AN: Hey everybody! Here's a few shout outs:

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DFreak: Whoa…I'm not sure if I could write something like that! I mean, I probably could write it…but it would be absolutely horrible! But who knows? I might decide to…lol. No, you're not sick minded, and I love Emma and Jay too! Thanks for the review!

Ericaw1992: K! lol…thanks for the review!

BarelyAlive: Thank you, thank you, thank you…lol. Thanks for the review!

Linzer-B: Well whether or not they kiss at midnight won't be revealed in this chapter (but I pretty much flat out tell you at the end of this chapter…okay, I seriously need to stop giving hints…but oh well, lol!) thanks for the review!

CHA CHA CHARMEN: I love you too! He-he, I personally think Jay looks so adorable without his hat on so yeah, had to stick that line into the last chapter! Thanks for the review!

XxAnGeL02xX: Thanks for the review! I'm glad you like the story!

Slum: Yep, she had to go and ruin the moment…typical Manny Santos…lol. Thanks for the review!

OneTreeHillGirl: I know! The anxiety for the kiss scene is killing me! He-he, mostly just because I haven't written it yet, but I'm about to write Chapter 13 so that may just be the chapter when it happens! Thanks for the review!

CassieSteele: Sorry for confusing you with the last chapter title! And thanks for calling me an amazing writer! Glad you like the story and thanks for the review!

xcrazibabii69x: Don't worry, kissing scene will be…uh…oh just wait til you read the ending Authors Note…it'll tell ya! Thanks for the review!

fcms1163: Go Jemma! Lol…you thought Jay would propose? Lol…yeah, my chapter title did confuse people, sorry! But they would make a cute married couple…lol. Thanks for the review!

Lady-Kitty:I know! I blame Manny…lol. Thanks for the review!

slyswn28283: Yeah, well Emma's asking Jay for the date may come and bite her in the butt…lol. Thanks for the review!

Degrassiluvr: Thank you!

Ocisforme: Thanks! I love Emma/Jay too! OC…does that mean the show The OC? Cuz if it does, I am so with you there, I love The OC! Almost as much as I love Degrassi…almost! XD!

Brooke: Thanks for the review, hope you like the chapter!

antiIRONY: Yeah, and the previews for it on The N were like "When enemies can become lovers" which makes you think that they could actually end up dating and they didn't…which sucked! I agree that Epitome should read the fan fictions. Thanks for the review!

Mickey Mouse Gloves: You'll just have to read the chapter to find out! Thanks for the review!

And to everybody else: writingismything, Etom, chrisbenoit99, Sweet-Sucide-41, So-Over-Him, ShimmeringEvil, Lena Le2006, Allie, Queenie, be11011, rebelangel566, Bridget N, PrudencePiperHalliwell, Plastic Strawberries, chealsea, yalissa, and EmDee8907…you guys rock!

Thank you so much for the reviews everyone!

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So, without further ado (lol)…here is Chapter 12…hope you like it!

R&R and please, no flames!

Lotsa love, degrassichick

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Chapter 12

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"Oh Emma, honey, you look beautiful!" Spike gushed as she looked at her daughter decked out in her bridesmaid gown.

Emma walked over to the body length mirror and glanced at herself, she had to admit, she looked much better for Caitlin and Joey's wedding than she did for her parents, which was rather sad when she thought about it.

Joey and Caitlin's wedding colors were sugarplum, silver, and white, therefore Emma was wearing an off-the-shoulder sugarplum colored gown that fell all the way to her toes along with a silver necklace with a small heart in the middle with a small diamond on it.

Since her shoulders were bare, Lucy had put a small amount of glitter lotion on them so they had a slight sparkle to them.

They had decided against putting her hair in another perm so instead they had simply curled her hair with a curling iron and then pulled it up into a bun with a few spiral tendrils spilling out and another few that shaped her face.

"Thanks mom." Emma said, smiling at her mom.

Caitlin turned and smiled at Spike, Emma, Angela, and Lucy, "Okay, I guess it's time to get going, isn't it?"

Spike smiled and walked over to her best friend, hugging her tightly, "I'm so happy for you!"

