Epilogue

A year later

The church was filled with the most beautiful flowers the town had ever seen. The groom wore a dark grey tuxedo, with a crisp white button down shirt. His tie was silk. To his right stood the best man, in a similar suit as him.

"You okay, man?" Jason asked the fidgeting groom.

"Yeah, yeah. Just ready for this to start already." Lucky smiled. Jason could see the love and happiness in his friend's eyes, and was genuinely happy for him.

"Well, they are starting any minute. Don't worry; your woman will be in your arms in no time."

The groom took a deep breathe and smiled. "I can't wait."

The past year felt like a whirlwind. Jason and Elizabeth had spent the night at Jake's, making up for all the lost time. After moving all of his things back into his old penthouse with Elizabeth and Cameron, they left for Italy, where they married in a small ceremony. Though everyone was upset that they weren't there, they were all happy that the couple decided to make it official.

Lucky and Sam started out very slow, getting to know each other. It was a different relationship for both of them, and they enjoyed the time they spent together. After nine months of dates, and chaste kisses, Lucky and Sam both admitted that they were in love with each other. After a weekend of locking themselves in Sam's bedroom, they were even more inseparable. A month later, Lucky proposed, and the two couldn't have been happier.

Neither could their friends. After the night at Jakes, Elizabeth and Sam had a long talk, and cleared the air. Elizabeth truly wanted to get to know the woman who did so much for her and Jason. They had become great friends from then on, spending days with Carly and Emily on shopping sprees and lunches. Jason and Lucky had gotten close too. It was strained at first, but they both made an effort to try, and it worked to their advantage. When Lucky came to him explaining that Nikolas and Emily were taking an extended vacation in Greece, and wouldn't be there on his wedding day, he asked him to step in as Best Man. Jason, though he didn't show it, was genuinely touched and agreed wholeheartedly.

Now, standing at the alter, next to Lucky, a man who he had always felt was the one man the Elizabeth would love, Jason was finally convinced that things worked out as they should have. He patted his friend on the shoulder, as the procession music started to play.

The whole church turned when Elizabeth walked up to the doorway. The dress she wore was long, stopping just at her shoes. It was a soft flowing fabric that hugged her curves. The top was a sweetheart neckline, showing off just a hint of cleavage, with small straps on the shoulders. The color was a deep blue, which brought out the blue in her eyes. Her hair was down and curly, and her makeup simple, yet smoky. Jason was entranced. After all this time, this woman could still take his breath away. She looked at him and only him as she walked down the aisle toward the preacher, her eyes telling him of the love and happiness she felt. She gave him a wink, giving him a hint of things to come later as she stood in position, and then looking back as the doors of the church closed again.

The doors opened again as the Wedding March blared through the room. The entire procession stood and watched as Sam came into view, wearing a strapless gown that was tight to the waist, and then flared out. The bottom was layered in tulle, and the bodice was very simple, only a small appliqué across the top. Her hair was up with long curls hanging down, a few strands framing her face. Her makeup was done perfectly, and the shine in her eyes spoke volumes.

The ceremony went off without a hitch, and everyone was now at the Haunted Star for the reception. The party was in full swing, the bride and groom dancing with each other, holding each other tightly and whispering to each other. Jason and Sonny were standing at the bar talking, while Elizabeth and Carly were sitting at the children's table, trying to get the little ones to eat a little. Jason and Sonny walked up to the table and laughed as Morgan threw a piece of bread at Michael's head.

Jason came around to where Elizabeth was seated and stood behind her, leaning over to kiss her shoulder softly. Smiling, she turned around and looked at her husband.

"Having fun?" He asked, smirking.

"Oh yes. Your son decided that he wasn't going to eat anything until the cake is served. Do you want to handle that?" She tried to sound annoyed, but he could hear the laughter in her voice.

"It's a special occasion. Why don't we just let him be for tonight?"

She raised a brow at him and shook her head. "Okay, but don't complain to me when he cries of a stomach ache."

Jason smiled and slid his finger under her chin, lifting her lips to his for a soft kiss.

"I'll take care of it."

Elizabeth looked up at him and smiled. "I know you will."

"Would my lovely wife like to dance with me?"

"I thought you'd never ask!" She shot up from her seat and pulled him toward the dance floor, where he enveloped her in his strong arms. She laid her head on his shoulder and sighed happily.

"This day has been perfect."

"More perfect than ours?" He asked teasing as they swayed slowly to the music.

She looked at him and smiled, love shining brightly in her eyes. She brushed her hand across his cheek.

"Nothing could be more perfect than the day I married you."

Jason smiled softly and leaned down, brushing his lips across hers.

"Lucky and Sam seem happy. I'm so happy for them. They deserve it."

Jason nodded. "I'm glad they found each other. And to think, all of this happened because of our sneaky friends."

Elizabeth laughed. "Well, I couldn't be more grateful to our sneaky friends. I got the love of my life and the father of my children to marry me, and I have the greatest friends in the world. I'm so glad Sonny and I have become close again. I missed him."

Jason nodded. "Yeah, I am too. Sonny is happier now. I just wish he could find someone to make him as happy as I am. Well, I don't think anyone could be as happy as me. I have you."

"Oh, I don't know. Take a look over there. Looks like some people are just meant to be."

Jason turned his head and looked where Elizabeth pointed. There, seated in a corner, were Sonny and Carly holding hands and kissing, oblivious to everyone.

Jason nodded and smiled. "Good. They belong together."

The continued dancing slowly, Elizabeth's head resting on his shoulder, when Jason suddenly stopped and looked down at her.

"What's wrong?"

Jason's eyebrows furrowed in confusion.

"Before, did you say children?"

Elizabeth smiled brightly, bringing his hand down to her stomach, and nodded.

"In a little over 7 months, we're going to have another baby. Congratulations Daddy." She grinned as shock registered on his face.

"Another baby. We're going to be parents again." His hand shook as he rubbed her stomach softly. He looked up at her, his eyes filling with tears. Then he wrapped his arms around her middle and picked her up, twirling her around slowly as he whispered "thank you" in her ear over and over.

Each person there knew that there will be hard times. They knew that things weren't always going to be this perfect. They also knew that they had people to lean on. They all knew where their heart really belonged.

THE END