It was nothing but blue skies with the sun shining so bright heralding in a glorious day for a wedding in Santa Barbara, the Reese home was bedecked in twinkling fairy lights, the large patio had been transformed into an enchanted garden with trailing orange roses and tulips melding with lush green vines and tiny white flowers that could have been from some mystical fairy world far away. A simple arch draped in silk and chiffon was the only decoration near the alter and only a handful of chairs draped in the same silk would seat the guests , bold French tulips in various shades of oranges and peaches melded beautifully with the roses .

Stacey Dillsen , looking lovely in a hot pink sheath dress, tucked her handbag under her arm took , let out a wistful sigh . A rueful laugh touched her lips as she couldn't help recall her little crush on Logan and how she had foolishly wanted to become his wife.

'It's such an honor to be a part in Logan and Quinn's special day '

'Yes, Miss,' answered Chauncey, whom was dressed in his best tuxedo inclined his head slightly towards the young lady,' Special day indeed. I have always liked Quinn and she is quite good for Mr. Logan indeed '

Janna Martinez swept through the patio, silver bracelets sliding down her arm, her own faith wreathed in smiles. She had done her own sweep of the property and done a blessing spell for the couple as well as clearing the air of all the negativity.

'Beautiful day for a wedding '

'Yes, and I expect Mr. Logan is a babbling idiot by now,' said a straight faced Chauncey,' I do hope my time frame was precise in the betting pool. I so would enjoy taking money from all of the wedding party '

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Meanwhile upstairs Logan and the other men were all quite handsome in their tuxedoes, a bottle of whiskey had been left as a bracer for the groom and his best men but after their previous experience from Chase's, no one bothered to drink, instead poker and video game go cart war had been suggested to calm Logan's skewered nerves .

'How can it only be this early? 'Logan checked his watch for the third time in fifteen minutes,' if Quinn and I had eloped, we would be married by now. Maybe Quinn wouldn't mind if we, you know, speeded up the time we got hitched …what you think.'

Michael, Chase, and Vince exchanged amused smiles as Vince took the lead on this one knowing he was the calm and level headed among them of the men. Vince stepped forward to help tie his best friends orange tie expertly.

'The guests are just starting to arrive, buddy, 'reassured Vince, matter of factly . Julia had been running around the house like a crazy step-mom of the groom and had given him the update previously when he had checked on Lola,' it won't be long now '

Logan rocked back and forth on his heels.' I never thought this day would come, you know,' went on Logan, his voice both clear and vulnerable at the same time,' or that Quinn could love a jerk like me. I mean I know that she loves me but college is hard, us being apart so much really sucks because I miss her terribly, and God, I must be losing my mind. '

Michael grinned, broadly.' You've never had much of a mind to lose in the first place, man, so it's not much of a problem. We speak Logan Reese, after all.'

Chase slapped a hand on Logan's back then echoed Michael's thoughts.' Quinn's weird and you're a jerk so, really, you two were just made for each other. Take a deep breath and chill, Logan, it's all good '

Logan sneered at his best friends. 'I need to talk to Quinn '

'Dude, that is bad luck,' Seventeen year old Dustin Brooks stepped into the room looking every bit as handsome as his former mentor, his honey blonde hair windswept, as he shut the door behind him,' You don't want my sister to kick your butt before you marry Quinn plus tradition and all that crap girls are all about during these sappy things.'

Chase shook his head at his brother in law.' Dustin, don't help '

Somehow all of that logical got through Logan's hard head and he relaxed, only slightly.

'No, the kid is right,' realized Logan, patting his pant pockets,' Chase, do you have the rings still? Or do I need to let Vince hold onto them for me ….we didn't invite a ton of guests so I don't get how they can't hurry up and get here so we can get married already '

Dustin chuckled at the scene.' Hmm I think Logan might be more of a basket case than you were Chase when you married Zoey , that's saying a lot '

Chase produced the two simple bands from his pocket.' I don't lose things '

Michael thought of the wedding kitty which was up to two hundred bucks and thought his own Lisa might be closing in on the win with the time of 12 minutes and a half.

