Austin and Carrie walked off the altar to talk in private. Austin felt
like he had years ago when he repeated his vows up there and he wanted to
talk to Carrie. He took her hand and decided that they were going to talk
NOW. Waiting always seemed to ruin everything in the past, so he wanted to
talk to her.
Sami and Lucas couldn't stop themselves from looking joyful. Carrie and Austin walked off together, man and wife. OK so they don't know that they're married yet. But everything was going to be all right. Sami felt relieved to see something good come out of an Austin/Carrie plot of hers. She grabbed Lucas' hand just to hold, since he was the only person that she could share her joy with.
Austin and Carrie walked to the back of the small justice of the peace's office and head for one of the back rooms. However Greta and Eric almost knock them over as they stormed inside holding hand while attempting to get out of the rain.
Eric apologized immediately for almost knocking his older sister down, but he said in a laugh, "Carrie, what are you doing here?"
Carrie let go of Austin's hand and told Greta and Eric, "We came to see you both get married. Almost everyone is here that was still in town. I'm so happy for you both."
Greta suddenly looked upset and turned her head. Eric wiped some of the water out of her hair as he asked her, "Princess what's wrong?"
Greta whispered almost inaudibly, "I don't want anyone to see my like this. I must look like swamp girl right now."
Eric whispered back to her, "But you were going to marry me all wet and adorable a minute ago. Don't cry."
She told him, "Why did you say that? Now I will start crying. And you're right I don't care what I wear getting married. It's just... it's just..."
Eric asked softly, "John's here?"
She nodded. Even though John wasn't her father, he was the only man that she ever thought of like a dad. Father John was the man who bought her ice creams as a child, tucked her into bed, and promised to watch out for her mom.
Eric never knew Greta as a child, but he too had the same memories of John. But unlike Greta, Eric also knew his real father and he had memories of different families. But when he was with Greta, Eric felt somehow more accepting of John who was in fact neither his nor Greta's father. Eric asked her, "Do you want to go talk to him?"
She smiled up at him and said, "Yes, I mean no. Look just let me dry off and fix my hair... or I could wait until after the wedding to talk to him if it's an issue"
Eric quickly told her, "NO!" She looked up surprised at him and he continued, "You can talk to him whenever you want to. Don't hold back because of me, ever."
She smiled up at Eric and said, "OK let's get married!"
He made her smile and the feeling that he did that made him stand just a little taller before he told her, "I would marry you everyday for the rest of our lives."
Austin finally commented, "Wow! That's a good offer from a guy Greta."
Nicole turned red seeing Eric and Greta all happy. Eric was not supposed to win the affections of the perfect princess. But Nicole quickly comforted herself. She lost Eric because of Lucas and Kate, but despite them last time she found a way back into Eric's bed. Besides if Eric turned her down, Austin and Brady were still around for her. But letting Princess Pathetic win bothered Nicole more than she cared to admit. Nicole remained in her hiding spot to watch Eric make this huge mistake.
Nicole watched the proceedings as Carrie told Greta, "Come with me for a few minutes Greta. Eric follow Austin."
Sami was smiling along with Lucas on their plan when Sami saw some activities in the back. She told Lucas, "Looks like the wedding is officially on its way."
Lucas saw the couples separating as he whispered into Sami's ear, "My part of the plan was easy my dear. I can't wait to see your plan to reveal the marriage and get them back together."
She stopped smiling and asked, "My plan?"
He smirked and said, "Course I'll help you if you want. I figured my half was pulling off the wedding and your half was getting them together. Besides your cute when you scheme."
Her eyes revealed her surprise before she replied, "You are too as long as I'm not the target."
He held her arm as he replied, "Ditto. How long do you think we have until the wedding starts?"
She caught the gleam in his eye before replying, "I'd guess 10 minutes general."
He held her hand and guided them off to a side room as he told her, "Getting you pregnant for a scheme was one of your best ideas sweetheart."
She followed but asked him, "Why's that?"
He smirked before answering, "Because I get my way with you whenever the mood hits. But Sami we have to stay quiet or someone's going to figure us out."
She followed him into one of the extra rooms in the back.
