Megan looked at the wedding gown that was now safely displayed on a hanger to be shipped to Charlotte. She had worn it and looked gorgeous in it. After much ado, she had gone through with the wedding and now it was off to the European honeymoon.

She sat in her lavender top and favorite white pants that were just beginning to feel slightly snug around the waist. She brushed her hair straight and took a deep breath as she stared at her wedding band and engagement ring. Being Nathan's wife was all she wanted and now the dream had come true.

When he proposed she had been the happiest girl alive. It was all she could think of or want. And now she had it. After all the drama, confusion and angst, her dreams had come true. She was the new Mrs. Nathan Daniel Scott. The funny thing was, she had no idea how she really felt about that. It went back to the old saying…"Be careful what you wish for…"

"Come in", she said to the person knocking on the other side of the door.

"Hi."

It was Jules. Megan was surprised. She was the wife of Nathan and Luke's uncle Keith. The two women had always gotten along but were never close. Meg was rather surprised to see her.

"Jules, hey. Um, come in. Is everything okay?"

"Everything is fine. I just came to check on you and make sure you're alright."

"I'm good", she smiled. "Just packing up to go. I guess Nathan and I will be leaving soon."

"Europe, huh? Lucky girl. Sounds romantic."

"Yeah, we're excited."

"I…I just wanted to make sure everything was okay. I know we're not that close but I do care about you and I've been concerned with everything that's going on. Haley and Nathan still being married, the divorce, the whole tsunami…it's been crazy and I just wanted to make sure you were holding up."

"I'm okay. I won't lie. It has been difficult. Nathan and I have had a rough two months but we're going to get through it."

"I hope so."

"I know and I appreciate it but we're going to be alright. I know things are going to get better once it's all calmed down. Besides, it has to…we uh…um, Nathan and I are expecting a baby."

"A baby?" Jules' face lit up with surprise. "Oh my God! When?"

"Seven months. It was totally unplanned but it's a nice surprise. We're pretty happy."

"Oh honey", Jules hugged her. "I'm happy for you, too."

"Thanks."

"You know, everything is going to be fine. Just hang in there. Scott men are weird. And marriage to them can be difficult. Don't get me wrong, I love my Keith. He's great and he makes me happy but this family is…different."

"I kind of figured that out. I've learned a thing or two about my new family over the last few months."

"You're a great girl and I know you're strong but just…don't let the pressure get to you. Especially Dan. He can be a real handful."

"So I've seen", Megan laughed.

"I know you know the story of how Keith and I came to be. Everybody has and at times that can be a little embarrassing. See, I had some troubles with an old boyfriend and I ended up in the hospital for a while. The bill was out of this world. I was in debt up to my ears. So I put out a classified ad saying I'd do anything legal for money and Dan answered. He hired me to make Keith fall in love with me, then break his heart. I went along with it because I had no choice but the last things I expected were for Keith to propose…or for me to actually fall in love with him. But he did and I did and that made for a sticky situation. Dan was pissed and he held my secret over my head. Then Lucas and Nathan and Karen and Andy found out. It was a real mess. It all hit the fan on our wedding day. It was awful. The church is packed, Keith is waiting and it's supposed to be the happiest day of my life but Karen threatened to tell Keith everything."

"What did you do?"

"What any coward would", Jules shrugged. "I ran. I just couldn't face it. Keith was devastated when he found out the truth. And I was heartbroken and ashamed…and alone. It took him a month but eventually he tracked me down. He was still so upset but through all the lies and craziness, our love was the only thing that was real. By the grace of God, we stood the test of time. It was hard and we still work at things today but we eloped and we got married and we've made quite a life together for ourselves."

"Wow."

"I guess what I'm trying to say is, it's not always easy but you have to stay true to yourself and just worry about you and Nathan. Nothing else should matter or come before your husband and child. You married him, not the rest of us. But most importantly Meg, don't let anyone else question your decision for marrying him. With everything that happened and Haley back in the mix, some people might have their doubts but don't worry about it. No one really knows your heart or what goes on in your relationship except you. I hope it works out for you like it worked out for me…"

"And if it doesn't?"

Jules sighed.

"Then it was your mistake to make and you're the only who can make that call. But from one outsider to another, I'm here for you."

Megan hugged her again.

"Thanks. Thank you, Jules. I mean that. It means a lot."

"From one Mrs. Scott to another, I guess", the older woman smiled.

"I like the sound of that."

"Well, you better get used to it. And you better hurry up. Come on, kiddo. It's time to leave. The car is waiting and so is your husband, not to mention about a hundred desperate socialites", Jules joked.

"Oh shoot, I almost forgot", Meg laughed. "The bouquet."

"Oh yeah", Jules said as they stood and left the room. "It's like a scene out of Gladiator down there but uh…do me a favor and try to throw it in Brooke's direction. She and Lucas have been looking mighty chummy lately and well…I like her. I've been rooting for those two for years now."

The women giggled as they rejoined everyone arm in arm. Nathan, dressed more casually was waiting.

"We all set?" he asked.

"I think so. Just one more order of business."

"Well let's do it then. I'm anxious to get out of here. We need some alone time and I'm ready to start our honeymoon."

"Sounds good to me."

Lucas stood on the balcony with his brother and sister in law smiling as he looked down on the hungry pack of wolves disguised as formally dressed women. In his hand was the garter he had won in the men's toss. If he didn't know any better, he would have sworn that Nathan had aimed just for him.

"Bro, if Brooke catches this bouquet I swear it will be like the Man Upstairs sending you a personal instant message", Nathan quipped.

Lucas just laughed. Yeah, if he didn't know any better.

"Ready ladies?" Meg called down.

She eyed Brooke's position before turning her back so she could make sure to "accidentally" throw it her way. Megan turned her back to the girls, closed her eyes and threw it with a little squeal. She could hear the squabbling below, then there was a loud gasp from the group.

She smiled. Brooke must have caught it and it must have caused quite the reaction. Based on the looks on Lucas and Nathan's face, something must have happened. With her luck, the flowers probably became undone midair and by the time it made it to the ladies in waiting, there was nothing left.

With a broad grin, Megan turned around to see who had lucked out. When she caught a glimpse of the sight on the patio, her smile quickly faded. She couldn't believe it. None of them could. There on the lower deck, bouquet in hand was Haley James.