Chapter 6

"Marry me," Emma repeated.
"Okay," Jay agreed, "On one condition."
"What's that?" Emma asked smiling.
"When you get better, we'll have another baby. So I can be around this time."
"Okay." Emma agreed with tears falling from her face.

Jay took Emma's face in his hands and kissed her. He pulled a ring from his pocket and put it on her finger.

"I was gonna ask you, Emma. I was going to ask you when I came back to Ellies house after leaving Ashlyn," Jay smiled.
"I love you so much Jay," Emma cried as she kissed him harder. They decided they were to excited to eat so they went back to Jenna's room to tell her the good news. She was so excited.

"Listen, I hate to leave you two but I have some phone calls to make. I'll be back later tonight, okay?" Jay asked as he kissed both girls on the top of their heads. They nodded.

Jay drove to the apartment and saw Spinner, Alex and Paige sitting at the table looking at magazines.

"What's all this?" Jay asked.
"Wedding magazines!" Paige squealed.
"Yeah, if you want to pull this wedding off by the end of the week we have to start planning," Alex added.
"Hey, I can get the Dot to cater everything," Spinner added.
"I called the church after you called me," Alex added, "I was able to book it for Saturday at 1:00 pm."
"Thank you guys for everything," Jay grinned as he sat down to help them.
"I'll take Emma to look for dresses tomorrow after Jenna gets released. Oh, and you know that little house you were asking about near the school?" Paige asked. "Well, I called the realtor. It's yours."
Jay smiled.
"And Me, Sean, and Craig can start moving you guys stuff there this week," Spinner added.
"Wow, thank you guys for everything. It looks like it's going to be perfect. Just remember, I want it to be a surprise," Jay grinned.

They all continued making plans. Alex started calling everyone because they didn't have time to send out invitations. Spike and Snake agreed to split the cost of the wedding. Later that night, Jay made his way back to the hospital. Jenna was still wide awake sketching while Emma was curled up in a ball on the couch.

"Hey dad," Jenna smiled, "You really made her day today."
"I know. She's the one for me. She always has been and she always will be."
"Mom told me that she has cancer. I'm really scared. What if it's too late to save her?" Jenna asked as tears began to fall down her face.
"We have to try... We'll never know until we try."
"I'm just so happy that we have you now. I know I couldn't deal with this alone."
"You and Melanie don't have to worry ever again. I'll always be here. I'm not going anywhere," Jay whispered as he sat on Jenna's bed.
"She asked me to be her maid of honor. She even said I could pick out my dress... I hate wearing dresses but because it's for her, I won't complain."
"Thanks," Jay laughed.

They all fell asleep and the next morning Paige arrived to take the girls shopping for dresses.

"Ugh, I hate shopping!" Jenna exclaimed.
"Weddings are so exciting. The dresses are even more exciting!" Paige squealed.

After hours of shopping, Emma had finally found the dress. Jenna was very annoyed by this point but she never let her mom know it. When the girls were done, Paige drove them to Spike's house to see Melanie.

"Mom, can you believe it? Everything is going to be perfect!" Emma smiled as she sat down on the couch.
"If this is what you want, Em, I'm very happy for you," Spike smiled.
"I am so incredibly happy. I can't wait to finally be Mrs. Jay Hogart! And my girls finally have a dad. It's amazing!!"
"Jay called. He'll be here in a little bit to pick you up. Snake and I are going to watch the girls tonight."
"Thanks mom. I should go take a shower and get ready."

A few hours later, Jay pulled up to Snake's home to pick up Emma. Emma walked out wearing a little black dress. She looked beautiful. He kissed her as he opened the door for her to get in the car. He ran around to the other side after she got in.

"So, where are we going?" Emma asked.
"Well, I'm taking you to Manny's house. Paige and Alex planned a bachlorette party and then I'm going to join the guys at the apartment," Jay smiled.
"Why are we doing all this so soon?" Emma asked.
"Our wedding is all planned for tomorrow afternoon. Everyone has helped me get everything together for it and everyone will be there."
"Why are you in such a rush?" Emma asked already knowing the answer.
"I don't want to take any chances," Jay whispered.
"Me either. I can't wait to be your wife, Jay," Emma forced a smile also afraid of what the future might hold for them.

