I've been watching your world from afar,

I've been trying to be where you are,

And I've been secretly falling apart, unseen.

To me, you're strange and you're beautiful,

You'd be so perfect with me but you just can't see,

You turn every head but you don't see me.

The two groups looked at each other, without knowing exactly what to do. Fortunately, in the moment, Jane arrived with Bing and the dinner started.

William and her sister sat next to Fitz and Brandon who had just returned. In contrast, Lizzie and George took their seats with Charlotte and Mark.

Several conversations were taken place, and Lizzie found herself entertained. George was a little nervous by Gigi's presence but also he knew that his presence had altered her. She was really focused on the conversation she was having with Caroline, and Fitz and Brandon were shielding her. So he returned his attentions to Lizzie.

William was talking with Bing's parents, but inevitably his gaze traveled to Lizzie. It hurt to see her happy with George. She was laughing at whatever he was saying and had her fingers intertwined with his. He remembered the times when they used to talk and he made her laugh like that.

He saw when George let go of her hand and put his arm around her naked shoulder. William closed his fist in frustration, and recalled his dreams where he was able to do the same thing with freedom.

Mrs. Lee called out his name and he apologized for the distraction. They continued their conversation and William forced himself not to be distracted again.

Before they brought the dessert to the guests, Bing hit his cup to make an announcement. He wanted to welcome and thank everyone for being there with Jane and him to celebrate their union. He made a special mention to Lizzie and William, who had agreed to be in the spotlight and stand pretty next to them. Almost everyone laughed at that comment.

Lizzie immediately remembered the time when Darcy had made the same joke; back to the time she thought they could be friends. Her gaze found Darcy, who was also looking at her. When Bing finished his little speech, William raised his glass in a toast for the couple.

When everyone finished eating, the guests started to mingle. George excused himself for a minute, and left Lizzie with Jane. Across the room, she could see Gigi with Fitz, and wondered if she should approach them. She waved her hand at her, and Gigi responded in the same way. Taking that as an encouraging gesture, Lizzie took a step in her direction.

But at the exact same moment, George appeared at her side. Gigi then turned to Fitz and said something in his ear and left the restaurant. George suggested joining Lydia at the bar, and Lizzie accepted (in part to keep an eye on her sister.)

William was in a corner talking with Caroline, and tried to listen to her, but he had seen the whole scene. At least it seemed that Lizzie did not have any animosity toward Gigi and therefore was more likely to listen to her. However, he knew how Gigi must have been feeling at being in the same room as Wickham. He apologized to Caroline, and went to look for his sister.

The next morning was crazy.

Lizzie had to split her time between her mother and Jane. Her mother was overexcited and was freaking out by the most minimal details of the wedding. It was until her father, already on his tuxedo, offered to take care of his wife.

Then, Lizzie went to Jane's room, where Lydia was doing her makeup. Lizzie had volunteered to do Jane's hair, and she did that with Charlotte's help. Once they finished, all three stared at Jane in awe.

"You look outstanding," Charlotte said.

"Bing is going to dribble all over when he sees you," Lydia commented.

"Ugh, Lydia!," Lizzie said, "but you might be right."

Jane stood up and looked at her in the whole body mirror. Her hair was pulled up on an ornate bun. The dress was a soft sherbet color, with a sweetheart neckline and a floral jewel encrusted band at the waist. It also had a skirt was circular gathered skirt with a relative short train.

"I love that dress on you. You made a great choice," Lizzie said to her oldest sister.

"Thanks, Lizzie." Jane was blushing, and could not wait to see Bing.

"Hey, Lizzie. I don't want to rush you but we have one hour until the ceremony, and you are still in jeans," Charlotte remarked.

"Oh, crap. Help me!"

Fortunately for her, she had two extra pairs of hands that helped her to get ready in no time. Since Lizzie and Lydia were bridesmaids, they wore the same dress. With Jane's approval and advice, they had chosen on a purple strapless dress with a box-pleated peplum at the waist. Lydia had decided to put her hair on a half ponytail while Lizzie opted for a bon.

Lydia was taking picture of the girls, when someone knocked the door. She opened the door and greeted her father.

"Hello, Janey."

"Hi, Dad."

"You look beautiful," he complimented Jane and then looked around and said, "you all look gorgeous, girls."

"Thanks, Daddy."

He breathed sharply; he was not quite ready to give her daughter away.

"Are you okay, Dad?," Lydia asked.

"Yes," he answered, "It just that this day arrived sooner than I expected."

"Everything will be fine," Lizzie comforted him.

"I know," he sighed. He extended his arm to Jane and she put hers around it.

"Let's go. It's time."

Each of his daughters gave him a kiss on the cheek, and he smiled. Lizzie made sure she had the ring and then left the room with Charlotte and Lydia, followed by Jane and their father.

The hall where the ceremony was going to take place was full. Charlotte entered first and gave an indication to the musicians so they would start playing for the bride's entrance.

The bridesmaids took a last look at Jane to make sure that everything was perfect, and then went out. Lydia was the first to walk on the aisle, with Lizzie behind her.

Lizzie was making her way to the altar, when she saw George standing close to her mother. She smiled and he winked at her. When she reached the altar, she took her place and noticed how anxious Bing was to see Jane. And behind him was Darcy, looking dashing in his tuxedo. She immediately look away and only put all her attention on her sister.

