes in wearing a doctor's outfit, and carrying a doctor's bag. "I heard someone's sick?"

Blane shut the door. "She's over there."

Brenda screams. "Oh my God!" Blane put a chair in the middle of the floor. The man grabbed Brenda's hand, and lead her over to it.

Margarite jumped up, and headed to her purse, pulling out a wad of ones. Robin stood there, with her hands over her mouth.

Blane turned on the music, as the man started to dance, and remove his clothes. Brenda screamed again. Margarite and Blane threw dollars at him. Robin stood there, scared to move, she couldn't believe what she was seeing. There is another knock at the door. Blane ran over and opened it. Two more men come in. A fireman and a policeman. Robin screamed this time. The men come in, dancing, and removing their clothes. One of the men started stripping in front of Robin, as she slapped her hands over her eyes. Margarite ran over, and pried her hands away. "Look girl, you're not cheating….just looking."

Margarite yelled at him. "What's your name?!"

He ripped off his bottoms. "Twelve inches!" Robin and Margarite both scream.

Blane stood on top of the table, and started throwing dollars at all of them. To say that it was chaos, would be an understatement. But afterwards, all of them agreed, it was the best time they'd had in years…...

Once Brenda got back to the Quartermaine mansion, she checked on Jazz, who was in bed sleeping. Monica had looked after her while Brenda was gone. She was so happy, that Brenda was allowing her to spend so much time with Jazz. It was really important to Brenda, that Jazz get to know her family. She rubbed Jazz's forehead, and planted a kiss on it. Brenda walked back into her room, got undressed, and headed to the bathroom.

After getting out of the shower, she pulled her hair up into a bun, and put on one of Jason's black tees. She looked out the window and into the garden, the place where her and Jason were to be married. She wondered what he was doing. Was he sleeping? Was he nervous? She smiled to herself, she knew he wasn't nervous, he didn't get nervous. Well except when he asked her to marry him. She had never seen him like that before. So vulnerable, and not in control. She had never loved him more, than she did at that time. And tomorrow they would be married. She grabbed her cell phone, climbed into bed, and dialed his number. The phone rung, but no answer. She disconnected the call. She leaned back onto the pillow, and wondered where he could be. *cell phone rings* She looked down at the phone, it was Jason.

"Where are you?"

"Just getting out of my truck."

"Where have you been?"

"Had a couple of errands to run. Are you missing me?"

"Of course I am. I brought one of your black tees with me, it makes me feel close to you."

"It was your idea to be apart."

"I know."

"You and your tradition."

"Look, I want to do everything in my power, to make sure nothing bad happens."

"Me staying away from you, will not ensure that."

"Maybe not, but it might be a start."

"Open the door."

"What?"

"Open the door." She got up and opened the door. "Jaaason, what are you doing here?"

"I told you, I'd be back."

"Jason, it's bad luck."

"Only if you believe it is." He made his way inside. He took off his jacket, shoes, and shirt. Brenda looked on, as he went next door to see Jazz. He rubbed her hair, and walked back into her room. "I missed my girls."

She smiled. "We missed you too."

"So, how was the party?"

"Interesting."

"Interesting?"

Brenda smiled. "Interesting."

"Ok."

"So what did you do?"

"Spinelli came by."

Brenda looked into his eyes. "Really?"

"Yeah."

"And?"

"And what?"

She pushed him. "Did you talk to him?"

"Briefly."

"Did you work everything out?"

"I will never forget what you two did, but….I'm moving on."

"So you forgave him?"

"Yes."

She wrapped her arms around his neck. "That makes me so happy. He adores you, and I know you will never admit it, but you feel the same way." She looked into his blue eyes. "I love you."

He smiled. "Why?"

Brenda looked confused. "Why?"

"Yeah, why?"

"If you come tomorrow, I'll tell you."

Jason smiled. "Deal' He lifted her up, and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He walked over to Jazz's door, to close it. At that moment Monica entered. She saw Jason, with Brenda wrapped around his waist.

She smiled. "Don't mind me, I'm just checking on my granddaughter."

Brenda grinned. "Don't mind us." Jason closed the door. Monica looked down, at a sleeping Jazz. "If they keep that up, you are going to have a sibling." Edward walked into Jazz's room.

"She is a gorgeous child."

Monica turned. "Yes she is."

"Is Brenda already asleep?"

"I doubt it, Jason is in there."

"I hope he is leaving soon. He's not supposed to see her the day of the wedding. It's bad luck"

"I don't think Jason cares about that."

Edward looked down at Jazz. "Yeah, I guess you're right. I never would have thought, Jason would be getting married here, and to Brenda. Oh, how I wish Lila was here to see it."

"She'll see it."

"I do hope so. Well, I'm going to bed, long day tomorrow."

"I'm right behind you." Monica kissed Jazz's forehead, and headed out of the room, closing the door behind her….

Jason and Brenda are lying in bed. Jason is kissing her neck. Brenda turned to face him.

"I can't believe we just made love, while your mom was in the other room."

"We aren't teenagers."

"So, it's still crazy and weird."

"It didn't stop you."

