The dining lodge had been converted into a wedding fairy tale. The beams were draped in white satin and waterfalls of orchids and lilies spilled from every wall. The meal had been exceptional; the wedding speeches delightful and excruciating all at once. The cake had been cut and now that the tables had been cleared away, it was time for the first dance. The strains of 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri filled the air as Erica and Jackson took to the floor. Their guests gave them a round of applause as they spun in slow circles sharing a loving gaze and sweet kisses.

After a moment Griffin moved to stand beside Kendall and took her hand.

"Shall we?" he asked.

Kendall laughed lightly and let him lead her to the floor.

Reggie put an arm around Camilla's shoulder. He kissed her cheek and nodded towards the dancers. Camilla nodded back. With a grin Reggie took her hand and spun her onto the dance floor.

Emma ran up and grabbed her dad's hand.

"Come on daddy, dance with me!"

Ryan had been chatting with Cara and gave her an apologetic look as Emma dragged him on to dance.

Cara turned and nudged Scott who was sat beside her. He was feeling a little out of place.

"Come on, we don't want to be left out." she said dragging him to the dance floor too.

Gabby and Ayesha were doing their own little dance and Ian was bouncing wildly along beside them to a tune of his own.

Spike was taking the dance much more very seriously. He had found a partner in Opal and with a frown of concentration, he watched his feet as they turned in a slow waltz.

AJ was left with Miranda and his face turned bright red when she grabbed his hand and pulled him into the dance as well.

Bianca was sat on side-lines watching AJ and her girls, with a smile.

Marissa rested a hand on her shoulder.

"Come on, let's show them how it's done." she said brightly.

"One dance." said Bianca as she stood and felt Marissa's strong arm slip around her waist. "Then I thought I might go and have a lie down.

"It's your mom's wedding."

"I know." said Bianca wrapping her arms around Marissa's neck. "But it's going to be a long day. I just need a break for a bit. I'm sure mom will understand."

She turned to were her mother was laughing in delight as Jackson did a little dip and they shared a brief kiss.

"See, I don't think she'll miss me."

Marissa sighed and ran her fingers through a curl of Bianca's hair, brushing from her shoulder.

"You know what's best."

Bianca smiled warmly and kissed Marissa's cheek.

"I love you, you know."

"I know."

Bianca gave her a thoughtful look and then kissed her on the lips for good measure.

"Don't look so worried." she insisted. "Everything is fine."

"You just need a break."

"Yeah." said Bianca. "I just need a break… If I'm not back in an hour you have my permission to come and find me."

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