I had to delete and reupdate. I had realized, thanks to a reader, that I made some mistakes in this chapter. So I fixed them and here is chapter 24!

Sobriquet, my beta, is an awesome person. Especially when I nag her.

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Chapter 24: Wedding

RPOV:

I woke up earlier than I wanted because the baby was using my bladder as a trampoline. So after I emptied said bladder I went to the kitchen to grab something to drink, only to find Esme standing near the window, staring over out the back yard, coffee mug in between her hands.

"Hi, Mom," I said quietly.

She turned and smiled. "Hi, honey. What are you doing up?"

The baby kicked and I placed my hand over that spot. "My youngest decided I needed to pee," I said as I grabbed a bottle of water out of the fridge and sat down on the stool in front of the island. "What about you?"

She shrugged one shoulder. "Just thinking. I was going to make breakfast, start the day and all."

"What were you thinking about?" I asked while spinning the bottle cap on the counter.

"Bella. My baby is getting married. I would have never in my wildest dreams thought that a southern gentleman would be who she was spending the rest of her life with, but I'm glad it's him. He will treat her the way she deserves to be treated, and love her with all his heart."

"How do you know that? I'm not doubting it, but how are you so sure?"

She smiled. "Mother's intuition. That, and one night when I babysat Alicen I read Alice's letter. She said, 'you have always had a kind heart and I know you will find someone who has a heart like yours, who will love you more than anything,' and he does. I see it every time they are together."

I smiled a little. "I do too." I looked down at my hand on my stomach before focusing back on Esme. "Did you ever think that Alice's vision dream things were real? That she really saw parts of the future?"

"Alice had always been special. When she stayed the night here one time, she had a dream about her dad having a heart attack. She woke up screaming. I called her father and told him what happened. He went to his cardiologist that morning and they did some tests. Turned out that if he hadn't gone in when he did, he probably would have died within that week, his heart was so clogged."

"Oh, wow."

"Yes. Do you remember that dog we had?"

"Clover? Yeah."

"Well, Alice had a dream that we would have a furry little visitor and a week later, here comes Clover."

"She was a good dog. She used to follow Bella around everywhere."

"Yes, she was Bella's protector. The girls and Clover were close. I remember one time Emmett was picking on Bella about something and he tickled her. Clover growled and barked at him until Bella showed her that she was okay."

I chuckled quietly. "So that was why he was careful around her and Bella."

We fell silent remembering some of the past. Esme suddenly glanced up, a smile playing at the corners of her mouth. "She also had a dream about you."

I looked up, startled. "Really?"

She nodded. "The first time Emmett brought you home, Alice walked in and recognized you and told me that you were going to be part of our family one day and that you would calm my hyper child down some, and it happened. Well, after that kind of proof, I never doubted Alice 's dreams. She saw Jasper coming, and she dreamt other things that we'll never be sure of, but I do believe, for reasons unknown, that they were real."

"Hm. I miss her."

"We all do, but we have a piece of her that grows and shows us she's more and more like her every day."

I nodded. "Yeah, we do." We were silent for a while before Esme set her coffee mug down and started moving around the kitchen, getting supplies for breakfast. "Hey, do you want help?"

She stopped, looked at me and smiled. "I'd love some, thank you."

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As we were finishing up the pancakes, eggs and bacon and setting all the food on a tray to take up to Bella, Alicen walked in, her curly hair a mess, rubbing the sleep from her eyes.

"Good morning, Alicen," Esme and I said.

She smiled and ran over, hugging my leg before hugging Esme.

"We're about to take this to your momma. Do you want to help us?" Esme asked.

Alicen nodded and Esme handed her the plastic cups before grabbing the tray, leaving the orange juice for me to take.

Esme liked to take care of people, especially her children. Bringing it up and arguing that I could take the tray wouldn't do any good, pregnant or not. I wouldn't be the one carrying the food up the stairs and I'd learned to be okay with that.

We reached Bella's door and Alicen flung it open and ran in.

"Hi, Momma!"

"Morning, baby."

We followed her in and I grabbed the blanket that was hanging off the chair and spread it over her bed.

"Morning, bride," I said as a pulled the edges to relieve any rumples.

"Morning, matron of honor; morning, Mom"

"Hi, honey. You're awake early," Esme said as she set the tray down.

Bella picked up a piece of the bacon. "This woke me up."

After we ate, I eased back against the pillows on the headboard next to Bella and she rested her head on my shoulder while playing with Alicen's hair. "So, is this the best wedding you have ever planned?" she asked.

I smiled. 'Oh, definitely. By a long shot the best one."

"What was the worst?"

"The worst? Let's see… Oh, one time I had a bride who wanted doves released when she and her new husband became man and wife. She saw it out of a movie or something."

"What was wrong with that?"