Brenda laughed. "No it didn't. I needed to give you something, to make sure you show up tomorrow."

Jason laughed. "Why do you think I'm here?"

Brenda grinned. "Sweetheart, are you nervous?"

"Of course not, remember I don't get nervous."

She stared into his eyes. "Yes, you are. It's ok, I am too. But not about marrying you, I just want everything to be perfect."

"Brenda, remember as long as we are there-"

"the rest doesn't matter. I know, I know. But I'm still nervous."

He flipped her onto her back. "Well lets work off some of this nervous energy."

She smiled. "Remember we have a long day tomorrow, can't show up to the wedding tired."

"You won't be tired, you're just be glowing." She giggled, as he buried his face into her neck…..

Wedding Day

It's the next morning, and Brenda is just waking up. She didn't feel Jason, so she quickly sat up. She got up, put on a robe, and went into the bathroom, but no sign of him. She went next door to Jazz's room, but she was still sleeping. She walked back into her room, and sat down on the bed. She fell back onto the pillow. She was just about to grab her cell phone, but she found a note on top of it. She read it: Didn't want any bad luck, see you at six. She smiled. She looked at the clock, it was six thirty. She pulled the covers up to her neck, and tried to go back to sleep.

After about twenty minutes of trying, she decided to forget about it, she was just too excited. She got out of bed, walked over to the window, and looked down into the garden. She could see the vendors arriving. In a couple of hours the chairs would be in place, and hopefully the flowers would be there too. But even if they didn't come, she could live with it, just as long as Jason was standing at the end of that aisle.

"Mommie?"

Brenda turned and saw Jazz standing there…..rubbing her eyes. "Good morning sweetheart, you're up early."

"Is it time for me to be a flower girl ?"

She walked over, and picked her up. "Not yet, but soon."

"Where is Jason?"

"He's home. Remember, he isn't supposed to see me before the wedding."

"Why?"

"It's bad luck."

"He can see me."

"Yes he can, and you'll definitely get to see him before the wedding."

"Ok, I can't wait to show him my dress."

"And he can't wait to see you in your dress. Are you hungry?"

"Yes, may I have pancakes?"

"I'll ask cook to make you some."

Later, Brenda and Jazz are having breakfast in her room, when Monica enters. "Good morning."

Brenda smiles. "Good morning."

Jazz smiles. "Hello." Monica walked over and kissed her cheeks, which made her grin.

She looked over at Brenda. "How are you feeling? Are you nervous yet?"

"Not nervous…yet. A little anxious."

"Brenda, I really appreciate…..the both of you, allowing us to be apart of this most important day. I realize it's more your doing than his. But we don't care how it happened. We will take it, anyway we can get it."

"I think Jason should be around his family. And you're still his family, and I can only imagine, how it must feel, to have your child not know you anymore." She rubbed Jazz's head. "That would break my heart."

"It hasn't been easy."

"Well, I hope all of that's in the past."

Monica smiled. "I'm optimistic, I really am. For the first time in a long time."

"That makes me happy. Your family means a lot to me."

"I have always considered you apart of this family. And Brenda, I want you to know, that I support your relationship with Jason, not because it will mean I will get to be apart of his life. I support it, because of the obvious love you two have for one another."

"Thanks, that means a lot." Brenda stands, they hug.

"Well, I leave you two alone."

"You should stay, we want you too."

Monica smiled. "Ok." She pulled a seat up, and Brenda handed her a plate, and they all talk and eat breakfast together…..

Later, Brenda is just getting out the shower. She pulls on a robe, and walks over to the window. She spots Blane and the flowers. They are everywhere. It actually looked like, they had more than they actually ordered. She thought to herself. (Jason must have scared that poor man to death, there are flowers everywhere) And she couldn't believe how quickly everything was coming together. Her heart started to beat extremely fast, she was actually starting to get nervous. Her stomach started doing flips, she felt like she was getting sick. She turned and ran into the bathroom…..

"Brenda?!"

"Where are you?"

Brenda walked out of the bathroom. She sees Robin and Margarite.

Margarite walked over and touched her forehead. "Are you ok? You look sick."

"I'm fine."

Robin sat her bag down. "Are you nervous?"

Brenda voice shakes. "Very. I know this time is different. It's Jason, and he would never do what Sonny and Jax did. But it's hard not to think about it."

Robin walked over to her. "Listen to me, forget about the past. Focus on now. You are marrying a man who adores you, and would never do anything to hurt you."

Margarite grinned. "And he is so good looking. If you don't want to marry him, I will."

At that moment Blane came in. "Ok, hair and make up is in the room down the hall! Chop, chop, we have to get to it! How's my bride?"

Robin looked at Blane, then back at Brenda. "Just fine."

"Well, come on ladies, the glamour team awaits." Brenda threw on some sweats, and they all headed down the hall.

They had a full team there: Nail techs, hairstylists, massage therapists, and makeup artists. Margarite walked in. "Ok team, I hope you can create a miracle. Where do you want me?"

Brenda grinned and shook her head. "Stop it, you're gorgeous."

"I know, I'm just trying to see if they can make it better." They all laugh….

