She was restless the night before the wedding. Thoughts of Tobey, and what her life would be like bothered her. Tobey hated travel, how could she go back to school? How could she have a family? She wouldn't ever be like Mrs. Reynolds, or her mother. She had dreams, ambitions, a goal, and a large future ahead of her. She had major potential, every professor told her. She was capable of anything, and she felt as if she was selling herself short for a ceremony and an unclear future, where all her schooling and training would go to waste.

At that moment, Javier came into her head. Javier wanted her to be in school. He knew she was capable of doing anything she wanted. He loved travel, and wouldn't mind waiting for her while she was in school. He didn't seem to be in a rush for a family. He would let her find a career…or a meaning for her life. She would be happy forever with Javier,

How could she think these thought? She was engaged to Tobey. She loved him, and he loved her. He wanted a family, which wasn't a bad thing. She needed to clear her mind. She put on a pair of capris, and a white tank top, and took a walk. She walked to the town square, to the fountain where she had met Javier that day. She walked to Tobey's house, and then to the crummy hotel where she knew Javier was staying.

Daylight was breaking, and she had to get home. She went home, and just fell asleep. She woke up at noon, a very late time for her. The wedding was at 7:00. She took a long bubble bath, put her hair in curlers, and had a good meal. She talked to her mother a little bit about the ceremony. She had to be sure Lola was singing, and that the photographer would take plenty of pictures. She wanted a variety. She wanted everything on film.

Susie seemed off that day. She was out of it. She had her hair in curlers as well. Katey thought that Susie would love nothing more than being in the center of attention. She got to hold the rings, be closest to Katey walking down the aisle. She got the 2nd most beautiful dress. She got to look 2nd best, next to Katey. But Susie seemed preoccupied, She was, in fact, very preoccupied. She wanted her plan to work. She wanted Tobey all to herself. She wanted the man of her dreams, and a perfect life. She was only 17, but she knew she would be ready to have a commitment with him.

They all went to the church to get ready. Jeannie was so happy that Katey chose this church to be married in. The walked in, and Susie was first to be ready, She loved her dress. She did her makeup, and took the curlers out. She looked very beautiful, and mature. Katey was a nervous wreck. Susie did her makeup, and took the curlers out. She pinned some curls up, into an elegant style. Katey put the dress on, and the veil wouldn't go on until the ceremony was about to begin. The photographer took pictures of Susie helping Katey with her hair. She took random shots of everyone arriving, and getting ready for the ceremony.

Susie saw Javier arrive, and winked at him. She then pointed to the bridal room, and then walked to the room where Tobey would most certainly be. She saw him, and stood in the doorway, stunned at how handsome his tux made him look. He was just as stunned at how beautiful Susie looked in her bridesmaid dress.

"I just came to see if you were holding up ok. You know how tricky boutonnières can be, and I'm an expert at them," she said, looking for an excuse to stay,

"Well, now that you mention it, I do need help. This is so difficult, and I want to look perfect. This is more about Katey having everything, than it is about me," he said with a chuckle.

He pointed to a clear box with a white rose and two pins in it. She nervously pinned it to him. There was something about her that was different, and very exciting to him. She smelled beautiful, like fresh flowers. She pinned it on carefully, and perfectly. She kept her hand on the rose, and he grabbed it as she pulled it away. He leaned in and kissed her. She was taken aback at first, but then put more effort into it. After a few moments, there was a knock on the door. It was Bert, checking on everything. Susie made it appear she was fixing the boutonnière, and hurried out. Bert was oblivious to everything.

Meanwhile--

Katey was nervously sitting in front of the mirror, looking around at everything. It all seemed too surreal. It was her wedding day…she was the bride. She would walk down the aisle, and be given to Tobey. She was no longer Daddy's girl, she was a woman.

A familiar 'hello' jolted her from her thoughts. She saw Javier at the door of the bridal room. She stood up, and spun around.

"Well, how do I look? I trust your opinion." she asked.

"You couldn't look more beautiful," he answered softly

He walked over to her, and before she could react, he kissed her. It had more meaning, and passion than when she kissed Tobey. It felt right, even though it was her wedding day. After a moment, she pushed him away.

"Javier, it's my wedding day! In a few minutes, I will walk down that aisle, toward Tobey, and say 'I do', and I cannot just kiss you now, and marry Tobey. I'm sorry, but you have to go!" she said, in a shaky voice.

He looked hurt, but turned around and left.

Katey fixed her makeup, and her mussed hair, the same thing Susie was doing in the bathroom.

Jeannie came in, and attached the veil, and it was time. The music began, and the ceremony was starting.