Meanwhile Kate talked with her contact on the telephone. There was no way she was going to let Lucas ruin his life with that vindictive manipulative little space cadet. Lucas deserved someone with a little intelligence so he wouldn't have to explain everything to her, and Kate had the perfect way to get rid of Sami Brady. Lucas might be her newest interest, but Sami was never one to share. She knew that Sami freaked out over Angel before she ran off to marry. So Kate had the idea of how to rid Lucas of Sami a long time ago, but now she finally had her. Sami better enjoy her last moments with Lucas because Kate was positive that her plan was foolproof. She laughed before finish the thought, "Sami was always a fool."
Back in the bride's dressing room Carrie helped Greta with her hair after helping her with the dress. Greta hugged everyone that came to help her. Marrying Eric Brady seemed like a dream come true and she was beaming with happiness. Carrie fixed her hair and commented, "Thankfully no tears of regret today."
Greta told Carrie, "If Eric and I can get back together, you should reconsider Austin. He's a good guy too."
Carrie reminisced with Austin's simple vows that he repeated to her today, "I love you. Not just for who you are, but for who I am when I'm with you. I love you..." Before Austin came between her and Sami, Carrie suddenly heard herself telling Sami, 'Don't fall for silly practiced lines.' But Carrie couldn't help herself. Austin always seemed so sincere and honest when he said the stupidest things.
Greta stood up and said, "I'm ready. Let's go!"
Carrie told her, "Stay here. I'll run to see if Eric is ready, tell everyone to sit down, and be back for you."
Greta nodded.
Carrie ran out of the room and told everyone to sit down before she went to the groom's vestibule. Eric was pacing back and forth as Austin repeated, "Carrie will come to get you. No one's kidnapping Greta from the wedding."
Carrie interrupted to say, "Take your place little brother. I'll send up your bride."
Nicole saw Carrie run down the hallway and decided now was the time to talk to Greta. She opened the bride's chamber and immediately said, "You look terrible."
Greta's eyes crossed with question before she hotly told her, "You never did have taste. I'm quite sure no one invited you so leave."
Nicole smiled like she had something to say before she insinuated, "It will be nice for Eric to have you on his arm again and me in his bed. I never could pull off the social wife drone like you could."
Greta couldn't help but remember catching Eric telling Nicole that he loved her while he was dating her last time. But she had to trust him now since he continually denied caring about Nicole. But the doubt remained as she told Nicole, "Eric loves me Nicole. I know you don't understand something that pure, but that's the end of it. Now leave."
Nicole winked like Greta told her a joke before she retorted, "Men marry purity but they can't help wanting a whore in the bedroom. Anyhow I just came in to wish you well on your wedding day. Like I said Eric would need a perfect little wife like you."
Before Greta could tell her to go again, Nicole flittered out like she won. She tried to not let Nicole get to her. She tried, but the words kept getting mixed with the past that she tried to let go of.
Carrie saw the light on in one of the rooms on her way back to get Greta. She assumed some of the guests wandered off and she let herself in only to find Lucas and Sami completely joined in each other's rapture. Carrie quickly closed the door but felt like a peeping tom. She practically ran back to get Greta.
Greta schooled her face to not look upset as Carrie ran in to tell her, "Let's go."
Greta asked, "Is something wrong? You're bright red."
Carrie told her, "It's nothing. When we get back home, I'm locking Sami and Lucas in their bedroom."
Greta nodded like she understood, even though she had no clue. Carrie led her to the back of the wedding chapel and hit the tape recorder.
Greta hesitantly walked in and married Eric. If she was subdued during the wedding, she couldn't help herself. She only had herself to blame for being a fool.
Lucas and Sami returned to the wedding right before the vows were exchanged. The found some seats in the back and held each other's hands.
Kate picked up her secret weapon at the airport with no trouble. Once she passed customs, Kate raced to the reception hall.
When Eric kissed Greta, he knew something was seriously wrong. He knew earlier actually, but the kiss confirmed his suspicions. She was upset with him, but married him anyhow. Once he had a minute peace with her, he was positive that everything would work out.
Austin found Carrie once the bride and groom left. He told her, "We need to talk."
Carrie remembered Austin's vows again from tonight. She weakly told him, "If you really want to, but I don't see what's left for us."
The entire group slowly went back to chez Salem for the celebration. Kate saw Greta and Eric cutting the cake as she watched for a moment. She felt a little hesitant that her surprise might hurt the newlyweds as well, but she couldn't help it. She had to sever Sami from Lucas' life to protect him. Once Sami was gone, she was going to find Lucas the perfect wife and ensure his long term happiness. To Kate Sami was a noose that was slowly going to kill her son.
