Summer walked into Kyle's office to find him behind his desk. "Good morning," Kyle said when he saw her.
"Kyle," Summer said, "I'm glad I found you. I really need to talk to you."
"Okay," Kyle said, "My ears are all yours."
"I've been doing a lot of thinking and I realize you're right," Summer said.
"About what?" Kyle said.
"About us," Summer said, "That we belong together."
"Since when is there us?" Kyle said.
"There can be," Summer said, "Because I understand something else now."
"Which is?" Kyle said.
"I love you," Summer said, "With my whole heart."
Standing up, and walking to the other side of the desk, Kyle said, "Is this for real?"
"As real as it gets," Summer said.
"Aren't you forgetting something?" Kyle said, "Like your fiancé?"
"I know Fen is going to be disappointed, but I want to be with you," Summer said.
"You have no idea how much I have wanted to hear you say that," Kyle said, taking her in his arms.
Kyle and Summer shared a kiss, when an angry voice startled them. "I should have known."
"Fen…" Summer stammered.
"So, this is what goes on behind my back!" Fen said.
"If you just let us explain," Kyle said.
"I don't want to hear it," Fen said, "Once again, you're trying to steal my girl."
"I'm not trying to…" was all Kyle got, out before Fen punched him.
Kyle spiraled to the floor, lying still with his eyes closed. "Kyle!" Summer cried.
She dropped to her knees beside Kyle, trying to rouse him. Looking up at Fen she said, "What have you done?"
"Serves him right," Fen said.
"Kyle? Kyle, please wake up," Summer pleaded, "Kyle?!" Summer sat up in bed with tears on her face. Realizing it had all been a dream, she wiped her tears away with a sigh.
She heard a knock on the bedroom door and her mother's voice. "Summer?"
"Come in," Summer said.
Phyllis opened the door and said, "I thought I heard yelling, are you alright?"
"I was just having a weird dream," Summer said.
"About Fen?" Phyllis said.
"Yeah," Summer said.
"You haven't forgotten what today is, have you?" Phyllis said.
"It's my wedding day," Summer smiled.
"Are you nervous?" Phyllis said.
"Yes," Summer said, "But excited too. I appreciate you and Dad letting my stay here last night."
"Well, of course," Phyllis said, "We wanted you to ourselves for one more night."
"I love you both too," Summer said.
Michael walked out into his living room, to find Fen muttering while he stared at his tablet.
"Fen?" Michael said.
"Morning Dad," Fen said.
"What are you doing?" Michael said.
"Trying to memorize my vows for Summer," Fen said, "I didn't think I'd be this nervous."
"You just need to speak from your heart," Michael said.
"The way I feel, I'll be lucky if I can speak at all," Fen said.
"There's my son, the groom," Lauren said, walking into the room.
"Hi Mom," Fen said.
Sitting next to him, she said, "How are you feeling?"
"Doing okay," Fen said.
"That's not quite true," Michael said, "He's a wee bit nervous."
"Of course you are," Lauren said, "You are marrying the girl of your dreams."
"That's always been Summer," Fen said.
"Do you want some breakfast?" Lauren said, "You can have whatever you want today."
"No need to fuss," Fen said.
"It's your wedding day," Michael said, "When else are we supposed to fuss over you?"
"Kyle, can you zip me up?" Rachel said, surveying herself in the bedroom mirror.
Kyle obliged her request and then turning around, Rachel said, "How do I look?"
"Stunning," Kyle said, "You are going to upstage the bride."
Running her fingers along his bowtie, Rachel said, "You look pretty handsome yourself."
"I try," Kyle said, "So, you're going to Fen's before the ceremony?"
"Yes, I thought I would go to Society with them, since I'm part of the wedding," Rachel said. "And you're going to Summer's?"
"Yep, I want to see if I can help and then we will leave together," Kyle said.
"Then I will see you there," Rachel said.
"Sounds like a plan," Kyle said.
"Before you go," Rachel said, "One last kiss." Kyle smiled taking her in his arms.
