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The rest of the week raced by rather smoothly. Amy and Sam worked on the wedding plans, and on Sam's plans for Shane. Sam was also deciding on when and how she wanted to talk to Randy, but she was going to put it off for awhile yet. It was now Monday, and RAW was in Montgomery, Alabama. Sam was standing around the monitors Paul and Ric, as she was accompanying them to the ring for their match. She was also going over on her head everything she and Ronnie had planned for after, when Ronnie was supposed to get her 'revenge'. Paul's music hit, and they made their way to the ramp. As they did this, JR and King were talking to the home audience.
"Folks, you may notice Sam Hardy has a slight limp. She apparently has a hairline fracture in her ankle from her match with Lila Banks last week here on RAW."
"That's right JR. Sam said earlier though that she is feeling fine. Someone should warn her though that Lila was spotted looking for her backstage."
"That will have to be sorted out later JR. Right now we've got a match to call." Their opponents, Scott Steiner and Test, came down next with Stacy Keibler, and the match started. The match was over relatively quickly, with Paul and Ric coming out victorious. They hurried to the back to set up for the scene with Ronnie, which would air live after the break. Sam and Randy were in place, quietly talking when the show went back on the air. Ronnie burst into the room.
"I finally found you!" she yelled to Sam, who rolled her eyes.
"What do you want? I'm a little busy here."
"You won't be in a second." Suddenly Stevie Richards came in the room and blindsided Randy, allowing Ronnie to hit Sam over the head with a chair. She fell to the ground and remained motionless, until she was given the all clear. Ronnie stepped back, and Randy crawled over to Sam.
"Hey, you ok?" She sat up and nodded.
"Mmhmm....just a little groggy." She laughed lightly. He helped her up, and they left the room. Shane's heart cracked just a little more when he saw that. It should be him watching over Sam, NOT Randy.
**********
It was Thursday, two days before the wedding. Matt, Jeff, Shane, and Shannon were all waiting at the tailors for their final fittings, and all of the girls were at Mrs. Oates for their's. When Jeff and Shannon went to put their's on, Shane turned to Matt. "I know that Amy said Sam is in love with me. Why hasn't she told me?"
"Well, why haven't you told her?"
"Because she's with Randy...and I'm with Ronnie." He nodded in understanding.
"Look, man, I realize how you feel about her. And I know how she feels about you. But this cat and mouse game is wearing everyone out, Amy and I included."
"It is beyond wearing me out, Matt."
"Then do something about it." He thought for a moment, and laughed. "But not before Saturday- you don't need to have a black eye for the pictures."
**********
It was a very similar situation over at Mrs. Oates'. The girls were gossiping, and when they got a second alone, Sam tried to talk with Amy. "I'm going to tell him. Monday or Tuesday, I think. I need the time to talk to Randy first."
"Sounds like a plan. Are you going to be okay walking down the aisle Saturday?"
She sighed. "If I can not crumble under his touch, I'll be fine."
**********
Amy had opted for a girls night in with Sam instead of a bachlorette party, so they both woke up rather refreshed on Saturday morning. Sam looked outside and was thrilled to see that the weather was going to cooperate with them. She went to wake up Amy, but found her room empty, so she went downstairs.
"Hey."
"Morning Amers." She poured herself a cup of coffee and sat at the table. "I'll be meeting Shane at Jeff's in awhile to set up some last minute things, and then I'll be back. What time are we being picked up?"
"Around 11:30. You're meeting Shane?"
"Weird, I know. He volunteered to help, and Matt let me know yesterday. You and Matt will be back in time to fly out Monday, right?" Matt and Amy were having a mini honeymoon at a small bed and breakfast in nearby Sanford.
"Yep."
Sam finished her coffee and stood up. "OK, here goes."
Amy smiled. "Good luck."
Sam smiled wryly. "Gee, thanks."
**********
Sam made the quick drive to Jeff's, and saw that Shane was already there. She walked around back to find him, Jeff, and Shannon all trying to set up the tables. "Glad you guys are doing the hard work."
Jeff smiled. "Of course you are sweets."
"I've got about an hour, so what do I need to do?" she asked.
Shannon looked around. "Finish putting up the directions, and that should be it." They had decided on a flashback theme, with alot of pictures of their entire group. Amy's parents had flown in the previous day, and had supplied Sam with a bunch of photos. She finished hanging those and a few other things, before going back over to the guys. "Done."
They, of course, were not. Shannon smiled sarcastically. "That's nice."
"I've got to get going. See you guys at the church." She walked back around front, and they could hear her get in the car and leave. Jeff and Shannon both looked at Shane, but Jeff spoke first.
"Why didn't you say anything to her?"
