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After dinner, everyone went their separate ways. John headed off to have some guy time with Randy and his brothers. John's sister-in-laws took Sophie under their wing and headed off to have girl time. And everyone associated with the show was headed to sound check.

Once soundcheck was over, Melody got her girls together and it was time for dress shopping. Melody text John and they decided that their wedding colors were going to be red and black.

Melody wanted the bridesmaids to wear a dress that fitted their tastes, so she let them all decide on whichever dress they liked as long as it was red.

Which left her to finding a wedding dress. She gathered a few together, and began to try them on. The ones that she liked she set aside to try on for the girls.

She walked out of the dressing room and spotted a dress out of the corner of her eye. It was a beautiful, off the shoulder dress. The bodice in the front had sequins, pearls and rhinestones and the back was a lace-up corset. Then the rest of the dress flowed out and along the bottom was the same pattern from the corset. And the train was a smaller train, but still very exquisite.

Melody asked one of the sales people if she could try that one on. She walked along the way and found the veil she liked and some pretty shoes.

Just as she was getting back to the dressing room, the girls were coming towards her with the dresses they had found. Melody smiled, "Yay! I'm so glad you guys found ones that you liked!"

"What about you? Have you found anything yet?" Patti asked.

"I have 4 in the dressing room, but I think I just found the one. I'm going to try it on now." Melody replied excitedly. "I saw it, and I just knew." And she bounced off into the dressing room.

When she walked out, all of the girls gasped. It was absolutely stunning on her. "Melody, that's it." Patti was the first one to say.

Everyone nodded in agreement and began to chatter away at the same time. Melody couldn't catch it all, but she didn't care. She was lost in her own thoughts. She gazed into the mirror and let her imagination run wild.

Finally Patti got up and tapped her on the shoulder, "Hey! What do you think?" She signed.

"I want this one." She said with a smile.

Everyone cheered and the sales people brought them all a glass of champagne to celebrate. Melody paid for everyone's dresses and shoes and jewelry along with hers and they had everything couriered to their room they had reserved for getting dressed in.

Melody looked at her watch. "I don't have much time for picking out flowers, but we need to and fast."

"Not a problem, I'm great with flowers." Sophie replied.

They all hurried to the nearest florist and put together beautiful bouquets and corsages. They were simple yet elegant.

Amanda smiled as they walked out of the florist. "Well, we have dresses, shoes, flowers, rings, the guys are getting the tuxes…are we missing anything?"

Karla smiled, "We need a garter for the bride. And a bachelorette party tonight!"

Pearl squealed, "Oooh…my first outing since having my baby…looks like Debbie will get baby duty again!"

"I don't drink much you guys." Melody said nervously. "And I don't want to be hungover tomorrow."

"Don't worry, we'll keep it contained." Sophie chimed in.

"Besides, you can't let the guys have all the fun." Amanda replied.

So off to the arena they went. They knew it was going to be a good night tonight!

Patti was doing Melody's hair for the show when there was a knock at her dressing room door. Patti tapped Melody's shoulder and nodded towards the door.

"It's open!" She called.

Jimmy walked in, "Patti can we have a few minutes?" He said a bit quietly.

Patti nodded and excused herself.

Jimmy walked up and sat down in a chair by Melody. "Hey birthday girl."

She smiled, "Hi dad. What's up?"

"Look, I know today has gotten hectic and crazy. But I don't want you to think that I am just letting this day go. It's your 30th birthday and I know that technically you're an adult at 18 and at 21 is another thing. But 30 is special and to me, you're finally a grown up. You're about to begin a life that isn't just about you anymore. You're getting married, possibly starting a family of your own. Who knows what you're going to do career wise anymore, your cochlear implant is on Wednesday, and you're going to be moving to Florida…This is really big. I just want you to know that no matter what, I'll always be here for you. I may be a hard-ass and kind of a prick from time to time, but that's just me. You're a beautiful, intelligent, amazing woman…and he's damn lucky to have you in his life. Just as I am. I love you." Jimmy said sincerely.

Melody's eyes welled with tears and she hugged him, "I love you too dad."