Michael opened his front door to reveal Kevin. "Hey big brother, looking snappy," Kevin said, observing Michael in his formal wear.
"What are you doing here?" Michael said, noticing Chloe and Susie were with Kevin.
"Michael, let them in," Lauren said.
As Kevin and his family stepped inside, Michael said, "I thought we were meeting you at the venue."
"We decided to come by and see…" Kevin started.
"Hi Fen!" Susie said, cutting Kevin off.
"Hi Susie," Fen said, "What are you all dressed up for?"
"Oh, I just felt like it," Susie said, "I also hear there's a wedding."
"No kidding," Fen said, "It's not yours, is it?"
"Not unless Summer changes her mind," Susie teased.
Chloe and Lauren tried to hide their amusement, as Kevin said, "You know, he is your cousin."
"I was just kidding Dad," Susie said.
"All of you ladies look beautiful," Fen said.
Observing, Fen's lounge wear, Kevin said, "You're not wearing that to the wedding, I hope."
"Too casual?" Fen said.
"What are you waiting for?" Michael said.
Guiding Fen out of the room, Kevin said, "Go in there and put your tux on." As Fen disappeared around the corner, Kevin said, "You might want to run a brush through that mess on your head too. Don't come out until you are ready."
"Can you feel the love?" Michael said.
"Oh, wow everything looks great," Faith enthused, as she entered Society with Sharon in tow.
"It's really something," Sharon said.
A smiling Abby approached them saying, "Hi, welcome to Society, a la wedding venue."
"The place looks amazing," Faith said.
"Thank you," Abby said, "You're the first to arrive. Drinks are over there…" Abby gestured to the bar, where Austin was busy with setup.
"Help yourself to appetizers," Abby continued, "Lola is busy in the kitchen cooking up a feast for the reception."
"Is it okay, if I go in and say hello to Lola?" Faith said.
"Of course," Abby said.
"Just don't stay long, she's working hard," Sharon said.
"We will be starting just as soon as everyone else is here," Abby said, "I love weddings!"
"Kyle," Nick said, greeting him at the front door, "What are you doing here?"
"I'm standing up for Summer," Kyle said, "I thought I would come by to see if I could help."
"We have everything under control," Nick said, "But since you're here you might as well come in."
"Kyle," Phyllis said, when she saw him.
"Phyllis," Kyle said, "You look very nice. That's a lovely gown."
"Thank you," Phyllis said.
Dressed in a robe, Summer bustled into the room, "Has anyone seen my…?" She stopped when she saw Kyle.
"You're here," Summer said, rushing over and hugging him.
"Of course, I told you I'm here for you today," Kyle said.
"You better finish getting ready," Phyllis said.
"I need to find my hair clip," Summer said.
"You mean this?" Nick said, lifting one off the table.
"Thank you," Summer said, "Mom will you help me with the dress?"
"Absolutely," Phyllis said, following Summer out of the room.
"So, Kyle would you like a drink?" Nick said.
"No, thank you," Kyle said.
"You know, it means a lot to Summer that you agreed to stand up for her," Nick said.
"I was happy to do it," Kyle said, "Anything for Summer."
"Wow," Kevin said, opening Michael's door to reveal Rachel.
"It's nice to see you too," Rachel said.
"You look amazing," Kevin said, as she stepped inside.
"Thanks," Rachel said. Detecting voices in the living room, she said, "Am I interrupting a party?"
"We're all here for Fen," Kevin said, "Besides, you know you are always part of this family."
"Mom, I love your dress," Susie said, "You look so pretty."
"Thank you," Rachel said, "You look very beautiful too."
Spotting Chloe, they smiled "Hi" at each other. "Where is your handsome husband?" Chloe said.
"With Summer," Rachel said, "He's her best person, so he's going to meet us at Society."
"Are you okay with that?" Chloe said
"I'm not thrilled about it," Rachel said, "But it puts my mind at ease knowing she's marrying Fen."