Emma did one more check in the mirror before the five of them walked out of the dressing room and into the main lobby of the chapel to wait for the groom's party.

"Emma you look beautiful!" Snake said, glancing down at his stepdaughter with a smile on his face.

"Thanks dad." Emma said and smiled, "It's just a good thing I didn't use a perm kit…right mom?"

Spike laughed and shook her head, remembering the moment, "Right."

Just then, music started to play and Emma saw her baby brother walking through the already open chapel doors and down the aisle with the pillow with the rings on it in his hands.

Angela went next, smiling happily at Caitlin before turning and walking off down the aisle, sprinkling down a few flower petals for every step she took.

Emma smiled over at Craig who had his arm looped through hers before they began their walk down the aisle.

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Jay smiled at Jack as he walked down the aisle slowly, trying to hold onto the pillow.

He turned and looked at Jay and smiled at him, he almost lifted his hand for a wave until Jay shook his head no and just waved his hand forward, telling him to go on.

"Angie looks beautiful." Manny whispered from where she stood next to Jay along with Spinner.

Jay nodded in agreement as he watched Craig's little sister walk down the aisle as the flower girl.

"Oh my God…she looks great!" Manny exclaimed in a whisper.

Jay rolled his eyes as he continued to watch Angie, "I know Manny, you already said that."

"I'm not talking about Angie, look behind you." Manny said.

Jay turned his head and suddenly he saw Emma walking slowly down the aisle arm-in-arm with Craig.

His eyes widened and he could feel his heartbeat quickening, she looked beautiful!

She was wearing a gown in a purplish color and her hair was pulled up into a bun with curled tendrils spilling out, her shoulders were bare and sparkly and her face looked angelic due to the light pink lipstick and light silver eye shadow and the small amount of blush on her cheeks, he wasn't sure if that was actual blush or if she was blushing.

Emma glanced at him for a second and smiled before she and Craig walked past their row.

Jay watched her walk almost the rest of the way down before turning and watching the rest of the people walk down the aisle before it was finally Caitlin's turn.

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Emma smiled as she watched Caitlin and Joey recite their vows before placing their rings on each other's fingers; she could feel tears stinging her eyes.

They reminded her of one of those movie couples who were together in the beginning, broke up in the climax, and got back together in the big finale.

She could just see it in their eyes how much they loved each other, and when they kissed, she knew that this marriage would last forever.

"Ready?" Craig asked, turning to Emma and holding out his arm.

Emma smiled at him and looped her arm back through his as everybody walked off down the aisle; everything was perfect…well almost.

Emma watched as Jack slowly waddled in front of her and Craig before he turned and pointed, "Jay!" he exclaimed and ran off towards Jay's row and leaped up onto his lap and began speaking loudly about the wedding.

Emma watched as Jay stared at everyone apologetically and tried to make Jack be a bit quieter.

Emma smirked slightly before she began to laugh as people started to stare at Jack and Jay.

Jack glanced around at people and shrugged before jumping off of Jay's lap, waddling back down the row, stepping on Manny's foot, and making it back to the aisle.

"Ow!" Manny exclaimed, rubbing her hand over her heeled foot.

Emma grinned and then watched as Jack waddled on down the aisle.

She and Craig glanced around at all the laughing people before she noticed that Jay was shooting her a bashful glance that she could just barely see out of the corner of her eye but she was pretty sure that he was or was very close to blushing.

She grinned to herself before she and Craig made it out of the aisle and into the lobby of the church.

"Well that was unforgettable." Craig said with a small smirk as the two stood there waiting for the bride and groom to make it into the lobby.

Jack glanced around the lobby in awe before turning around and heading back into the main church part, probably looking for Spike and Snake.

"Definitely." Emma said with a small smile as she watched Joey and Caitlin hurry into the lobby and give each other a kiss.

Emma and Craig whooped and cupped their hands around their mouths.

Emma glanced over at Lucy who had her head leaning against Wheel's shoulder as they laughed.

Joey and Caitlin smiled at them before giving each other one more kiss on the lips.

"Could you please save some for the honeymoon…or at least after the reception?" Craig questioned.

