co-written by RatedrKjErIcHo

Starr woke up the next morning as Phil and Evan were sneaking out the window to leave. She smiled and pulled the covers around her and drifted back off to sleep for a few more hours.

Hope woke up first a little while later as her morning sickness hit. Once she was done in the bathroom, she walked out and saw Starr still sleeping. She laughed a little and walked over to the bed. She shook her awake.

"Go away." Starr groaned.

"You've got to get up so we can get you married." Hope said. "And you and Phil can spend Christmas morning having sex." Starr sighed and smiled a little as she sat up.

"Okay, but I get to take a nap later."

"Deal. I figure between you being tired and me puking, it'll take us all day to get ready." Hope laughed as she sat down on the bed and looked at the piece of paper on the nightstand. "I think Phil left you a note." She said handing the paper to Starr.

"Thanks." Starr headed into the bathroom to read the note in private. She would eventually tell Hope but for now she wanted it to be her and Phil's secret only.

Hope smiled as Starr headed into the bathroom. She got up and headed downstairs. She hoped she could eat some breakfast. She walked into the kitchen and found her dad making pancakes.

"I hope you have whipped cream because you know I can't have maple syrup or any kind of syrup."

"I always remember that sweetie. I would never forget your allergy. And I have plenty of whipped cream."

"Yay." She smiled as she sat down. He brought over the whipped cream can and placed the rest of the breakfast on the table.

"Juice?"

"Apple if you have it."

He poured her a glass and sat down. He smiled as he watched her enjoy the breakfast. Hope looked up and saw her dad staring.

"What?"

"I was just thinking about how many times I've made this breakfast for you. Pancakes with whipped cream, sausage, and apple juice."

"Almost every day since I was two." She smiled.

"Now, you will be the one making breakfast for your child and husband."

"Daddy, I'm not getting married today. Save the tears for then." She laughed. He smiled and nodded.

"So where is my other daughter? And did the boys leave this morning? I know they stayed the night." Hope smiled and nodded.

"They're gone. Starr is reading the love note Phil left her." Shawn smiled.

"I can't believe he's still doing that."

"How did you know about that?"

"There is a lot I know that you don't know I know." Shawn said smiling.

Starr opened the paper and smiled as she started to read it.

Starr,

If someone had told me a few months ago that this day would be here, I would have told them they were insane. But I'm so glad that we are finally here. I think I always knew that you'd be the woman I married. And I prayed that we could find our way back to each other. And we have. And you're about to give me the greatest gifts I could ever receive. Our babies. I love you and I can't wait to start the rest of our lives together. See you later.

Phil

Starr folded the note back up and smiled. She couldn't believe that in a few hours, she would marry him and they would start their lives together. She headed downstairs to have to breakfast. She knew she would never hear the end of it if she skipped. She walked into the kitchen and saw Hope eating.

"I see we're having Hope's favorite breakfast."

"I will make you something else." Shawn replied as Steve walked in.

"Nope I'm good. I was actually wanting pancakes."

"There's my beautiful daughter. Are you ready to get married?"

"I am. I know it's the right thing and I love him."

Steve smiled. "Phil leave you a love note?" She nodded.

"How does everyone know about that?" Hope asked.

"We're dads. It's our job to know. Just glad they made it up and down the trellis safely." Steve said.

"You knew when Phil would sneak in?"

"Of course." Steve replied. "Just like Shawn knew when Hope would sneak out to meet up with Evan in the barn."

Starr laughed when Hope's face turned red. "So busted Hope."

"I wouldn't laugh too much. I knew when you would sneak out too. Phil's truck is such an old clunker." Steve laughed. "You could hear that coming from a mile away even when he killed the engine."

"Okay, did we do anything that you guys don't know about?" Hope asked.

"I don't think so. We know all about the driving into Houston and sneaking into bars with the guys. We pretty much know everything."

"Okay this is very weird and I have to get ready for a wedding." Starr said getting up. Hope followed leaving their dads downstairs.

