Okay, so I had a very hard time trying to write up a set of vows for Jack and Martha. In the end I got so worked up that I thought 'stuff it'. I know you were all probably hoping for the vows, but in the end I decided not to bother writing any, so I've basically skipped the whole ceremony. I wasn't about to drive myself into a breakdown because I couldn't think of what to write. Sorry.

CHAPTER EIGHTY-THREE

Jack stood in front of the long mirror; buttoning up his shirt. While doing so, his thoughts drifted to Martha; who was only a few meters away next door. He was anxious to see her, and he couldn't wait to see how beautiful she looked in her dress.

Today he knew, was going to be one of the best days of his life. He and Martha were about to start a new chapter of their life. They had each other, their daughter and a great family; he couldn't have asked for anything better. He had everything he needed.

Jack moved towards his bed and picked up his tie. He wrapped it around his neck and went and stood back in front of the mirror. In the mirrors reflection he saw his father walk into the room.

"Let me do that," Tony said to Jack; referring to his tie.

Jack lowered his hands and Tony went to work on doing up his tie. He then grabbed Jack's suit coat and passed it to him. Jack quickly put it on and then done up the few buttons.

"You look sharp," Tony commented as he brushed his hands across Jack's shoulders. "You do up pretty well mate," he said.

Jack smiled. "Thanks. You don't look too bad yourself," he pointed out.

"Does it really matter how good I look?" Tony laughed. "All eyes are going to be on Martha today. The rest of us won't even get a mention," he added.

"Good point," Jack laughed with his father.

He checked himself once more in the mirror before walking out of the room behind Tony. Lucas was leaning against the bench; drinking a glass of juice.

"Wow, you actually look pretty decent," Lucas told Jack.

"Mate, I always look decent," Jack smirked at his younger brother.

Lucas scoffed. "Here's hoping that marriage deflates your ever expanding ego," he exclaimed.

"Stop the bickering you two," Tony laughed. "It's time to get this show on the road," he clapped his hands together.

"Don't forget these," Lucas picked up a small velvet box and threw it across the room to Jack.

Jack opened up the box and looked at the two white gold rings that sat safely inside. He smiled to himself. In just a short amount of time, the larger of the two rings would be wrapped around his finger. Martha would be wearing the other one and together they would be bound for life.

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Martha grasped onto her grandfathers hand as he gently helped her from the limo. Everybody had now gathered inside the church and the only thing that they were now waiting on; was the bride.

"You look stunning," Alf complimented his granddaughter. "I don't think I've ever seen someone look as beautiful as you do today," he smiled at her.

"Thanks grandad," Martha smiled back at him.

"It's my pleasure," Alf exclaimed. "I'm just saying what the rest of the world would be saying if they could see you right now. Jack's not going to know what's hit him. He is one lucky guy," he said.

Martha blushed, but covered it up with a small laugh. "As long as Jack thinks I look good; I'll be happy," she said to Alf.

Alf chucked. "You could wear a potato sack and that boy would still think you looked good," he told Martha.

"Maybe," Martha shrugged with a smile.

Alf held his hand out to Martha. "You ready to do this?" he asked.

"As ready as I'll ever be," Martha answered as she placed her hand in her grandfathers.

They then slowly walked towards the church; the place were Martha's life was about to make a change.

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Martha and Alf had finally stepped into the aisle. Martha looked up and smiled at Alf once more before snapping her gaze onto what lay ahead. Every eye in the room was glued to her as she and Alf made their way down the aisle.

Martha locked eyes with Jack. He was smiling at her with his special smile; the one which was reserved for only her. It gave her butterflies and it made her feel all warm inside.

Ahead of her, Martha could see her brothers watching her with huge grins on their faces. As she passed them she gave them a quick wink. Then she came to her mother; who was holding Laila. The little girl looked gorgeous in her baby blue dress. Martha had gotten the tiny gown especially made. It was the same colour as the bridesmaid dress. Martha thought it was perfect.

Martha and Alf had finally reached their destination. Martha turned slightly; kissing her grandfather on the cheek. Alf then moved away; taking his place beside Roo. Martha then handed her bouquet to Tasha, before turning back to face Jack.

They smiled shyly as they grasped onto each others hand. Martha felt a tiny tingle run through her body.

"We are gathered here today………………………….,"

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Martha and Jack smiled across at each other; patiently waiting for those last few words from the minister.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife," the minister finally announced. "You may now kiss your bride," she finished.

Martha and Jack stood looking at each other for a few moments. The whole room was in a complete silence; watching and waiting for the union to be complete with a kiss.

Jack finally moved forward and cupped Martha's cheek with his palm. He moved his other hand around her waist and gently pulled her closer to him.

Martha raised her arms a little and wrapped them around Jack's shoulders. She smiled one last time before softly pressing her lips against Jack's for the first time since becoming husband and wife.

Their lips lingered for a few moments before they slowly pulled away. The whole room was still in a total silence.

"Let's give them something to cheer about," Martha whispered to Jack as she roughly pulled him back in for another kiss.

This one much more passionate; hungrier. Their friends and family finally erupted into applause. Wolf whistles and cheers were echoing throughout the church. But Martha and Jack were too caught up in each other to even remember that they were in a room full of people.

The only thing they were thinking about was each other and how happy and in love they were with each other.

"Now that's what I call a kiss," Martha murmured against Jack's lips before he once again claimed her mouth as his.

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