Almost everyone gasped when Jane entered the room, probably surprised by the color of her dress and by how pretty she looked.

The ceremony started and soon Jane and Bing had said their vows and exchanged rings. When they kissed, everyone applauded.

Lizzie was so happy that it did not bother her when Darcy stepped closer to her and offered his arm.

"Elizabeth."

"Darcy."

When she slid her arm on his, an electric shock surprised her. That was the best descriptor she could think of in that moment. Darcy had also felt it because she felt his muscles tense. She did not expect to feel that and as soon as they got to the exit, she excused herself and let go of him.

William touched the spot where her hand had been, and was surprised to still feel the warmth. He saw her walking to her sister and brother-in-law to congratulate them. He loved the way she looked in that purple dress and could look away from her. Someone said his name and he woke up from his reverie. He joined the group and proceeded to hug his best friend and wished him the best.

Soon, Georgiana appeared by his side.

"You did great, big brother."

"Thanks, Gigi, but I only gave Bing the ring."

"Doesn't matter. Besides, you look so handsome and I think every woman in this place noticed that."

He chuckled.

"Come on, we have a party to attend," Gigi said.

William nodded and was about to leave with his sister when he heard Lizzie's voice behind them.

"Gigi!"

Both turned around to face her, surprised.

"Lizzie," Gigi said.

"Hi, Gigi."

No one said anything. Lizzie had taken the opportunity to talk to Georgiana, but she was intimidated by Darcy's strong gaze on her.

"I was a beautiful ceremony," Gigi finally said.

"Yes, it was," Lizzie responded.

Awkward silence again.

"I just wanted to say hello and ask how school is going," Lizzie said.

"School is good, one more semester to go."

"Good," Lizzie managed to say.

"Listen, Lizzie, I would love to talk to you. Tomorrow?," Georgiana asked.

"Sure. Both of us can meet tomorrow," she answered, making sure that she only wanted to see Georgiana.

"Of course," Gigi said.

"Very well," Lizzie replied, "I guess we will see you at the reception." She smiled to Georgiana, and turned on her heels.

"So tomorrow it is," Gigi said. She was ready to have that conversation with Lizzie.

"Let's go," William said as he saw George approaching Lizzie. They found Brandon and Fitz, and walked together to the reception.

I can only give you love that lasts forever,

And a promise to be near each time you call.

And the only heart I own

For you and you alone

That's all…

From her seat, Lizzie observed as Jane and Bing danced for the first time as a married couple. As she listened to the lyrics, she realized that that song perfectly matched their relationship. Jane had wanted to find a man who loved her for what she was, and she had found it in Bing. Bing loved her, and he only asked her love in return.

"Hey, peach, let's dance," George said in her ear, interrupting her thoughts. Since the bride and groom had officially opened the dance, the guests were welcomed to join them. He helped her off her seat and took her to the dance floor. It was the perfect opportunity to gloat in front of Darcy.

And it worked. William was definitely jealous. How he longed it was he, dancing with her, instead of Wickham. He closed his eyes with fury.

"Enough," he said to himself. His sister and him were going to make one last effort to talk with Lizzie. After that, it was up to her. And he was going to get over her, like he had done the first time. He was done feeling that defeated.

And so he asked Caroline, who had strategically sat next to him, to dance.

Despite the odds, Gigi was having fun. Gigi had danced with Brandon and Fitz, until Lydia had asked her to join her and her cousin Mary to do the same.

As for William, he was (surprisingly) enjoying Caroline's company. He knew how she sometimes could be shallow and indifferent, but this time she seemed genuinely happy for her brother and his wife.

The party continued, and after a round of speeches, the time for two traditions arrived.

Fitz dragged William to the dance floor to join the group of bachelors, waiting for the garter. He saw how Bing and Jane's faces turned red as he slightly lifted her skirt to take the piece of fabric. William had never been a fan of that tradition, and swore that he would not have it on his wedding.

Bing looked around and threw it. When William saw that it was going in his direction, he tried to move away. However, someone pushed him and the garter hit him on the chest. Embarrassed, he recovered it from the floor and put in his pocket. He was going to give it back to Bing, without doubts.

It was Jane's turn now. All the single ladies took their places and waited until she was ready to toss the bouquet. When she finally did it, William followed its trajectory and saw how it nearly crashed against Lizzie's face, before she caught it with her hands.

As she saw Bing reaching to get the garter, she noticed that George was not in the group. Sure, he was not single, but she had expected to play along. In fact, she had been dancing with Charlotte before and had not seen him disappear. Lizzie asked her friend, but she had not seen him either. Lizzie started to look for him in the room.

Nevertheless, her mother thought that she was escaping to avoid the bouquet and pulled her to the dance floor. Fran Bennet imagined that if her daughter got the flowers, she would take it as a sign to rush her own marriage to George. It did not matter that it was not him with the garter.

Lizzie did not have time to explain to her mother what she was doing when she saw the bouquet out of the corner of her eye and managed to catch it, before it hit her.

Mrs. Bennet flailed her arms in success, took the bouquet from Lizzie and left her daughter to dance to the man had caught the garter. When Lizzie saw it was Darcy, her jaw almost dropped in disbelief.

"You have to be kidding me…"

Strange and beautiful - Aqualung

That's all - Michael Bublé

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