"Your birthday present has been deposited into your bank account already. And I have something special I'm doing for your wedding present…I'm sending you guys on your honeymoon…whenever you're able to have it. I know that between your recovery and his work schedule it's a bit crazy, but you tell me when and where and I'll make sure you guys have the best of the best. Congratulations hon. Now break a leg out there."

Melody smiled, "You don't have to do that dad. But thank you."

He nodded and walked out telling Patti she could go back in.

Not long after, there was a tap at the door and Meat came bursting in. "Hey Melody. Can you sign your part of "Anything for Love?"

She looked confused, "Yeah…why?"

"I was thinking. To mix things up a bit, just for that song, why don't you wear the hands-free mic and sign while you sing? Then I'll sign and sing my responses to you. As something special for you since tonight's your last night with us." Meat replied.

Melody smiled, "I think that would be great, thank you."

Meat nodded and walked out. He had all sorts of things up his sleeve.

Soon Patti left and John was walking in. "Finally, a few minutes alone with my fiancée." He said with a smile.

She got up and gave him a hug and a kiss. "Hey babe. Did you find tuxes?"

"Yup, sure did. The guys want to go out tonight, would you mind?" He asked.

"No, the girls want to go out too." She replied. "So I don't mind. Just, don't be hungover for tomorrow. That's all I ask."

"No problem. My dad's going to go out with us too, and I'm going to invite Meat and Jimmy too." John said squeezing her close.

Melody smiled, "That's really nice. I'll be asking your mom and your sister-in-laws to join us also."

John kissed her again, "Very nice…So, for our wedding night, I was thinking we stay here and then you could go to Raw with me on Monday and then I'll fly to New York with you on Tuesday and stay with you through your surgery and then I'll have to fly out on Friday and I'll come back to New York on Tuesday. Will you have your dad and Patti available?"

"I won't have Patti, and I don't know about Dad. I think he's working on a project. But I'll find out. Even so, by Friday I should be better."

John shook his head, "Yeah but I don't want you alone that soon after. I've been reading about the recovery and the possible side effects."

"You read too much." She said with a laugh.

"And you talk too much." John said playfully as he pulled her in for another kiss.

As they were kissing Pearl walked in, "Girl you had better get your outfit on, show starts in 5 minutes."

John tapped Melody on the shoulder and pointed. Melody looked up and blushed, "Hi Pearl!"

Pearl laughed, "Girl you had better get your outfit on, show starts in 5 minutes."

"Ok, thanks!" Melody replied jumping up and pulling her robe off. She quickly slipped into a little black bra top with black pants covered in fringe. She was insta-rocker chick.

"Love you babe. See ya out there!" John replied kissing her on the cheek and hurrying off to the wings of the stage.

As the show went on, Meat made sure Melody had a wonderful birthday. They brought her out a big cake and had the audience sing her happy birthday. Meat had Melody sing "We Are Not Alone" as a solo. That was Karla DeVito's big hit from The Breakfast Club movie. And he had her sing "Total Eclipse of the Heart" with Jimmy on piano. (Since he was the songwriter) Then during the finale, after "Paradise By the Dashboard Light" he introduced her as Melody Cuollet soon to be Melody Cena since she got engaged tonight.

The crowd cheered and Melody blushed feverishly.

After the show was over, John brought his family and all of their friends backstage. They all congratulated Melody and everyone on a great show. Even John's grandma enjoyed it! Malika was busy signing away to Melody about the show.

Meat pulled John aside. "So you think you have what it takes to marry her huh?"

John smiled and nodded, "Yes I do."

"So you're going to treat her right and be patient and love her and never cheat on her or put her through hell, right?"

John nodded, "Yes sir."

"Good, because I'm afraid that if you don't, I'm gonna be on ya, and you don't want to see me mad." Meat replied sternly.

John chuckled and shook Meat's hand, "I've got it. I'm not going to do anything to hurt her. And Jimmy already warned me, but his description was a bit gorier."

"Good. Now let's go party!" Meat said putting his arm around John.

The lovebirds kissed goodbye and the guys took John and the girls took Melody. They both spent the night hours in various shows and casinos and laughing and having a great time!

That night when Melody finally went to bed, she realized that when she woke up….she'd be getting ready to become Mrs. John Cena.

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