The rest of the ride was spent in silence, well, except for Falafel Phil calling back at the store every ten minutes. Eddie was snoring in the passenger seat as Kim slept soundly on Jerry's shoulder.

He would look down at her every once in a while, smiling. He loved the close proximity between them. And even more so because, this time, it wasn't because of Jack. It was just them.

Jerry wished that was how it was all of the time but, as usual, luck wasn't on his side. He knew Jack would eventually come to his senses and be with Kim. Any normal guy would, in his opinion. And then he'd be left on the sidelines, being just the friend.

But he didn't count his blessings. Sure, he and Kim were only friends. But that's more than most guys could say. Everyone knew she had a tough attitude, so they knew that it was hard to get close to her. But, somehow, Jerry broke through that.

He was glad that he could be a part of her life at all.

Finally, after another hour, the car stopped in the parking lot of the hotel. Eddie awoke with a start, eyes blinking and looking around. "Are we here already?"

Jerry nodded. "Yep." He then turned to Kim, who still had her eyes shut. "Kim."

She stirred slightly, even cuddling into him more. He chuckled and gently shook her shoulder. "Kim, we're here."

He heard her groan as she slowly opened her eyes. "Why couldn't the ride be longer?"

He chuckled again. "You slept for a good hour."

She yawned and pushed off of him, stretching her arms out. "Did you sleep at all?"

Jerry shook his head. "Nah. I like to be awake for car rides." He smirked. "I think I was a dog in the past life." She laughed and looked away. "I'm serious! I like car rides, the sound of the vacuum scares me-"

"Oh, and I'm guessing you like to bark at mail men as well?" She asked, an eyebrow raised.

He shrugged. "I don't like when they come around…"

She rolled her eyes and laughed, pushing his shoulder. "Okay, Jerry, whatever you say." He smirked as she looked out the window. "Wow, this place is huge!"

Suddenly Rudy appeared, a giant smile on his face. He began to talk but was stopped by Ki holding up her index finger, pressing a button to roll down the window. "What did you say?"

"I said that isn't this place great?" He looked more excited than usual.

They both nodded. "Yeah, as far as hotels go."

Rudy just ignored their comment and pointed to the entrance. "I'm gonna go get our keys." Then his expression turned to disdain. "And don't worry, you each get your own room, as promised."

He began to walk away when Jerry called, "Thanks man! I really appreciate all the extra money you spent on us!" He and Kim laughed at the look their dojo master gave them.

She, still chuckling, opened the car door. He followed her out just as Jack approached them. But one glance at his face and they could tell he was upset.

"Girlfriend trouble?" Jerry questioned with a raise of his dark eyebrows.

Jack simply nodded, letting out a sigh. "That's an understatement. Can you believe that Amy is mad at me because I came here?" He crossed his arms. "Unbelievable."

"Maybe you should just forget about her." Kim suggested, not even turning around as she unloaded her bag from the trunk.

Jerry chuckled at her small attempt at winning his best friend over. "Or you should talk to her." He ignored the look the feisty blond gave him.

Jack nodded. "Yeah, that's probably a good idea."

"Great idea, Jerry!" Kim said through a fake smile, punching him on the shoulder. He tried not to wince in pain as Rudy came out again.

"Okay, everyone, I have your keys here. Now hurry up! The wedding starts in two hours!"

Kim, being a girl, was the first to grab her plastic card from him and run to the elevators.

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After looking at herself again in the bathroom mirror, Kim decided she was ready to go out. She walked out into the main part of her room when there was knock on the door.

She opened it to reveal Jerry, standing there in a suit. "Jerry!" She smiled. "You look so dapper!"

But he just stared at her. "Wow, you look…" Her smile grew as she put her hands on her hips. He met her gaze again and said, "Beautiful."

She sighed and invited him in. "Let's hope Jack thinks that."

Jerry groaned. "Forget his opinion for one night, will ya?"

She laughed. "Sorry, I do talk about him a lot, don't I?"

He looked away. "It's best that I don't say anything."

Kim rolled her eyes and grabbed her clutch that matched her dress. "Well, let's get this thing over with."

He extended his elbow and she wrapped her arm around it. "Agreed. The sooner the ceremony, the sooner I get to the free buffet!"

She laughed and walked with him out the door. "There's more important things than food, Jerry."

He thought for a minute before shaking his head. "No, not really."

The trip down to the lobby they spent laughing and joking, thinking of things that could go wrong in the wedding. He suggested that the bride break dance down the aisle, and she said maybe the groom should beat box as she did so. That's what usually happened between Kim and Jerry.

Finally the elevator dinged on the right floor. Jerry let Kim step out before him, entering the lobby where Jack was standing alone.

Kim just stood there, staring at his back, before Jerry came over to her. "Don't worry, I'm sure he'll think you look great. I know I did."

She smiled up at him. "Thanks." Then she faced Jack again, who had turned around at that point.

A smile appeared on the face of the star of the dojo, looking at her. She felt her heart leap at his reaction, deciding that it was a good one. She waved at him and he waved back, seeming a bit mesmerized.

They missed Jerry's disappointed expression.

Kim took a step toward him, ready to start her night with confidence, when suddenly they heard another voice call out his name. They both turned to see a red head enter the lobby.

Kim stopped in her tracks as she heard Jack say, "Amy?"

Okay, let me first say that I'm sorry for the long wait! There was a bit of a complication because I had to get my laptop fixed! :/

And the bad news…I'm leaving to go to the Domincan Republic for eight days! I know, that's a long wait! But I hope you all bear with me! I also hope that this chapter will satisfy you until then? :)

Please, read&review! And I promise that something BIG happens soon! ;)