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PARTY TIME! But keep the tissues close… just saying.

"I have the honor of introducing for the first time ever, the bride and groom, Neal and Amelia Cassidy!" Robin might have shouted that a little too loud into the microphone, but it was hard to contain his excitement. Derek was back, even if it was just for the day. And Amelia was happy and finally married to the love of her life.

Neal and Amelia entered the room to the cheers of their family and friends. Their bridal party was already on the dance floor.

Now it was time for their first dance. Maybe Amelia was more nervous about this part than the actual ceremony. She did not want to mess it up.

The music started up, Life with you was their wedding song. There were a few missteps.

"Don't worry, I got you. I will always have you." Neal whispered in her ear. That calmed her down and she pulled herself into his embrace, forgetting about the rest of the world.

Pretty soon, there were other couples on the dance floor. Amelia picked her head off of Neal's shoulder to see Mary Margaret and David holding each other tight. They had a memorable wedding, just not for the right reasons. Regina looked light and free as she danced with Robin. Killian and Emma looked like they had been doing this for years.

That slow classical music ended and the volume was pumped up. Ruby and Ashely ran up to Amelia and dragged her away from Neal. He had a grin on his face. Amelia was going to let go and have some girl fun time. He knew he was going to get her back later. Besides, he had to go say a few words to their surprise guest.

The meal was served; the guests went to the high top tables. Amelia and Neal were told, rather harshly by Helen, to eat. But they were too excited and happy to put that much food into their mouths. They still had to mingle with the guests.

Neal and Derek had come to an agreement, after a beer. They both wanted what was best for Amelia. And if Neal stepped one toe out of line, Derek would haunt him from the beyond. Now Neal understood where Amelia got her persuasion from.

Helen finally grabbed both Amelia and Neal and forced them to sit down and clear a small plate of food. Now with the bride and groom seated with nowhere to go, it was time for a toast.

"Can I have everyone's attention?" Killian Jones called out to the room of people. "I would like to make a toast to the happy couple. It's something I learned at sea…"

"Oh no…" Neal said under his breath. Anything Killian learned at sea might not be appropriate for the situation and the present company.

"Killian, remember my parents are here and there are children present." Amelia yelled back.

"It's safe, don't worry. May you never steal, lie or cheat. But if you must steal, then steal away my sorrows. And if you must lie, lie with me all the nights of my life. And if you must cheat, then please cheat death because I couldn't live a day without you. Bernadette, Baelfire, I wish you centuries of love and happiness."

Both Neal and Amelia got misty eyed. Neal was on his feet first and Killian was ready with a handshake. But Neal was having none of that. He hugged the man and for once it wasn't awkward.

Amelia let Neal have his moment before she gave her own hug. "Thank you Killian, for everything." She whispered.

"Anything for you, love."

All three of them had to admit they had come so far since they first met so many centuries ago.

Amelia looked around the room, Derek was mingling with just about everyone. He was catching up with his friends. She smiled, they would have their quiet moment later. She still couldn't believe they were standing in the same room.

And the dancing started back up again. Gold and Belle were center stage. Their own wedding only had a handful of people and there was no dancing back at the house.

"Hey…"

Gold and Belle pulled apart to see Amelia standing there. "Can I cut in?" She asked. Belle smiled, she hadn't thought this would ever happen, on so many fronts. Gold nodded. Belle took a step back and let them have their moment.

Gold took Amelia's hand, they both had to bite back an awkward laugh. "Who would have thought…"

"Bet your ability of foresight couldn't have seen this coming." Amelia said.

"I want to thank you again, Amelia for everything you did. You are a true hero and the hero of my son's heart."

"Anything for family." Yes, the former bounty and the former Dark One were now family.

They were silent, just enjoying the moment. For once it wasn't awkward. They were long past those days.

Jordan came running over to her. "Amelia, Neal has a song for you…" She sounded giddy.