"Ladies and gentlemen," Michael proclaimed, "I present to you the groom of the day, Fen Baldwin!"
Fen stepped out dressed in his tuxedo, his arms spread apart to display his look, while the others clapped for him.
"You look so handsome," Susie gushed.
"You're very sweet to say so," Fen said.
Spotting Rachel, Fen smiled and said, "Hi and…wow you look great."
"You make a very handsome groom," Rachel said.
"Thanks for doing this," Fen said, "I really appreciate it."
"I'm happy to stand up for you," Rachel said.
Looking around the room Fen said, "No one told me we would be having a beauty pageant in here."
Standing in front of her son, Lauren said, "I can't believe this day is here."
"Please don't get all teary on me," Fen said.
"I might," Lauren said. She reached over to smooth his bow tie saying, "Let me fix this for you."
"Mom…" Fen said.
"You mother and I are both very proud and very happy for you," Michael said.
"Thanks I love you both too," Fen said, "Your support means everything to me."
"Isn't it about time we get going?" Kevin said.
"Wait," Lauren said, "Michael get your phone, I want pictures of everyone."
"Is that necessary?" Fen complained.
"No complaining, come on everyone," Michael said.
Michael set the timer dashing into the frame, instructing, "I want to see all smiles!" Instinctively Kevin and Fen made funny faces, smiling for a second take.
"Alright everyone," Phyllis said, "Feast your eyes on the most beautiful bride ever, Summer Newman!"
Summer walked out in her bride's dress, the sight of her taking Kyle's breath away.
"Look at you," Nick said, "My lovely daughter."
Smiling nervously, Summer said, "Do I really look okay?"
"Okay?" Kyle said, "You're a vision."
"You have to be one of the most stunning brides I've ever seen," a familiar voice spoke.
Summer's eyes caught sight of the voice, a smile crossing her face. "Noah!" she said, rushing to hug him. "I can't believe you're here."
"Did you think I was going to let my little sister get married, without me?" Noah said.
"It's so great to see you," Summer said.
"Okay, picture time," Phyllis said.
"Shouldn't we be on our way?" Nick said
"It's not like they are going to start without us," Phyllis said, "We have the bride."
Phyllis took a combination of pictures, culminating with a timed picture of everyone.
"Oh, they did a lovely job with the decorations," Nikki said, arriving on Victor's arm.
"Indeed they did," Victor said, "Should be a lovely ceremony."
"Wait until you see Summer in her wedding dress," Nikki said.
"You sound like you know what it looks like," Victor said.
"I may have had a sneak preview," Nikki said, "I saw the dress, but not on our granddaughter in it. She is going to look fabulous."
"As she should," Victor said.
"This looks like the right place for a wedding," Jack said, with big smile.
"Jack," Victor said, "I wasn't expecting to see you."
"Summer invited me," Jack said, "You know she's always been very special to me."
"It's nice that you could make it," Nikki said.
Noah entered as Victor smiled and said, "Look who's here."
"Noah, this is a wonderful surprise," Nikki said, giving him a hug.
"It's great to see you as well," Noah said, "I wasn't going to miss the biggest day of my sister's life."
"Grandma, Grandpa," Faith smiled, greeting them, with a hug each.
"Look how beautiful you are," Victor smiled.
"It's a Newman wedding," Faith said, "We have to do it up right."
"Yes," Victor chuckled.
"Sharon," Nikki said, catching sight of her, to which Sharon said, "Nikki."
"Hey Mom," Noah said from behind her.
Sharon turned around and beamed when she saw her son. "Noah!" she gushed, throwing her arms around him, "I didn't know you were coming."
"Where else would I be on a special day like this?" Noah said.
"It's so wonderful to see you," Sharon said.
"Do I get a hug too?" Faith said.
"You can't be my sister Faith," Noah said, "She was just a little tyke."
"Ha, ha, not for a while," Faith said, hugging Noah.
"Does anyone know where Summer is?" Nikki said.
"I saw her come in the back," Faith said.
