A/N: Last Chapter

December 19, 1998

Ashleigh's Weeding Day

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Everything was going good for Ashleigh's big day. Vince had given Jeff, Matt, Adam, John and Amy off of work. They had made their way do their proper places. Jeff was standing in front of the priest, Matt was his Best Man with Adam and John as his groomsmen. Everybody was seated and the wedding started. First was the flower girl, Bailey's little sister, followed by the ring bearer, Adam's nephew, then first down the aisle was the man of honor, Bailey being escorted by her father. Followed closely behind them was Savannah being led by Gilbert, Jeff and Matt's dad, and following them was Amy being led by her father. Once everyone was in place the wedding song played and everyone stood up and watch the bride make her way down the aisle.

Once Ashleigh got in front of the priest she looked to her left and smiled at the three girls in baby blue long dresses. Then she looked to her right and smiled at the guys. She then turned her attention back to her future husband and let a tear roll down her cheeks. Jeff held out his hand to help her up the two steps. She took it and stood in front of him with a small smile playing on her lips.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join these two people in holy matrimony." The priest started. "We are all here to witness the marriage of Jeffery Hardy and Ashleigh Reid. If there is anybody here that has a reason that these two people shouldn't wed speak know or forever hold your piece." He paused and looked around. When nobody objected he continued. "Jeffery do you take Ashleigh to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and hold, for richer or poor, in sickness or health for as long as you both shall live."

"I do." Jeff answered.

"Do you," The priest turned his attention to Ashleigh. "Ashleigh take Jeffery to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and hold, for richer or poor, in sickness or health for as long as you both shall live."

"I do." she said with more tears rolling down her face.

"I now pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may kiss your bride." Jeff reached over and brought her veil up over her face. He wiped her tears off and gentle placed a kiss on her lips. "Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Hardy."

There was cheers and claps throughout the little church. The newly found married couple made their way down the aisle. Soon followed by the wedding guest. They stopped just outside the door. Ashleigh and Jeff made their way to the car that was waiting for them to carry them over to the reception. Once the car had left the others made their way to their own cars and to the reception area as well.

--At the Reception--

All the wedding guest had made their way to Gil's house and was setting everything up when the couple arrived. The two made their way through the house and to the back yard where the party would be at. Once they got there everyone cheered once again and congratulated them. Ashleigh made her way over to where Savannah and Adam stood.

"Hey Ash, I'm so proud of you. Congratulations." Savannah said giving here sister hug.

"Thanks."

"So does this mean that you are going to be joining us on the road?" Adam asked after giving Ashleigh a hug.

"I don't think so. That just depends on if Jeff lets me." She said looking over to where he was standing with Matt, Amy and Gil.

"I bet he will. Well after he comes back from that injury he has." Adam stated.

"Vince gave him a month." Ashleigh informed them.

"Well a month long honeymoon, Where are you all going?" Savannah asked as Adam walked over to the guys.

"Hawaii. Jeff said he always wanted to go and seeing as I haven't been over there, so we agreed to go over there."

"Hawaii, sounds like fun."

"According to Matt it's like living on paradise everyday."

"Well I hope you have a safe trip, and have fun ok?"

"Ok."

The two girls made their way over to the tables that was set out for everybody. Once everybody had their food in front of them Jeff stood up and waited for everyone to calm down before he started.

"I'm very happy that you all could make it to Ashleigh's and mine wedding. We appreciate everyone of our friends that we have. I would like to thank my dad most of all. Gil thank you for everything that you have done for us over the years. I know that Ashleigh really appreciate your help from all the years that has past. You are the best in the world. Thank you again. We love you." Jeff held his glass in the air towards Gil and everybody followed suit. Next up was Matt.

"I have been around those two since high school. I remember the first time that I saw Ashleigh, she wasn't in a good shape when I did. I don't want to bring up any bad memories for her." Matt paused and looked at her.

"Don't worry Matty, say what you like." Ashleigh said.

"Ok, well both Jeff and I we staying after school one day and we heard her scream from outside. We found her on the side of the building, she had a dislocated shoulder and a broken nose. She was attacked by one of my so called friends. I called the paramedics and soon afterwards after she was in the hospital, we all three became inseparable. There was no where you could turn that you couldn't find Ashleigh with one of us. Ash, I love you and Jeff so here's to your happiness and a long and happy life together." Matt raised his glass and like before everyone followed suit. Gil was next.

