"You can let go now, Daddy. You can let go. Oh, I think I'm ready. To do this on my own. It's still a little bit scary. But I want you to know. I'll be ok now, Daddy You can let go"-Crystal Shawanda

Don't worry I'm right beside you, just keep peddling and don't look down.' John stated as he started to lightly jog beside Sophie as she sat on her bicycle.

Okay Daddy I'm ready you can let go now

John stood next to Taylor as Joss and the girls jumped up and down and screamed at Sophie acceptance letter.

'Oh my God…I have to pack and change my whole wardrobe.' Sophia screamed as she quickly hugged him before she bolted up stairs.

Oh John be a little happier, she's going to her dream school.' Joss stated as she made her way over to him.

'Yeah her dream school which is 2,782 miles away….in California…maybe we should think about moving?' John replied

'Don't worry Dad, worse comes to worse, she'll come back with breast implants and a botoxed underwear model boyfriend.' Maya stated sarcastically as she made her way into the kitchen.

John let out a sigh and shook his head as the memories faded from his thoughts as he stood outside the dressing room.

First Maya had nearly given him a heart attack when she told him and Joss she was joining the Marine Corps, now his little baby was getting married and leaving him.

He was brought out of his thoughts as he heard the dressing room door open. He watched as Emily walked out the room followed by Sophie.

'Grandpa look! Doesn't Aunt Sophie look just like a princess? Also Grandpa, do you have any candy? I'm hungry. Also Mom and Dad said if I behave I can get two pieces of cake.'

'Emily sweetie, go grab your flower petals, the weddings about to start' Sophie interrupted Emily's rant.

John and Sophie watched as Emily ran back into the dressing room.

'God Dad you need to talk to Taylor and Jamie about how much sweets they give that kid I swear she has ADHD or something' Sophie stated as she turned to her Dad.

'Whats wrong Dad? Does the dress look bad or something' Sophie asked self consciously when he didn't reply.

"No you look perfect...absolutely perfect.' John replied with a sad smile.

'Thanks Dad' Sophie smiled back as she hugged him.

'Ok I'm ready' Emily said as she rushed past them to the doors that lead to the altar.

He didn't even hear the music and he didn't even realize he they had already walked down the aisle and were at the altar until Sophie squeezed his arm.

John turned his head and looked down at her as she smiled back up at him.

"It's okay Daddy you can let go now."