They were both quite for the rest of the ride to Manny's house. Emma kissed Jay on the cheek as she got out of the car. She walked into Manny's house and saw all the decorations the girls had made.

"You're here!" Paige smiled.
"Welcome to your last night as a single girl," Manny smiled as she hugged her former best friend.
"Thank you guys for doing this!" Emma smiled.

The girls all shared stories and played games while drinking all night. Meanwhile all the guys were moving all the new furniture Jay had bought into the new home.

"This house is great," Craig commented as he and Jay carried a couch into the new house,"it reminds me of Joey's old house."
"It'll be perfect for the girls and there's even extra room for babies," Jay grinned.
"Ah, you've been bitten by the daddy bug. You want more kids?" Craig asked.
"As many as me and Em can possibly make," Jay laughed, "as long as they look just like her."
"How's Jenna doing?" Sean asked as he opened a beer.
"She's good," Jay replied.
"She's probably thrilled her parents are getting married," Spinner added.
"I think we all are. It's the best feeling in the world knowing Em and I will be together for the rest of our lives," Jay smiled as he plopped down on the couch with a beer.
"I wonder what the girls are doing?" Craig asked.
"We could always go check on them..." Spinner added with a grin.
"Nah, it's bad luck for Em and I to see eachother the night before the wedding," Jay answered.
"Yeah," Sean added, "Hey, Ellie will be here in the morning. And JT, Toby, Liberty, Ashley and Jimmy are all flying in also."
"Yeah?" Jay smiled, "Tomorrow is going to be the best day of my life."
All the guys agreed.

The next day, Emma was running around trying to get ready and get the girls ready as well. Luckily, Spike and Manny were there to help her out. Emma looked beautiful. Her dress was a sleeveless, white, satin gown that complimented her figure very well. Her hair was curly and her makeup was natural but beautiful.

"I'm so nervous," Emma whispered to herself as she peeked out into the church. She was amazed with how full it was. So many people were there. People she didn't even know.
"Mom," Jenna started, "you look beautiful. You're gonna be fine. Dad loves you."
"I know, theres just so many people out there," Emma replied.
"Yeah, but the only people that matter out there are you and dad," Jenna smiled.

Snake walked over and took Emma's arm. The doors opened up and Jenna and Melanie walked down the aisle toward their dad. Jay smiled. When he looked back up and saw Emma walking down the aisle he lost his breath. She looked beautiful. He smiled so big that everyone noticed and started laughing. Emma blushed. Finally she was standing next to Jay about to say their vows.

"I, Emma Nelson, take you, Jayson Hogart, to be my friend, my lover, the father of my children and my husband. I will be yours in times of plenty and in times of want, in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times of sorrow, in times of failure and in times of triumph. I eagerly anticipate the chance to grow together, getting to know the man you will become, and falling in love a little more every day. I promise to cherish and respect you, to care and protect you, to comfort and encourage you, and stay with you, for all eternity." Emma smiled as tears started to fall down her face.

"I, Jayson Hogart, take you, Emma Nelson, to be my friend, my lover, the mother of my children and my wife. I will be yours in times of plenty and in times of want, in times of sickness and in times of health, in times of joy and in times of sorrow, in times of failure and in times of triumph. I eagerly anticipate the chance to grow together, getting to know the woman you will become, and falling in love a little more every day. I promise to cherish and respect you, to care and protect you, to comfort and encourage you, and stay with you, for all eternity." Jay smiled back at her.

They traded rings and the minister announced them husband and wife and told Jay to kiss his wife. Jay grinned at her but she had lost all color in her face. She tried to smile back but her eyes rolled back into her head and she fell backwords towards Jenna. Jenna was able to catch her mom but fell down along with her. Jay kneeled down to Emma trying to wake her up.

"Somebody call an ambulance!" Jay screamed as Snake and Spike ran up to their daughter. Paige scooped up Melanie to get her out of the way of the paramedics.

To Be Continued!