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Jess adjusted his cuff links for the nth time. It was five minutes before he had to walk down the aisle and wait for Veronica to join him.

He looked at Luke who nodded at him reassuringly. He turned and faced Addy who adjusted his tie for the nth time that day. He rolled his eyes at Logan who kept a hand on Addy's waist.

The violin started to play a nameless tune and the wedding planner signaled for them to start walking. Jess walked with Luke by his side, just as they practiced at the rehearsal. Addy and Logan soon followed.

Jess' gaze roamed he saw Jimmy sitting on the second pew on his side of the church and next to him was Liz and TJ. He smiled at them and he tried not to shake his head at his mother's tears.

Sitting in front of them was Lorelai, Rory and Hunter. The two women wore the same shade of dress as Mac did; peach was Veronica's choice of color. Jess smiled to himself as he remembered the argument that Veronica and Wallace had. The two argued on whether or not Wallace should get a tux the same color as the bridesmaid's dress. In the end they agreed on Wallace wearing a peach tie.

He kept looking around and smiled at the Townsends, who smiled at him in return, they were sitting with the Gilmores. Veronica's side of the church was bustling with activity. The front pew was occupied by Alicia, Darrell and Dick. Eli, Carmen and Natasha were sitting behind them. The rest of the guests were Veronica's old friends from Hearst.

He and Luke reached Father Patrick; Luke shook his hand and hugged him before joining Lorelai. Jess turned to look at Addy who was wearing a black dress with a white sash at the waist, to reinforce her best man/maid status. Logan was wearing a suit almost identical to his, only he wore a peach tie as well, to fully convince Wallace that it wasn't so bad.

His cousins walked down the aisle after them and the crowd seemed amused by the twins. He can't help but smile at the way Richie and Will beamed at their captive audience.

Addy gave him a reassuring look when the bridal march began. His sister Willa walked in first, dropping flower petals daintily. Mac followed behind her and smiled when she saw her husband, who to her dismay hollered as she walked by. Wallace followed thereafter, looking every bit confident with the exception of his constant tugging of his tie.

Jess breathed deeply when Wallace reached them. He turned to the direction of the church doors and waited for Veronica to appear. The guests rose when Keith and Veronica stood at the door. He thought he would stop breathing when he saw her. She was very secretive about her wedding dress.

Veronica was a vision; she was wearing an off the shoulder white dress, the bodice was decorated with intricate beading, the A line skirt flowed down the floor, a peach sash tied at her waist. Her hair remained down, curls gracing her face. Her veil couldn't hide the sparkle in her eyes.

Keith was looking very happy as they walked down the aisle. When they reached Jess he lifted Veronica's veil and kissed her cheek. He looked at Jess, hesitated for a second and watched how Jess would react. Jess smiled at him and he grinned back. He let go of Veronica's arm and shook Jess' hand and half-hugged him. He took back Veronica's arm and gave it to Jess. An unspoken agreement passed between the two men.

"Who gives this woman?" Father Patrick asked.

"I do." Keith answered. Keith nodded and went to sit next to Alicia.

The guests sat back down. Veronica turned to Wallace and was going to hand him her bouquet. Wallace shook his head, Mac rolled her eyes and was about to reach for the flowers when Addy stepped in, smiled and took the bouquet from Veronica, since she didn't have one. She winked at Wallace and gestured for Father Patrick to begin.

"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to join Veronica and Jess in holy matrimony…"


The guests applauded at Wallace's speech. Veronica stood up and hugged her best friend, glad that she wore waterproof mascara.

"You look happy." He whispered to hear ear.

"That's because I am." She replied tearfully. "Great speech."

"Of course it was. I had to revise it for the last twelve months. That Addy is such a perfectionist. But it was worth it, your reaction made it worth it. Keep her happy." He ordered Jess.

"You know I will." Jess replied.

Wallace nodded and hugged Veronica again. He sat back down and gestured toward Addy. She smiled at him and stood up.

"Wallace and I planned our speeches together. But with his permission I won't be using the one that I originally wrote." Wallace nodded at her and she continued, "Two months ago Jess came up to me asking for a song that will be played as he and Veronica danced their first dance as man and wife. I wasn't able to suggest anything, so Jess has been searching for the right song. Two weeks ago when I asked him if he found the song, he told me a bunch that he was considering. I asked him if I could pick it for him, thirteen years of friendship and Jess trusted me enough to pick it for him."

Jess was looking at her in wonder. Veronica was smiling at her encouragingly.