Sami and Lucas couldn't stop themselves from looking joyful. Carrie and Austin walked off together, man and wife. OK so they don't know that they're married yet. But everything was going to be all right. Sami felt relieved to see something good come out of an Austin/Carrie plot of hers. She grabbed Lucas' hand just to hold, since he was the only person that she could share her joy with.
Austin and Carrie walked to the back of the small justice of the peace's office and head for one of the back rooms. However Greta and Eric almost knock them over as they stormed inside holding hand while attempting to get out of the rain.
Eric apologized immediately for almost knocking his older sister down, but he said in a laugh, "Carrie, what are you doing here?"
Carrie let go of Austin's hand and told Greta and Eric, "We came to see you both get married. Almost everyone is here that was still in town. I'm so happy for you both."
Greta suddenly looked upset and turned her head. Eric wiped some of the water out of her hair as he asked her, "Princess what's wrong?"
Greta whispered almost inaudibly, "I don't want anyone to see my like this. I must look like swamp girl right now."
Eric whispered back to her, "But you were going to marry me all wet and adorable a minute ago. Don't cry."
She told him, "Why did you say that? Now I will start crying. And you're right I don't care what I wear getting married. It's just... it's just..."
Eric asked softly, "John's here?"
She nodded. Even though John wasn't her father, he was the only man that she ever thought of like a dad. Father John was the man who bought her ice creams as a child, tucked her into bed, and promised to watch out for her mom.
Eric never knew Greta as a child, but he too had the same memories of John. But unlike Greta, Eric also knew his real father and he had memories of different families. But when he was with Greta, Eric felt somehow more accepting of John who was in fact neither his nor Greta's father. Eric asked her, "Do you want to go talk to him?"
She smiled up at him and said, "Yes, I mean no. Look just let me dry off and fix my hair... or I could wait until after the wedding to talk to him if it's an issue"
Eric quickly told her, "NO!" She looked up surprised at him and he continued, "You can talk to him whenever you want to. Don't hold back because of me, ever."
She smiled up at Eric and said, "OK let's get married!"
He made her smile and the feeling that he did that made him stand just a little taller before he told her, "I would marry you everyday for the rest of our lives."
Austin finally commented, "Wow! That's a good offer from a guy Greta."
Nicole turned red seeing Eric and Greta all happy. Eric was not supposed to win the affections of the perfect princess. But Nicole quickly comforted herself. She lost Eric because of Lucas and Kate, but despite them last time she found a way back into Eric's bed. Besides if Eric turned her down, Austin and Brady were still around for her. But letting Princess Pathetic win bothered Nicole more than she cared to admit. Nicole remained in her hiding spot to watch Eric make this huge mistake.
Nicole watched the proceedings as Carrie told Greta, "Come with me for a few minutes Greta. Eric follow Austin."
Sami was smiling along with Lucas on their plan when Sami saw some activities in the back. She told Lucas, "Looks like the wedding is officially on its way."
Lucas saw the couples separating as he whispered into Sami's ear, "My part of the plan was easy my dear. I can't wait to see your plan to reveal the marriage and get them back together."
She stopped smiling and asked, "My plan?"
He smirked and said, "Course I'll help you if you want. I figured my half was pulling off the wedding and your half was getting them together. Besides your cute when you scheme."
Her eyes revealed her surprise before she replied, "You are too as long as I'm not the target."
He held her arm as he replied, "Ditto. How long do you think we have until the wedding starts?"
She caught the gleam in his eye before replying, "I'd guess 10 minutes general."
He held her hand and guided them off to a side room as he told her, "Getting you pregnant for a scheme was one of your best ideas sweetheart."
She followed but asked him, "Why's that?"
He smirked before answering, "Because I get my way with you whenever the mood hits. But Sami we have to stay quiet or someone's going to figure us out."
She followed him into one of the extra rooms in the back.
Meanwhile Kate talked with her contact on the telephone. There was no way she was going to let Lucas ruin his life with that vindictive manipulative little space cadet. Lucas deserved someone with a little intelligence so he wouldn't have to explain everything to her, and Kate had the perfect way to get rid of Sami Brady. Lucas might be her newest interest, but Sami was never one to share. She knew that Sami freaked out over Angel before she ran off to marry. So Kate had the idea of how to rid Lucas of Sami a long time ago, but now she finally had her. Sami better enjoy her last moments with Lucas because Kate was positive that her plan was foolproof. She laughed before finish the thought, "Sami was always a fool."