Shane shrugged. "I didn't have a clue what to say."
**********
Sam, Amy, Beth, Crystal, and Paula, Amy's mom, were all sitting in chairs at the hairdressers. Sam and Amy were the last two finished, as they both had complicated styles. Sam's hair was half up and half down, with lots of little jewels strewn in, which is what took most of the time. Amy had her hair up with two peices framing her face. She also had the same jewels in that Sam did. The limo took the group back to Sam and Amy's- soon to be just Sam's- and they hurried into their dresses. A little while later, they piled back in and were driven to the church. Paula wanted a few minutes alone with Amy, so the girls milled around the church. Sam was wandering by herself when she ran into Shane- literally. "Oh, I'm sorry."
"No problem Sam." He was staring at her intently. "You look...beautiful."
She blushed. "You look very handsome yourself." They were quiet for a moment before Matt walked up. "Hey." She smiled, and he picked her up in a hug.
"Hey there gorgeous. How do I look?" He set her down and spun around.
"Fabulous, dahling." They all laughed. Gil came over to get Matt.
"It's time." Matt nodded and walked away with him. Sam went to find Amy.
All of the girls were in the room when she walked back in. They, along with Paula, left, giving the friends a moment together. They stood next to each other in front of the mirror, and Sam put her arm around Amy. "I am so happy for you."
"Thanks, Sam. I'm so glad we'll really be sisters now."
"Me too." They stood in silence for a moment, before Beth ran in to get them.
"It's time." They nodded.
Amy impulsively leaned over and hugged Sam. "I love you Sam."
"I love you too Amers. See you up there."
**********
Shannon's neice and nephew were serving as flower girl and ring bearer. After them went Shannon and Crystal. A moment later, Jeff and Beth followed them. Shane stood at the door waiting for Sam. She rushed up to him, and she could see the tears in her eyes. One escaped, and he reached up to gently brush it off.
"Thanks."
"Anytime. Ready?" She nodded, and he took her arm. She felt chills when he did that, but tried to ignore them as they started their walk. They reached the end, and the 'Here Comes the Bride' started playing. Amy was walked down the aisle by her father Jim. He hugged both Amy and Matt, and sat down. The priest started speaking.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..."
**********
The reception was just getting underway when the DJ interrupted. "Ladies and gentleman, may I introduce to you, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hardy!" Everyone cheered, and they went up to the front table. Sam was talking with Randy, who she had basically avoided the entire day. She look across the yard to see that Shane was doing the same with Ronnie. She was distracted, and missed Randy's comment. "I'm sorry, what was that?"
He saw what she was looking at, and shook his head. "Nevermind." He went to grab a seat as the toasts were getting ready to start. Shane was up first. He grabbed his glass and stood.
He took a deep breath. "I didn't have a speech planned, because up until an hour ago I had no clue what I wanted to say. Also, I'm sure Sam will have the preplanned speech covered." Everyone laughed, most knowing Sam's super organized tendencies. He continued. "But then I was standing there watching the both of you, and I knew. I've always seen you together, and knew that you deeply cared for each other. Today, I really saw that love shining through. Matt, you have always been like a brother to me, and I am thrilled to consider Amy a sister. You better take good care of her man." The audience smiled, expecting a totally different thing than what he next said. "Not because I would hurt you- but because she would." He hugged them both and sat down. Sam then stood.
"Gee, I don't know if my preplanned speech could hold up to that." She laughed and then cleared her throat. "I hope I can do this without crying, but don't bet on it. Matt, you have always been my over-protective big brother. Always concerned about others, and never yourself. Then you found Amy. She changed you, and for the better. You fell in love, and I saw that wonderful transformation that has made you into the person sitting there today." She turned to Amy. "Amy, you have been my best friend for so long. I don't know hwat else to say about that, other than you have always been my sister, this just made it official." By this time, she did have tears running down her face. "I can only hope that one day I will be lucky enough to have the sort of love that the two of you share. I love you both very much." She set down the microphone, and they both hugged her. The music started up again, an the crowd began mingling. Shane pulled her aside and put his arms around her. Sam didn't question it, just accepted it willingly.
"Hey, that was great." She sniffled and pulled back.
"No, it sucked, but they got the point."
He smiled. "I'm sure they did." He suddenly realized that he was holding her, so he let her go. She started to walk away, but turned back.
"Thanks Shane." She then walked over to Randy, who had witnessed the whole thing, and had made a decision. Ronnie had also made hers. Tomorrow would be an interesting day.
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A/N: I cannot believe that there are only two chapters left and an epilogue. That means the story should be finished before the weekend...and that the first chapter of 'Heartbreaker' should be up on Sunday.