"On my twelfth birthday I got two tickets to a Broadway show, I managed to convince Jess to come with me. I don't know if you remember this Jess, but I told you back then how much I loved one song in particular. Whenever Jess and I talk about his relationship with Veronica I never miss the awe in his voice. Funny thing is I could say the same thing about her. Jess and Veronica, this song is your song. " She nodded at the person from the sound system.

Jess stood up and offered his hand to Veronica, who took it gracefully. The song began to play and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Mariano danced their first dance as man and wife.

I peer through windows, watch life go by
Dream of tomorrow, and wonder why
The past is holding me
Keeping life at bay
I wander lost in yesterday
Wanting to fly
But scared to try
But if someone like you
Found someone like me
Then suddenly, nothing would ever be the same
My heart would take wing
And I'd feel so alive
If someone like you
Found me
So many secrets I long to share
All I have needed is someone there
To help me see a world
I've never seen before
A love to open every door
To set me free
So I can soar
If someone like you
Found someone like me
Then suddenly, nothing would ever be the same!
There'd be a new way to live
A new life to love
If someone like you
Found me
Oh, if someone like you
Found someone like me
Then suddenly
Nothing would ever be the same
My heart would take wing
And I'd feel so alive
If someone like you
Loved me...

Once the song ended Jess and Veronica kissed, the guests applauded and they took a bow.

Jess walked back to the table with Veronica at his side. When he reached Addy the two best friends hugged.

"Amazing song." He said as he let her go.

"I'm glad you liked it. Did you like it Veronica?" Addy turned to Veronica, waiting for her reaction.

"It was great. It fit us perfectly." Veronica smiled at her and then at Jess.

"Thanks." Jess put his arm around Veronica and kissed her temple.

Logan appeared at Addy's side, "Great song sweetums."

"Thanks honeybunch." Addy leaned against him and smiled.

"Now if you'll excuse us. Addy and I will be on the dance floor, doing the tango." Logan held his hand out to Addy.

"Tango? I so don't think so." Addy yanked her hand away from Logan.

"Come on." Logan pouted.

"No." Addy shook her head and moved to sit back down.

Logan pulled her up again and dragged her to the dance floor. Addy rolled her eyes and did not bother to protest.


"Hey."

"Hey." Logan said back.

"Great wedding huh?" Rory commented.

"Yeah, it was amazing." Logan agreed.

"And Jess tearing up was classic." Rory added.

"I told him not to cry but he did anyway." Logan shook his head, smiling.

"But it was sweet that he did."

"Yeah it was." Logan nodded and smiled at the direction of the bride and groom.

"So, Hunter's going to ask Addy to dance. Are you going to stop him?" Rory nodded in Hunter and Addy's direction.

Logan turned to see the other two and he shook his head when he saw Addy look for him. Their eyes locked and he nodded imperceptibly which Addy obviously saw because she in turn nodded to Hunter.

"I have to say I'm surprised that you aren't running over there to stop them from dancing." Rory looked at him archly.

"It's just a dance." Logan shrugged.

"But compared to their other encounters this is pretty big. He'll be wrapping his arms around her, pulling her close to him." Rory knew she was pushing it.

Logan looked at her, confused at where she was getting at. "Are you mad at me or something?"

"Mad, why would I be mad?"

"I don't know, your tone suggests mad."

"No, I'm not mad."

"Yes you are." Logan frowned and looked at her intently.


"Would you like to dance?" Hunter asked Addy.

Addy just finished dancing with Logan who went to get them drinks, when Hunter asked her. She looked for Logan and saw him talking to Rory so she figured it was okay to dance with Hunter.

She nodded and they walked to the dance floor just as a slow song began. The two were quiet as they swayed to the music.

"I gave you those tickets." Hunter blurted out of nowhere.

"What?" Addy seemed startled at his statement.

"To that Broadway show you were talking about earlier. Jekyll and Hyde, it was my gift to you."

"Oh yeah, I remember. You were supposed to go with me but you went to Cancun."

"Yes."

"Seems like a lifetime ago huh? You missed a lot."

"I did. I don't want to miss anymore."

Addy lowered her head at his words. He lifted her chin so they could look at each other eye to eye.

"I don't want to miss anymore Addy."

Before Addy could reply the song ended and fled from his arms and straight into Logan's who was waiting with Rory.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Logan looked at her with concern.

"I need some fresh air. Let's go outside." Addy grabbed his hand and the two of them left the hall.

"What was that all about?" Rory asked Hunter.

"I'm getting through her." was all Hunter could say.


SUNDAY

It was eleven in the morning. Everyone was chattering quietly, their mood subdued. Keith brought his knife to his glass to get everyone's attention. When he got it he stood up.