Back in the bride's dressing room Carrie helped Greta with her hair after helping her with the dress. Greta hugged everyone that came to help her. Marrying Eric Brady seemed like a dream come true and she was beaming with happiness. Carrie fixed her hair and commented, "Thankfully no tears of regret today."
Greta told Carrie, "If Eric and I can get back together, you should reconsider Austin. He's a good guy too."
Carrie reminisced with Austin's simple vows that he repeated to her today, "I love you. Not just for who you are, but for who I am when I'm with you. I love you..." Before Austin came between her and Sami, Carrie suddenly heard herself telling Sami, 'Don't fall for silly practiced lines.' But Carrie couldn't help herself. Austin always seemed so sincere and honest when he said the stupidest things.
Greta stood up and said, "I'm ready. Let's go!"
Carrie told her, "Stay here. I'll run to see if Eric is ready, tell everyone to sit down, and be back for you."
Greta nodded.
Carrie ran out of the room and told everyone to sit down before she went to the groom's vestibule. Eric was pacing back and forth as Austin repeated, "Carrie will come to get you. No one's kidnapping Greta from the wedding."
Carrie interrupted to say, "Take your place little brother. I'll send up your bride."
Nicole saw Carrie run down the hallway and decided now was the time to talk to Greta. She opened the bride's chamber and immediately said, "You look terrible."
Greta's eyes crossed with question before she hotly told her, "You never did have taste. I'm quite sure no one invited you so leave."
Nicole smiled like she had something to say before she insinuated, "It will be nice for Eric to have you on his arm again and me in his bed. I never could pull off the social wife drone like you could."
Greta couldn't help but remember catching Eric telling Nicole that he loved her while he was dating her last time. But she had to trust him now since he continually denied caring about Nicole. But the doubt remained as she told Nicole, "Eric loves me Nicole. I know you don't understand something that pure, but that's the end of it. Now leave."
Nicole winked like Greta told her a joke before she retorted, "Men marry purity but they can't help wanting a whore in the bedroom. Anyhow I just came in to wish you well on your wedding day. Like I said Eric would need a perfect little wife like you."
Before Greta could tell her to go again, Nicole flittered out like she won. She tried to not let Nicole get to her. She tried, but the words kept getting mixed with the past that she tried to let go of.
Carrie saw the light on in one of the rooms on her way back to get Greta. She assumed some of the guests wandered off and she let herself in only to find Lucas and Sami completely joined in each other's rapture. Carrie quickly closed the door but felt like a peeping tom. She practically ran back to get Greta.
Greta schooled her face to not look upset as Carrie ran in to tell her, "Let's go."
Greta asked, "Is something wrong? You're bright red."
Carrie told her, "It's nothing. When we get back home, I'm locking Sami and Lucas in their bedroom."
Greta nodded like she understood, even though she had no clue. Carrie led her to the back of the wedding chapel and hit the tape recorder.
Greta hesitantly walked in and married Eric. If she was subdued during the wedding, she couldn't help herself. She only had herself to blame for being a fool.
Lucas and Sami returned to the wedding right before the vows were exchanged. The found some seats in the back and held each other's hands.
Kate picked up her secret weapon at the airport with no trouble. Once she passed customs, Kate raced to the reception hall.
When Eric kissed Greta, he knew something was seriously wrong. He knew earlier actually, but the kiss confirmed his suspicions. She was upset with him, but married him anyhow. Once he had a minute peace with her, he was positive that everything would work out.
Austin found Carrie once the bride and groom left. He told her, "We need to talk."
Carrie remembered Austin's vows again from tonight. She weakly told him, "If you really want to, but I don't see what's left for us."
The entire group slowly went back to chez Salem for the celebration. Kate saw Greta and Eric cutting the cake as she watched for a moment. She felt a little hesitant that her surprise might hurt the newlyweds as well, but she couldn't help it. She had to sever Sami from Lucas' life to protect him. Once Sami was gone, she was going to find Lucas the perfect wife and ensure his long term happiness. To Kate Sami was a noose that was slowly going to kill her son.