A few days passed, and Nina and Jack were excited. They had made the decision that as soon as Michelle, Flick and Lyn arrived that morning, they were getting married. Nina's mother had already arrived, her father wasn't coming, so Lou was filling that role, and she didn't have many family members anyway, so it was just going to be a small ceremony. Jack's father wasn't going to be there either, but it didn't seem to be much of a problem to Jack. As long as he had his sisters and mother, he didn't care.
"Are you ready to go Nina?" asked Jack.
"Almost. I'm just putting shoes on." Nina had just finished putting her dress on. She looked in the mirror and smiled. It looked wonderful to her, something that didn't scream 'look at me' but something that said it was her special day.
Jack smiled when Nina finally came out. She looked lovely in his eyes.
"What do you think?" Nina asked, pulling him from his thoughts.
"You look so wonderful. That dress is gorgeous on you." He kissed her.
"Thank you." She let him lead her to the car, surprised when she saw a limo pull up. "Jack?"
"Surprise! An ordinary car won't do. Not today. You need to travel in style."
"I thought we discussed this."
"We did. And I didn't listen."
"Clearly." She turned, prepared to tell him off, but the look on his face made her heart melt and she just couldn't do it. "Thank you."
"Of course. I love you."
"I love you too," said Nina as she got into the limo.
Jack climbed in next to her, putting his arm around her and holding her close. He was so nervous, but he really hoped she couldn't tell. He didn't want her to think he wasn't interested or ready.
"Hey Jack?"
"Yeah?"
"Aren't we supposed to not see each other before we get to the church?"
"Probably. But, I can't help wanting to be with you."
"Okay." Despite her hair being nicely done, Nina rested her head on Jack's chest, closing her eyes as they traveled through Erinsborough.
Susan, Karl, and their families were waiting at the church. Nina had convinced Amber to be her bridesmaid earlier that week, and Lauren was her maid of honor. Bailey had agreed to be a groom's man, and Josh was acting as best man for Jack. Everyone was ready and waiting. Lou came down the church steps when the limo arrived and opened the door, helping Nina out. He waited until Jack was inside the church too before guiding her up the steps and inside.
"Thank you Lou," said Nina softly as they walked into the church.
"No problem. You are going to have such a lovely day today sweetheart. I'm proud of you."
Nina smiled.
"I have something for you by the way," said Lou. "I'll give it to you later."
"You don't have to do that."
"I want to. Especially because I know how much it means to you."
"Oh, uh, okay then."
"You'll see it soon enough."
Nina nodded, confused. But she forgot all about his 'surprise' when she found Jack smiling at her from the front of the church. She let Lou kiss her cheek and then she walked to Jack, smiling. She took his outstretched hand as Susan began the ceremony.
Half an hour later, Susan finally allowed them to kiss. Nina couldn't believe they had finally reached this step of their relationship. She had waited a long time for it to come.
"I love you," she whispered to him as he hugged her.
"Love you too Nina," said Jack. He took her hand in his again and they walked down the aisle to the waiting limo. "And I'm going to make sure I show you for the rest of our lives."
Nina smiled again, her happiness radiating off her. She cuddled up to him in the limo as they headed to the lake for photos.
That evening, Nina and Jack made their way to one of the ballrooms in Lassiters. Paul had been nice enough to let them use it for free, since he was a big fan of Nina Tucker. Everyone was already there, chatting and enjoying themselves. But it was clear they had all been waiting for Nina and Jack to arrive. The whole room went quiet as they walked in and sat down together. Nina had a surprise for everyone, but she wasn't going to reveal it yet. Only Jack knew about it.
After a few minutes, Lou walked up to them with someone next to him. "Hi Nina, hey Jack. Congratulations."
"Thanks Lou." She wasn't looking at him though.
"Nina, I have that surprise for you now."
"Okay. Give me a second and I'll be with you." She was still wrapped in Jack's arms.
"My sweet Nina," said Nick Tucker, Nina's dad.
Nina looked up, shocked. "Daddy?"
"I'm sorry I couldn't get to the church sweetie."
"You came!" Nina was around the table in seconds, cuddling her dad tightly so he couldn't leave her again.
"You can thank Lou for that. He helped me get a flight so I could be here."
Nina looked over at Lou. "Thank you Lou, thank you so much. For everything. For getting Jack and I back on track, for being there for my wedding, for getting dad down here. Thank you."
"It's no problem sweetheart. I'm always happy to help," said Lou before disappearing to give them some time alone.
"Jack, it's good to see you again. I'm glad that you and Nina have worked everything out. I know how much she loves you."
"It's nice to see you too Mr Tucker. I've been stupid, but I'm working on it, and I promise I won't be breaking Nina's heart again."
"Good. I don't need my daughter hurt. Which reminds me, Nina, I need to tell you something. I don't want you getting your hopes up, but your mother and I are working things out. We won't be getting back together, but we are trying to be friends."
"You promise?"
"I promise."
Nina smiled, happy that her parents were talking again. It had been so awkward since they had broken up ten years before. "Thank you."
After a few more minutes, Nick left to find Trixie. Nina returned to her seat with Jack.