"Ash, I've thought of you as a daughter to me. Since the day that Jeff came home and told me about a girl being in the hospital and he was going to make sure that you were ok, I knew that not long after you would really become a daughter to me. I had this feeling that Jeff wouldn't let you go no matter what. When you left for West Newbury I knew that Jeff wouldn't let that get him down no matter how far you two were. I will always love you and Congratulations on this wonderful wedding." He raised his glass and soon sat down. Bailey was next.

"I love you Ash, when you arrived in town I knew that it was going to be hard for you to make friend just by the way that you look. You were shy and kept to yourself. When I first talked to you, you wouldn't say that much to me. So like the arrogant stubborn person that I am I kept pushing you. Until one day I was talking to you and you actually replied. Well ever since then we have been friends and after school everyday I some how found my way to your house. It's been that way ever since. I love you Ash, hope you have a wonderful life with the wild and crazy Jeff." She smiled and sat back down next to John. Savannah stood up next.

"I don't really know what has happened while I was gone from my sister. What I do know is that since we have been back together she has seemed generally happy with Jeff. Even though you he scares the living daylights out of me I know that my sister is strong and what he does can only make their relationship stronger. I don't see how Ashleigh can sit there, watch him jump off a ladder 30 feet in the air and not be scared to death. I just want to say that I love you both and Jeff, Welcome to the family." She raised her glass and then sat back down.

Ashleigh stood up with tears rolling down her face. She looked at everyone and waited for them to stop cheering.

"Thank you all. I love everyone here. And if I didn't you wouldn't be here. I just have one thing to say. When my mother died I thought that I would never be able to find anybody that could love me. I lost my sister and didn't know where she was, when Jeff and Matt saved me it was then that I realized that I loved Jeff. My feeling for Jeff grew as time went by. Jeff truly cared for me, more than a sister figure as Matt had done. So I want to say that I love you and I always will." Jeff stood up next to her and placed a kiss on her lips. When they pulled back Ashleigh looked back to her on lookers. "Well, eat up the food's getting cold." She laughed before sitting down

The dinner soon ended and the dancing started. They both decided to not go with a dj, instead Gil had offered to play and Matt had brought some music for them all to dance to as well. Gil started playing as everybody was either dancing in the clothes that they went to wedding to or went inside taking turns changing clothes. Bailey, Ashleigh, Savannah, and Amy went into the house first to change clothes.

"Are you happy that you are now a Hardy?" Amy asked.

"You bet your ass I am." Ashleigh said. Bailey was pulling on her blue-jeans, she leaned over and slapped Ashleigh on the back of the head. "What?"

"Don't cuss. You never have, and just because you are a Hardy doesn't mean that you should start to cuss out the deep end." This caused the other two older girls to laugh.

"Sorry." She said putting a t-shirt. The four girls made there way back outside. Savannah left to find her husband and not long after Amy felt uncomfortable and left to find Matt. Bailey was standing next to Ashleigh as they both watched Jeff and John walk into the house. "What do you think is going on with those two?"

"I don't know. But John has been acting weird lately."

"How so?"

"Well he's been leaving the room if his cell would ring. When he said that he would be at my house a certain time he would be at least an hour late. He said that he was at the gym but I something tells me that I don't believe him."

"I'm sure that it's nothing."

"I guess that I'm overreacting."

"That you are." Ashleigh said as the two men came out of the house. They both made their way to the two girls.

"Hey babe, can I talk to you for a minute?" John asked Bailey.

"Um." She glanced over at Ashleigh who was wrapped around Jeff's arms. Ashleigh nodded and Bailey turned her head back to John. "Sure." She walked away with John.

Ashleigh turned in Jeff's arms and stared at his green eyes. She lost herself in them for a moment before she spoke.

"What's going on Jeff?"

"Well, John's going to ask Bailey to marry him tonight."

"Wow, really? That's great. I'm so glad they are going to be happy."

"I know you are sweetie." He replied before catching her lips with his.

The End

A/N: Thanks to everyone who read this. I have a sequel coming up for this story. I would like to thank my sister and friend who I wrote this for. I love you both Ashley and Jessica. I hope that you like what I did with the story for you. Read & Review.