This one's for my good TT buddy, firebunee who helped me design Linda's dress. Thanks so much for your ideas! Enjoy!

Chapter 20

Six months had passed since that night at Gavin's house. Gavin and Tony had both been arrested for kidnapping and assault and were now spending the next ten years in a federal prison. With Linda and the jump street officers testimonies, the judge guaranteed that there would be no chance for an early parole this time.

Linda had moved back with Tom after he had gotten out of the hospital. They quickly set to work at planning their wedding. Tom had of course asked Doug to be his best man. To his surprise, Dennis was asked to be in the wedding as well. Linda had asked Judy to be one of her bridesmaids, as well as Jessica. Doug was ecstatic that his California beauty had flown out to be part of the wedding.

Tom had been lying in bed watching his redheaded fiancé for the past twenty minutes. A loose strand of hair fell across her face and he reached over to brush it behind her ear, when he noticed her watching him intently.

"Good morning." He said, kissing her nose. "Did you sleep well?"

Linda stretched and yawned before answering. "Yeah, I always do when I get to wake up next to you."

"How about doing it for the next 60 or 70 years?" Tom whispered in her ear.

Linda sighed contently and answered, "I can't think of anything I'd rather do."

Tom pulled Linda in for a hug and as he held her, he asked, "What do you have planned for today?"

"Jessica and Judy are going with me to pick up my dress. Then we're going to the salon and out for dinner." Linda replied. "How about you?"

"Doug, Dennis and I are going to pick up our tuxes, then we're going to Ioki's for some pizza and beers. Fuller's going to meet up with us there."

Linda pulled herself up on her elbows and smiled at Tom. "I still can't believe that tomorrow I'll be Mrs. Tom Hanson."

Tom leaned in and kissed his fiancé tenderly. "I can't wait." Tom said and then leaned in for another kiss. Linda let out a giggle and pulled the covers over them.

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Linda was standing in front of the mirror, glancing at her reflection when she heard a small gasp behind her.

"You look so beautiful!" Jessica said, coming up beside her, followed by Judy.

"You think Tom will like it?" Linda asked hopefully.

"He's a fool if he doesn't." Judy said. She couldn't help but to stare in awe at Linda's wedding dress. Linda had designed it herself and it was breathtaking. It was pure white and lay across her shoulders in a strapless fashion. It was tight fitting up top and then flowed beautifully down to the ground. It was adorned with lace and detailed with beautiful pink pearls that seemed to fit perfectly. A tiara studded with more pearls sat atop her flame red hair. It was going to go perfectly with her bouquet of pink roses and white calla lilies.

"Linda, I still can't believe you designed this." Judy said. "It's so perfect!"

Linda smiled and looked in the mirror once more. "Thanks Judy." Then she turned to the two women with her and added, "I'm so glad you guys are here with me."

"Hey, I wouldn't miss this for the world." Jessica said. "Besides, it means that I can spend some more time with Doug."

"You really like him don't you?" Judy asked. Jessica blushed and nodded. "I know that he really likes you too. I haven't heard him talk about any other woman besides you since he got back from California!"

"Good. I was hoping you'd say that." Jessica said. The girls laughed so hard they were almost in tears. Suddenly Linda stopped and let out a gasp.

"Oh my gosh! I didn't even notice your dresses." Linda said. "They turned out beautifully!" She looked over the pink satin floor length gowns that were held up with small spaghetti straps. They were also accented by small white pearls around the straps and a few placed strategically throughout the gowns.

"Yeah, I won't have to hide this one in the back of my closet with the other ones!" Judy said, laughing. "I won't have to go into hiding after the wedding either!" Linda and Jessica burst out laughing again.

When they were able to regain their composure, Linda looked at her watch and said, "Okay, how about we get out of these for now and go to the salon for some pampering?"

"Sounds good to me." Judy said.

"Me too." Added Jessica.

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"Last night as a bachelor Hanson." Dennis said, handing him a beer. "Better enjoy it while you can."

Tom took the beer and laughed. "You're just jealous Booker because you haven't been able to bribe any girl to marry you." He quickly ducked as Dennis threw a pillow at his head.

"Well, I can see nothing has changed since you've been gone Dennis." Fuller said with a laugh. "Then again, I don't think you two will ever change."

"Come on Captain, at least now they can be in the same room longer than ten minutes." Ioki said.

"Yeah, well, anyone who's willing to put his life on the line for someone that I love is okay in my book." Tom said. "I want to thank you and Doug again for helping me out a few months ago. I don't know what I would have done if I had lost Linda."

Doug put a hand on Tom's shoulder. "Hey, what are friends for?" Dennis came over and put out his hand to Tom, who grasped it firmly.

"I know you would have done the same for me." Dennis said. "Okay, enough seriousness for one night. This is supposed to be a party."

"To Tom and Linda." Doug said, raising his beer.

"To Tom and Linda." Everyone chimed in.

Okay, so I know this is just some fluffy filler stuff. The wedding day is coming soon…stay tuned. It looks like it's going to be a happy ending for Tom for once!