Jesse and Amanda rushed into the house, meeting Madison and Mark who were talking in the kitchen.
"What's wrong? What happened?" Amanda asked.
"Yeah. Why did Steve want us here so quick?" Jesse asked.
Mark smiled and was about explain when Cheryl came in. "I didn't miss it, did I?"
"We're still waiting for the preacher."
"They're getting married? On such short notice?" Amanda asked, amazed.
Madison nodded. "Steve wanted to marry her before anything else happened."
Cheryl smiled. It sounded exactly like her partner. "Well, the grand jury returned indictments for murder on Kerns, Bruno, and Greenwood today and attempted murder on Bruno and Greenwood."
"Not on Kerns?" Madison asked.
Cheryl shook his head. "He's going to testify. With him and Steve both, plus what little testimony Jaden can give, they should go away for a long time."
"Good." Amanda said.
"Dad!" Steve called from the guest bedroom and Mark headed upstairs to help his son get ready.
"I think I'll go check on Jaden." Madison excused herself and went up to the master bedroom.
Mark smiled as he helped his son. "Your mother would be so proud of you. I know I am."
"Are you disappointed that we didn't try to wait for Carol?" Steve asked, searching his father's face.
"Not at all. I understand."
"Cheryl's gonna be here if you need us and we're only two hours away. I'm going to give you my numbers for emergencies."
"Don't worry about it. Just go and have a good time."
"Oh, Dad, I am so nervous." Steve smiled, almost shy.
"You'll be fine, son." Mark tried to reassure him.
"I…I just hope that Jaden and I will be as happy as you and Mom were."
He grinned. "I'm sure you will be."
Jaden turned to look at Madison. "I'm nervous."
"You'll do fine. Steve really loves you."
"I really love him too." She smiled. "Will you help me with this?"
Madison helped fix her hair and Amanda knocked on the door. "Can I help with anything?"
"Yeah. I can't cover this bruise." Amanda helped apply the makeup. "You look beautiful." Amanda said and Madison agreed.
Mark knocked on the door. "Everyone ready?"
Jaden nodded. Madison and Amanda hugged her and then went downstairs. "Mark…I know that Steve wanted you to be his best man. Thank you."
"Thank you for being my daughter." She grinned at him. "Is Steve ready?"
"Downstairs and waiting."
"Then let's not keep him there long." She took his arm and walked down the staircase with him.