"Do you know how hard it was to find doves, much less get them to go out of the cage at the same time? We opened the cage and one flew out immediately but the other didn't, it just stayed in there. Then another time, I had a bride who wanted an ice sculpture next to the cake which was by the hot food."

Esme gasped. "No."

I nodded. "Yes. This one was bridezilla and I'd already gotten into arguments with her but I warned her what would happen and she didn't care. So we did it and by the time they got to the reception it had melted."

Bella laughed.

"Truth is, I've been planning Bella's wedding forever, it seems like. I was excited to finally put the plan in motion. I just wish I'd got pregnant earlier so I could stand more and be more active like I usually am." I put my hand on my belly. "I'll just be happy when it's time. I've been more exhausted with this one than with Jackson."

"That's because you have a toddler to chase around too," Esme said.

Bella leaned down and put both hands on my round stomach. She put her face down and said, "Hi, baby. This is Auntie Bella. Could you please be nice to Mommy? You and her have a very important job today."

It kicked at her right hand.

"So is that a yes? You'll be good?"

Esme laughed. "Bella..."

Another kick to her hand.

"Good. Oh, and another thing. You'll be due soon, so the quicker you come the sooner you'll see your big brother and your family who loves you."

The baby kicked her again.

"Ooh, she's got strong legs. Maybe she'll be a soccer player."

"I think she wants you off of her," I said.

Bella kissed my stomach. "I love you, baby."

I laughed when the baby pushed at her face.

Satisfied, Bella laid back against the headboard.

"Proud of yourself?" I asked.

She nodded. "It's fun picking on them. I see why Emmett enjoys it so much. Are you excited?"

"I am."

"Have you figured out a name yet?"

I shook my head. "Not yet."

"I'm glad you're having a girl."

"Why's that?"

"Because Emmett will be wrapped around her little finger, give her whatever she wants."

"Like your dad did to you?" Esme asked.

"Exactly."

A knock at the front door interrupted our conversation.

"I'll get it," Esme said as she stood and headed out the bedroom.

I sighed and looked over at Bella. "I guess it's time to start the day."

She took a deep breath. "I guess so. I'm getting married today," she whispered.

I nodded. "You okay?"

"Just letting it sink in. I'm excited but scared and nervous. What if he can't go through with it? What if he second-guessed himself during the night? What if-"

I grabbed her hand. "Bella, he won't leave you at the altar or anything. He wants to marry you."

Bella's phone beeped. She grabbed it off the side table, looked at it and smiled.

"Jasper?"

She nodded and turned the phone to me.

Hi darlin'. In just a few hours you'll be Mrs. Whitlock, my beautiful wife. You have no idea how much that makes me happy. I love you. –J

I smiled. "See, you have absolutely nothing to worry about."

She sighed. "Yeah, you're right."

"Of course I am."

Esme walked back in. "That was the flowers. The caterer called on your cell Rose and I answered. Hope you don't mind but they are on their way."

"Okay, it is officially time to get things moving. Alicen, why don't you go play while we make Momma pretty?"

"Can I watch?"

"Sure. Then how about you go grab a couple of toys and bring them back in here to play with?"

"Okay!"

As she ran out the door I turned to Bella. "Hair and makeup."

She groaned but got up and followed me and Esme to the bathroom.

Everything was already set up. As she washed her face and brushed her hair, I plugged in the straightener and curlers and grabbed the dresses and hung them on the shower curtain rod.

Esme brushed Alicen's hair and started pulling some of it up and out of her face.

Bella just wanted soft curls so I put the hot rollers in and left them to cool as I did her makeup. Thirty minutes later her hair was curled and her makeup flawless. I set the curlers back in the case to heat up for my hair then unzipped her dress bag to let her dress air out a bit. Esme and I did our hair and makeup while Alicen and Bella played and had some time together. Once we were finished, I grabbed Alicen's dress and waddled out of the bathroom.

"Hey, Alicen. Ready for your princess dress?"

"Yes!" She jumped up and ran to me.

After she had the dress on she twirled around. The dress looked like a mini wedding dress, spaghetti straps with a little ruby ribbon that wrapped around her ribs.

"Okay Bella, your turn." Esme grabbed the dress and came into the room.

Her dress was strapless with a dark red ribbon that wrapped around her waist. It complimented her figure nicely. I looked down at my watch. The guys would be arriving soon. I walked in and grabbed my halter matron of honor dress; it was the same color as the ribbons around Bella and Alicen's waist.

Once I was dressed, I slipped on my flats because, being eight months pregnant, heels and I were enemies, but I did miss them.

"I'm going to check on things downstairs. I'll be right back," I said as I walked out the door and headed down the stairs.

The caterer was already working and the flowers were arranged properly.

"Rose!"

I turned at my husband's voice to see Carlisle, Emmett, Jackson and Jasper walk in through the door.

Emmett came over and gave me a kiss. "Hi, babe."

