This is another post-Partridge Family story arc.
Shirley helps Laurie into her wedding dress. "Honey," she exclaims, as she studies her oldest daughter, "you look beautiful!"
"Thanks," she blushes. "I can't believe I'm getting married!" Pausing, she sighs as her face falls.
"What's wrong?"
Tears stream down the bride's face. "I wish Daddy were here to walk me down the aisle."
"I'm so sorry, sweetheart," she comforts, dabbing her daughter's eyes. "Your father would be so proud of you." Shirley pulls a small box out of her purse and hands it to her daughter.
"What's this?" she asks, curious.
"Open it!" her mother directs, smiling.
Laurie opens the box and reveals a locket. "Mom! It's beautiful!" She opens the locket and sees a picture of her father holding her as a newborn. Tears stream down her face. "Oh, mom!"
Shirley wraps her daughter in an embrace. "Your dad wanted to give it to you on your wedding day. He made one for Tracy too."
Both women are crying.
"I think we'll need to redo our makeup," Shirley chuckles through tears.
Laurie chuckles as she wipes her eyes. "I love you so much, mom!"
"I love you too, sweetheart."
In real life, Susan Dey was the first of the Partridge kids to get married. So, it'll be the same with my canon.