AN: Sorry if this chapter seems a little scattered. The next scene is a continuation of The blues Brothers' conversation about Elwood being in love

"In love?" Elwood asked, taken back by Jake's answer "How the hell would you know? You never held on to a woman for more than a few weeks..."

"I've seen this kinda crap before. Watch your movies"

"But this isn't a movie Jake, this is reality!"

"Hey life often imitates art." Jake replied "So what can be seen in the movies can sometimes be seen in real life, so I mean it when I say that you're in love with her."

Elwood sighed defeated and began pacing the room "Alright... Let's say I am in love."

"I know you are"

"But in this scenario, I'm certain!" Elwood repsonded irritated "If I did love her, what are the chances that she feels the same for me?"

"I think the chances are high." Jake told him honestly "I've seen the way she is around you. The other day she even had a dream about you!"

Elwood turned to him with full attention. "What?"

"Yeah she told me in the airport on our way here. She had a dream that I thought she wasn't good enough for you."

"Do you think she is?"

"In my personal opinion, yes. I'm not bullshitting that because i'm your brother. I mean it; and I know you think she's good enough for you."

"Actually, I feel like she's way too good for me, but I'm not enough for her. She's an angel and me...I don't know what I am." Elwood sighed, recalling that he was having the same feelings as when he was first dating Maria. "Deja vu."

Jake replied irritated "Well, instead of bitching at yourself for not being good enough for her, just appriciate the fact that she adores you and chose you out of all the losers in the world. Besides, you know how many guys would kill for a trophy girlfriend?"

"I'm not with her to show her off, Jake"

"I know you're not. I'm not saying you are. I'm just saying that you're lucky finding someone like her."

"I know I am."

Jake yawned and got into his bed "Don't deny your feelings, man. I know you too well."

When Jake fell asleep, Elwood began to think about what Jake said.

Isn't it obvious? You're in love

I know Maria tells me not to be insecure, but I've always felt this way all my life. If I am in love he thought to himself Then I gotta stop being so damn insecure and truly accept the fact that I make her happy as she does to me.

Meanwhile, Maria, who was still awake, began thinking about that date she and Elwood had at that Jazz and Blues restaraunt and how they sang Expressway to your heart to each other.

And how phycisally close they were during the last verse.

I was wrong

Baby, It took to long. I got caught in the rush hour. Fellas started to shower you with love and affection...

He's the only guy who can make me feel so happy and secure about myself as a person and performer

Her thoughts trailed off to his quiet and shy yet kind personality that she's always loved and how good he treats her even when Jake is around. She knew he was comfortable around her and seemed to open up more when he's with her. Whenever he would open up to her, she found that despite his trouble with the law, she really liked the person he truly was...

but...I think... she thought to herself I like him even more...

She turned on her side, looked at the full moon outside and said aloud to herself "I think I love him"

The next day, The whole band decided to go sight seeing around Las Vegas as one huge group. Mr Fabulous and Jake were arguing about the first location when Maria notices a coupon for a tuxedo store in the brochure.

"That reminds me" maria said aloud "Did you guys get your tuxedos for the wedding?"

The guys all looked at each other, unaware that they had to dress appropriately.

"Ay ay ay..." Maria scolded

"Well me and Elwood don't need to find anything" Jake said as he ajusted his collar proudly "Besides, Every girls crazy about a sharp dressed man"

AN: I don not own that lyric. I thought it would be appropriate

"Well, I cant argue with that" Maria said inconspicuously eyeing Elwood. "but I assume you guys" she added once she focused her attention on the other bandmembers "need to go shopping?"

"I hate shopping!"

"Damn it..."

The band continued complaining and mumbling until Jake silenced them

"Maria, how about you go with them and help them pick out what to wear? You being a woman and all..."

She raised an eyebrow at him "Just because I'm a woman, that automatically makes me love shopping?"

Jake's silent until he responded "Yes"

That's so sexist

"I personally hate shopping for clothes" Maria told him "but I'm willing to help my band members look snazzy and sophisicated."