"Hi. How was your night?"

"It was fun; we had a good bachelor party. You know, drank beer and all that until we eventually passed out."

Carlisle laughed. "Don't let him fool you. We watched Star Trek while the two of them moped over being away from you two."

I laughed. "Oh, really?"

Emmett smiled sheepishly and then turned to his Dad. "And you weren't wishing you were with Mom?"

"I missed my wife, but I wasn't whining about it. I suffered in silence."

I laughed. "Well, since you're all here, people should be arriving in a few minutes. I'm going to go check on Bella; could you guys make sure everything looks alright outside?"

Emmett nodded. "Okay, love you."

"Love you too, mopey," I said as they headed out the back door.

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I knocked the door and walked in, closing it behind me. Bella was pacing by the window, looking our every now and then.

I smiled. "The guys just arrived."

She jumped and turned around. "Does Jasper-?"

"Look handsome? Yes, but not as much as Emmett."

She rolled her eyes and let out a small laugh. "Right. Has Reverend Weber arrived?"

"Yes."

"What about everything else?"

I took her hands. "Don't worry, little sis, the matron of honor has everything under control. Besides, this is what I do for a living, I got it covered. Alicen is in her princess dress, the caterer is downstairs, the groom is anxiously waiting to see his bride and people are arriving and taking their seats as we speak."

She nodded and looked down. I took a step back to look at her. She looked beautiful, like a princess as Alicen would say.

And for whatever reason, I started crying.

"Rose? Why are you crying?"

"I have no idea." I sniffled and laughed. "I'm eight and a half months pregnant so I have an excuse to be all hormonal."

She laughed a little before she bit her lip, her mind more than likely drifted downstairs to Jasper.

I wiped my eyes and smiled. "You look like I did on my wedding day."

"What? Really pretty?"

I nodded. "And nervous."

She sighed. "I am. Butterflies are going wild in here," she said as she placed her hand over her stomach.

"You know, someone once told me that being nervous at your wedding is how you know it's real and forever."

She cocked her head. "Who told you that?"

"Esme. She said she was as nervous as I was when she married Carlisle and by that look on your face, I say you're the same as we were. Don't worry, it's perfect."

"Nothing's perfect."

"Yeah, but it's pretty damn close. We are two lucky girls, you know?"

"Yeah, I know. We both have the lives we wanted."

"And both have men who love and protect us, and families that have our backs."

"True."

A knock came behind us and Emmett walked in.

"Hey. Wow, Bella, you look beautiful, little sis."

She smiled. "Thank you."

He pulled her into a bear hug.

"Em? Can't breathe."

He set her back down. "Oh, sorry."

She laughed. "It's okay."

"Got your tennis shoes on?" he asked.

"Of course. Don't want to trip on some horrid heels on my own wedding day, do I?" She lifted her dress to show her white Converse sneakers.

I laughed. "Of course not. I'm gonna go check on Jazz, but first I just want to say one thing."

"What?"

"I told you so."

She laughed.

"I told you that you would marry him. Now, I'm no Alice, but I do know a thing or two."

"Yeah, I wish she was here."

"She is. She's been watching over you the whole time."

"How do you know?"

"Just a feeling I have. I'm so happy for you, Bella."

She smiled and I opened the door to leave, almost running into Carlisle .

"Oh. Hi, Dad"

"Hey, Rose. How's my baby girl?"

"Nervous. Go on in, I'm sure she wants to see you. Emmett's in there. We'll be starting in a few minutes, please remind him of that."

"I will. You've done a great job planning this wedding. Thank you," he said as he kissed my cheek.

I smiled. "Thanks, Dad."

He walked through the door as I slowly walked downstairs and found Jasper outside, shifting from one foot to the other, staring off into space

"Hey, Jazz."

He looked up and smiled. "Hey, Rose. How's my girl?" he asked nodding towards the house.

"Nervous. You?"

"Nervous." He chuckled and looked down.

"Jazz, Bella's been through a lot and I'm glad that it's you she's marrying. I know you'll love her and treat her right."

"And if I don't I'll deal with you."

"Definitely. No one messes with my little sister, not even her brother."

Jasper laughed. "Thank you, Rose."

"You're welcome. Ready to start?"

"More than ready."

He gave me a hug and walked down to his place by Reverend Weber.

I walked back inside and grabbed the kids from Alicen's room. Emmett came downstairs and gave me a quick kiss before he ran outside to stand by Jasper.

I turned to see Bella come downstairs with Carlisle.

"Momma's a princess," Alicen said.

"Yes, she is."

Once she reached the floor, Alicen ran over and Bella bent to give her a hug.

"You look pretty, baby," Bella said.

"You too, Momma."

Bella stood up and I handed her the bouquet, Alicen the basket of red rose petals and Jackson the pillow with the wedding bands.

