A/N: This chapter is semi drama filled, but it is also setting up for most of the story. The Leon Sheets part of the story ends in this chapter, but unfortunately you all have to wait two weeks to find out the outcome of what happens at the end of this chapter. I'm mean like that so don't complain.

I hope you all enjoy this chapter.

Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Best Day Turned Worst Day

"Are you ready for today?"

Casey turned away from the mirror to face her mother who was standing in the doorway with a big smile on her face.

"Is it normal to feel nervous? I've never really felt like this before."

Millicent walks further into the room. She had gotten ready earlier that morning. Her brown hair was set on her shoulders and they were in curls.

"Yes, it's exactly how you should feel. When I married your father I was a nervous wreck. I could barely breathe, but do you know what the best part of the day was?"

Casey shakes her head.

"The best part was saying I do and officially becoming Millicent McFadden. I'll never forget that day."

Casey smiles at her mother's story.

"I'm getting married in a few hours," Casey says with a whisper.

Millicent brings her daughter into a hug trying not to cry.

"You're getting married today."

-Defying Gravity-

Sam sat down across from Kelsey in her mom's diner. This was the first time in a few days that they actually could talk because Kelsey had been busy with the case and Sam had found a hint of inspiration for her new book.

"I didn't expect that we would be talking about our failed relationship the same day that our friends get married, but we can only play the card we are dealt."

Kelsey sips her coffee and nods her head.

"Yeah. I've been doing a lot of thinking these past few days and I can only come up with one reason why I don't hate you for what you did," Kelsey says seriously.

"What reason is that?" Sam asks bracing herself for the reason.

"It's simple really. I love you. I haven't stopped loving you and I don't think I ever will. I mean god, I tattooed your name into my skin," Sam smiles because she remembers the day that Kelsey had gotten it done. She also neglected to tell Kelsey about her own little tattoo, but that was for another time. "The point is Samantha, I love you and I don't ever see that changing. I don't want to dwell on our past anymore and despite our failed relationship we were friends first and I would really like that again. I want to start over."

Sam wiped the tears from her face and smiled at her ex.

"I would really like that to. I would really like to talk more, but we have a wedding to get ready for."

Kelsey smiled and couldn't stop the question from coming out of her mouth.

"Do you want to go as my date?"

Sam smiled and without thinking she accepted.

"Yes."

Kelsey grins and places money on the table.

"I'll pick you up in a few hours."

Before Sam could get up from the table she was startled by Kelsey's lips softly kissing hers. Kelsey pulled away from Sam with a blush.

"I missed that," Kelsey says with a grin before leaving Sam at the table with a goofy grin on her face. Kelsey leaves the diner. "Oh my god, what did I just do?"

Sam was thinking the exact same thing.

-Defying Gravity-

"Hey best friend," Kelsey greets with a grin as she walks into her best friend's room.

Spencer was standing in front of the mirror putting on his tie.

"Am I crazy?" Spencer asks as he turns around.

Kelsey shakes her head.

"Not at all, you love Casey and that is all that matters. You two are going to go off for another year of college and you will live the rest of your lives as a happy married couple with a few kids later on in life."

"Great speech, best man," Spencer says with a smirk.

"It's my job to keep you calm."

"One hour left," Spencer say as he looks down at his watch. "Is everything going to turn out okay, I mean with Sam attending the wedding as well?"

Kelsey nods her head.

"She's with Casey right now. She came as my date."

"Be careful my friend. I love you and Sam, but she already hurt you once. I don't want to have to see that again."

"I can take care of myself Spencer. Right now I just have to make sure that their uniforms around the church. I don't want Leon Sheets ruining your wedding."

"Nothing can ruin my wedding because Casey is standing next to me."

-Defying Gravity-

Brooke, Julian and Aidan took a seat in a pew and were currently waiting for the bride to walk down the aisle.

"So, is it true that Sam came here with Kelsey?" Brooke asks with a little bit of hope.

Julian nods disappointedly, hiding it well from his wife.