"Summer doesn't want her groom to see her," Noah said, "She's back there with her parents and Kyle."
"Kyle…" Nikki said.
"What is he doing back there?" Victor said.
"I believe he's standing up for Summer in the ceremony," Jack said. Noticing Victor's frown, Jack continued, "It's what they want."
"Okay everyone," Abby said, rushing from the back, "The bride is here, we are ready to start."
"Well, I think we are missing some people," Victor said.
"Where's the groom?" Abby panicked. Austin tried to stifle a chuckle from the bar.
Noticing Austin, Noah walked over, "What are you doing here?"
"I work here," Austin said, "I'm serving at the reception and sitting in on the wedding."
"Does Summer know about this?" Noah said.
"It's all perfectly legit," Austin said, "You shouldn't be so tense."
"You better not cause any trouble," Noah said.
"I wouldn't dream of it," Austin said.
"I haven't seen any members of the Baldwin clan yet," Jack said.
"Did I hear my name?" Michael said, walking in with Lauren.
"We were beginning to wonder what was keeping you," Victor said.
"Victor, nice to see you," Michael said, "Not to worry, we are all here."
Kevin entered with Chloe and Susie, who immediately was talking to Faith.
Fen escorted Rachel in on his arm, everyone cheering in excitement at Fen's arrival.
"Is Summer here?" Fen said.
"She's here but wants to stay out of sight until the ceremony," Noah said.
Surprised to see Noah, Fen said, "I know you. Nolan right?"
"Noah," Noah said gesturing to himself.
"I knew that," Fen said, stepping away to greet some other guests.
Looking at Rachel, Noah sighed, "I can't believe that guy is going to be my brother-in-law." Rachel slightly laughed with a nod.
Victoria rushed through the entrance, looking around to see if the wedding had begun. She was startled when a voice said, "Aunt Victoria."
"Noah," Victoria smiled, "What a nice surprise. I'm not late am I?"
"No, the bride and groom are here, I think they are just getting ready to start," Noah said.
Phyllis emerged from the back, excited to see Lauren and Michael. "I can't believe this day is here!" Phyllis said.
"I said the same thing this morning," Lauren said, "I'm so excited for them."
Fen and Rachel appeared beside them. "Is Summer ready to start?" Fen said.
"Yes, she is," Phyllis said. "Rachel they need you in the back. Kyle is going to escort you down the aisle."
"Oh, perfect," Rachel said. Turning to Fen she said, "I will see you up there. Deep breaths, remember?"
"I'll try," Fen said. Rachel gave him a quick hug before she hurried off.
Phyllis turned to Fen. He waited for her to say something, but she just smiled and nodded.
"Let's get you up front," Michael said.
As Fen took his spot, Phyllis said, "Could I have everyone's attention? If you could all take your seats we are about to begin."
Lola emerged from the kitchen, Austin smiling at her change of clothes for the ceremony. "And just like that you are the most beautiful girl in the room," Austin said.
"I didn't want to wear my uniform for the ceremony," Lola said.
"There's room for us to sit at the back," Austin said, leading Lola by the hand.
As the guests took their seats, a voice spoke from the back of the room. "Got room for one more?"
Everyone turned to see Adam. "What are you doing here?" Kevin boomed, as he stood up.
"I'm here for my niece's wedding," Adam said, "As a member of the family I was invited."
"Adam?" Sharon spoke up, "There's a seat right here next to me." Faith gave her mother a quizzical look, but remained silent.
"Thank you, Sharon," Adam said.
Lauren was fussing over Fen at the front. "Lauren, we should take out seats," Michael said.
"Alright," Lauren said, "I love you."
"I love you too," Fen said. Lauren gave him a quick hug. She proceeded to walk away, pausing to rush back and give his bow tie one quick fix. Fen took it all in stride, slightly laughing, "Mom…"
"Okay," Lauren smiled, blowing him a kiss as she sat in the front row, linking an arm and hand with Michael, for support.
Phyllis beamed as she sat next to them, an empty seat beside her saved for Nick.
