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A : Arr, well you'll have to figure that one out yourself lol. Oh I don't know about a sequel, I'm still trying to complete D5 lol. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

MEADOW567 : Well you'll just have to keep wondering won't ya lol. I give nothing away lol. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

HOCKEYGURL90 : Arr I'm so glad you like it. I am in the middle of writing another story, however I'm going to finish this one, and update another before I add my new story. Either way, I'll let you know in these notes what I'm doing. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

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AGEL15 : I could quite easily leave it like that lol, see I already knew what was going to happen lol. Well if I told you whether it was going to be a C/C or a C/G, that would be telling – obviously lol, but I don't tell lol. Yeah Tammy is being a bit of a bitch, but I think we can all forgive her for being perceptive lol. Anyways thanks for your support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

XSARAH : Yeah, we could all use a friend like Charlie – though I'd prefer one like Adam lol. Anyways thanks for the support and review. CHEERS MI DEARS!!!!

Chapter 16

GUY'S P.O.V

I can't believe I had said those words, and I don't think the ducks believed I had said them either. Connie just stood looking at me, shocked at my revelation. I could see tears beginning to form in her eyes. I suppose I was more scared that she'd replicate the feelings – I don't know how I'd deal with that if she did. I tried giving her a small smile, but I think it came out a little weirdly. All of a sudden, I felt as though there was only me and her in the room, everything else had no meaning.

"Oh, very funny, guys. Let me guess, Charlie's stood on the other side of the door with something to scare me". She sounded a little hysterical, adding a small laugh every so often.

"It's not a joke". I managed to tell her, though I don't know how I did it. She seemed to take a few seconds to think it over, whilst searching my expression for any tell tale sign that I was joking.

"Oh Guy. Why are you doing this to me now? We both know that neither of us love each other, not in the way we should. I love Brian, and you'll find someone, that you love far more than me". She said softly.

"Connie, you can't marry Brian". I tried again.

"I am Guy. Now either you come and be the friend I know you are, or stay here. Either way, I want you to come, but it's up to you". She said softly as she started for the door again, and I knew I had lost my battle.

"Connie"... Fulton began.

"Look, I know none of you particularly like Brian, I never expected you to, just like I probably won't like half of your girlfriends, fiancés or wifes at first, but you know what, I'm prepared to keep my mouth shut, as long as I know they make you half as happy as Brain makes me. Now I'm going to the church, come if you want to, but I will understand if you don't want to". And with that she finally left the apartment.

Without a word, we all ran after her, and I know I caught the smile on her face when she realized that we were coming. However none of us smiled or were particularly happy that we hadn't been able to stop her. I was hoping and praying that Charlie was stood outside the church with whatever proof he had, but somewhere along the line, I had accepted that he wouldn't be there, and probably hadn't succeeded, leaving Connie to become Mrs. Connie Litterall.

We got to the church, might I add too quickly for my liking. Connie and Julie headed straight for the bridal room, where they would continue getting ready. Whilst we were in there, Adam's cell rang. I could feel my heart boom in my chest, when he told us all that it was Charlie. I felt shaky throughout the whole conversation. As he put the phone down, a slight smile crossed his face, and I knew that we finally had a glimmer of hope.

"He's on his way now". Adam told us, replacing the phone in his pocket. "With Tammy". He added.

"How long have we got"? Goldberg asked, as relief hit us all.

"15 minutes before the start of the ceremony". I answered. "How far away is Charlie"?

"20 minutes". Adam said dismally. "At least".

"We can stall her for an extra 5 minutes can't we"? Ken asked.

"I don't know, we've struggled so far". Luis added.

"We'd have done better had this klutz been a bit more believable". Russ interrupted.

"Hey, I did my best, it's not easy telling someone you love them, when you're being forced into it". I argued.

"Hey, he did good, I didn't see anyone else offering themselves to do it". Fulton stuck up for me.

"Ok, ok, we still have to decide exactly how we're going to stall her again", Portman silenced us all.

"I might as well do it. She's already pissed with me, I might as well save her the trouble of being pissed with more than one person". I told them and headed into the bridal room, where both Connie and Julie, were getting their last few things ready, though I was pretty sure, they had done everything once already, but they continued applying a little more light make up even with my presence. "Jule's can you give us a minute"? I asked, her and she simply nodded, leaving us alone.

