Jason stood in the light rain not caring that he was wet he actually enjoyed the cool shower and despite Sonny's teasing it wasn't that uncomfortable. Soon it was time to start the music started and the flower girl was Kristina she threw her white and blue rose petals wearing a white dress her hair had blue roses intertwined she looked very cute she stopped in front of him and he kissed her forehead, "Thanx angel. She beamed since he was her uncle as well and then joined her mom and step-dad. Jason and Sonny both grinned when they saw Morgan and Michael carry a ring on their pillow they knew it was usually only one but they also knew how much the two kids meant to both Courtney and Jason. Michael helped his brother toddle down the aisle and stand next to his mom while he stood next to his dad. The groomsmen walked with the bridesmaid then took their places on each side. The door opened again and Jason smirked when he saw Courtney's shock at her son walking her down the aisle he tried to ignore her questioning looks and then she ignored it and just enjoyed the moment of walking closer to her heart's equal.
Soon the two reached Father Coates and he asked, "Who gives this woman to this man?"
Diego grinned, "Her son does he gives my mom to my dad."
Courtney and the crowd were shocked but no one said or did anything except for Jason who pulled out the finalized adoption papers and handed them to Courtney who totally forgot her wedding and just hugged her son, "Oh baby see I told you'd get a daddy."
Diego laughed, "Yep the best." Jason smiled happy that Diego was completely ok with this.
Courtney launched herself into Jason's arms so happy her son had both parents, "Omg I can't believe you did that. Thank you so much!" He laughed and spun her everyone shocked except the wedding party and some of the guests on the bride's side who knew what she was really like. Then she punched him in the shoulder, "I can't believe you did that!"
Jason just laughed, "You're the one who agreed not to ask questions. Now let's actually get married before you abuse your husband."
Courtney rolled her eyes and tried to look put out but couldn't because her smile was too wide. Father Coates began, "We are here today to witness the union of Courtney Leigh Matthews and Jason Steven Morgan if anyone has a reason why these two should not be wed speak now or forever hold your peace." crickets "Ok the matron of honor and best man would each like to say something."
Carly grinned and wiped her tears, "Ok I witnessed your love at the beginning then down to it's weakest and back to it's peak. It's real your love is so real I never told anyone and neither did Rick but when we started the Cellar there was a woman that came over who had owned it anyway she knew the life I lived and yet she said to live it and she told me of a couple name Jo and Violet they had a love that was real and tangible you could reach out and touch it. You two have that love theirs ended bad but I know yours won't because you won't let it so hold on to that love it's very real and it will get you through all the struggles. I love you both and you were made for each other."
Jason and Courtney smiled at her thanking her for her words it didn't matter that could've been said as a toast this was their wedding they'd do it their way. Sonny grinned, "She's right, yes Carly I said you were right but don't get a big head." They laughed the crowd just sat there some chuckling others finally see the closeness these four had despite their jobs they were like any other family and they were a tight family. Sonny continued, "I can't believe I'm going to admit this but I watched the Notebook with my wife and you remind me of them, Allie and Noah. You came from two different sides but that didn't stop you because you said screw it and fought for your love, never give up not for society or me do what you want to be together fight to be together. Your love will survive time and its many bumps and tests. Allie and Noah fought so that's ok but make sure it's fighting to stay together not fighting to push away. Believe in your love and fight for it don't let your love go not with out a fight. It's too strong and precious to just let go and walk away."
Courtney wiped her tears and Jason just smiled then Father Coates grinned, "Beautiful sentiments now the groom has prepared his own vows Mr. Morgan."
Jason reached out his hand and Courtney immediately took it and he rubbed her engagement ring with his thumb, "I'm not good with words I don't speak a lot but with you I find I have lots to say and I want to talk your ear off because I know you'll listen. You know me you know what I do yet you're not afraid. Not of me, you're afraid for me and I appreciate that but you've never once said you feared me or hated me or seen me as a hired killer. You see past the 'enforcer' and my walls and look into my blue eyes and just see me the plain Jason Morgan that not many else can see.