"He does?" Amelia sounded shocked. Yes, music had been their mutual language, she had basically proposed to him via a song. And they did karaoke a handful of times. But this surprised her, it was a happy surprise though.

She let Jordan drag her away to the center of the room. Neal was already testing the microphone. What song was he going to do? She didn't have the foggiest idea.

Neal skipped all introductions, he just jumped right into the song.

"I'll be kind if you'll be faithful.

You be sweet and I'll be grateful.

Cover me with kisses dear.

Lighten up the atmosphere.

Keep me warm inside our bed.

I got dreams of you all through my head.

Fortune teller said I'd be free.

And that's the day you came to me.

Came to me."

How on earth did Amelia get so lucky? Her hand tightened in Jordan's, she needed some sort of support. Her knees were shaking with emotion.

"You and me, we've both got sins.

I don't care about where you you've been.

Don't be sad and don't explain.

This is where we start again.

Start again."

Sins, yes they both had a handful of those. No matter how bad they were, they came out stronger. And their sins hadn't scared the other away. Murder, betrayal, abandonment, just bad choices all around. But they were still alive and madly in love.

Come to me my sweetest friend

Can you feel my heart again

Take you back to where you belong

This will be our favorite song

Come to me with secrets bare

I'll love you more so don't be scared.

When we're old and near the end

We'll go home and start again.

The song ended and Amelia almost flung herself at Neal who welcomed her hug and her kiss. These were going to the moments they were going to remember of the rest of their lives.

They were planning on dancing together but Michael came to her side before Neal could do anything.

"Can I have a dance with my daughter?" Michael asked. Neal nodded, there seemed to be an understanding between them. Amelia smiled, she was so grateful for everything Michael and his family had done for her, though her whole life.

"Have I recently said thank you?" She asked Michael, resting her head on his shoulder as they slowly moved to the song.

"It has become like breathing to you. You are thankful for everything now. I guess losing everything makes you realize how precious life is." He said. He had saved her so many years ago and instantly she was part of his family, another daughter. She was a strong powerful young woman who gave a hundred percent in everything she did.

Over Amelia's shoulder, he saw Neal had found a dance partner. Michael turned back to Amelia. "This is our father daughter dance."

Amelia looked at him slightly horrified. "What? Neal and I were planning on skipping that. His mother isn't here to do it with him…"

Michael laughed. "Didn't you know that your husband is very resourceful?" He spun Amelia around. She saw Neal and Belle, dancing in perfect harmony. "They had been practicing for weeks."

So that's where Neal had been after work. With his step mother, practicing a dance for the wedding. She had to blink back tears. He really was perfect.

Now for some fun.

"Alright bouquet throwing time! Ladies, if there isn't an engagement ring on your finger, get up here! Regina, Emma, that means you." Amelia said gleefully. She held her beautiful bouquet tight.

She stood in the center of the dance floor and watched as her friends gathered together. Marian, Ruby, Ava, Grace, Kathryn, Tink, Wendy, even Granny. Amelia had to bite back a laugh. It was Mary Margret who had to drag Emma and Regina up.

Amelia turned around and locked eyes with Neal. The tradition behind the bouquet toss was the woman who caught it would be the next one married. And maybe…Amelia had some inside information. Her eyes turned yellow for a spilt second before she threw the bouquet over her shoulder.

"Regina! You caught it!"

Amelia whirled around, confused. She had put a spell on the bouquet, it was supposed to go to the next woman to get married. Killian had told Amelia he was planning on proposing to Emma.

She didn't have much time to ponder what had happened. Neal come up next to her, his hand was tight on her waist. "I need to get that garter off so I can throw it." He whispered in her ear.

Amelia was led to a chair and sat down. Neal was already on his knees. The look in his eyes both made her excited and nervous. "Behave yourself, my parents are here." She almost hissed at him.

"I behave myself as much as you do, babe."

Oh, that was not comforting.

His hand touched her ankle and slowly went up her leg. Why had she worn that stupid garter so high? She closed her eyes and tried to think of anything else. Her control almost broke when she actually felt teeth.