"Please Guy, I don't want to hear it". Connie turned around in her seat to face me.

"I've not come in here to admit my undying love for you". I chuckled. "Again".

"Then what's up"? She looked at me curiously.

"Well firstly I came to tell you how beautiful you look, and yes, I wish it was me, that was waiting for you at the other end of the aisle, but I also know it was never meant to be me". I sat opposite her, and she reached for my hand. "When I told you I loved you earlier, I really meant it, I do love you, and probably always will. I suppose I'm telling you all this now, not because I want to hurt you, but because I want you to know that I do love you and will always be here for you".

"I love you too Guy, and it means the world to me, that you've told me". A stray tear ran down her cheek.

"Secondly – you were right when you said that we didn't like Brian"... I began.

"Guy"... Connie cut in.

"No, let me finish Con's. We don't like him, because we all feel like he's taking you away. You will always be our little sister Connie, no matter how old, how independent, how far we drift, we will always see you as our baby sister. And we are only doing what big brothers and sister do, except Julie isn't as bad as us, because she's different". I laughed. "But the last thing we want you to think, is that we meant to hurt you by our dislike of Brian, it's just what we do". I was running out of things to tell her. I glanced at my watch, realizing, I only had to stall for another 5 minutes.

"I know you didn't mean to hurt me, and funnily enough, you haven't. It's nice to know that I've always got someone watching my back". She gave my hand a reassuring squeeze.

"Thirdly, Charlie's just called Adam, and is on his way, but I know you can't hold the wedding off too long for him, and I know he was supposed to be giving you away. But if he isn't here on time, if you want me to that is, I'll give you away". I offered, thinking that I wouldn't need to but at least I was making the offer and making it look as though we weren't out to sabotage the wedding right from the start.

"I'd love you too". She leant forward pecked my cheek, then turned back around and began fixing her make up that had run slightly whilst we'd been talking.

I left her alone, and headed back out to the guys. They seemed a little bit more relaxed, though still pretty tense. Julie went back in to Connie, leaving me outside, impatiently waiting for Charlie's arrival. A few minutes later, Connie came out, Julie in tow. Charlie was still no where in sight, and we were all starting to worry again.

"Ok, I'm ready". She declared.

"What, you don't want to wait for Charlie? He's on his way now". Averman said loudly.

"The Vicar won't wait forever. But I'm gonna kick Charlie's butt later". Connie branded a small smile.

"Let me ring him again and see where about he is"? Adam offered.

"No, thank you anyway Adam, but I'm not waiting for him. He knew what time the wedding started, he should have been here on time". She replied, though I could tell there was disappointment in her voice.

All the ducks bar Julie and myself, heading into the church, taking their seats at the front. They looked anything but happy, all knowing Charlie wasn't going to make it on time. When everyone was seated, the wedding march started. Julie walked in front, and I knew she was branding a very fake smile. Next it was our turn, I felt as though everyone knew our secret, that we were all against the wedding. Beside me, Connie was beaming with pride and happiness, as we walked passed friends and family on both her and Brian's side. Long before I was ready we had reached the alter, Connie let go of my arm, planting a small kiss on my cheek, before passing her bouquet to Julie and then finally turning to Brian.

All I kept thinking, was that this wasn't right, we should have said something earlier, God tying her to a chair would have been better than this, at least then we'd wouldn't have had to explain anything until Charlie and his proof turned up, but this way was much more painful for all party's concerned.

"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to celebrate"... The Vicar began.

"STOP". A voice shouted from the very back. We all turned to see Charlie walk a little further in, dragging Tammy behind him.

"Charlie, what the hell are you doing"? Connie hissed angrily, as Charlie came further in, but stood a slight distance from us.

"Stopping you from making the biggest mistake of your life". He continued.

"Will someone get him out of here". Brian shouted, panic clear in every crater of his face.

"You shut up". I stepped toward him, ready to pummel him. I think the only thing that that stopped me was the fact that we were in the house of God.

"Connie, you're beloved Brian here has been lying to you. Tell her Tammy". He pulled Tammy forward, fully into Connie's view.

"Charlie please". Connie pleaded, tears forming in her eyes.

"He's telling the truth Connie". Tammy declared. You could clearly hear a gasp ring out throughout the church.

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