I told you the doctors lied and that I can feel and I can remember some things about who I was but I lied again because I can only feel when I'm with you. I told your brother it was like I've been asleep but you make we feel awake and alive. I want to live for you and live with you. I love you with all my heart and you know it's not ice or stone you know me and trust me. You've never tried to change me this whole wedding was supposed to be something small because you knew I didn't like the fancy stuff but our lives can't just be about me or you it has to be a compromise and I do appreciate trying to cater to my needs I don't mind because no matter how big or overly stuffy or how small and laid back the best part is when you and I become 'we' and we're united as Man and Wife.
Our love is real those close to us can feel it and see it but the only one I care about is you and I know you know it is because from the beginning you were always fighting for me but now it's time for me to fight for you. I love you Courtney Leigh Matthews and I will live my life loving you as you deserve. I will be your husband, friend, confidant, protector and partner in life and love. I promise to love Diego as my son the papers were a formality like it was for you I know we need time to get to know each other but I know we'll be a family. We live our lives together no more separate paths this journey needs to be traveled together we took pit stops and went our own ways but it's not over not by a long shot our journey has only begun and I will travel it for a 100 plus years as long as you're by my side."
Courtney was smiling through her tears as were Carly and most of the women present even those not truly fans of Jason's job. Father Coates grinned, "The bride has prepared her own vows as well."
Courtney grinned and handed her bouquet to Carly and held her other hand out which Jason readily accepted and she smiled behind her veil, "I know you fought your love for me I was married to your brother but I guess you found out you can't fight love. Jase I love you no matter your job you're right I never feared you I only feared for you. I didn't want you to die and when I walked away that was why I didn't want to see you die or go to jail I wanted you with me and always will and from here on out I will have you with me. I accepted you because you accepted me I did things most people wouldn't be proud of, stripping and conning but you never once judged me.
I got past your walls because you could get past mine. You saw past the blonde hair and thousand watt smile you know I'm just like everyone else with fears and dreams you never once blamed me for the miscarriage you know how it still haunts me but you accept me not as damaged goods. I will never accept you as damaged goods because you're not you love me even if I can't give you children and I love you whether you're holding a gun to protect our family or just being with our family as their Uncle. I'm sorry I took your chance to be a father away but now we have Diego and maybe someday we'll go over options but you don't blame me or hate me.
You told me on our little trip that what we lost mattered but what we have mattered more and you were right our baby will never be forgotten but I can't just push you away because of my own guilt and you fought me on pushing you away. I love you Jason Morgan both the man I know and the enforcer everyone else knows. To me they are two separate people the enforcer is someone everyone else knows and fears because they are too blind to see you and the man who comes home to me and Diego. I will stick by you no matter what. I know there will be plenty of pit stops on our journey but we won't be taking separate paths and if we do I know we will always meet again our journey is far from over and I will be by your side for 100 and plus years and many more traveling this journey because you're it for me. I don't want the perfect man.
I know harsh but it's true I want a human I want you. I know your imperfections and you know mine yet accept me. You could have all the money in the world and it wouldn't matter to me all I want is to wake up by your side each morning fall asleep with you each night and it's you I want to walk through the door at night coming home from a day at work. I don't care that your work is different I just want you to come home to me and Diego that's all I've ever wanted. I want to share kisses in the rain with you or have our own little snow globe of us Diego and Rosie even our family but the main part is I want it to be with you. Not Brian or Jax no one else owns the key to my heart except for you. I love you Jason Morgan and always will."
The women wiped their tears most thankful for water proof mascara. Father Coates grinned then said, "Jason please take your ring and repeat after me."
Jason took the ring from Michael and hugged him, "Thanks buddy."
Michael grinned, "Your welcome Uncle Jason hurry up and marry her!" Everyone chuckled.
Jason stood and waited for the priest to begin the recital as he mouthed -I love you- Courtney grinned and mouthed back -I love you-
Father Coates began, "Do you Jason Steven Morgan take Courtney Leigh Matthews to be your lawfully wife?"
Jason grinned and began slipping the ring onto her finger, "I do."
Father Coates continued, "Repeat after me. To have and to hold."
Jason repeated, "To have and to hold."
Father Coates continued, "For richer or poorer."
Jason repeated, "For richer or poorer."
Father Coates continued, "In sickness and in health."
Jason repeated, "In sickness and in healthy."
Father Coates continued, "Till death do you part."
Jason repeated, "Till death do us part."
