"Okay" Reverend Mayfair says as he clears his throat. "Why don't we try this again?"
"Well we already did the vows, what's left?" I ask anxiously.
"Slow down girl, let's enjoy this" Wade teases.
"I want to marry you!" I beam. "I would think you'd be more anxious, you've only been trying to make this happen for the past six months."
"Alright, alright" he smiles. "Let's get on with it."
"Do we have rings?"
"Yes!" Tansy says as she holds them out to us. "I managed to hold on to them among all the craziness."
"Thank you" I smile.
"I've been a long time to put a ring on your finger Doc" he laughs as he takes it in his hand.
"Well, now you can. I'm all yours. Forever."
"Can I kiss her yet?" he asks turning to Reverend Mayfair.
"No, we haven't gotten to that part yet" he smiles. "Do you Zoe, take Wade for your lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death parts you."
"Let me think about it for a minute" I tease.
Wade glares at me playfully and a grin spreads across my face.
"I do."
"And do you Wade-"
"I do!" he interrupts. "I'm sure of it- could you just pronounce us already before another lunatic with a gun shows up?"
"All right" he sighs. "Then by the power vested in me by the state of Alabama I now pronounce you man and wife. Now you may kiss the bride."
"Finally" he gasps as he pulls me tightly into his arms and plants a kiss on me that could stop traffic.
I giggle as he picks me up and carries me out of the church.
"Wade" I giggle. "You aren't supposed to carry me until we get to the threshold."
"We ain't goin' home yet Doc" he laughs.
"What are you talking about?" I ask nervously as he begins to walk towards the Rammer Jammer.
"I salvaged your wedding reception!" Tansy yells as she follows us.
"I get a wedding reception?" I giggle.
"Of course you do Doc" Wade replies as he kisses my cheek. "You get whatever you want."
"But" Lavon says as he runs up beside us. "Father of the bride gets the first dance."
"Hey" Wade says as he puts me down. "After what you did- you can dance with this little lady as much as you'd like."
I smile and take Lavon's hand as he walks me into the Rammer Jammer.
"Remember the last time we danced here?" I smile.
"You weren't very happy then" he says smiling at me sympathetically.
"No I wasn't" I agree. "But I'm happy now! Very happy."
"I'm happy for you" he chuckles. "You deserve it. I'm glad you two worked it out. But listen, if he hurts you again-"
"He won't" I interrupt. "I really believe that he won't. I really trust him."
"Good" he smiles.
"I really don't know how to thank you Lavon, for everything. You were all I had when I first found out about the babies. You were willing to do anything to help me, and what you did back there-"
"All the people I cared about in the world were in that church" he interrupts. "I wasn't going to let that jerk hurt any of you."
"Is Annabeth one of those people?" I ask arching a brow.
"Yes" he answers sheepishly.
"She's all alone over there" I say pointing her out. "Why don't you ask her to dance with you?"
"Because" he answers as he dips me. "I'm dancing with my best friend. Besides, she won't want to dance with me."
"Why do you say that?"
"Because she hasn't been interested in me in months."
"I don't think that's true, I've seen the way she looks at you."
"The situation with Lemon hasn't changed" he shrugs.
"I don't know that I'd say that. Lemon's evolved. I think she just might let her best friend have a chance at happiness with a gorgeous, loyal, kind-hearted former linebacker turned best town mayor ever!"
"Stop it" he grins.
"I'm serious- you should go for it!"
"Okay" he says throwing his hands up in defeat. "But if she turns me down-"
"I will take full responsibility" I finish. "Now go before somebody else scoops her up!"
"Can I cut in?" Wade asks pulling me into his arms.
"Hello Mr. Kinsella" I say playfully.
"Hello Dr. Kinsella" he responds. "How are the little one's doing with all the excitement?"
"They're fine" I answer. "But their mama's got swollen feet and a sore back."
"Well" Wade says as he takes me in his arms. "I guess we'll just have to find a chair for her then."
"I can't believe Tansy pulled this off" I say looking around. "I thought that after the whole Zach debacle the reception wouldn't be salvageable."
"Well, you deserve it" he smiles. "Want a piece of cake?"
"You can't just take one!" I smile. "There needs to be a whole fancy cake cutting thing-"
"Screw that" he shrugs. "This party's for us we can do whatever we damn well please."
"Well" I shrug as I lean back in my chair. "Can't argue with that logic."
"Here you go" he says handing me a plate. "You picked out a good cake too" he smiles at me. "I've always loved chocolate cake."
"I know" I giggle as I take a bite. "That's why I picked it."
"You know me well Doc" he sighs as he takes the seat next to me and pulls me close so my head is resting on his shoulder. "We made it. We beat all odds and made it here. Nothing could stop us not my stupidity, or our parents, or your crazy ex-boyfriend… We are simply meant to be."
"I didn't think you believed in fate and all that stuff" I smile.
"I didn't" he shrugs. "Until I fell in love with you."
I notice the song playing and smile. "You remember this?" I ask.
"Of course I do" he nods. "This song was playing on the jukebox the first time you came in the Rammer Jammer."
"So it's kind of our song" I reply.
"You want to dance?" he asks.
"Yeah" I smile. "I think my feet can take one dance."
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