The day has finally arrived, and Jackie is surprised just how nervous she feels. The entire week, she had felt sure that she was doing the right thing, and that sense of confidence had kept the butterflies out of her stomach. However, as she stared at her reflection in the full-length mirror, she realized that she was trembling. Not because she was scared about marrying Eric, more because she felt like something bad was about to happen.

Beside her, Kitty was busily rearranging her flowing skirt. Eric's mother had sent Donna out of the room so that she could have a few minutes alone with her new daughter. They had both been quiet until now, when Kitty finally stood up and looked Jackie in the eyes. "Jackie, I'm glad that we have this time alone," she said, cupping the raven beauty's face in her hand. "I've never seen Eric so happy. I want to thank you for giving my son that. I am so glad that you are going to be a part of this family, both Red and I are truly happy that we are going to have a new daughter in you."

"Thank you, Kitty," Jackie whispered, a stray tear falling down her smooth cheek.

"But if you hurt my little boy, I will kill you," she said, laughing her trademark giggle.

Across the hall, Red stood behind his son. Adjusting their bow ties in the mirror, Eric caught his father's eye in the reflection. "Dad, I just want to tell you thanks for everything. I know that we've never been close, but I appreciate all that you have done for Jackie and me. It means a lot to us both."

"Of course, you're my son," Red said simply. "I need to tell you something, Eric."

"What?"

"Now, I'm not sure what he has planned exactly, but I think that Steven is up to something."

"He threatened to ruin my marriage to Jackie, so he probably is. But it doesn't matter, nothing is going to take away this day from us. As long as she is up there with me at that altar, I don't care what else happens. She loves me, and there is not a damn thing Hyde can do about."

Meanwhile, in the landing of the staircase, Hyde found Donna waiting, staring out the window. Reservations and guilt had been consuming her for the past 24 hours. As angry and hurt as she was, she still wasn't sure that she could go through with it.

"Hey, it's almost show time," Hyde whispered.

"Hyde, I don't know if we should do this."

"Don't chicken out on me now, Donna. We're almost there. He's almost yours again."

Donna nodded, trying to muster up the courage to make herself do this. "Okay, okay. You're right, we're almost there. I can do this."

"That's right, you can do this."

Red nearly interrupts their conversation when he comes down the hallway toward them, his eyes locking with Donna's. "Donna, it's almost time to begin. Hyde, you should probably go take your seat."

"Okay, Mr. Foreman," Donna replied as Hyde nodded and disappeared down the staircase. She followed him into Jackie's dressing room. In a flawless ivory gown, Jackie took both their breath away. She was absolutely radiant, the perfect bride.

"Well, Donna, what do you think?" she asked, her skirt flaring out as she twirled in a circle.

"You look beautiful," Donna gasped.

"It's almost show time, Jackie, are you ready?"

She nodded at Red, who weaved his arm through hers. With her father still in prison, she'd had no one to walk her down the aisle. In an unusual showing of emotional attachment, Red had immediately volunteered to serve as her escort. Kitty had cried.

"I've never been so ready for anything in my entire life."

She could hear the sound of violins as she walked toward the back of the church. Staring down the aisle, she could see Eric standing there, smiling back at her. From behind her veil, she smiled and squeezed Red's hand.

Donna started toward the front of the church before her. Looking forward, she could see Eric waiting patiently in front of the preacher. Closing her eyes for a moment, she tried to imagine what it would have been like to do this with him a few years ago. Opening them again, she looked at Eric, expecting to see him staring at her. Instead, he was looking past her, his eyes locked on the beautiful bride waiting for her cue.

Finally at the front of the church, she stepped into her position on the far left and turned to the back as the opening chords of the Wedding March rang out. Step after step, Red and Jackie walked toward the front of the church. Donna snuck a look at her ex-boyfriend, immediately struck by the utter devotion in his eyes as he watched her. His face lit up when she reached him. Turning back to the preacher as he began his speech, Donna watched Eric turn to Jackie and whisper.

"I love you."