"Everyone, Jess and Veronica must bid their final farewells. The newlyweds are Europe bound. That said, thank you for being here for the last two weeks." He hugged Veronica and then Jess.

Addy left the room and Logan soon followed.

"Where are you off to?" he stopped her from going upstairs.

"I'm getting my bag. My flight leaves at one." Addy replied in a rush.

"Where are you going? Were you even going to say goodbye?" Logan looked crushed.

"Of course, I was not going to leave you high and dry Logan. But I need to get my bag because I had to confirm something with Jess."

Addy kissed his cheek and walked up the stairs leaving Logan looking after her.

Logan walked back to the dining room and saw Rory.

"Are you still mad at me?" he asked her cautiously.

"No. I wasn't mad at you. I just, you punched Hunter."

"He provoked me."

"Still violence doesn't solve anything. I'm sorry if I snapped at you."

"No biggie. Are you guys leaving tonight?"

"Yes."

"Okay, I'll see you around." Logan took her hand in his and squeezed it tightly.

"No you won't." Rory shook her head sadly.

"You never know. I just might decide to shoot a movie at your neck of the woods." Logan smiled at her.

"New Heaven, Connecticut?"

"No Stars Hollow. That town sounds cool. I know Jess likes to grumble about it but I could tell he loved that place." He allowed their fingers to intertwine.

Rory looked at the hands and smiled, "Give me a call if you're ever there."

"Okay." He let her hand go and smiled.

Addy walked back in, Logan smiled at Rory again and joined the younger girl.

"So you two picked a place already. I'm heading there for a couple of days to settle everything." Addy told Jess and Veronica.

"I'm sure we can do that if you have something else to do." Veronica offered.

"No. It's okay. I haven't been there for a few years. I'm happy to do it." Addy shrugged.

"Let her go Veronica. She's been dying to go there for awhile now." Jess grinned at his wife.

"Okay, I feel out of the loop." Logan stated out of nowhere.

"I'm heading over to New Zealand. Jess and Veronica picked that place for my parents' wedding gift."

"That's where you're going?" Logan asked hesitantly.

"Yeah. Flying coach." Addy smiled at him.

"Huh." Jess and Veronica exchanged looks and wisely moved on.

"Are you okay?" Addy put her hand on his forehead checking his temperature.

"Yeah, so you're going away. Again." Logan began.

"I bought you a ticket." Addy looked a little uneasy.

"I'm going with you?"

"Only if you want to."

"Coach? Can't we upgrade to business class at least?" Logan grinned.

"No upgrades." Addy shook her head.

"New Zealand? I guess I could go." Logan said slowly.

"You guess?" Addy looked at him archly.

"I'd love to go." Logan kissed her temple and looked happy.

AN: That's another chapter of A Lifetime. I'm almost done with this fic but I won't be able to post on Thurday because I won't have access to any computer. But I will try and post on Friday night. Anyway, the song in this fic was from a broadway musical Jekyll and Hyde, whic LH already said. I was browsing through my ipod and found this song, I really thought that it fit Jess and Veronica perfectly. Anyway, Thanks for reading.

To my reviewers:

Problem Child1: Thanks for the review. I'm glad you liked it. I just see Jess and Veronica repeating those words over and over again just to make sure that it's all true. Thanks for reviewing.

LoVe23: I was smiling as I wrote last chapter too. I just love those crazy kids together. And I just wanted LE and V to have a friendly moment together so I threw that one in. I do hope that VM gets the 22 episodes they deserve. And I WATCHED THE FIRST EPISODE! And I absolutely adored it. I saw the link that you sent me and it was completely squeeeeeee worthy. I forgot where I found the link to their myspace profiles. I'll look for it and e-mail it to you. Thanks for reviewing.

MHxxPAPER DOLL: Hope that this was soon enough for you. I'm glad you liked the last chapter. Thnaks for reviewing.

shotswithMrsKim: I'm glad you liked Jess and even if I am a lit fan I lost all hope, especially since seeing Milo in his new show, which totally rocked! As for Logan having Dick as his BFF well it had to be done and I've come to love Ryan Hansen's character (notice how I was able to avoid the dirty), he has great lines on the show, and altogether unhateable now. Watch the new season and you'll know why. Your secrets are safe with me, mum's the word. Thanks for the review.

tylerhiltongrupie53: Your all caps response was much appreciated. I'm so glad you loved the last chapter. And that you can actually see them having the phone conversation is just too gratifying. I'm also glad that you liked the friendship moments that L/V and Addy/Jess had. Hope you can picture the wedding dress that V wore. I saw it on a bride's magazine and thought, this would look perfect on Veronica. Thanks for the review.