Arriving at the back, Rachel said, "I'm here."
Kyle smiled at her. "You still look amazing," he smiled, giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.
Looking at Summer, who was standing with Nick, Rachel marveled at Summer's dress, complete with flowers adorning her up swept hair. "Summer, you look really beautiful," Rachel said.
"I second that," Kyle said.
"Thank you," Summer said.
"Are you ready?" Kyle said.
"I am," Summer said.
Music began to play as Kyle offered Rachel his arm. "Shall we?" he smiled. Rachel returned the smile taking her husband's arm and they began to walk.
Carrying a bouquet to flowers, Rachel whispered, "The reminds me of our wedding." Kyle smiled at her.
Fen stood with his heart pounding, as Kyle and Rachel reached the front. Kyle walked Rachel to her place, before taking his on the opposite side.
"Are you still sure about this?" Nick said. Summer nodded with a smile.
"I love you supergirl," Nick said.
"I love you too Dad," Summer said.
Summer took Nick's arm as they began their walk. As Summer appeared at the end of the aisle both Fen and Kyle were mesmerized by her. Spotting Kyle at the front Summer momentarily forgot herself, thinking she was walking to Kyle as her groom. Then, the sight of Fen, brought her back to the reality, that he was about to be her husband.
Reaching the front Nick, handed Summer off to Fen, giving her a kiss on the cheek.
The priest presided over the couple with opening remarks and then asking for any objections. Rachel's eyes focused on Kyle, who took hard swallow, to quell his feelings.
As the couple joined hands the priest began his questions. "Do you Fenmore Baldwin, take Summer Newman as your wedded wife?"
"I do," Fen smiled.
"Do you Summer Newman take Fenmore Baldwin as your wedded husband?"
Summer hesitated to answer, her nerves were swelling, preventing her from speaking. Fen raised his eyebrows at her, prompting her to answer.
"I…" Summer started.
Tears were forming, as Fen quietly said, "Summer?" Kyle tilted his head to look at her with concern.
Giving Summer a reassuring hand squeeze, Fen said, "It's okay, just answer the question."
"I…" Summer tried again, "I…can't," she stammered.
"Summer?" Fen said.
"I'm sorry, I can't do this," Summer sobbed, as she ran back down the aisle.
"Summer!" Fen called.
Fen was about to run after her, when Kyle jumped in his path. "Let me go talk to her. I can handle this," Kyle said.
Murmurs filled the crowd, as Rachel looked to Chloe with disbelief in her eyes. She then shifted her focus to Fen, with a more sympathetic look.
"Summer!" Kyle said, catching her near the exit, "Hold on, a second."
"Kyle, what are you doing here?" Summer said.
"Stopping you from making a big mistake," Kyle said, "Why did you run out like that?"
"I was standing there, about to marry a wonderful man and suddenly I couldn't breathe," Summer panicked.
"Okay, come on, deep breaths," Kyle said, "You can do it." He demonstrated until she matched his breathing pattern and her tears began to settle.
"I think you just had a panic attack," Kyle said.
"I can't go through with it," Summer moaned.
"Why not?" Kyle said, "You've told me over and over how much he means to you."
"It's your fault!" Summer said.
"What does that mean?" Kyle said.
"All those things you said, about us belonging together and how much you love me and want to be with me," Summer said, "You kept it up and you got into my head. You pulled up all these old feelings and I couldn't deal with them. Just when I think I've gotten over you, then you kiss me!"
"I meant those words," Kyle said.
"You're still doing it," Summer said, "One day you're telling me how much you love your wife and supporting my wedding. The next day you want you and I, to have a future together."
"You have to know, how I feel about you by now," Kyle said, "It's always been you Summer. I love you, I'm in love with you. I think if you're honest with yourself you love me too."
Summer opened her mouth to reply, pausing and looking past Kyle. "Oh…" Summer moaned.
Following her gaze, Kyle turned around to find Fen and Rachel standing a few feet behind them, a look of betrayal in their eyes.