All right, due to popular demand, here's the second installment to my story with Reno. Thanks to my two reviewers!

I waited until the wedding announcement came out in the newspaper to see when Elena and Rude's wedding was. I knew that my anger was mainly my problem, and to forgive myself I had to forgive them. They certainly waited long enough to announce it – the newspaper listed today's date. Maybe it wasn't them, maybe it was the stupid newspaper. I got into the only suit I owned other than my Turk suits and walked to the chapel. It was a beautiful service. The church was decked out all in white and shades of blue. Elena's dress was typical Turk blue. She looked like an angel. Rude was just in a Turk suit, but for once we could see his eyes. They were green. He looked odd without the typical sunglasses, but I must admit he had cleaned up nicely. Neither of them noticed I was there the entire time.

As much as I hated to admit it…the two looked good together.

At the reception, I saw them doing the usual thing – cutting the cake, smashing it in their faces, all that good newlywed stuff. Opening presents, seeing Elena's feigned surprise at each one, it all brought too many dreams to mind. I just wanted to run away. However, I kept myself firmly in my chair in the back of the room. Finally the dancing and conversing section started and I approached the couple.

"Congratulations," I said emotionlessly. Elena looked up, shocked.

"Reno! You came!" She stood up and hugged me. I gave her a rather unenthusiastic hug back. She pulled away. "I thought you said you couldn't come!"

"Well, plans changed and here I am." Rude stepped forward and offered me his hand. I took it with only a slight smile in return for his unusually broad one.

"Good to see you, Reno."

"Good to see you without the glasses, Rude." Suddenly the smile died on both of their faces.

"Listen, Reno…" Rude started.

"No. Don't explain. I'm okay with it now." I had to lie through my teeth. This was their day. I could complain about how unfair life was when I got home.

"No you're not," Elena said.

"We've worked with you long enough to know what you're thinking, Reno," Rude said.

"Then you should have seen how much I loved her, Rude," I whispered. Rude nodded.

"I know. I just hoped…maybe…it wasn't as much as I saw." I pulled out a ring from my pocket.

"This…I was going to give this to Elena…when I asked her that same question you asked her." Elena gasped. "Here." I gave it to her. "I don't need it."

"No…Reno, I couldn't take this."

"Please, Elena." I put it in her hand. "I want you to have it, even if you don't wear it. It will help me." She took it slowly.

"Thank you, Reno…it's gorgeous." She slipped it on one of her fingers. It looked perfect – just like I had expected it would. "It's perfect."

"Thanks." Part of me needed to run away now, but I wouldn't let it.

"All this…it hurts you, doesn't it?" I nodded to Rude's comment. We knew each all too well. "I'm so sorry, Reno."

"No. Don't be. This is your day…you two need to be happy. I…I want you to be happy." I took Elena's hands. "That's all I want for you, Elena…I want you to be happy. If you're going to be happy with Rude, then I'm happy for you. I love you." There. I had finally told her. She smiled at me.

"I love you too, Reno. I really do." I nodded. I finally believed her.

"I should go…I don't want to rain on your parade." Rude smiled and offered his hand again. I pulled him into a typical guy's hug. When we pulled away, I actually saw tears starting in his eyes. "Knock it off, Rude. You're going to get me started and I hate crying at weddings." Elena smiled and wrapped her arms around me. I hugged her back, holding back the tears.

"Thank you for coming, Reno. I know you've got to be furious with us…but I never knew. I would have asked you…"

"It's okay, Elena. Be happy." I now really had to fight back the sobs.

"I will. Just…don't abandon us, okay? I couldn't handle…losing you." The tears started falling silently.

"I won't," I whispered. I pulled away from her and looked at her. Now we both were crying. "You looked like an angel. I could ask nothing better for you." She held out a card for me. I took it.

"Read it once you leave." I nodded and backed away.

"See you later." Rude and Elena both nodded and I walked out. I wanted to be mad at them so bad, but they sincerely cared about whether I'd accept them or not. I suppose…we'd always be the Turks to me, and Turks accepted everything as long as it didn't endanger another Turk. I had to forgive them. Pushing the wedding itself out of my mind, I read the card.

Dear Reno-

If you're reading this, then I'll thank you for coming. I really didn't expect you to… You coming means more to me than I could say. I'll give you this…I don't know if you still have yours, so you can remember us and our friendship forever. I do still love you…and I always will. Keep in touch, Rene. We'll always be the Turks.

-Elena

It was the picture I threw across the room. The rain started again with my tears.

Damn.

Well? I don't really like it, but it's what I wanted to convey. Hope you all liked it…I may edit it later! Please review – tell me what I could do next! I've got a list – I'll be more than happy to add to it your suggestions!

-Skie