"They'll see. Being on the other side of things isn't always easy." Steve said smiling.

"How true my friend." Shawn said. "Let's go get ready."

Phil and Evan stood in Phil's place getting dressed for the wedding with the other guys. "You ready for this?" Mason asked him.

"I am. This girl was always meant to be my wife and now it's official." Phil smiled as Evan fixed his tie for him.

"So, Ev, you and Hope getting married soon right?"

"Yep, we have it planned for New Year's Eve." Evan said as he huffed at Phil. "Would you stop shaking? Gees, man. I've never seen you this nervous."

"I'll remember those words next week when it's you getting married." Phil said as he took a breath to try and calm himself.

"Just relax, you and Starr are meant to be. Everything will be okay." Evan replied.

"As long as your sister stays out of it." Mason said. Phil looked over at him. "I love her but she really needs to butt out."

"Yeah she does. Thanks for being here." Phil replied hugging him.

"No problem. I couldn't miss you marrying your girl. Now, let's get you married." Mason smiled.

Hope and Starr stood in the bride's room as they were putting the finishing touches on Starr's dress. "Phil is going to die when he sees you." Hope said with a smile.

"I hope not. I would like to be married before I'm a widow." Starr laughed. "I don't know why I'm nervous. I love Phil."

"This is going to be a great wedding and you and Phil are going to be happy."

There was a knock on the bedroom door and Hope walked over to it surprised to see Sarah standing there. "What do you want?"

"I need to talk to Starr."

"Why?"

"Can I just please talk to her?" Sarah asked. Hope looked back at Starr and Starr nodded. Hope stepped aside and let Sarah into the room. "You look beautiful. You're hardly showing at all." She said. Starr nodded.

"Thanks."

"I...do you really love my brother?"

"More than anything."

"Good. Because I wanted to apologize to you. For being such a bitch. It's just...you crushed him when you left. And then you show back up and you're pregnant and he jumps back in and you get engaged. I didn't want him hurt again. I didn't want him to feel like he did before."

"He wasn't the only one heartbroken. I was too. And I waited for him to come after me. For over a year actually. And when he didn't, I figured he'd moved on. There wasn't a day that went by that something didn't remind me of him. That the what ifs didn't play in my head."

"I just wanted to say I'm sorry and I hope you and my brother are happy."

"Thank you, Sarah." Starr smiled. "Now, let's get me married."

"I agree." Steve said from the door. "You look beautiful. Your mom would be so proud."

Starr smiled big. "I know she would and I miss her too but she's here you know. In sprit."

Shawn walked up to the door and smiled. "Guys, everyone's here. It's time." He said. Sarah hugged Starr and started to walk out of the room.

"Sarah..." she turned to look at Starr."I had this made up just in case. I know it would mean a lot to Phil...and to me if you'd be one of my bridesmaids." Sarah smiled and took the bouquet.

She and Hope made their way to their place at the front and turned to watch Starr come down the aisle. Phil smiled at his sister and then turned to where his bride-to-be was waiting. His breath caught in his throat. She was beautiful and breathtaking. And now they would be married. There was nothing greater than that.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Starr and Phil have affirmed their love for each other by coming here today of their own free will to be joined together. And with the love and support of their friends and family, they shall bloom and their love for each other shall blossom into a remarkable and undying reminder of what they've promised to each other. Starr Ailene, do you take Phil to be your lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold from this day forward, forsaking all others as long as you both shall live?" Starr smiled and slipped the plain gold band on Phil's hand.

"I do."

"And do you Phillip Jack, take Starr to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, forsaking all others as long as you both shall live?" Phil smiled and slipped the ring on Starr's finger.

"I do."

"Then by the power vested in me by the state of Texas, I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride."

Starr smiled as Phil kissed her. They were married and their life together was beginning. This was all she had ever wanted. A husband and a family. Now she was getting that.

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