"Why do we actually have to get married?" Jordan asked.
"Because we need to cover our bases if this guy gets suspicious he may check the legality of things." Woody stated.
"Exactly, I have rings right here and you guys have enough tine to go to the justice of peace before your flight to Hawaii tomorrow." Renee said.
Jordan took the box from Renee and quickly noticed that they were one ring short. "Uh Renee we're one ring short."
"I have a ring she can use Renee it's covered, what time does our flight leave? Woody asked.
"Tomorrow morning 8 a.m."
"You both have the rest of the day off to get everything done. Oh and Jordan if you could stay back I'd like to speak with you."
"Thanks Garret, I will call you in an hour; I just have to go tell Lu that I am going to be gone for a while." Woody said to Jordan.
"I wanted to give this to you." Garret said as he handed her an envelope.
"The envelope is full of money?"
"Even though this is not exactly the most conventional way to get married you love Woody and he loves you, despite all that's happened I know you two still love each other. And I want you to have a dress you love for your wedding."
"Thank you, Garret" She pulled him into a hug.
"Now go shopping."
Jordan found herself in a small boutique downtown Boston known for formal wear.
"May I help you." A petite blonde clerk asked her.
"I need a dress."
"What's the occasion?"
"I am getting married."
"Oh that's exciting. I have something that I think would be perfect for you. You are a size 6?
"Yes." Jordan felt like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman.
"Here we are." The woman presented Jordan with an off white gown. It was sleeveless and had a low scoop neck and intricate beading making lines from the neck to the hem which was to the floor.
"It's perfect." Jordan whispered, smiling at the woman.
"Well go try it on."
It was perfect. Jordan never felt more beautiful. "Miss here is some shoes that will look lovely with the gown."
"Oh, shoes I didn't even think of that. Thank you."
Jordan was in the dressing room when she heard the sales clerk talking to someone.
"Hi is there a woman here trying on wedding dresses?"
"Yes, are you the fiancée?"
It was weird for Woody to be referred to as the 'fiancée'. "Yes I am."
"You two make a beautiful couple."
"Thank you m'am."
"She is in the dressing room straight back."
"Thank you." He said as he headed back towards Jordan's dressing room.
"Jordan are you decent?"
"Yeah you can come in."
When he entered the dressing room he was not prepared for what he would see, Jordan Cavanaugh in a beautiful gown that she would wear to become his wife.
"You look beautiful." He whispered.
"Thanks I think it's the nicest thing I have ever worn." She smiled. "Well I better get out of it to pay for it."
"No leave it on, let's go get married."
"You want to get married now by the Justice of Peace?"
"No we're getting married by the priest at St. Inez. I am not getting married at city hall."
"Woody this is just an assignment you have Lu, city hall would be fine."
"We broke up. She didn't like the situation of the assignment so we broke up."
"Can't say that I blame her if my boyfriend was marrying another woman I wouldn't be thrilled."
"She doesn't know about the marriage. She was unhappy that it was with you and that there would be no contact for a few weeks."
"I'm sorry Woody, I know you liked her."
"Well you know what they say everything happens for a reason."
"Yeah what do you say we go get married to get your mind off of it?" She joked.
"Very funny Dr. Cavanaugh."
The wedding was small but beautiful. Garret came to walk Jordan down the aisle and be their witness. The church was illuminated by candlelight and Jordan even had Lilies to carry thanks to Woody. This felt like a real wedding to her exactly what she dreamed of, and it was all because of Woody he was making her dreams come true even if it was only temporary.
Much to Jordan's surprise it was the ring Woody had presented her on her birthday. She would have to remember to ask him why he had kept it all this time when they arrived in Hawaii; this wasn't a conversation Garret needed to be present for.
"Well we better go pack." She said.
"Hey Jordan why don't I stay at your place tonight, if this guy notices that we didn't spend our wedding night together over cover will be blown."
"I suppose."
"I have a bag in my car so we can just go to your place."
"Okay, I'll meet you there."
"Actually Jordan I will come get your car tomorrow. It is better for appearance sake if you drive home together." Garret said.
"Fine!" She said annoyed with both men.
"C'mon Jo, it's only temporary." Woody said grabbing her hand.
"I know, this is hard on you too--I'm sorry."
He had been watching her sleep for the past three hours; she had told him to sleep in the bed with her since they would be sharing a bed for the next few weeks.
To say that he hated the circumstances would be a lie, despite all that had happen over the past year, one thing was still true he loved her and was still very much in love with her.
He could only hope that she would forgive him for his mistakes and love him in return.