A/N: Ok, only 2 more after this one :-p! Ok, just a disclaimer, the song Because You Live is in this chapter, and obviously I don't own it, it's all Jesse's. But I do totally love it, so I had to use it!
Bradin stood at Lookout Point at 4:30 in a tux, Lucas next to him. All their friends were there all dressed up. Kelli had seen to it that there were chairs set up with an isle marked by a white satin strip, leading up to a white arch covered with pink roses. She walked up to Lucas and gave him a kiss and smiled at Bradin "Not bad for being done in an hour. I had to pay the decorators double, but it'll be worth it. As long as you're happy, it will be worth every penny"
Bradin smiled "I love it, and she will too. Thanks Kelli" He leaned over and hugged her. "This means a lot to me that you two are here with us"
Lucas smiled "You two deserve to be happy, for once. We should get ready Brae." He signaled to the boys.
Kelli nodded "It's almost time. I should make sure she's ready. See you down there" she hugged them both, then ran up the hill to where the girls were hiding Melani. "Mel, everyone's here. It's time to do it. Are you ready?"
Melani smiled "I just need to do one thing, then I'll be so ready" she picked up her phone and walked away from everyone. She took a deep breath and hit speed dial #3
"Hey Baby" the voice on the other end said
"Hi J." she said quietly
"Oh no, I don't like the sound of that. What's wrong baby?" he said
"We need to talk. And I know that its cowardly to do this over the phone, but frankly I'm kinda afraid to do it to your face" she started
"What are you saying Mel" he said seriously
"I want to break up. I'm sick of being your object, I'm sick of living by your rules and I'm sick of being your punching bag. I'm a human being and I can't stand this anymore. I'm sick of feeling unloved. I'm sorry James, we're done"
Silence filled the other end of the phone. She could tell he was shocked "I'm coming home. We can talk about this, we can get through this. We're not over Mel. I love you"
"Don't bother coming home, I'm not going to take you back. It's over James, and I mean it. It's not worth all the shit I go through to be with you. It's just not worth it. We're over, so don't cut your vacation short to come back and have me avoid you. It'll ruin both of our vacations. Plus, I found someone who can make me happy and love me, and I love him. I choose him. I'm sorry James, its over for us." and with that, she hung up the phone and walked back over to the girls
"I'm ready." She said smiling, "all the loose ends have been tied. I'm truly ready"
"Then I'll go get your father and we can do it" Her mother said hugging her. "I'm so proud of you honey, you're going to be a great wife"
Mel smiled "Thanks mom. Thanks for supporting me. I love you" He mother nodded and they all began walking down the hill. The last thing Mel did was hug Kelli "Thanks so much for being here with me. You have no idea how much it means to me"
Kelli smiled "Yes I do" she said as she lifted the veil over her face "Now come on, we can't leave them down there"
Bradin stood on their make-shift altar next to Lucas, Johnny, Jay, Kevin and Derek. He to himself as Kelli's little sister threw rose petals onto the white walkway. He looked up and saw Nikki walk down, then Susannah, then Laura, then Kelli. The song Here Comes the Bride played and everyone stood up. A smile spread across his face as he saw Melani walk down the isle with her father. The dress was a snow white with gorgeous diamond-like beads along the neckline. Her veil was the lightest blue he had ever seen, but absolutely gorgeous. He smiled as she hugged her father and he lifted the veil off her face. She smiled at Bradin
"Ready Angel?" he whispered as he took her hand
"Absolutely" she whispered back as they walked up to the altar.
Everyone enjoyed the wedding, but everyone was looking forward to the vows. There was tears and laughter, but suddenly everyone got silent. This was the best part Derek had said before.
The Justice of the Peace looked at Bradin "Do you Bradin Adam Westerly take Melani Michelle Lawrence to be your wife – to live together after God's ordinance – in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon her your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live?"
Bradin looked deep into Mel's eyes "I do" He said, causing her to smile
"Do you Melani Michelle Lawrence take Bradin Adam Westerly to be your husband – to live together after God's ordinance – in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better, for worse, in sadness and in joy, to cherish and continually bestow upon him your heart's deepest devotion, forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him as long as you both shall live?"
Melani smiled wider "I definitely do"
The two heard tears behind them. They administered the rings and finally the Justice said "And so, by the power vested in me by the State of California I now pronounce you man and wife –You may now kiss the bride."
Bradin leaned in and quickly kissed Mel while everyone cheered "I love you" he said as he grabbed her hand
"I love you too honey" she said as they walked down the isle. Everyone poured out after them and they were showered with hugs and kissed. Somewhere in the mess, Ava said since there was no rehearsal dinner, the party could be at their house on the beach. Everyone laughed as Bradin picked up Mel and carried her off to the car and yelled 'we'll meet you there' as he sped away.
The party was in full-swing back on the beach. Everyone was drinking, even though all the adults were aware the kids were underage, and everyone was in a good mood. They had set up music, everyone was dancing, laughing and eating, just having fun.
Bradin whispered something to Jay, who was doing the music and he nodded. Bradin then walked over to Mel, who was sitting down at a table drinking water "Angel, come here, I want to show you something"
Mel looked at him curiously, but took his hand and followed him down the beach. They arrived at the small cove they met at when they first started dating "I love it here" she said, smiling
"I have a surprise for you" he said. He pulled out a guitar from the cove "When I first got here, I told Kelli that I love to write songs and sing, but I never told you" she nodded "Well, last night, I couldn't sleep because all I could do was think about you. So I wrote about it. Do you want to hear what I came up with?"
Melani smiled "Of course I want to hear it. I'm honored you'd write something about me." She kissed him as he started to play
Staring out at the rain with a heavy heart
It's the end of the world in my mind
Then your voice pulls me back like a wake up call
I've been looking for the answer
Somewhere
I couldn't see that it was right there
But now I know what I didn't know
Because you live and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself when nobody else can help
Because you live, girl
My world has twice as many stars in the sky
It's alright, I survived, I'm alive again
Cuz of you, made it through every storm
What is life, what's the use if you're killing time
I'm so glad I found an angel
Someone
Who was there when all my hopes fell
I wanna fly, looking in your eyes
Because you live and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself when nobody else can help
Because you live, girl
My world has twice as many stars in the sky
Because you live, I live
Because you live there's a reason why
I carry on when I lose the fight
I want to give what you've given me always
Because you live and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself when nobody else can help
Because you live, girl
My world has twice as many stars in the sky
Because you live and breathe
Because you make me believe in myself when nobody else can help
Because you live, girl
My world has everything I need to survive
Because you live, I live, I live
Bradin stopped playing and looked at Mel. There were tears streaming down her face and tears in her eyes "You wrote that about me?" she said
"Yeah, it's what I feel, what I felt and what I hope to feel all my life. I love you Angel. More than life itself. If anything happened to you, I don't know if I could go on"
"You would go on honey, because you'd need to, for my parents, for your parents, and for everyone I care about. Plus, I'd be there helping you. Even if something were to happen to me, my spirit would be with you always. Just remember that." She smiled as she cuddled into him as they fell asleep all dressed up in the cave they claimed their own.