Marlena sits on the edge of her bed in a daze when Sammi walks in.
"Oh mom, you must be excited, getting married again!"
"Of course I'm excited Sammi"
"Well then why aren't you dressed? You have to be at the chapel in less than half an hour!"
"I've just been thinking…"
"Thinking about what mom, there's nothing to think about except how happy you and dad will be."
"Well, someone has to tell you sooner or later…Your father's best man-"
"- is Bo yeah I know."
"No it's not Bo, it's John"
"What do you mean its JOHN?"
"I know honey you don't like John very much, but your Father and Bo had a fight and he asked John to step in at the last minute."
"Mom, you have to do something. Can't you convince dad that he does need John?"
"Oh Sammi, I'm sorry that's the way it has to be this time."

Marlena gets dressed in the bathroom as Sammi makes her way downstairs to see the one man that she didn't want too, John.

"What do you think you're doing here?"
"I'm here to see your mom Sammi what do you think I'm doing here."
"If you're here to break up my mom and dad you can just forget it! I'm not letting anyone get between them again, especially you John Black!"
"I'm not here to win your mom back, I'm here to ask her some-"
Marlena walks down the stairs
"What's going on here?"
"Mom John is trying to stop you and daddy from getting married."
"What? Doc listen to me she is out of her mind I'm just here to ask you some advice."
"Oh well in that case, Sammi do you mind leaving this might be something John doesn't want to discuss with you here."
Sammi rolls her eyes with hate, but takes the hint and leaves.

"So John, you have my attention, how can I help you?"
"Well doc, I've already spoken to Roman about it but I was wondering if Kate and I could Join you two at the alter today?"
"Oh John don't you think it's too soon for you and Kate?"
"No, Doc I don't, I'm in love with her and I want to make the best of our years that we have left."
"W- well are you sure that Kate feels the same way about you? I mean she might not and could have said something in heat of the moment…"
"No Doc I'm sure she does. I can see it in her eyes."
"Oh I see. Well I- I guess it's alright with me if Roman says it's okay"
"Ahh thanks Doc, you have no idea how much this means to me."
John hugs Marlena in happiness and proceeds to leave as he needs to get home to tell his bride the great news.
Unknowingly to Kate her future husband was on his way home. Kate lay in bed happier than she had been in a long time. Not only did she know that she had taken John away from Marlena for good, but she knew that he would be hers for life! She gazed at the ring that was so ever gently placed on her finger last night and wonders, how did it happen, why, and what it would be like to be Mrs. John Black when all of the sudden she was brought to by a deep booming voice.

"Kate, Have I got a surprise for you"
To Kate's surprise it was John, She thought he'd be at work all day and she wouldn't see him until later.
"Oh really, and what kind of surprise could that be?"
"Well I'll tell you when we get there."
"Get where?"
"You'll have to see, Now put on your best dress, nothing too fancy, but something nice"
Without hesitation Kate got up and none too soon was ready to go. Kate and John finally arrived at the chapel.
"What are we doing here?"
"Were here to see Roman and Marlena get married why do you think were here?"
"Oh c'mon John both you and I know that I'm not exactly welcome here."
"That's besides the point. C'mon let's go in."

Before Kate knew it she was in the church. She was lead by John to Marlena's dressing room and told not to leave until Marlena did.

"Kate, Hi.."
"Hi Marlena, I guess your wondering why I'm in here…well I'm wondering the same thing."
"You mean he didn't tell you?"
"Tell me what?"