Lisa
The rest of the week raced by rather smoothly. Amy and Sam worked on the wedding plans, and on Sam's plans for Shane. Sam was also deciding on when and how she wanted to talk to Randy, but she was going to put it off for awhile yet. It was now Monday, and RAW was in Montgomery, Alabama. Sam was standing around the monitors Paul and Ric, as she was accompanying them to the ring for their match. She was also going over on her head everything she and Ronnie had planned for after, when Ronnie was supposed to get her 'revenge'. Paul's music hit, and they made their way to the ramp. As they did this, JR and King were talking to the home audience.
"Folks, you may notice Sam Hardy has a slight limp. She apparently has a hairline fracture in her ankle from her match with Lila Banks last week here on RAW."
"That's right JR. Sam said earlier though that she is feeling fine. Someone should warn her though that Lila was spotted looking for her backstage."
"That will have to be sorted out later JR. Right now we've got a match to call." Their opponents, Scott Steiner and Test, came down next with Stacy Keibler, and the match started. The match was over relatively quickly, with Paul and Ric coming out victorious. They hurried to the back to set up for the scene with Ronnie, which would air live after the break. Sam and Randy were in place, quietly talking when the show went back on the air. Ronnie burst into the room.
"I finally found you!" she yelled to Sam, who rolled her eyes.
"What do you want? I'm a little busy here."
"You won't be in a second." Suddenly Stevie Richards came in the room and blindsided Randy, allowing Ronnie to hit Sam over the head with a chair. She fell to the ground and remained motionless, until she was given the all clear. Ronnie stepped back, and Randy crawled over to Sam.
"Hey, you ok?" She sat up and nodded.
"Mmhmm....just a little groggy." She laughed lightly. He helped her up, and they left the room. Shane's heart cracked just a little more when he saw that. It should be him watching over Sam, NOT Randy.
**********
It was Thursday, two days before the wedding. Matt, Jeff, Shane, and Shannon were all waiting at the tailors for their final fittings, and all of the girls were at Mrs. Oates for their's. When Jeff and Shannon went to put their's on, Shane turned to Matt. "I know that Amy said Sam is in love with me. Why hasn't she told me?"
"Well, why haven't you told her?"
"Because she's with Randy...and I'm with Ronnie." He nodded in understanding.
"Look, man, I realize how you feel about her. And I know how she feels about you. But this cat and mouse game is wearing everyone out, Amy and I included."
"It is beyond wearing me out, Matt."
"Then do something about it." He thought for a moment, and laughed. "But not before Saturday- you don't need to have a black eye for the pictures."
**********
It was a very similar situation over at Mrs. Oates'. The girls were gossiping, and when they got a second alone, Sam tried to talk with Amy. "I'm going to tell him. Monday or Tuesday, I think. I need the time to talk to Randy first."
"Sounds like a plan. Are you going to be okay walking down the aisle Saturday?"
She sighed. "If I can not crumble under his touch, I'll be fine."
**********
Amy had opted for a girls night in with Sam instead of a bachlorette party, so they both woke up rather refreshed on Saturday morning. Sam looked outside and was thrilled to see that the weather was going to cooperate with them. She went to wake up Amy, but found her room empty, so she went downstairs.
"Hey."
"Morning Amers." She poured herself a cup of coffee and sat at the table. "I'll be meeting Shane at Jeff's in awhile to set up some last minute things, and then I'll be back. What time are we being picked up?"
"Around 11:30. You're meeting Shane?"
"Weird, I know. He volunteered to help, and Matt let me know yesterday. You and Matt will be back in time to fly out Monday, right?" Matt and Amy were having a mini honeymoon at a small bed and breakfast in nearby Sanford.
"Yep."
Sam finished her coffee and stood up. "OK, here goes."
Amy smiled. "Good luck."
Sam smiled wryly. "Gee, thanks."
**********
Sam made the quick drive to Jeff's, and saw that Shane was already there. She walked around back to find him, Jeff, and Shannon all trying to set up the tables. "Glad you guys are doing the hard work."
Jeff smiled. "Of course you are sweets."
"I've got about an hour, so what do I need to do?" she asked.
Shannon looked around. "Finish putting up the directions, and that should be it." They had decided on a flashback theme, with alot of pictures of their entire group. Amy's parents had flown in the previous day, and had supplied Sam with a bunch of photos. She finished hanging those and a few other things, before going back over to the guys. "Done."
They, of course, were not. Shannon smiled sarcastically. "That's nice."
"I've got to get going. See you guys at the church." She walked back around front, and they could hear her get in the car and leave. Jeff and Shannon both looked at Shane, but Jeff spoke first.
"Why didn't you say anything to her?"