Margarite is getting her hair done, and Brenda and Robin are getting their nails done.

Margarite looked at Brenda. "Brenda, how did you and Jason end up becoming romantic?"

"I never told you?"

"No, you didn't. I know you both were involved with other people, and you were living with him…for protection. But you never mentioned how your relationship changed."

Robin looked over at Brenda. "I don't even know."

Everyone is quiet and looking at Brenda. She thinks back to the time, when her and Jason first became romantic.

Brenda sighed. "It was actually by accident. The hot water went out in my shower, so I used his….." Brenda recalls the night she used Jason's shower. She didn't expect him to come home early, but he did. She didn't hear him enter, but the next thing she knew, hands and lips were on her. He had no idea it was her, he thought she was Sam. After turning her around, he realized he had been mistaken. He jumped out, and was really upset. She apologized of course, and he wanted to know why she didn't stop him. She admitted, that maybe she didn't want him to. She didn't even give him time to respond, she just left. Later that night, he came to her room, and they realized that there was something there. They acted on it, but it was only supposed to be that one time.

Margarite turned in her chair. "So, how long did you wait before, you were together again? Because I know something happened that night."

Brenda grinned. "I never said that."

"Didn't have to. Your eyes told me. Well, spit it out."

Brenda smiled. "The blizzard, we were stranded at the penthouse together…..and alone."

Margarite looked at Robin, and back at Brenda. "Details."

Brenda laughed. "No, I can't give details, we aren't in high school."

"Pretend like we are." They all laugh.

Brenda shook her head and leaned back in the chair. She started thinking about the day the blizzard hit Port Charles. By that time, they both tried pretending like nothing ever happened. And they were doing a good job, but being alone, made those feelings resurface. The lights went out, and she was scared. Jason stayed in her room, drunk a little too much, and well the rest is history. It was during that time they decided to keep seeing each other, in spite of their situations.

After getting her hair curled, Margarite walked over to the nail chair, and sat down. "How long before you knew you were in love?"

"That's a hard question. Believe it or not, we use to have knock down drag out fights. And for a long time, I thought he hated me. I knew I liked him, didn't know I loved him, but I didn't hate him either. But he always seemed annoyed with me. But for some reason, he was the one person I could always count on. He was there for some of the worst times of my life. I was left at the altar twice. One didn't show up, and the other said no. I think he was instructed to stay with me, the first time. But the second time it was all him. Well, after the second time, I left Port Charles and moved to Rome. I was in Rome for eight years, hadn't spoken with him or anything, and I started having trouble. And who shows up? Jason. No one told him to, he came because he wanted to. We just picked up where we left off. We fought and argued, and fought some more. I just could never grasp, why he would help someone he couldn't stand. And he was always angry with me. He thought I talk too much, I was too loud, and on top of that spoiled. And I thought he didn't talk enough, and he was mean."

Brenda paused, then continued. "The night of the shower incident, forced me to see a different Jason. I think he was always there, I just never took the time to notice. And I just started to realize, that he has loved me better than anyone ever has. To answer your question, the first time he kissed me, I knew I loved him. Again, It was the night of the shower incident. It just felt like home. It wasn't strange or anything. I can't explain it. It was like a light went off. My eyes were opened to what love really was, and it was not what I thought. It had been protecting and loving me for years. It was the guy in the leather jacket, who hardly smiled, couldn't stand me, or so I thought, and had the most beautiful blue eyes, I'd ever seen. It was Jason, the love of my life. I call him the love of my life, because he really is. He never left me, he never turned his back on me. And I use to give him hell, but there was never a time, that I didn't need him and he wasn't there. It's weird how you can be looking right at your destiny, and miss it, if you aren't paying attention. I almost did. Do you have any idea how scary that is?" Brenda sat up. "I'm sorry I hope I answered your question."

Everyone in the room was silent and staring at her.

Margarite asked. "Do you think Antonio, who owns the cafe, is my destiny? Oh wait, I bet it was that stripper from last night. Twelve Inches, he has got to be my destiny." They all laugh.

At that moment Blane walked in.

"What is everyone doing?! Come on, do some hair….some nails! We don't have all day!"

And then he was gone. They all looked at each other, and burst into laughter…..

Jason was sitting on the sofa, when his doorbell rung. He got up and opened the door.

"Hey….I…don't…didn't know if it was ok, I just decided to take a chance, and come over."

"It's ok, come in Spinelli." Jason turned and walked back over to the sofa, with Spinelli following. They both take a seat on the couch.

"So, are you ready?"

"Why wouldn't I be?"

"I…didn't…mean that you wouldn't be."

Jason sighed. "I know." *silence* "Thanks for coming by, I appreciate it."

Spinelli smiled. *doorbell* "I'll….answer…it." Before Jason could object, Spinelli opened the door.

A lady walked in. She looked Spinelli over. "You cannot be Mr. Morgan?"

"Ahh…..no."

She looked down at Jason. "Oh, yeah, I bet you are him."

Jason stands. "Who are you, and what do you want?"

"My name is Maggie, and I am your hairstylist and nail tech. Where should I set up?"