The music started and I reminded the kids what to do.

Jackson, instead of walking down like I told him, ran down the aisle and Alicen walked down dropping peddles every now and then.

By the time she got to where Jasper was, she turned the basket over and dumped the rest of the petals out and smiled up at him. He laughed in return and walked down to her and knelt. She gave him a hug and kissed him on the cheek then walked to stand where she was instructed the night before, while Jasper went back to his place.

I waddled down the aisle, smiling all the way down. I glared at Jasper which made him chuckle in response before nodding. I stood behind Alicen and waited for Bella.

But instead of watching her, I kept my eye on Jasper. For every wedding I had ever planned, I always kept an eye on the groom. His reaction was my favorite part, one of the reasons I loved my job.

Though I didn't see her, I knew when Bella entered because Jasper's eyes widened and he gasped before smiling a lottery-winning smile. His eyes never left her.

She took her spot in front of him and handed her bouquet to me before Carlisle set her hands in Jasper's. Their eyes locked.

"Dearly beloved..." Reverend Weber started.

I glanced over at Emmett and he winked. I couldn't believe how far we'd come and the obstacles we had come across as a family. It just brought us closer. And now here we were, welcoming a new family member. A new brother, uncle and son.

I loved planning weddings - the couple joining as one, so in love that it's almost palpable. But in the case here with Bella and Jasper, their love was blinding to anyone they were around.

Doing my job and planning so many brides' dream weddings, I had learned to tune out most of the sermon except for my favorite verse. I must have heard it a thousand times and I would still want to hear it a thousand more:

"Love is patient and kind, it is never jealous; love is never boastful or conceited, it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offense, nor is it resentful. Love takes no pleasure in others' sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope and to endure whatever comes. Love does not come to an end. There are three things that last: faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love."

Reverend Weber turned to Jasper. "Jasper Lee Whitlock, do you take Isabella Marie McCarty to be your wife? To love, comfort, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, solely to her for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do," he said, eyes glistening.

He turned to Bella. "And do you, Isabella Marie McCarty, take Jasper Lee Whitlock to be your husband? To love, comfort, honor, and keep him in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, solely to him for as long as you both shall live?"

"I will," she whispered. From my angle, I saw a tear fall down her cheek.

"The rings, please?"

Jackson walked over and gave the pillow to Reverend Weber, who took the rings and placed them in Bella and Jasper's hands.

"With this ring, I promise to love you with all my heart and to give myself only to you," Jasper said as he slipped the ring onto Bella's finger.

"With this ring, I too promise to love you completely and give myself only to you." Bella slid his ring on and placed her hands back in his.

"By the power vested in me," Reverend Weber said, "I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss your bride."

As they kissed, Reverend Weber said, "I give to you Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Whitlock."

The happy couple smiled and Alicen came running over and jumped in Jasper's arms and hugged him and Bella.

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The reception was fun, even though I spent most of it at our table because my feet hurt. The baby was dancing with the music, kicking its feet at my belly.

Bella and Jasper arrived, did pictures and chatted with guests. Their first dance was to Lifehouse's Everything. After that, Carlisle and Bella shared a dance to Tim McGraw's My Little Girl.

Once they finished eating cake, it was time for them to make their exit.

Alicen went chasing after them and Bella bent to hug her. "Remember you're spending the next few days with Auntie Rose and Uncle Emmett?"

Alicen nodded. "But I don't want you to go."

"We'll be coming back in a few days. Don't worry, okay, baby?"

Alicen nodded as tears ran down her cheeks. "I love you, Mommy."

Bella kissed her and embraced her again. "I love you too, sweetie. I'll see you in a few days, okay?"

Alicen nodded and turned to Jasper as he knelt down. Alicen gave him a hug. "Bye, Daddy. I love you."

As Jasper registered what she called him, shock slowly crept over his face.

"I…I love you too," he managed to get out.

He kissed her head and Alicen walked to Emmett as her parents watched, shock and happiness on all our family and friends' faces. Never once had Alicen called Jasper 'Dad', and doing it now made the moment that much better.

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If you haven't heard Lifehouse's song Everything, it's pretty awesome. It's a few simple words that say it all. Check it out on Youtube if you're curious, but here are the lyrics:

Find Me Here/ Speak To Me/ I want to feel you/ I need to hear you/ You are the light/ That's leading me/ To the place where I find peace again./ You are the strength, that keeps me walking./ You are the hope, that keeps me trusting./ You are the light to my soul./ You are my purpose...you're everything./ You calm the storms, and you give me rest./ You hold me in your hands, you won't let me fall./ You steal my heart, and you take my breath away./ Would you take me in? Take me deeper now?/ How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you?/
Would you tell me how could it be any better than this?/ Cause you're all I want you're all I need, you're everything, everything.

Writing the next chapter now. Hope to get it up soon! Review please and thank you!