Shane shrugged. "I didn't have a clue what to say."
**********
Sam, Amy, Beth, Crystal, and Paula, Amy's mom, were all sitting in chairs at the hairdressers. Sam and Amy were the last two finished, as they both had complicated styles. Sam's hair was half up and half down, with lots of little jewels strewn in, which is what took most of the time. Amy had her hair up with two peices framing her face. She also had the same jewels in that Sam did. The limo took the group back to Sam and Amy's- soon to be just Sam's- and they hurried into their dresses. A little while later, they piled back in and were driven to the church. Paula wanted a few minutes alone with Amy, so the girls milled around the church. Sam was wandering by herself when she ran into Shane- literally. "Oh, I'm sorry."
"No problem Sam." He was staring at her intently. "You look...beautiful."
She blushed. "You look very handsome yourself." They were quiet for a moment before Matt walked up. "Hey." She smiled, and he picked her up in a hug.
"Hey there gorgeous. How do I look?" He set her down and spun around.
"Fabulous, dahling." They all laughed. Gil came over to get Matt.
"It's time." Matt nodded and walked away with him. Sam went to find Amy.
All of the girls were in the room when she walked back in. They, along with Paula, left, giving the friends a moment together. They stood next to each other in front of the mirror, and Sam put her arm around Amy. "I am so happy for you."
"Thanks, Sam. I'm so glad we'll really be sisters now."
"Me too." They stood in silence for a moment, before Beth ran in to get them.
"It's time." They nodded.
Amy impulsively leaned over and hugged Sam. "I love you Sam."
"I love you too Amers. See you up there."
**********
Shannon's neice and nephew were serving as flower girl and ring bearer. After them went Shannon and Crystal. A moment later, Jeff and Beth followed them. Shane stood at the door waiting for Sam. She rushed up to him, and she could see the tears in her eyes. One escaped, and he reached up to gently brush it off.
"Thanks."
"Anytime. Ready?" She nodded, and he took her arm. She felt chills when he did that, but tried to ignore them as they started their walk. They reached the end, and the 'Here Comes the Bride' started playing. Amy was walked down the aisle by her father Jim. He hugged both Amy and Matt, and sat down. The priest started speaking.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..."
**********
The reception was just getting underway when the DJ interrupted. "Ladies and gentleman, may I introduce to you, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hardy!" Everyone cheered, and they went up to the front table. Sam was talking with Randy, who she had basically avoided the entire day. She look across the yard to see that Shane was doing the same with Ronnie. She was distracted, and missed Randy's comment. "I'm sorry, what was that?"
He saw what she was looking at, and shook his head. "Nevermind." He went to grab a seat as the toasts were getting ready to start. Shane was up first. He grabbed his glass and stood.
He took a deep breath. "I didn't have a speech planned, because up until an hour ago I had no clue what I wanted to say. Also, I'm sure Sam will have the preplanned speech covered." Everyone laughed, most knowing Sam's super organized tendencies. He continued. "But then I was standing there watching the both of you, and I knew. I've always seen you together, and knew that you deeply cared for each other. Today, I really saw that love shining through. Matt, you have always been like a brother to me, and I am thrilled to consider Amy a sister. You better take good care of her man." The audience smiled, expecting a totally different thing than what he next said. "Not because I would hurt you- but because she would." He hugged them both and sat down. Sam then stood.
"Gee, I don't know if my preplanned speech could hold up to that." She laughed and then cleared her throat. "I hope I can do this without crying, but don't bet on it. Matt, you have always been my over-protective big brother. Always concerned about others, and never yourself. Then you found Amy. She changed you, and for the better. You fell in love, and I saw that wonderful transformation that has made you into the person sitting there today." She turned to Amy. "Amy, you have been my best friend for so long. I don't know hwat else to say about that, other than you have always been my sister, this just made it official." By this time, she did have tears running down her face. "I can only hope that one day I will be lucky enough to have the sort of love that the two of you share. I love you both very much." She set down the microphone, and they both hugged her. The music started up again, an the crowd began mingling. Shane pulled her aside and put his arms around her. Sam didn't question it, just accepted it willingly.
"Hey, that was great." She sniffled and pulled back.
"No, it sucked, but they got the point."
He smiled. "I'm sure they did." He suddenly realized that he was holding her, so he let her go. She started to walk away, but turned back.
"Thanks Shane." She then walked over to Randy, who had witnessed the whole thing, and had made a decision. Ronnie had also made hers. Tomorrow would be an interesting day.
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A/N: I cannot believe that there are only two chapters left and an epilogue. That means the story should be finished before the weekend...and that the first chapter of 'Heartbreaker' should be up on Sunday.
Lisa