Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Chris Benoit stood, barefoot on the sandy white beach. He was quite an image. A ravishing remake of a Greek God. Dressed in black dress pants that were rolled up to mid-calf and a crisp white shirt that was slightly unbuttoned revealing a hint of his massive chest. The evening was starting off perfect. A beautiful setting and close friends made his wedding day almost complete. The sun was just beginning to set over the blue sea, as he patiently and nervously awaited the arrival of his soon to be wife.

"Yo Holmes, you don't have cold feet do you?" Eddie Guerrero, Chris's best man asked as he noticed Chris shifting his weight from one foot to the other.

"No, not cold feet. I just wonder what she sees in me. It's just things seem to good to be true."

"Ah essay." Eddie raised a brow. "This is about the letter isn't it? No worries Holmes, that is the past. Her ex is in the past. She is in love with you and is about to marry you, that is what you need to concentrate on. That and not screwing up your vows." Eddie chuckled and slapped Chris on the back.

"You're right. I love her so much man and I can't stand the thought that maybe...maybe she would rather be with him. Was I wrong for tearing up that letter?"

Eddie shook his head. "No. It's what you do for love. No one can fault you for protecting what you and Mel have. Destiny put you two together, it also put that letter in your hands."

Benoit thought over Eddie's words carefully before responding. "I hope you're right. I can't help but feel a little guilty."

"No one will ever know Holmes. Besides, her ex, that guy was a jerk. I mean he walked out of her life, left her for his own selfish reasons. You are good for her and she is good for you. She's not like the others Chris. I see the way she looks at you, the way she lights up when she sees you, the way she can't keep her hands off you. And let me tell you she's one hot mamacita!" Eddie whistled getting him a fist in the arm at the last remark. " Seriously Chris, you are like familia to me, I would tell you if I thought this was a mistake, and I don't think it is. God has a plan for you, this is just the beginning. And you know what they say, third time is a charm." Eddie laughed.

"Thanks Guerrero, I feel so much better now." He retorted in a sarcastic tone. "I appreciate you being here, you're always there for me. Every milestone in my life, you've been there. All the ups and downs, personal and professional. I couldn't have made it without you. From my heart man, Thank you!" The two men embraced in a hearty hug.

"Well this is it, my last minutes as a single woman." Mel smiled at her maid of honor, Autumn and her bridesmaid Molly.

"Yeah, no more parties and late nights out at the club for you. You just had to fall for an older guy. He'll probably have you doing crossword puzzles and eating soup on your nights off. Save yourself! I'll distract them while you escape!" Autumn practically fell over laughing at her own witty remark. Molly whacked Autumn with the hair brush she was using to fix Mel's hair. "Autumn, you're horrible!"

"Yeah Autumn, do you have to be so juvenile? Chris isn't that old and besides, have you seen his abs?" Molly smirked as Autumn was rendered speechless. Melony grinned mischievously. "My point exactly."

"Well he may not be too old for you, but he's old enough to be my grandpa." Autumn snorted and got thwacked again for her tasteless humor.

"Be nice! It's Mel's day and your being a pain." Molly finished pinning Mel's hair up and left a few loose tendrils framing her face. "There, all done. What do you think?"

"Oh thanks girl! It's beautiful, I love it!" She gave Molly a quick hug before turning to Autumn. "I get enough of the age difference jokes at work. It gets old after a while, no pun intended."

Autumn rolled her eyes. "Sorry, I was only joking. If it's any consolation I think you and Chris make a perfect match."

"Age is only a number." Molly smiled and gave Autumn a death glare.

"You guys aren't telling me anything I don't already know. Just look at my past relationships. All the guys I dated were asses and they were my age. So there is nothing to..."

"Hey what about, umm, you know...he was younger by a year or two." Autumn averted her eyes towards the floor realizing that probably wasn't the best example to use.

"Yeah well, I guess the younger the bigger an ASS they really are. But for the record, he was only months younger, not years" Mel turned her back and busied herself touching up her make-up. Molly and Autumn both raised an eyebrow at the sudden change in Mel at the mere mention of her ex. Autumn pushed Molly towards Mel, implying that she should be the one to ask the one question they both were dying to know. Molly cleared her throat. "Mel, sweetie...Do you still have feelings for him?" Mel turned to face Molly who was wringing her hands nervously.

"No Molly I don't. When he walked out on me he took everything from me."

"Well, you did jump into things with Chris only five months after you broke up with..." Autumn chimed in, wondering if Mel was telling the whole truth.

"Is that what this is all about? You guys think Chris is my rebound guy, right? What do I have to say to convince you that I am over my ex. He's a thing of the past, leave him there, please. I am in love with Chris and I am marrying him. I know in my heart that he is the only one for me. The only one."

"We believe you Mel. We just want to be sure you aren't jumping into things. I mean you only gave us a week's notice that you were getting married. What are we suppose to think?" Autumn put an arm around Mel and gave her a hug.

"We're just being overprotective. but you can't blame us after your last break up." Molly offered a small smile.

"I understand you both have my best interest at heart, I appreciate that. Chris and I didn't tell anyone about our wedding until last minute because we wanted to keep it intimate. And we knew if word got out the whole world would want to attend. No if there is nothing further..." A knock at the door distracted the three as Molly walked over to open the door. "Oh, hi Doug, come in." She stepped aside allowing him to enter the room. "Hi Molly. You ladies ready?" Doug asked as he walked the rest of the way into the room and planted a kiss on Autumn's cheek. "Almost Dougie, just give us a minute." Autumn smiled sweetly at her boyfriend before planting a kiss on his lips. "Alright ladies, I was sent in here with specific instructions to drag you all out of here if I have to." Doug grinned and started towards the door.

"Yeah. Yeah. We'll be out in a second."

Once Doug had left the room, things got quiet as Molly made last minute curls in Mel's hair and Autumn touched up her own make-up. After all the last minute preparations were made, the three stood in the center of the room. "Well, I guess this is it." Molly smiled.

"Yes I guess so." Mel inhaled deeply before speaking again. "I want you both to know that I am so happy to have you guys by my side, it really means a lot to me. I love you girls so much."

"You're gonna make us cry. Now stop! We love you too Mel." Molly smiled and handed Mel the single white rose that would serve as her bouquet.

"You look beautiful Mel. Listen, forget everything I said earlier. I know what you and Chris have is genuine, it's obvious you two are soul mates. That kind of love doesn't come around often, hold on to him. Well, I guess we'll see you out there." Autumn and Molly each gave her a kiss on the cheek and left the room in search of their escort Doug.