'I'm gonna pour you a damn bracer before you explode '

'Just one or Quinn will smell it on me,' told Logan, trying to collect himself as he glanced at Dustin,' So, D, did you bring the girlfriend with you? '

Dustin shook his head vehemently.' Uh oh no way ,' stated a rather cynical Dustin ,' Jessica and I are good but I didn't want her to like catch the bouquet or go wedding crazy if I brought her as my date here . We're only juniors and I don't need the extra pressure or risk my sister interrogating her about our relationship '

Logan gulped back the fiery liquid, handed Vince the glass, and then placed an arm on the young man's shoulder. He looked him straight in the eye, all seriousness.

' You got you a keeper like my Quinn then don't be a jerk , Dustin ,' cautioned Logan ,' I thought you got that when you were like eight but obviously not . Use that heart, kid '

'You're sappier than Chase, man 'said Dustin, uncomfortable with the turn of conversation.

' Thanks for stopping by to distract Logan ,' Michael directed the younger man towards the door ,' why don't you go annoy the girls now or help be an usher , Dustin '

Dustin made a face at them all.' I didn't come to this wedding to work, your nuts, Michael '

Chase helped Michael push him further out the door.' Go be a guest '

Vince sighed,' He was exhausting. Were we that annoying at his age? '

'Vince, we are not that old 'corrected Chase, tugging at his own tie, uncomfortably.

Logan continued his consistent pacing across the carpet, his heart thundering like crazy in his chest the closer it got to that time. Why wasn't it going any faster?

'How the hell is it only twelve thirty? '

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While the guys were trying to keep Logan from going out of his mind, Lola fussed with the curling iron creating the perfect curls for Quinn's brown hair as they helped the bride prepare for her big day. She had opted out of the veil choosing instead to wear her hair in loose curls; the only ornamentation would be a vintage diamond hair comb that had belonged to Quinn's great Grandmother adding another piece of history to her wedding day.

'I can't believe that today is my wedding day '

Lola leaned around to pinch her arm.' Believe it seeing as you were the one that moved the date up, Quinn. You would have more time to freak out properly if you maybe waited another week to tie the knot ...'

Quinn gave her the stink eye then giggled.' Lola, be nice. I'm allowed to freak out a little...it is my wedding day '

'You are going to be such a beautiful bride,' declared Lola, bending low in the mirror beside her best friend to check her own reflection. Her own dark hair was swept back in a sleek side knot and Lola wore a barely peach colored lace dress that was both funky and vintage in style with a handkerchief hemline on the skirt, a simple v neck on the bodice, and tiny spaghetti straps with sparkly heeled sandals on her feet,' your maid and matron of honors are so rocking these gorgeous dresses if I do say so myself '

' You just did , Lo '

Zoey looking equally stunning in a sherbet orange colored that fit her curves well with straps criss crossing in the back of the dress while the simple bodice fell to a pencil skirt, a rhinestone brooch tucked in the side and her honey blonde hair worn in the same style as Lola and Lisa.

'I hate the word matron, it sounds so old,' Zoey poured glasses of champagne into crystal flutes to hand out to her best friends,' I am hardly old just because I am a married woman in the room '

' Then we won't use the word ' contributed Lisa , looking divine in a form fitting pale peach chiffon dress that hugged her dancers curves , it gathered at the waist where a rhinestone brooch was tucked . Lisa's hair was in the same sleek look as the others,' Quinn, you are going to knock the breath right out of Logan when he sees how amazing you look '

Though a joyous smile filled Quinn's face, she felt the beginning of happy tears starting to form in her eyes, as she tried to smooth her lips together, trying not to cry.

'You girls are the best friends a girl could ever ask for,' Quinn pulled them into a group hug,' thank you for appreciating all of my weirdness and still being my friends. I love you all '

Lola sniffled as she rested her head on Quinn's shoulder.' Our weirdness really made us connect, Quinn, and it has always been very cool. I love you too '

Zoey pretended to push Lola out of the way making them all laugh at the silliness of it.