"Yeah, that's what I here, but Brooke, don't get your hopes up okay. We don't know what is really going on with them."

Brooke just continues to smile. Her daughter was back and it looked like Sam and Kelsey were getting back on track.

"Daddy, is it almost over with?" Aidan asks as he looks around.

Julian chuckles and looks down at his son.

"No, buddy, it hasn't even started yet."

"Ah man," Aidan grumbles. He was bored. He wanted to play videogames.

"None of that young man," Brooke scolds with a smile. "You'll have plenty of time to play videogames."

Aidan's eyes widen in surprise. How did his mother know what he wanted to do?

-Defying Gravity-

"You look beautiful," Kelsey comments as she steps into the bathroom of the church. Sam was busy putting mascara on before she took a seat. Sam smiled into the mirror.

"Thank you, you don't look so bad yourself."

"I liked you better in a wedding dress," Kelsey says with a strained voice.

Sam turns around to face Kelsey.

"I can't apologize for that day. I was scared and I ran, but I will not continue to bring it up. We need to move on from it, okay? Just let's move on."

Kelsey nodded her head. Kelsey was about to lean down to kiss Sam, but a knock on the door stopped her movements.

"Guys I'm coming in."

Agent Berry walked into the bathroom a little out of breath.

"I want you guys to act normal, okay? We just spotted Leon Sheets. He's in the church. We don't want to ruin this wedding so hopefully whatever he plans is set for after that, but you guys need to act calm and like you don't know he's there. We can finally get him."

Sam nods her head.

"Yeah, this is Casey and Spencer's day. Let's get this started."

-Defying Gravity-

"I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride."

Spencer smiled and leaned down to kiss his new wife on the lips. The church erupted in applause. From her seat Sam smiled and clapped her hands. Kelsey threw a wink at Sam and casually looked around to see if she spotted Leon. She did not.

Bride and Groom walked down the aisle to the reception hall to begin the reception. On the church balcony a man stepped away from the shadows and headed downstairs. It was time.

Sam remained seated in her pew and Kelsey took a seat next to her. Sam was silently crying and Kelsey just wanted to confront her.

"What's wrong? Spence and Case are married, it's a good thing."

"We were supposed to be married, right here and I became runaway bride. I'm sorry."

Kelsey sighed and put her arm around Sam. She placed a kiss on Sam's forehead.

"It's okay. We'll get through it together."

Sam sighed and pulled away from Kelsey.

"I have to tell you something."

But before Sam could get anything out, they heard the doors slam shut and a voice that they didn't want to hear was heard.

"Well isn't this sweet."

Kelsey gripped onto Sam's hand when she saw Sam's face go white.

"I don't have my gun," Kelsey whispered. "I can't protect you. I should've brought it."

"Stand up baby! It's time I finished what I started," Leon taunts.

Sam wasn't going to do what he said, but when she heard the click of a gun she knew she had to do something. Sam let go of Kelsey's hand and stood up and faced her worst fear.

"I'm right here," Sam says shakily. "What do you want?"

Leon points the gun at Sam.

"Step away from your bitch."

Sam does as she is told and walks into the aisle.

"If your bitch moves, I shoot you," Leon warns Sam. Leon smiles manically. "Now let's get things started."

-Defying Gravity-

"Have anyone of you guys seen Sam and Kelsey? I haven't seen them in awhile," Brooke asks worried.

Spencer and Casey look at each other and shake their head.

"No, last I seen them was in the chapel. It's possible that they are still there."

Before anything else happens that's when everyone in the room hears the multiple gunshots.

"Sam!" Brooke yells before running out the doors. Everyone else close to Sam follow.

Everyone storms into the room and spots Kelsey holding Sam in her arms crying. There was blood everywhere. Aside from them was Leon Sheets with a bullet to the head. He was dead.

"Sam, why did you do that? Baby, come back to me, baby," Kelsey let's her tears fall. "Somebody help!"

Brook and Julian rush to their daughter's side. This couldn't be happening. They had just got their daughter back. They didn't want to lose her again especially like this.