Emma's mouth dropped open and she slugged Craig playfully against the chest, "Craig!"

Craig shrugged, "I didn't do anything."

Just then Ashley appeared into the lobby, "Hey Craig, you looked great out there." She said with a smile and gave him a kiss on the lips, "Emma, I love your dress."

Emma glanced down at the gown and smiled up at Ashley, "Thanks Ashley…I think I'm going to go find my parents, they're not here." Emma said, glancing around the lobby before turning and heading back towards the aisle.

She finally saw them sitting at one of the benches in a deep conversation with some couple.
She rolled her eyes and then glanced over to where Jay and Manny had been sitting, she saw Manny and Spinner standing over by Jimmy and Marco, it was a very stiff conversation since it was pretty much just Manny talking up a storm since Spinner wasn't on the best terms with Jimmy or Marco.

She glanced around a bit more, still in search of Jay.

"Looking for someone?" A voice said from behind her.

She practically jumped a foot in the air before turning around and seeing Jay behind her with Jack perched against the side of his stomach, his small legs wrapped around Jay's thigh.

"Well that's a good look for you Mr. Mom." Emma said before laughing

Jay rolled his eyes, "He waddled his way back over to me after you guys were in the lobby."

Emma laughed to herself, so that's where he went…

"Hey Emma, Jay." Spike said, walking over to them, "Jack has grown quite attached to you, hasn't he Jay?"

Jay nodded, "Are you wanting him back?"

Spike nodded, "We wanted him to meet the Cooper's…they have a daughter around his age and we figured they could play together at the reception."

"I'm gonna play with Jay." Jack said to them, obviously understanding what they were talking about.

Emma smirked over towards Jay, "Well Jay, you may never get rid of the tike."

"Come here sweetie." Spike said, holding out her arms.

Jay sighed and held out Jack to her.

Spike smiled at Jay, "Thanks Jay." She said before perching Jay on her hip and walking back towards Snake.
Emma glanced at Jay who had a look of sadness glazing across his eyes, "Jay, you'll get to see him at the reception."

Jay rolled his eyes, "I'm not hurt because I had to give your brother to his mom."

Emma grinned at him and rolled her eyes, "Yeah, okay. Do you always get teary like this then?"

Jay wiped his hand over his eye, "I'm not cry—oh shut up already."

Emma let out a small laugh before speaking once again, "Are you giving me a ride to the reception?"

Jay shrugged, "Yeah, I can. Don't they want you to ride in the limo or something?"

"That's for the bride and groom." She said factually.

Jay nodded, "Oh…well yeah, I guess I can give you a ride. Is Manny gonna need one too?"

Emma shook her head, "Spinner's here so she's getting a ride with him."

"I'm confused to how he showed up." Jay said.

"Craig invited him." Emma said.

Jay glanced at her confusingly, "But they're not friends are they?"

Emma shrugged, "I guess they made up. Now c'mon." she said and looped her arm through his, practically pulling him out of the church.

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"Jay, can't it wait?" Emma asked.

"I need a soda." Jay said.

Emma rolled her eyes, "Then get one at the reception!"

"They might not have Pepsi."

"I'm sure they'll have Pepsi, Jay."

Jay shrugged, "Just to be sure." He said and turned a corner and drove into the parking lot of a gas station.

"I can not believe you." Emma said, her arms crossed over her chest.

Jay opened the door and hopped out, "Do you want anything?"

Emma shot him a glare that obviously stated no.

"Okay, okay. I'll be out in a minute or two." Jay said and jogged off into the gas station.

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By the time they made it to the large hotel that the reception was held in, Emma noticed that the entire bridal party was waiting for Emma in the lobby.

"Emma, there you are!" Lucy exclaimed.

"Sorry I'm a bit late." Emma said, "Jay just had to get a soda at the gas station." Her eyes darted over to Jay who was taking a swig out of his Pepsi bottle.

"No problem." Lucy said, after looking over at Jay and laughing.

Joey came up from behind Caitlin and wrapped his arms around her waist, giving her a kiss on the cheek, "Hey Mrs. Jeremiah."