' None of that , Lola ,' teased Zoey, pulling lightly on Lisa's arm to pull her in their little circle of friendship ,' I put aside my fear of what Quinn might do with my DNA to be her friend way before you. I love you more, Quinn …..'

Quinn swiped at the tears now flowing freely down her cheeks.' It would have been used in the name of science, Zoey '

Zoey's lips twitched,' Still scary '

' Enough of this , do I need to remind all of you that I knew and supported Quinn being madly in love with Logan way before you two even knew that they were secretly dating for months ' Lisa couldn't resist ,' there was none of this high drama friendship for us '

'Ah, enough! You're going to have to help me fix my make up if you keep making me cry ,' insisted Quinn, squeezing Lisa's waist ,' Thank you all for being here for me , I love all of you so much '

They were still hugging and sobbing when Dustin poked his head in the door with a groan of a male teenager. They were all losing it!

'Babbling idiots and crying women – damn! I am never getting married '

Quinn pushed her glasses up on her face to swipe at her tears glanced at the door where Dustin had stood only moments before then back at her friends . 'Now that was weird '

Lisa held up the wedding dress.' Now let's finish making you spectacular '

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The patio had been turned into an enchanted fairy garden, a wonderland of wildflowers mingling among the French tulips and roses, the twinkling lights winking as if it held a magical secret and beyond them on the beach, if you listened closely you could hear the soft stirrings of the ocean. It was really a perfect afternoon for the wedding.

All of those that mattered to Logan and Quinn were present; there were no strangers or acquaintances here, and Malcolm had kept his word, no press was present. It would be a simple, intimate wedding just as the couple had wanted.

As a very handsome Logan stood at the alter awaiting the arrival of his bride , his heart thudded like crazy against his chest , eager to make his vows to Quinn .

I've always seen myself as a reckless gambler

Risking all that I had whenever I could

Zoey made the walk first, a beautiful smile directed at her own husband, as she took her place as the matron of honor. In true Lola Martinez fashion, the maid of honor was next, even lifting her bouquet of tulips in a lively wave at an affectionate Vince.

You are my way to another world

You are the one that lets me fly so high

You are the rain when my spirits run dry

You give my life a hope that's real

Cos when I'm with you, you take me away to another world

Moving with her natural dancers' grace, Lisa glided down the aisle way, sending a loving smile towards Michael who was instantly taken in, his own mind busy pondering things one often only thinks about while being a part of a wedding.

All my life I've been born a hopeless romantic

Waiting for my prince to take me away

But when I found you, I felt different than I'd ever felt before

Suddenly I was taking no chances

By walking thru your door

On the arm of her Father, Quinn was a breathtaking bride in her mother's gown, the frothy lace sleeves fell off her shoulders, the cream colored lace with its delicate designs of willow and vines embroidered on it, the lovely neckline showing off her shoulders then fell into a simple skirt. It was somehow vintage and quirky and all Quinn Pensky .

Logan reached for Quinn's hands.' I've been waiting for you '

Quinn's smile lit up her entire face. 'Here I am '

Everyone laughed as the faint chorus of Another World ended as the couple prepared to recite their own vows to one another opting out of the traditional. It just wasn't them.

Logan gazed through the eyes of love at his bride before he began. 'Quinn, I love you. I had thought about reading some poem to you to express to you how I felt but then I knew you'd know it wasn't me so I didn't do that . Falling in love with you and loving you is the best thing that has ever happened to me in my life. You call me on it when I am being a jerk, you make me laugh, and you make me want to be a better man for you. My life began the first time we kissed and now I can't wait to spend forever with you '

Quinn sighed, happily.' Oh, Logan! I love you so much and I don't know how I am supposed to follow after that ' She let out a small giggle then composed herself ,' You annoy me so much sometimes then you go and say or do the sweetest things that remind me in a hundred ways how much you love me . Falling in love and being in love with you was…is this exciting, terrifying adventure that makes me so unbelievably happy. I can't wait to continue this adventure as your wife for the rest of forever '

As Quinn and Logan shared a dreamy, passionate kiss , they were married amid the echoes of laughter and the love .