Elena stood in the doorway of her room. Giovanna was long gone. The wedding party was at the altar. But Elena was waiting for the man who would walk her down the aisle.

"That's some interesting makeup," Soma said as he took her hand.

"Is Hisako here?" she asked.

Soma was laughing so hard he gasped for air. "You mean, after getting told off by Prayikina did she go rogue and parachute in?" He shrugged. "Anything is possible."

Elena smiled.

"You have his smile," Soma said.

"My father's smile?" she asked.

"When he's not wearing his bandana, obviously," Soma added. "I would be very frightened for Jamie if you looked the way Ryo looked with his bandana on."

Elena laughed as she stroked the bandana on her wrist."Can I ask you something?"

"You can ask me anything."

"Where do you think your father is?"

"I'd like to think my father is watching over me. I'd like to think he's proud of me, of what I've accomplished- when he's not laughing his ass off at my failures. I believe he lives on in my children; in Kintaro's determination and Moma's creativity. And my mother, my mother lives on in my heart."

"Did you know your mom?"

Soma laughed as tears flowed from his eyes. "Come on, Elena, I already cried once today."

"It's a wedding, what did you expect. But come on, answer the question."

"No, I never knew my mother. My father said she died in childbirth. But I guess that's where my personality comes from- My need to want to make everything ok."

"You do way more than that. Your life has been extraordinary. Come to think of it I see a lot of your father in your heart."

"You think so?"

Yeah, the way you go out of your way to watch over us. Kind of like what your father did for the 92nd generation when Erina's father was expelling kids left and right."

"I'm not exactly like my father. I never had to put my freedom on the line."

"But I know you would if it meant helping any one of your students fight for their dreams." Elena smiled. "I still remember what you did for Giovanna. When G lost one of her sponsors and the Miss Italy organization threatened to take her crown."

"It wasn't fair. Because a high-end meat company sponsors a pageant does not mean the winner should be obligated to make commercial appearances on that company's behalf. When they asked her to shoot an ad where she would be forced to eat meat products- Someone had to draw the line."

"You threatened to join forces with Ikumi Mito and create a new, better product that would drive them out of business." At the sight of Soma smile, Elena continued. "Then there was the time James' winery burned during the California brush fires. The insurance company wouldn't release payment until the police investigation was completed. So you co-signed a loan so he could start to rebuild." Elena used the bandana to carefully blot tears from her eyes. "And when Prayikina and I found the restaurant location of our dreams, but the rent was more than any up and coming restaurant could be able to afford. You flew in. You charmed the owner with your food and your charisma. You convinced him to sell us the property."

"Yeah, but he sold it for five million dollars. Grant it I talked him down from 10 million but that was a 'win' I was a little disappointed with. I thank God every day that your grandmother came through for you."

"Five million to own waterfront property in one of the most expensive cities in the world. YOU came through for us, which is why it's an honor to have you walk me down the aisle. I love you so much, Uncle Soma."

Soma blushed. "Are you ready?"

"Can you help me with my veil? I thought I could do it myself but I can't get the combs to hold."

Her silver lace veil covered her face like a sci-fi princess. "Can you even see?" Soma asked.

Elena nodded. "I'm ready."

"Last chance to change your mind?" Soma said jokingly.

As Elena and Soma walk to the deck the music changed.

(lyrics True Companion by Marc Cohn)

Jamie and all of the wedding party were wearing wireless mics.

"Baby I've been searching like everybody else,

Can't say nothing different about myself

Sometimes I'm an angel and sometimes I'm cruel

But when it comes to love I'm just another fool"

Elena blinked tears from her eyes. As she walked with Soma on her arm she could have sworn she saw her dad waiting for her at the altar. Soma released her arm, placing his hand on her shoulder. "Ryo's here, you know he is."

Prayikina, Giovanna and rest of the wedding party accompanied Jamie. "Yes, I've climbed a mountain,

I'm gonna swim the sea

There ain't no act of God, girl

Could keep you safe from me"

"My arms are reaching out,

Out across this canyon

I'm asking you to be my true companion

True companion

True companion"

As Elena reached Jamie a seagull flew over and pooped on the groom's white suit. "Damn seagulls," he muttered into the mic.

Soma smiled at Elena and Jamie. "Better Seagulls, then tigers and dragons..." he said before taking a seat.

Prayikina picked up the lyrics with Leo in her arms, "So, don't you dare and try to walk away,

I've got my heart set on our wedding day.

I've got this vision of you girl in white.

MAAADE my decision that it's you alright."

Elena looked into Jamie's eyes. "I love you so much."

Prayikina whispered the next verse in Leo's ear for him to sing. "When I take your hand

I'll watch my heart set sail," the little boy said in his tiny voice. "I'll take my trembling finger,

And I'll lift up your veil."

Jamie lifted her veil stroking her glittery cheek. "You look so beautiful."

Giovanna sang the next verse. "Then I'll take you home and with wild abandon,

Make love to you just like a true companion.

You are my true companion

I got a true companion, oh, true companion."

Prayikina turned to Jamie, "You got this."

Jamie's voice trembled as he sang, "When the years have done irreparable harm.

I can see us walking slowly arm in arm.

Just like that couples on the corners do

Cause GIRRRL, I will always be in love with you."

There was not a single dry eye in the audience, as he held the note.

"When I look in your eyes,

I'll still see that spark.

Until the shadows fall

Until the room grows dark

Then when I leave this Earth

I'll be with the ANGELS standing."

A cool breeze blew across Elena's cheek. She felt a hand touching her arm. She turned her head looking at her brother.

Leo's eyes were sparkling with tears of happiness. "Hello, Daddy."

Jamie wiped tears from his eyes as he continued. "I'll be up there waiting for my true companion

Just for my true companion

I've got a true companion."

The music ended. The crowd stood up giving a standing ovation.

"Dearly beloved we are gathered here to unite these young souls in holy matrimony…."