Chapter 48

3 months later.

Shawn had no idea how they did it. 3 months to plan a wedding and everything was in order. He knew his mom had helped Belle a lot with the wedding and her recovery. Marlena had also been a big help.

Shawn stood in the back of the church with Brady, Bo, and John. He could not believe it was his wedding day. He was a nervous wreck.

Bo: Don't be nervous, Shawn. You've waited a long time to marry Belle.

Shawn: I know dad and I love her so much.

Brady: Shawn, I'm going to warn you. If you ever hurt my sister the way you've hurt her in the past I will hunt you down and hurt you.

Shawn: I promise that I'm never going to hurt Belle again.

John: And Shawn, I know you don't like me very much because of my actions in the past but I promise you that when I was going to have the warehouse tore down, I had no idea that Belle was inside. I mean they searched everywhere and couldn't find them. And Craig said it was not likely that Belle would ever come out of the coma so that's why Marlena and I decided to take her off the life support.

Shawn: I understand why you did it. I'm not blaming you anymore. You are Belle's father and Faith, Patrick, and Alexis's grandfather.

John: Thank you, Shawn.

Bo: So are we ready to do this wedding or not.

In the bridal room, everyone was making a fuss about Belle's dress.

Mimi: You look so beautiful.

Marlena: I still think you should have worn your hair up.

Belle: Mother, we have been over this. Shawn likes my hair down so I'm going to wear it down.

Marlena: I know but it looks so pretty up.

Chloe: I'm really glad that things are going to work out for you and Shawn. You both had me scared that for a minute.

Belle: Yeah I'm really glad too. I never thought I would see this day with as much crap as we've been through.

Hope: (comes in holding Alexis's hand) Ok, Patrick is with the guys and I think he is ready for his job as ring bearer. I know Alexis is excited to be the flower girl.

Alexis: Mommy! (Runs to Belle) I get to be your flower girl!

Belle: You look very pretty Alexis. Where is Faith?

Hope: Jennifer has her right now but I'm going to take her as soon as I go back out there and sit down.

There was a knock on the door telling them it was time.

Hope: I'll see you out there. Good luck honey and welcome to our family. (She gives Belle a hug)

Everyone began lining up out in the hallway. The guys were already out in the front of the church.

Marlena: I love you baby. I'll see you after the wedding.

Marlena walks out front and John takes his place with his daughter.

John: Belle, before we walk up that aisle I just want you to know how proud of you I am. I love you. You are my baby girl. And I know that Shawn makes you happy. That's all I've ever wanted is to see you happy. And I'm sorry about all that stuff in the past.

Belle: Daddy, I don't blame you. I never have. I'm just glad that I didn't die before. I love you too.

John: Are you ready to become Mrs. Shawn Brady?

Belle: I was born ready.

They slowly made their way up the aisle. Shawn couldn't believe how beautiful Belle was in her wedding gown. Everyone watched happily as the couple said their vows and soon the preacher was telling Shawn he could kiss his bride.

Preacher: I know pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride.

And kiss the bride is exactly what Shawn did. Belle was his wife now and he was ready to start his life with her by his side. He vowed to never leave her or his children again.