"Nowhere, you aren't touching me. Who sent you?"

"That would be Blane. And he told me you would be difficult. Look Mr. Morgan, as handsome as you are, there is room for improvement. Today is your wedding day, and just like your bride wants to look her best, so should you."

"Well you can just leave. I'm cutting my own hair."

"Not today. Please, don't make my job even more difficult."

Jason sighed and rolled his eyes. He looked at Spinelli, who was looking down. "What do you think?"

Spinelli looked up. "Me?"

"Yeah...you."

"I think you should let her."

Jason looked at Maggie. "Just make it quick."

She smiled at Spinelli. "Thanks, and for your assistance, I'll cut your hair too."

Spinelli touched his hair. "Oh no, I don't want a haircut."

Jason looked at him. "Oh yes you do."

Maggie plugged up her clippers. "Well, Mr. Morgan, have a seat." Jason sat down. "Could you remove the jacket?"

"No, just cut my hair."

"Remove your jacket...please!"

Jason stood up, took the jacket off, and threw it on the chair.

"Thank you, Mr. Morgan."

Maggie cut Jason and Spinelli's hair. After cutting and filing Jason's nails, she left.

Spinelli looked at Jason. "You look good."

Jason shook his head, and headed upstairs.

After Jason left, Spinelli's phone rung. "Hello."

"Where are you?"

"I'm...at...Stone Cold's."

"Jason's?"

"Yes."

"Great, I need you to do something for me."

"What?"

"I want you to help me stop this wedding."

"The Jackal is quite fond of the Valkyrie, but it is my deepest regret, that I cannot, and will not assist you."

"Spinelli, you have to. You are the only one I can trust and depend on."

Spinelli sighed, and remained silent, as Carly told him her plan.

Jason walked down the stairs, and saw Spinelli talking on his phone. When he saw Jason, he disconnected the call.

"Who was that?"

"I...um...it was Carly."

"What did she want, and don't lie."

"She...wanted me to help her...stop the wedding..." *doorbell*

Jason looked at Spinelli. "I'll get it, and we are continuing this conversation." He opened the door.

"Hey, Jason."

"Michael." They hug. "Come in."

Michael came in, and they all take a seat. "I just wanted to come by, to wish you well on your wedding day."

Jason smiled. "That means a lot."

"You've always put everybody before yourself, including me. It's time you do something you want to do."

"I'm glad you understand."

"I do."

"You should come….if you want?"

"I would love to, but I'm going to spend the day with mom…..I don't want her doing anything crazy."

"I can handle Carly."

"I know, but I feel like I owe you so much, and so does she. She has no right to interfere with your life. And I know that if she does anything to ruin this day, you will never forgive her. I'm trying to save your friendship, because right now she isn't thinking."

"Does she ever?"

Michael smiles. "No." He stands. "I just stopped by, I need to get over there, before she has time to do anything stupid." He walked over to the door with Jason following. He turns. "Enjoy your day, and congratulations." They hug, and he leaves.

Once the door closed, Jason turned to Spinelli. "Ok, spit it out…."

Brenda is finished with hair and makeup, and she's alone in her room. The wedding is an hour away, and she can see the people arriving through her window. She takes a deep breath. (One more hour, and I will be Mrs. Jason Morgan).

'Hello Brenda."

Brenda turns. "Ned!" They meet each other in the middle of the room, and hug. "I'm so happy you came."

"I wouldn't miss this for the world. You and Jason, marrying?"

"Can you believe it?"

"No. But I am happy for the both of you."

"Are you Ned?"

"Yes, I am. But, I always thought you two couldn't stand each other?"

"You and everyone else…..including me."

"And you have a beautiful daughter….whom I just had the pleasure of meeting."

"You've already met her?"

"Yeah, she was downstairs with Monica. Oh how I wish grandmother was her to see this."

"Me too. I miss her."

"Me too." Edward knocks on the open door, and walks in.

"May I have a moment with the bride?"

Ned turns. "Of course." He turned and faced Brenda. "I'll see you later, and congratulations."

"Thanks, Ned." They hug, and he leaves.

Edward smiled. "You already look beautiful, and you don't even have your dress on yet."

"Oh, thank you Edward. And thank you for this beautiful wedding."

"Now, you hush. You don't have to thank me, it was my pleasure. And I know, you and Jason will have a lifetime of happiness, just like me and my Lila, God rest her soul. Well, let me get to the reason I'm here. I don't know if you have something borrowed yet?"

"I don't."

"Well, I think Lila would love it, if you carried one of her broaches down the isle with you." He pulled out Lila's broach.

Tears fill Brenda's eyes. "Oh, Edward, it's beautiful. I would love to carry it with me."

They hug. "If our life together is even half as good as yours and Lila's, we'll be just fine."

Edward smiled with tears in his eyes. "It will be." They hug again. *knock at the door*

Brenda turned and saw Lois standing there. "Lois! You made it!" They embrace.

"Glad I didn't spoil the surprise, I thought you knew she was here. I'll leave you two alone. See you at the ceremony." Edward leaves.

Lois grinned. "You and Jason….getting married?"