"Hello Mr. Jeremiah." She grinned and turned around to face him, joining him in a lip lock.

"Wedding night!" Craig reminded the two.

The group laughed and all entered the "Ball Room" as the hotel called it, where there were tons of people gathered around at tables that each had a small glass with water and a candle floating inside.

There was a long table that had presents all over it and a small podium that had the guest book resting on it.

"Do I need to sign?" Jay asked.

Emma nodded, "I think so."

Jay walked over to the table and grabbed the pen scribbling Jay Hogart on the part that said guests, his name right under Dan Raditch.

"Scary…" Jay said, gesturing to the old Degrassi principal's name.

Emma rolled her eyes and let out a laugh before taking then pen from his hand and turning the page to the Bridal/Groom Party page and writing her name under Lucy's in the part labeled Bridesmaids.

"So is this party all night?" Jay asked.

Emma nodded, "Til one in the morning, I think."

"Damn, what are people supposed to do until then?" Jay asked with a laugh.

"Dance, eat, talk, open gifts, we can swim…" she said the ending part in a sing-song voice.

"Swim?" Jay asked with a laugh.

"Hotel has an indoor pool…" Emma said, "And my mom brought my bathing suit with her, figuring I'd need some entertainment or something…I know Craig and Ashley were planning on swimming, and I told Manny about it. Do you have a suit?"

"No, but I cam head home and grab my trunks or something."

"That'll work."

Jay nodded, "Okay, then I'll see you in a bit."

"Okay, see you." Emma said and watched as Jay turned and headed out of the room.

"Emma, come over here. We wanted to get pictures of the bridesmaids and groomsmen." Spike called out.

Emma nodded and came over there.

"What about the best man and maid of honor?" Emma asked after noticing that her parents were standing off to the side.

Spike shook her head, "Not for this one."

Emma shrugged before standing in between Lucy and Craig and grinning to the camera.

The next photo was just of her, Lucy, and Spike and then one of Craig, Wheels, and Snake.

The next one was of the entire party of both, Caitlin and Joey stood in the middle, Spike beside Caitlin, Snake beside Joey, Lucy beside Spike, Wheels beside Snake, Emma beside Lucy and then Craig beside Wheels.

"Anymore?" Emma asked as they got done taking a picture of Craig and Emma, with Jack standing in front of Emma and Angie in front of Craig.

"We need one of you, Lucy, and me standing with Caitlin." Spike said.

"Mom, why do we need all of the combinations?" Emma asked.

"For the multiple wedding albums." Spike said with a smile before walking over towards Caitlin and Lucy and smiling.

"Come on Em." Caitlin said with a smile.

Emma sighed and walked over towards them, standing beside Lucy and putting on yet another smile.

Then they took a picture of Snake, Craig, and Wheels with Joey and then one final one of Joey, Wheels, Snake, Caitlin, Lucy, and Spike.

Emma glanced around the room and noticed that Jay was back inside the room with a small bag in his hand.

Emma smiled and broke away from the crowd and walked over towards him, "Hey, did you get your suit?"

Jay nodded in reply.

"Okay, we'll probably go in a few hours or so." Emma replied, "But right now we can just-"

"Emma, they need more pictures!" Craig hollered over towards her.

Emma tilted her head back and groaned, "I thought the photographer was done?"

"He is," Craig replied, "but now everyone else wants pictures."

Emma moaned childishly and turned to Jay, "I seriously hate weddings."

Jay laughed, "I'll catch up with you later."

Emma nodded and then walked back over to Craig before the two headed back over to the table where the rest of the party awaited them.

Jay sighed to himself as he watched her walk away.

Sure, this would be a long reception…but at least he got to spend it with her.

Jay thought to himself, Okay, now I am starting to scare myself. What happened to me? Jay Hogart is going soft…and all for Emma Nelson.

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I personally think I did a really bad job on this chapter (and I think it's my longest one!), but I dunno.

R&R and please, no flames!

Lotsa love, degrassichick

P.S. Next Chapter…you don't wanna miss it! I'll give you a small hint of what is to come…its four letters and it starts with a K and ends with an S!