Title: Chances Are

Author: hjmugillecuty

Pairing: Pacey/Joey

Spoilers: All episodes, all seasons

Rating: K+

Disclaimer: The characters and locations in this story do not belong to me, they belong to their original creators and copyright owners, and I make no profit. "After All" also belongs to Peter Cetera and any other writers and copyright holders.

Author's Note: This is a sequel to a story I posted a long time ago called "Now What?" This is the last chapter. I hope you liked this little story.

The crowd at the Icehouse was quieted down by the tinkling of Doug's glass. He stood and faced the newlyweds. "As the best man, I have the pleasure of the first toast. First, I would like to say how honored I was that you asked me to stand up with you today. It meant a lot." Pacey nodded and mouthed, "I love you bro."

Doug continued, "One night, years ago, I had almost this entire wedding party in one of the cells at the Capeside Police Station." Audrey giggled as Andie blushed red. "After Mitch Leery picked up the others I went in to talk to my little brother. And he told me about this amazing girl he'd fallen in love with, how perfect she was and how she gave him butterflies. So I told him to never lose the butterflies and he never has. And so, I wish for the two of them the best of love, family and friendship. To Pacey and Joey!" He raised his glass as Pacey and Joey held hands and drank.

Bessie was next to stand. "You may have noticed that Joey chose not to have a maid of honor today. That was because that job was reserved for Jen Lindley. So, in her place, Joey asked me to give the next toast. I remember when Joey was growing up; she spent all her time with Pacey and Dawson. Watching them, you would probably never have suspected that we would get to today. But I am so glad we did and I wish the two of you the best of joy and love. To my little sister and her true love!" The glasses were raised again.

Bessie continued, "It is now time for the first dance." Pacey stood and took Joey's hand to lead her to the floor. "Make sure our ribcages are touching." Joey whispered.

"I don't think you need to worry about that." Pacey breathed into her ear. The music began.

"Well here we are again

I guess it must be fate

We've tried it on our own

But deep inside we've known

We'd be back to set things straight"

The music rushed over them as they held each other and swayed. Pacey whispered into Joey's ear softly, "Do you remember?" And their minds drifted back …

To…two children meeting outside a tent full of butterflies.

To…pushing each other off a dock as their friend made movies.

To...a day in detention.

To…hunting for snails for a science project.

To…a kiss outside her house

"I still remember when

Your kiss was so brand new

Every memory repeats

Every step I take retreats

Every journey always leads me back to you"

To…him driving her to visit her father in jail.

To…him pulling her out of a burning restaurant.

To…afternoons spent in math tutoring and dance lessons.

To…working together to build and open the B&B.

To…beating up a bully for her.

To…the gift of a wall and a paintbrush.

To…a kiss beside the road.

To…another kiss in front of a fire.

To…the words "Ask Me to Stay" painted on their wall.

To…running down the dock to him.

"After all the stops and starts

We keep coming back to these two hearts

Two angels who've been rescued from the fall

After all that we've been through

It all comes down to me and you

I guess it's meant to be

Forever you and me after all"

To…a summer on a boat.

To…dates and dinner.

To…a room at the ski lodge.

"When love is truly right

(This time it's truly right)

It lives from year to year

It changes as it goes

Oh, and on the way it grows

But it never disappears."

To…finding each other again, on a boat.

To…a night telling ghost stories.

To…a race to the airport together.

"After all the stops and starts

We keep coming back to these two hearts

Two angels who've been rescued from the fall

After all that we've been through

It all comes down to me and you

I guess it's meant to be

Forever you and me after all"

To…a night in a K-Mart.

To…a kiss after shaving.

To…cuddling in sleeping bags.

"Always just beyond my touch

You know I needed you so much

After all what else is living for?"

To…declaring her love in a kitchen.

"After all the stops and starts

We keep coming back to these two hearts

Two angels who've been rescued from the fall

After all that we've been through

It all comes down to me and you

I guess it's meant to be

Forever you and me After all"

"Joey." Pacey whispered.

"Yeah, Pace?"

"I love you."

"I love you too." They kissed on the dance floor to the cheers of their guests.

Joey was in a daze all evening. She had to watch the video later to find out everything that had happened: Drue Valentine almost being kicked out by Dawson and Bodie, saved only by Jack and Pacey rushing over to verify that he was invited. Professor Hetson watching angrily on the sidelines as Patrick danced with Hailey. Pacey dancing with Amy, picking her up to do so. Lily and Dawson dancing, with her stepping on his toes. Joey herself had shared a dance with Alex that she didn't recall. Bessie and Bodie, Jack and Doug, Alex and Lily, all holding each other tightly.

She did remember cutting the cake and sharing the first slice. Pacey had teased her for a second, threatening to shove it in her face, finally allowing her just a small bite. Their friends cheered loudly.

Hailey caught the bouquet, to the loud groans of her father, and Jack snagged the garter right before Patrick grabbed it.

After a few more dances, Bessie pulled Pacey and Joey away to change into their travel clothes. As they changed, Joey remembered something else.

"Pacey?"

"Yes, Mrs. Witter?"

"Oh, that's gonna take some getting used to. Where are we going?"

"On our honeymoon."

"Pacey." Joey whined.

He came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Well, we don't have three months this time, but I have a boat and I'd like to take the woman I love for a sail."

She turned to face him, her eyes wide. "Really?"

"Really." He kissed her.

"Joey! Pacey! It's time!" They heard Doug yell.

"Let's go."

They raced out of the Icehouse, hand in hand, to Pacey's car which had been artfully decorated by their friends. Bubbles flew around their heads as they waved goodbye and headed for the docks.

They sailed away, lost in each other, and finally, happily, together.

THE END