The next day Sue stayed in for lunch to catch up on some work. The bullpen was practically empty when her phone began to ring. Sue looked at the caller I.D. and noticed her mother's number before she answered it. "Hi Sue, I hope I'm not bothering you."

"No Mom, I have some free time. I heard you talked to Jack last night." Sue kept her voice even, not letting her Mom know she was still upset.

"I'm sorry Sue, I was worried about you."

"Then why didn't you talk to me about it?" Sue asked.

"I didn't want to upset you dear. Jack explained everything, he's a very nice man and I'm happy for you."

Sue let out a deep sigh, she still didn't get it. Not wanting to discuss it further she changed the subject. "Okay, so when are you and Dad coming down?"

"We were thinking a few days before the wedding, if that's okay."

"That sounds fine, you can stay with Lucy and I. Let me know when you have the final details and I'll pick you up at the airport."

When she got off the phone Sue had her hand on her forehead rubbing her brow. Their relationship had always been strained and her mother always seemed to get on her nerves. She just wished it didn't have to be that way.

Jack walked into the bullpen and saw Sue at her desk. She looked frustrated and he walked over to her desk. 'You O.K.?' He signed.

Sue shook her head. "Not really, I just talked to my mother."

"How did it go?" He asked.

"The same. She apologized, and says she's happy for me."

"Well that's a start." Jack said with a hopeful look on his face.

Sue looked at him skeptically. He took her hand in his and brushed a soft kiss across her knuckles. "Don't' worry Sue, it will get better. Just keep thinking about our beautiful wedding and the life we are building together." Jack winked at her, drawing a smile from her lips.

The following days and weeks were very busy with everyone pitching in to help with the wedding preparations. Tara and Lucy took Sue to find a wedding dress. It didn't take her long to find the perfect one. After trying on several dresses she finally found her dream dress. Tara and Lucy got to pick out the bridesmaid dresses and they found a matching pair that suited them both.

Jack and Sue then visited the minister at her church and asked him about performing the ceremony. He was very happy for both of them. They were lucky he had an empty spot on the day they wanted. Jack squeezed Sue's hand when they were walking out of the church. "This is so great, everything is working out how we wanted it to." Jack smiled.

"Yes, I was worried about getting everything done in time but with everyone's help it's going to work." Sue said with a grin.

When they got in the car Jack leaned towards her. It felt like ages since they kissed last. His mouth descended on hers, first he teased her by nipping at her bottom lip. Sue gasped in excitement and then let out a soft moan. Jack swept his tongue inside exploring her sweet depths. Sue didn't wait, her tongue met his and began to dance. Now it was his turn to moan. His hand slowly moved up her arm, as her hand caressed the side of his face. After awhile they pulled back taking in much needed air.

"I love you." Jack said.

"I love you too." Sue smiled at him.