Author's note: Sorry it took so long but I just got really stuck and had an idea for another story that I wanted to get down also. Here is the final chapter for the past stays in the past. There may be a sequel, a small one if I can get an idea together.

Noelle sat in front of the vanity as the people doing her hair started curling her and her mom worked on her makeup. She kept going over and over the rehearsal from the night before. As she stood with John at the altar, she never felt more ready for this day than she had before. She felt her life finally coming together and as she looked at John she could see how happy he was for this day also. Hopefully things went right and nothing went to wrong. Jonelle was with Kelly getting ready with the bridesmaids and then they would be back for pictures.

(Knock, Knock)

Randy opened the door and smiled at Noelle through the mirror. "Sis you look beautiful."

"Thanks. Do you think John will think so?"

"If not he's an idiot and blind."

They finished her hair and helped her into her dress Randy smiled when she came from the dressing room. "I cannot believe you are getting married today"

"Me either...I never thought this day would come."

Randy hugged her tight. "No matter who your husband is you'll still be my baby sister. If he makes you mad you call me. I'll do the RKO."

Noelle laughed. " Thanks...I want you to know even though we've only really been siblings a few years I really can't imagine how different my life would have been if we never met. I can't see you not there in my life. It's like you've always been there."

"Awe sis, I have always been there just in the back ground."

Noelle kissed him on the cheek as Bob walked in. "Wow look at you, most gorgeous bride I have ever seen."

Randy walked back to where John was and smiled as he saw John going over his vows in his head.

"Nervous?"

John shook his head. "Nah, I've never been more ready. When she walks down that aisle , that will be the start of our future."

Randy patted him on the back. "You will be like my brother starting in like an hour….Are you scared?"

John laughed. "Sorry, but no."

Randy figured. They talked a bit more remembering times past before Bob came and told them it was time. John and Randy shook hands then headed out to stand by the Preacher.

Noelle was on pins and needles. Jenna was smiling as she watched her. "It will be fine. This is the start of your own family." Jenna kissed her cheeks then went to her seat.

The music started and the procession started. Bob took Noelle's hand. "You are without a doubt the strongest person I know. You and John will be fine, and you will see together you can accomplish anything. Your mother and I are so proud of everything you have accomplished and got through. You have never let any obstacle get in your way, and I know that as I look at you now I have never been so proud to call you my daughter."

Noelle smiled as she felt the tears prickle her eyes. "Dad I love you for everything you and Jenna have done for me. If it wasn't for you and her I would have probably given up a long time ago. I almost did, and now I know what having a true family is like. Thank you."

Bob kissed her cheek then tucked her arm around his.

"Are you ready to give me away?" Noelle asked as all eyes were on them and she saw John's smile widen.

Bob started walking her as her music gave way. "No. I'm not."

They continued to walk down the aisle and John and Noelle's eyes never left each other. There was no one there but them.

Bob took Noelle's hand and put it in John's "Be good to each other, cherish each other, and love each other like there may be no tomorrow. You two complete each other, and I'm glad you know that now."

Bob passed Noelle on, and shook John's hand before sitting by Jenna.

The pastor began. "Who give's this woman?"

Bob stood again. "Her mother, Brother, and I do."

"Love and marriage is not something that should be taken in lightly. It has tremendous responsibility, and there must be an understanding that through good and bad you both must be there for the other. Never give up or take the easy way out. The more you work together the stronger you will become together, and as a whole you will stand higher than anyone who may have given up fast."

He started reading from his book, and then said a prayer.

"The Bride and Groom have decided to write their own vows. John?.."

John took a deep breath. "I knew from the first time I saw you that you were my future. I knew it would take time and work but I knew that we were meant to be. I know I haven't always been the strong one like I should have been but I promise to you now that I am here fully heart and soul. I will never let you suffer or feel like you are alone as I have before. I know times will throw us bad and good and I also know that with you beside me the bad will never beat us or bring us down. I know whole heartedly that you have my heart from every beat it gives, and that with you my life is so much better. We have a beautiful daughter and in the time that passes I know our family will grow and be what we want it to be as long as we work together. I love you so much Noelle."

"Noelle.."

"I always thought that my life would never take a turn for the better. I never knew what real love for someone was like until I met you. I always had to be strong for myself and in time I have found that sometimes being strong alone doesn't make you strong it letting someone be strong for you that really gets you through the tough times. I know it won't be perfect or easy but we have learned from past experiences that taking things alone only gets us hurt. I'm giving you everything that I have and I know that with you my heart is safe. I know with you our daughter is safe. Whether we live well off or broke together is what will make us the richest people in the world. I promise to never take anything for granted. I love you more than I have ever loved anyone in my life, and with you I feel complete, and whole finally….Are we getting married?"

John smiled and nodded. "Till the end of time our hearts will beat together."

"John take this ring and repeat after me. "With this ring I thee wed."

"With this ring I thee wed."

The pastor handed Noelle her ring for John "Repeat after me. With this ring I thee wed."

"With this ring I thee wed."

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride."

John took her in his arms and kissed her so sweetly while everyone cheered.

"I know introduce to you the Cena family."

John picked up Jonelle and together with his wife's hand they walked together back up the aisle.

Greetings and well-wishers gave their best to the family and the reception started with great music and food.

John and Noelle danced to their song 'A thousand years by Christina Perri'

They looked so good together and happy. Pictures were being taken so much there was a flash in Noelle's eyes constantly. John danced with his daughter while Noelle danced with her dad for the father daughter dance. It was so perfect.

Randy kissed Noelle on the head. "If he gives you any grief you know my number."

Noelle nodded. "I won't lose touch I promise. You're my big brother."

"Don't forget it."

They cut the cake as fireworks went off the evening, and then the happy couple got ready to leave.

AS they got in the car Noelle looked at John and then put her window down blowing kisses to her family, Jenna holding Jonelle. Noelle waved as the car pulled out and everyone threw rice at them and flower petals. John's family and Noelle's family looked like a complete picture standing on the porch as they watched their kids leave.

Noelle turned to John "Where are we going?"

John kissed her hand. "We have the rest of our lives to plan things, let's just see where we end up."

Noelle smiled. They did have the rest of their lives together for anything that was thrown at them they would handle it…together.

The past never stays in the past but the future will always take you forward.

THE END!