Emily and Stephen led the way into the huge white tent that was the setting for Charlotte's ceremony. They found seats in the middle and settled with the girls and Alex. Tierney looked at Stephen.

"Daddy is Michael going to be our uncle?"

Stephen nodded. "As soon as the wedding is over then he is your uncle."

"Oh. Good."

He chuckled. As the music started and the wedding party started to enter Emily tensed. She was grateful that none of the Grayson's made eye contact or even seemed to notice her. When Charlotte walked in Emily gasped. She looked like a princess. Her dress was a white beaded mermaid gown with a Chantilly lace train. Her hair was curled and twisted into a side ponytail. She found them and winked. Throughout the ceremony Emily fought back tears. Weddings always made her cry. When it was over she stood and clapped with everyone else. Stephen looked at her as people started heading up to Grayson manor for the reception.

"Are you ready?"

She nodded and followed him. The Grayson's garden was decorated with hundreds of plain white candles, crystals and photos. The tables had arrangements with driftwood, purple orchids and white roses. They sat down at their table and accepted champagne from a waiter. He then leaned down to the girls.

"Would you girls like your own special drink?"

They nodded. He returned a few minutes later with plastic champagne flutes. He smiled and spoke to them.

"Here is sparkling apple cider with lavender sugar on the rim. Enjoy."

Josie beamed. "We have cups like Mommy."

Alex smiled. "Wow look at you two."

They enjoyed a few minutes alone until the bridal party entered the garden for dinner. They all looked at their menus and they were served the entrée of their choice. The girls dug into chicken fingers and mashed potatoes. Charlotte made her rounds saying hello to everyone with Michael. When she reached their table she grinned and hugged them all.

"Thank you guys for coming."

Tierney held up her glass. "Look what we got Auntie."

Charlotte faked a surprised face. "Wow that is too cool."

Josie looked at Michael. "So you're Uncle Michael now?"

He spoke in his Daffy Duck voice for them. "Well yes I am."

They giggled. Charlotte hugged Emily again before walking to the next table. As the dancefloor opened people flooded onto it. Stephen grabbed Emily's hand.

"Let's show them how it's done."

She rolled her eyes and stood. They danced for a few minutes. After their second song Emily led the way off and ended up bumping into a little boy. he looked to be about a year old and very unsteady on his feet. Emily knelt down and helped him up.

"There you go little man."

He gave her a huge grin. Emily faked a gasp.

"And look at you outfit. You look so handsome."

"Christopher?"

A familiar voice spoke and the little boy turned but then smiled at Emily. She scooped him up and walked to the table that the little boy looked at. To her horror it was the table that seated all the Grayson's. Edward Grayson was the first to see her. Emily thought he would be mad or guarded but he beamed.

"Emily Thorne!"

That made everyone turn. Edward walked over and hugged her tight.

"Look at you. You are even more beautiful then the last time I saw you if that is possible."

She smiled. "It's good to see you too Mr. Grayson."

"Aww come now call me Grandpa." He tickled Christopher under his chin. "I see you met my great-grandson."

Emily quickly handed the baby to Edward. Before she could say anything Stephen walked up behind her and extended his hand smiling.

"Mr. Grayson so good to see you again."

Edward beamed yet again. "Stephen Forbes. How's your Pop? I was suppose to play golf with him yesterday but had to cancel for the rehearsal dinner."

"He's great. Next time you two go out on the course i'll join you."

"That would be nice. Did you two receive my wedding gift?"

Emily nodded. "We did. It is beautiful. Thank you again."

He waved his hand. "My pleasure."

They looked as Charlotte walked over guarded. Edward kissed her cheek.

"Our Charlie is married."

Charlotte forced a smile and looked between Daniel and Emily. "I'm so glad you're all here."

Stephen clapped her shoulder. "Wouldn't have missed it for the world." He then grabbed Emily's hand. "We better get back to our table."

He led Emily away. Victoria spoke to Charlotte in her sweet yet dangerous voice.

"You invited Emily?"

Charlotte nodded. "She is like a sister to me. I wanted her here so I asked her to be." She glanced at her grandpa and saw that he was distracted with Chris. She dropped her voice and warned her brother. "Keep your distance."

He grabbed his champagne and chugged the remainder. "Not a problem." He grabbed Sara's hand. "Let's dance."

They stepped onto the dancefloor. A few minutes later two little girls started holding hands and dancing together. One lost her headband right by Daniel's foot. He grabbed it and handed it to her. The little girl ran over and smiled.

"Thank you."

He nodded. "You're welcome."

When the little girl walked away Daniel noticed how much she resembled his son. She had long dark brown hair, big brown eyes and a wicked grin. The girl with her had dirty blonde hair and blue-green eyes. He watched as Emily walked over to them and slid the headband into the girl's hair. That's when it hit him, those were his girls. This was his chance to talk to them. He started walking towards them but Charlotte stopped him.

"No."

He looked at her and almost pleaded. "Just let me talk to them."

"No Danny. Leave Emily and the girls alone."

"Then why did you invite them?"

"Because they are my family and I love them. But Emily has made it very clear that she doesn't want you, mom or dad anywhere near them and I need to respect that. Whether you admit it or not you really screwed things up."

He sighed. "What are their names? Just tell me that and I will let it go."

She sighed. "Josie and Tierney."

He smiled to himself then sat down at the table as he promised.

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Alex was getting ready to leave the wedding with the girls when a man and woman walked into the area with a little boy asleep in the woman's arms. Daniel Grayson stared at his kids. Josie pointed to him but spoke to Alex.

"He's the guy that gave me my headband back."

Alex knew who Daniel was and spoke quickly. "That was nice of him. Lets go home girls. Your Daddy is waiting."

Daniel felt a twinge of jealousy. Daddy? He was their daddy. But yet he wasn't. Stephen Forbes was their Daddy. He reminded himself of that as he walked with Sara into the house. She laid Chris down in his crib after changing him into pjs. She then spoke to him emotionless.

"Those were your girls?"

He sighed. "Yes."

Sara wiped her face. "They're beautiful."

"They are." He placed is hand on her stomach. "But our babies are gorgeous."

She smiled and kissed him.

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