I CHANGED THE NAMES OF THE ACTUAL FORBES FAMIY. THOUGH THIS STORY IS NOT BASED ON THEM I DID WANT EMILY TO MARRY INTO A MORE POWERFUL FAMILY THEN THE GRAYSON'S. THERE IS NO COPYRIGHT INTENDED!

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The day before Emily's wedding she and her girls arrived at her beach house in the Hamptons with Alex. The girls were overly excited. Tierney looked at her mom.

"Mommy can we wear our dresses now?"

"Not until tomorrow."

"Please?"

Emily grabbed her and kissed her cheek before tickling her. "How about you and Sissy go explore your bedroom."

When they took off up the stairs Emily turned to Alex.

"Are you okay with them for a little while?"

"Of course. Are you okay?"

She nodded. "There is just something that I have to do."

She walked out of the house and drove to a small café. There she met up with one of the Grayson's housekeepers Rosa. She smiled and hugged Emily.

"Miss. Emily. It is good to see you."

"You too Rosa."

They sat down and ordered. Rosa smiled at her.

"I really miss you. The house is just...back to what it was before."

Emily smiled. "How are your children? Sophia is what? Seventeen?"

"Yes. Hard to believe that my baby is graduating. Then Roberto and Alaina just had another baby boy. Theo."

"Congratulations. How is your husband? Is his MS any better?"

"Not much but the new doctor is really looking for more treatment options. I can not thank you enough for paying for his treatment."

"It's no trouble Rosa. You have always been special to me."

Rosa smiled. "So do you have pictures of those beautiful girls?"

Emily nodded and handed her a new photo of the twins. "They have been in ballet. I took that at their concert. They did amazing."

"I bet. And you and Stephen are getting married tomorrow?"

Emily nodded. "I can't wait."

"I'm happy that you have found your own happiness. He is a good man."

"He is. He has even adopted my girls."

"That is truly special."

Emily nodded. "I know."

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The Grayson's were settled in the great room watching Christopher walk around.

Charlotte grabbed her laptop and started looking at her list.

"Do not forget Dad that you and Danny have your tux fittings next Monday along with my handsome ring bearer."

Conrad nodded. "It is on my agenda."

Victoria smiled. "Have you thought about what you wanted to go with you dress?"

Charlotte hesitated. "Well...there was this necklace that Amanda use to wear. A locket. I wanted to ask Jack if I could use it as my something borrowed."

They all went quiet. Victoria nodded.

"There is no harm in asking."

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Charlotte called Jack that night. He answered quickly.

"Charlotte?"

"Hey Jack. How are you?"

"Fine. You?"

"Good. Did you get my wedding invite?"

"Yeah. Carl and I will be there."

"Good. Umm I was wondering...I really want something to represent Amanda on my wedding day. I was thinking that locket she use to wear is perfect. Would you mind if I use it as my something borrowed?"

"Well I don't mind but I don't have it."

"Who does?"

He sighed. "I gave it to Emily after Amanda died. She and Amanda were so close I just wanted her to have that piece of her."

Charlotte sighed. "You wouldn't happen to have Emily's new number would you?"

"I don't know if she'd want me to give it to you. Besides she's getting married tomorrow."

"She is?"

"Yeah. Carl and I are going."

"Can you just talk to her about it?"

"Sure. But I am not guaranteeing anything."

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Emily stared at herself in the mirror. She was in her white chiffon sheath gown with a lace butterfly back and a lace train. Her shoes were simple white t strap sandals with pearls. She had her hair in a curled side bun and had pearl jewelry. She turned when the door opened and Nolan walked in. He smiled.

"You look amazing."

She smiled. "You really think so?"

"Absolutely you are stunning."

She nodded. When the girls walked in she knelt down and kissed their cheeks.

"You two look beautiful."

They were in their champagne colored chiffon dressed with rosettes on the neckline. Their hair was down and curled. Josie looked at her mom.

"Mommy you look like a princess."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

"Well thank you." She started to second guess herself. "You girls like Stephen right?"

Tierney smiled. "I love him."

"Me too."

Emily smiled and hugged them tight. She then looked at Nolan.

"Well it's about that time."

He nodded. "Your dad would be so happy."

She nodded and grabbed her bouquet. "Lets do this."

Nolan laughed and took her arm. Soon Emily was peaking through the gauze curtains that were set up on The Forbes patio. She could see the white wooden folding chairs, the candles that were set up all around bathing the entire space in their glow, the white roses mixed with the blue hydrangeas, the custom made arch that Stephen was standing beneath with the minister and Devin. Emily smiled as the girls walked down the aisle throwing their flower petals. They were followed by Sabrina who was wearing a light blue sheath dress. When the music changed everyone stood. Emily walked down the aisle with Nolan. As soon as she reached Stephen she relaxed. He took her hands and smiled. The minister started the ceremony, which they kept very traditional. When it came time for the vows Stephen smiled.

"Emily, from the moment that I met you I knew that you were the one for me. You are loving, loyal and incredibly kind. Everyone who knows the real you can see what an amazing woman you are. I know we will have an amazing life together. I understood when I met you that if I wanted you in my life forever that with you came your girls." He knelt down and motioned for the girls to come over. "Josie, Tierney; I promise to love you Mommy and the both of you forever. I will always be there to support you and to guide you as you grow into young ladies. I want to be the father that the two of you deserve."

He grabbed something out of his pocket. They were small tiffany boxes. He handed one to each of the girls. They opened them and Emily started to tear up. Inside were custom double infinity rings. The girls kissed his cheek and Emily smiled.

"Stephen, you are the most amazing person that I have ever met. You understand me for who I am and accept me and my girls. I had given up on love until you showed me that it was an amazing thing. You brought light and happiness into my world again and you will never know how much that means to me. I promise to love you and honor you for the rest of my life."

He grinned. When they finally were finished the minister smiled.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Stephen took Emily's face in his hands gently and kissed her. When they broke apart the minister spoke again.

"I am proud to present for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Forbes."

Emily and Stephen walked back down the aisle and went into the main foyer for pictures. When it was finally time to walk into the reception Emily was relieved. She knew everyone and they kept it very small. The Forbes back garden had been decorated in simple white drapes, twinkling lights, a few round tables with ombre blue table linens that looked like the ocean. The centerpieces were driftwood surrounded by white roses and tea lights, there were paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling as well as flower balls. Their cake was sitting on a table that was backlit. It was a four tier white cake with seafoam accents. Emily's favorite part was behind their table. It was a photo wall in the shape of an "F". It had all of her favorite pictures of them. They sat down to dinner and then started dancing. The party was in full swing when Jack Porter walked over.

"Hey Emily."

She hugged him. "Hey. Thank you so much for coming."

"Of course." He then looked around. "Umm is there somewhere that we can talk for a second?"

She nodded. They stepped to a quiet corner.

"Charlotte asked me for you new number. I didn't give it to her but you should know why."

She nodded.

"She wanted to wear Amanda's locket at her wedding so that she had a piece of her."

Emily sighed. "You can give her the number."

He nodded. Emily enjoyed the rest of her night.

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