"Yes, me and Jason." Brenda laughed. "Don't worry I'm not holding it against you. We get that a lot."

"It's shocking, but I'm still happy for you. But what happen with Sonny? I thought you two were meant for each other."

"I guess the same thing that happened to you and Ned, we simply were not."

Lois laughed. "Now, I understand perfectly. So how did Sonny take the news?"

"He didn't like it, but in the end, I think he has accepted it. I mean, not much he can do about it."

"This is the real thing, look at you. You are really in love."

"Yes I am. He's the butter to my toast, he just makes everything better."

Lois grinned. "I can tell, it's written all over your face."

"He has that affect." They laugh.

Lois shook her head. "Still a little shocked. But I support you one hundred percent."

"Thanks, that means a lot….."

Jason has arrived, and he spots Monica and Jazz. Jazz's eyes widen when she sees him approaching. She runs over, and he picks her up. "Don't you look pretty?"

"You like it Jason?"

"Yes, I do."

"Where are your flowers?"

"I have to wait till the wedding starts. I can't have them now. I can't wait!"

"Me either."

Monica walked over. "You look nice."

"Thanks. So do you."

"Thank you. Well everything looks beautiful. Blane has done a great job."

"Yeah, it looks really good. Have you seen Brenda?"

"Yes."

"Is she ok?"

"Yes, she's fine. I think she's nervous."

"Tell her not to be."

"It's not that simple. She's not you."

"The same thing she says."

"Well it's the truth, she's not." *silence* "Well, I want to see Brenda one more time before the wedding, I'll see you later."

"Ok." Jason heads outside with Jazz.…..

Margarite and Robin have helped Brenda put on her dress. She opted to go without a veil. She has a beautiful flower in her hair instead. Her dress is a mermaid style dress, and it is simply breathtaking. Robin smiled at her. "You look beautiful."

Margarite chimes in. "Amazing."

At that moment Monica walked in. "Oh Brenda, you look….stunning."

She turned. "Thank you. Right now I'm feeling extremely nervous."

"A message from the groom, don't be."

She smiled. "It's not that easy."

Monica smiled. "I know. May I please have a moment with Brenda?"

"Of course." Robin and Margarite leave.

Monica sighed. " I can't tell you how happy I am."

"That makes the both of us."

"Look, Brenda. I have never seen Jason so in love, as he is with you. In the past, he never really showed his feelings for anyone. He shows his love for you. He doesn't care who sees it or knows it. I've never seen this side to him. And I think it's the affect you've had on him. I couldn't be happier than I am today."

"Oh, Monica. That is so sweet of you to say."

"It's the truth." They hug.

Monica sighs. "Ok, it's almost show time, I'll give you a moment by yourself."

"Ok."

Monica leaves.

Brenda took a deep breath, walked over to the window, and looked down into the garden. There are flowers everywhere. The people are mingling, she spots Jason. (Ooooh, he looks so handsome.) She instantly forgot about being nervous. He's standing right there, waiting to marry her. He wouldn't leave her, or say no. He wouldn't do anything to hurt her. She smiled. (Because he's the love of my life.) She started to think about everything they had been through. Plane crashes, fake marriages, Hawaii, Greece, Vegas. She sighed. And just to think, she'd almost ruined them, when she lied about Jazz. What was she thinking? But it didn't matter now, because after everything, he still loved her. She smiled to herself, and touched the window, still staring at him. It was quite a few people there, but she couldn't take her eyes off of him. He was standing there, holding Jazz's hand, waiting….for her.

"Brenda, It's almost time." She turned and saw Robin standing there.

"Ok…"

Blane walked up to Jason. "I need to talk to you."

Monica took Jazz away. "Ok, what is it?"

"The reverend is sick."

"Sick?"

"Sick. He said he was fine this morning, but he got sick, after eating the food you and Brenda sent him for lunch."

"Food we sent him? I don't know anything about that. Did you ask Brenda?"

"No, I don't want to worry her. Well right now, it doesn't look like he will be able to officiate."

Edward walked up. "What's wrong?"

Blane turned and faced him. "The reverend is sick."

"Well tell him to get un sick."

'I wish it were that easy, but it's not."

"Well, just give me a minute, I have some people who owe me favors." Edward walked off.

Blane looked down at his watch. "Well, we aren't late yet?"

"I don't care what time we get married, as long as we do. If anybody wants to leave, let them."

"I just hope your grandfather, can talk someone into doing it."

"Don't worry, if talking doesn't work, he'll blackmail them."

Blane smiled. "As long as they are here, I don't care how he does it."

"Listen, don't tell Brenda anything. I don't want her getting upset."

"Didn't plan on it."

"Good…"

Margarite walked into Brenda's room. Brenda was looking out of the window. She turned. "Is it time?"

"Not yet, I think there is some sort of hold up. Not sure what it is."

"I wonder what Carly has done."

Robin stood up. "You think she has done something?"

"Yes. And I'm sure Jason knows, but has instructed them, to not tell me."

Margarite looked at Robin, then back at Brenda. "I don't think that's it."

"It is, I know it. She said she was going to try and ruin the wedding. The cancelling of the flowers didn't work, so now she has done something else."