Her eyes flew open just as Neal's head popped back up, with her garter between his teeth.

"I don't believe you…" Amelia said between clenched teeth.

"You might want to step away; I need to throw this." Neal told her with an innocent smile on his face. But that changed when he pulled her close. "Just a taste for later." A quick kiss on her neck and he was walking to the crowd of men.

It was David who had the job of pushing Robin and Killian out there with the others.

Neal turned around and he swore that Amelia's eyes turned yellow. He threw the garter and it landed in the hand of.

"Robin Hood is the winner!"

The former thief was all smiles and he got the honor of putting the said item on Regina's leg. At least he was a gentleman about it.

"Why the confusion?" Neal stood next to Amelia.

"I put a spell on the bouquet and garter, they were supposed to go to the next couple that is going to get married. Killian told me he was going to propose to Emma. My magic is never wrong…"

"Maybe your magic knows something you don't." Neal said.

Now that was a thought to ponder.

Derek caught up with her, Amelia was having a conversation with August. "I requested a song for us." He whispered in her ear.

"You mean like we used to dance to back at the White Rabbit?" Amelia asked, letting him lead her to the dance floor.

"No, this is a bit more… emotional." His hand went to her waist, hers to his shoulder.

Every breath you take and every move you make

Every bond you break, every, every step you take, I'll be watching you

Every single day and every word you say

Every game you play, every night you stay, I'll be watching you

Of course he had to pick the most emotional song in the world. Amelia bit back a tear and placed her head on his chest. She needed to hear his heart beating. If this was the last moment she ever had with him, she would be happy.

She needed a break after that dance. Amelia found herself in the corner, she took this opportunity to just look around. All the people here were now getting along, people who only a few years ago hated each other and wanted each other dead. Storybrooke was a fresh start for everyone.

Then she wasn't alone. She looked up and saw Percival, Claude, Sykes, and Pierre.

"This is a wonderful party, Bernadette." Claude said, actually none of them would ever call her Amelia. She would be their Bernadette forever.

"Your mother and your friends pulled off all the stops." Pierre said.

"Thank you guys again for coming. And for everything you did for me." Amelia told them.

"Anything for you." Sykes said. "You are like the daughter none of us ever had."

"But a million times better than any daughter one of us would have had. You are brave and caring and brilliant, better than any of us." Percival said. "Here is a wedding gift from me."

"You don't need to give me a gift…" Her eyes widened when he handed her a small vial. "Is that what I think that is?" Amelia was still a nerd of sorts for magical objects and she had never come across that.

"Yes." Percival answered.

"What's that?" Neal came up to them, looking at the vial with a confused eye.

"Phoenix tears, the most powerful magic in all the realms. They can save you even if you are an inch from death." Amelia explained to him.

"Knowing our luck, these could be useful. Thank you." Neal said, shaking Percival's hand.

"How did come across this? These are not easy find." Amelia held the vial and studied it.

"Darling, what have we told you over and over again?" Claude asked.

Amelia rolled her eyes. Never ask where it came from, just say thank you. She gave each of them a hug.

Amelia had so many different dance partners that night. She and Neal shared a good number of them but they were wanted by other people. Amelia was only half surprised when Henry asked for a dance and was completely surprised that he did not step on her feet. Henry, her official step son, the young boy who she watched grow up, who they had saved from Neverland, the young man who was the Author. Henry Daniel Mills was a hero.

Nathan led her in a lively dance that reminded her of the White Rabbit. Robin then took her hands, the former thief and former bounty hunter never shared a dance together before. But they made it work.

Will appeared at her side. "Can I get a dance?"

"Can you dance?" Amelia asked back.

He grinned at her. "Can't be that hard." He held out a hand. And he wasn't half bad.

He spun out, her head needed a moment to catch herself, but someone did it for her. A very familial metal item touched her waist.

"Like I said, you make a beautiful bride. May I have this dance?" Killian asked, a smile on his face.