"So I guess you guys should go shopping while Elwood and I will look around for something to do" Jake told them

"Yup. I dont know when we'll be back, but they will return to you new men!" Maria exclaimed as Jake and Elwood walked off "Alright boys, lets go find you some tuxes"

"Ok Guys" Maria told the band as they finally found a decent tux shop "I say you should pick out whatever tuxes you want and I'll help you get your ties. I wont bitch about what youre wearing so dont worry."

"Thanks Six Strings" Matt said

"No problem"

"Uh Maria" Tom Malone asked a few minutes later as he stepped from the mens dressing room with his tux on. "Is this ok?"

"Yeah, I think so." she replied "Now all you need is a tie"

"I know this sounds weird coming from a guy, but I want a dark purple tie"

She shrugged "So? Purples a cool color. All we need to do is find you one in a decent shade"

Once she found one Tom could use, she helped Don Dunn find a solid black suit with a white tie, Matt with a dark navy blue suit and a black tie, Murph with a light blue suit and black tie, Willie Hall with a black suit and dark green tie, and finally Mr Fabulous with a white suit and black tie.

Things are going well aren't they? Maria thought proudly to herself. At least I helped them out in someway

About and hour later, Maria and the guys were at the cash register about to buy the suitts when Matt asks her "Wait, do you have a dress for the wedding?"

Her eyes grew wide in realization. "Damn it! No I don't!" She sighed "Ok, you guys go back to the hotel or whatever and I'll go and catch a taxi back there after I'm done shopping"

"Ok" Tom replied "Thanks for your help."

"No problem guys. You guys look great in your suits" she called out, holding a thumbs up once she headed out the store

"Thanks" Murph called out.

Meanwhile, The Blues Brothers cruised along the vacant and unlit original Vegas strip at Fremont Street, bored out of their minds.

"Going to the casinos at 1 PM doesnt seem as fun as going there at night." jake complained

"I agree" replied Elwood "This area in Vegas looks like a ghost town in the daytime"

As the brothers passed by a jewelery store, Elwood noticed something that caught his attention.

On display on top of a velvet stand was a glistening silver heart shaped locket with a small card that read 'Personalization is free'

"Wow"

I bet Maria would love that

Jake looked at the necklace and back at Elwood. "I think I know where you're going with this"

Elwood stepped inside the shop and rang the little deskbell. A short chubby grey haired man appeared from the back of the store.

"Ah, how may I help you good sir?"

"How much is that locket that's on display?" Elwood asked him as he pointed to the locket "I uh..wanna get it for my girlfriend and I hope I can afford it since I dont have much."

"Ah, that's quite a charming locket isn't it?" The shopkeeper asked, not answering Elwood's question "You have no idea how many women love it."

"Well, I hope Maria likes it" he said "She deserves something special"

The shopkeeper smiled at him "Quite the good old fashioned loverboy aren't you?"

Elwood shrugged Is loverboy my official nickname now?

"Tell ya what" The shopkeeper told him "I'll give you a discount, only because I can see that you are willing to sacrifice the little moeny you have for your girl and I respect that"

He went across the shop and got the locket from its display.

"How about 50 bucks?"

Elwood shook his hand "It's a deal"

"Do you want the personalization?"

"Sure."

"What do you want it to have?"

"Something short and simple. The first letters of our names"

Jake saw Elwood come out of the store holding a small bag in his hand.

"So? How did it come out?"

Elwood took out the little box from the bag and opened it to show Jake the silver locket and it's cursive initials

E & M

"Do you think she'll like it?" Elwood asked him

"Dude" Jake responded in monotone, still looking at the locket "If this locket doesn't get you laid, I don't know what will"

AN: Ok, this chapter was influenced by Queen. Not only because it was recently Freddie Mercury's birthday, but because of the 'Good Old fashioned Lover boy' reference. (Its a song for those who dont know). Its one of my fave Queen songs ever.