Robin tried to reassure her. "We don't know what the problem is. Look, we still have twenty minutes before the wedding is suppose to start, it will be fine."

Brenda walked over to the bed, and sat down. "There isn't going to be a wedding."

Margarite and Robin looked at each other. Margarite walked over to the bed. "Oh, yes there is."

"There isn't. I have bad luck when it comes to weddings, that's all to it."

Robin sighed. "Brenda you are just nervous, and now you are overreacting."

"No, I'm not. I knew something was going to happen. This day was going too smoothly. That blonde bitch, I just know she has done something."

Margarite ran her fingers through her hair. "Look, if she did, don't worry I'll beat her ass." They all laugh. "I'm sure it's nothing, we are just delayed. You and Jason are getting married."

Brenda looked down at the floor. "I hope so. My poor heart can't take another failed wedding. Failed wedding, not failed marriage. Did you catch that?" She laughed, but her eyes said something totally different. She was scared. Margarite and Robin tried their bests not to look concerned.

"I'm going to marry Jason today. I am going to marry him…..today. I can feel it, this is different, it has to be." She sighed. "Well, I'm trying to convince myself of it…anyway."

Robin grabbed her hand. "It's different. You have to forget about all those other times."

"I'm trying Robin….I'm trying…."

Jason was in the great room, waiting on Edward to come back. He wondered what Brenda was doing. He hoped she wasn't upset. They hadn't spoken at all that day. He wanted to go upstairs and see her, but if he did, that might spook her even more. He hoped she wasn't freaking out. He hadn't seen Robin or Margarite, but hopefully they were keeping her busy….and relaxed. Edward walked in.

Jason stood up. "So, did you find someone?"

"Yes, he'll be here in twenty minutes."

At that moment Blane walked in. "Did you find someone?"

"Yes, he found someone….." Jason turned back to Edward. "Who is it?"

"A judge, he owes me, so he'll be here."

Blane walked over to Edward. "Oh….you sweet man, I could just kiss you."

Edward put up his hand. "Young man, don't you dare!"

Jason interrupts. "Blane, go make sure Brenda is ok, and let her know, that we will be starting in forty five minutes."

Blane smiled and winked at Edward. "I was on my way." He turns and leaves.

Edward shook his head. "What happen to young men wearing black or blue suits?" Edward turns to leave, but Jason stops him.

"Grandfather, I want to thank you….for all that you've done."

"You're welcome….Jason."

"Just wanted to let you know…..I appreciate it." Jason leaves.

Edward smiled, walked over to Lila's picture, and picked it up. "Well, it looks like things are going to go as planned. I really wish you were here, it really is a great day for this family. And I know Jason will be as happy with Brenda, as I was with you. He adores her. Oh, how I wish you were sitting right next to me today. But we can't have everything, can we? I miss you sweetheart." He sat the photo down, and walked out into the garden…

Brenda was still sitting on the bed, when Blane walked in. "Ok, ok, ok! It's almost show time!"

Brenda stood up. "What happened Blane? Why the delay?"

"Nothing that couldn't be fixed. I don't want you worrying about anything. The only thing you need to be worried about, is remembering your vows, and saying I do."

Brenda's mouthed popped open. "I forgot to write them."

They all looked at her in disbelief. Blane was the first to comment. "Honey, how in the world did you forget to write your vows?"

"I…just forgot. What am I going to do?"

Margarite smiled. "Look, as long as you say I do, who cares?"

"I do…I have been hounding Jason to write his, and I'm the one who forgot. You think he forgot too?"

Blane touched the flower in her hair. "As long as he says I do, and you say I do, who cares about the rest?"

"Our children will care. We will be showing this video for years to come, I want it to be perfect."

"Brenda, honey….you have to stop stressing, everything is going to be fine."

"Maybe, I can jot something down right quick."

Robin grabbed her hand. "Just speak from the heart."

One of Blane's assistants came in. "The guests are taking their seats, it's time."

He turned and looked at Brenda. "You are breathtaking, smile…..you are marrying the man of your dreams. Ok ladies! It is showtime! Suck it in, and spit it out! See you downstairs…" Blane disappeared down the stairs. Margarite and Robin both stood in front of Brenda. Robin hugged her, then Margarite. Margarite smiled with tears in her eyes. "I watched you cry, when you thought you lost him. I am so happy for you. He loves you girl, let's go get your man."

Brenda smiled. "You have a unique way of putting things. Ok…..let's go…"

The ceremony

It was a beautiful spring day, not a cloud in the sky. The breeze swept through the ceremony site, kissing the face of all the guests. There was something special and magical about that day. It was the unexpected, but heartwarming union of Jason and Brenda. A union that no one saw coming, but if they ever paid attention, they would not have been all that shocked.

The flowers covered the ceremony site. It was so romantic, as the violins began to play. A couple of seconds later, Jason walked out, with the judge, both taking their places. And then Margarite appeared.

She wore a pale pink dress. Her dress stopped at the knee, and hugged every curve. The pink dress, complimented her red hair perfectly. A couple of minutes later, she was standing on the opposite side of Jason.