"I thought you would never ask, Captain." Amelia smiled back. They began to dance; they were still in perfect sync. "Remember our first dance?"

"Yes lass, I do. I also remember what happened after that. I broke your walls that night…"

"Oh, that's what you call it?" She giggled when he dipped her.

"I meant every word I ever said to you. You deserve all the happiness in the world and more, love. I'm glad you found your True Love." Killian told her seriously.

"I know. Thank you again, Killian. You were exactly what I needed at the time. You began to fix me to be ready for the next chapter." And she also meant what she said.

They stayed dancing for a little while longer before there was a tap on Killian's shoulder. "Are you two done catching up? I want a dance with the blushing bride." David said to them.

Killian nodded, and handed Amelia over to David. Amelia half expected David to want to dance with Killian.

And so the former bounty hunter danced with Prince Charming. "You look beautiful."

"So I'm told." Amelia replied.

"You are, inside and out. You are a hero who always puts family first. Neal and Henry are lucky to have you. We are lucky to have you in our family."

Amelia was so speechless; all she could do was nod. That was all she ever wanted, to have a family.

Amelia was finally back in Neal's arms. Their song was playing, the song that Amelia had proposed with.

Don't run away

Promise you'll stay

She was safe and loved and happy. And Henry was right, content was not the same as happy.

Then she noticed Regina standing with Derek. Suddenly Amelia knew what was happening.

The farewell tour. The final farewell.

They came over. Derek didn't need to say a word, Neal stopped first and had a hand out.

"Thank you so much for coming, it means the world to us."

Derek looked at the hand and Neal knew what was going to happen instead. A tight hug and well wishes. "Take care of her, make sure she doesn't do anything too stupid."

Derek stepped back and looked at Amelia. She did not look ready to say good bye.

"How much time do I have?" She asked Regina.

"Until midnight."

"I want to do this alone." Amelia said, waiting for Derek to nod. This had to be a private moment for them. She waved her hand and transported them away.

They reappeared in the middle of the forest, where their friendship began so many years ago.

Derek looked around. "Nice choice. I am so happy and proud of you, Bernadette. I couldn't have asked for a better friend, sister…" He started to say.

She held up a hand. "No, stop. You were the best brother, teacher and protector. Everything I did, I did for you. There was no one I cared for more in this world. You are the reason I have all of this today." She bit back tears.

"I know." He held up his hands, palms open.

Amelia understood and laced her fingers through his. Their hands closed around the other one.

They stood in silence. She closed her eyes, she did not want to witness this sight. Amelia did feel a light kiss on her forehead.

A noise cut through the air: the clock, counting down to midnight. And his grip on her began to fade. Amelia panicked, tightening her own grip. She was not ready to let go.

But then a sense of peace settled over her. "I'm ready to let you go."

The final stroke of the clock, it was midnight. And Amelia Cassidy was all alone in the middle of the forest with her hands closed in front of her.

She let the tears flow, but at least she had peace now. Nothing was left unsaid.

Amelia returned to the dance hall about half an hour later. Neal was talking to Emma and Killian. Henry had apparently tried to stay up but lost that battle. He was asleep, spread out across four chairs.

Neal saw her and was instantly at her side. "You alright?" He asked worried.

"I'm good. Not many people get to say good bye." She meant every word.

Emma walked over to her. "That was an amazing wedding. Congratulations again." The two women hugged.

"Thank you, and please don't think I'm going to step over you as Henry's step mother. I'm perfectly cool being the older sister."

"I know; I was never worried." Emma smiled. Killian gave Amelia a hug before he walked over to Henry to gently shake the boy awake.

With only Neal and Amelia left in the dance hall, Amelia turned to Neal. "I believe I owe you a wedding night."

"Yes, I believe you do." He pulled her close and they disappeared in a cloud of yellow smoke.

So Killian and Emma might not be getting married next? Hmmm, interesting. Sorry if I made you cry at the end.

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