Once Margarite took her place, Robin appeared. She wore the same color as Margarite. Her dress was a similar style, with an open back. Robin spotted Patrick and Emma and smiled. Eventually, she too was standing on the opposite of Jason. She looked out, and saw Edward, Monica, Tracey, Julia, Ned, and Lois. Lois smiled at her, and she smiled back.

Seconds after Robin took her place, Jazz appeared. She wore a slightly darker pink dress. Jason thought she looked like a little doll coming down the aisle. She tossed the flowers, as she made her way to the end. Robin motioned for her to come over, but she shook her head, and walked over to Jason, grabbing his hand. He bent down, and kissed her on the cheek.

The violin stopped playing. Jason stared at the glass doors, waiting to see her face. *silence*

There were speakers throughout the garden, so people could hear the exchanging of vows. Brenda's voice came over them. "Our forever begins now. I love you Jason." The doors open, and the guests stand. Sharp intakes of breaths are heard, as Brenda appears. She was stunning, in her mermaid style gown. Jason couldn't take his eyes off of her. She was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. Brian McKnight's "Still in Love" is heard throughout the ceremony, as she made her way down the aisle.

I think I must be dreamin'

That you are here with me

Must have died and gone to heaven

Then it's all that I hope it would be

Jason watched as she made her way to him. Flashes of their time together, played in his mind, like a slide show. He thought about, the first time he kissed her. He remembered it like it was yesterday. It was the night of the shower incident. That's the night, he was forced to admit his feelings for her. Whoever would have thought, the girl he found so annoying, loud, and spoiled, would own his heart. And own it she did.

When the eagles forget how to fly

And it's twenty below in July

And when violets turn red

And roses turn blue

I'll be…still….in love…with you

Brenda walked down the aisle. She couldn't take her eyes off of him. He looked so handsome in his suit. His beautiful blue eyes smiling at her, and her brown eyes smiling back. She wanted to run to him, not walk. She didn't look at any of the guests. She had no idea who came, or who didn't. And she didn't care. All she was focused on, was putting her hand…..safely into his….

I live to be around you

You take my breath away

Can't help but talk about you

Every night and day

When the eagles forget how to fly

And it's twenty below in July

And when violets turn red

And roses turn blue

I'll be still in love with….you

Brenda walked up to Jason, and he reached for her hand. With her hand safely in his, they turned and faced the judge...

The guest all take their seats.

The Judge begins. "To be in love, and have that love returned, is truly a blessing from God. We come here today, to witness the union of Jason Morgan and Brenda Barrett. As the breeze blows gently through this ceremony, so shall the spirit of their love. They have written their own vows. Mr. Morgan..."

Jason turned and faced her. He stared into her eyes, as she looked lovingly up at him. She whispered. "Where is your paper?"

"I never wrote them." Brenda tried to remain calm, but in her heart she knew it was going to be disastrous.

The guests looked on, all wondering what he would say. Jason, the guy who shows no emotion.

Jason's voice is heard throughout the ceremony, as he began his vow of love.

"I remember waking up after the accident, and seeing so many unfamiliar faces. They came one after the other. And then I saw yours. I didn't remember anything, but I knew I was looking at something extraordinary. Such a beautiful face, and a big mouth to go along with it." The guests laugh. Jason continues, barely acknowledging them. "I thought you were so spoiled and loud. And you drove me crazy. You didn't just say my name, you screamed it. And for a long time, I tried to convince myself, that I couldn't stand you. I tried to convince myself, that I was only dealing with you, because I was ordered to. I tried to convince myself, that I felt nothing for you, didn't love you, need you, or want you. And up until Rome, I did a good job of pretending I didn't." He reached up and touched her face, as the guests sat in silence. "But subconsciously I'd kept a piece of you around. That pink room….your pink room. Who keeps a room the same way for eight years? I did, because in my heart I was always hoping you'd come back. And Brenda, when I got that call from Rome, I jumped at the chance to see you again. And when I did, something was different. I realized I just how much I missed you. I missed your face, your smile, your sarcastic remarks…" He touched her lips. "…..that loud mouth." She smiled, as she stared into his blue eyes. "I missed your spirit. You are the life of any party, especially mine."

"I never could have imagined, we would be here today. Actually wanting to marry each other." She grinned. "But everything happened the way it was suppose to. Fate had a plan for us, and I realized it the moment I kissed you. I didn't know how I was going to make it happen, but I knew I should be kissing you, and only you, for the rest of my life."

"In the past, I put a lot of people's needs and wants before mine. But I couldn't do it this time. And I'm so happy I didn't." He grabbed her other hand, and stared into her eyes. "When I look into your brown eyes, and see all that love…..directed towards me…" He stopped for a moment, in an attempt to gather himself, as his blue eyes filled with tears. She reached up and caressed his cheek. He continued. "I'm not a spiritual person, but I feel like I should be thanking God, or somebody for you. Your love has changed me. There is absolutely nothing, more important than you and Jazz. Before…my job was the most important thing in my life. If anyone wanted to be with me, they would just have to deal with it. If not, it would be over. But Brenda, it's not like that with you. I will sacrifice whatever I have to…..to be with you. I'll go wherever you want to go. I'll live wherever you want to live. As long as we are together, the rest doesn't matter. You mean everything to me. Sweetheart I don't have a bestman today, because a bestman should be your best friend, well today I'm marrying mine. You are my best friend. You are the person I want to share everything with." Tears trickle down her face.

He smiled. "Brenda…..our arguments were epic. Who knew our love would be too? Sweetheart, I vow to never intentionally hurt you. I vow to spend everyday of life, trying to make you happy. I vow to be the best father I can be to our daughter. I vow to share in the good times with you. I vow to hold your hand through the tough times. I vow to love you, until I take my last breath. If there is an after life, I hope I'll be spending it with you."

Sniffles are heard throughout the ceremony. Monica grabbed Edward's hand, as she dabbed her eyes.

Brenda looked up at Jason. "Sweetheart that was beautiful." She grinned. "Now how am I suppose to follow that?"

He smiled. "It's not a competition. We've already won."

She smiled and sighed. "Yes, we have…."

"Jason, I think there was a reason I didn't get married all those other times. And there were quite a few weddings. I think there were four in all?"

He laughed and so did the other guests. "Ok, Brenda."

"Was that too much information?" He smiled. "I guess so. But I'm not ashamed. Everything that has ever happened to me, has lead me to this moment…..right here. Our love, our child, and this wedding. Somebody told me a long time ago, that you show love. And sweetheart, you've shown it to me, more times than I can count. For years, I thought I knew love….boy was I wrong." She smiled. "I've been waiting my whole life for this, and who knew, it was right up under my nose….all this time. The guy who never talked, got on my nerves, argued with me all the time. Who knew, he was what I was waiting for? You are the reason, none of those other weddings took place. I wasn't suppose to marry them. I was suppose to marry you. I married you in Vegas…with no problems. Nothing happened. No ex's showing up, no disappearing acts." They laugh. "But thank God all that happened, because then I wouldn't be here right now. And I don't think anything is better than this. I feel so secure with you and our love. I don't feel like I have to be anything but me. You have seen the worst of me, and to think you still want to be with me, is amazing in itself." He grins. "But I know you love me. I don't have to wonder or guess. I can believe in it, rely on it, never question it, bet my life on it. I'm so happy I'm going to be your wife. And you my husband. It hasn't been easy getting here, but we made it. And as we start the next phase of our life, let's never forget how we got here, and what it took to get to this place. Sweetheart, I love you so very much." Tears fill her eyes, as she looks up at him. "I am so happy, I get to look into your blue eyes for the rest of my life. I find comfort in them, assurance in them, and most of all love. Jason, I vow to love you for the rest of my days. I vow to stand by you in the tough times, and laugh with you during the good times. I vow to never keep anything from you, no matter what it is. I vow to be the best wife you could ever hope for. The best friend you'll ever need. The best lover you could ever want. And the best mother I can be...to Jazz..." She reached up and grabbed his hand, placing it on her stomach. "...and our unborn child."

A stunned Jason looked down at her. "Yes, sweetheart we're pregnant."

"Wha-at?"

"Yes, so now you have to marry me. It just wouldn't look right."

He grabbed and hugged her. "Is everything….ok?"

"Yes, I'm fine. So far, so good."

Monica and Edward hug. Robin and Margarite grabbed each other's hands, as their eyes fill with tears.

A tear falls from Jason's eyes. She reached up and wiped it away. "We can't get back what you missed with Jazz, but we have a second chance with this baby. I love you."

"I love you too."

The Judge smiled. "Now, we will have the exchanging of the rings. Jason repeat aft-"

"I'd rather not. I'd like to use my own words."

"Ok."

Jason pulled her ring out of his pocket. He grabbed her left hand. "Brenda, this ring is a symbol of my love for you, and the bond we share. Remember…..no matter what….never give up on it, always believe in it, and know you can always depend on it."

She grinned. "I won't, I will, and I know." Robin gives her Jason's ring.

She grabbed his left hand. "I know you don't usually wear jewelry, other than a watch. But I hope this is one piece of jewelry you wear for the rest of your life." Tears make there way down her face. "Jason, this ring is a symbol of what you mean to me. This ring...is made from the strongest of materials. It won't bend or break. Sweetheart, there will be times when you'll want to take it off, but just remember all the time it took to make it. And sweetheart, please take care of it, so that it will always look the way it does today. I love you."

He kissed her hand. "I love you too."

The Judge smiled. "Your forever begins now. I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Jason Morgan. You may kiss your bride!"

Brenda jumped up and down. "Oooww!" Jason grabbed her and sealed their union with a kiss, as all the guest cheered and clapped. They both bend and kiss Jazz. Jason picked up Jazz, and grabbed Brenda's hand as they walk down the aisle…taken their first steps…together….as husband and wife….starting…..their…..forever…

When the eagles forget how to fly

And it's twenty below in July

When violets turn red

And roses turn blue

I'll…be…still….in….love…with….you

"Still in Love" Lyrics by Brian McNight.