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Chapter 45

Julia's POV

I'm in my room testing out some makeup when there's a knock on my door. "Come in!" I'm sure it's mom or Cartman to check on me again.

To my surprise, Shannon walks in my room and she has on a dress and heels. "Hey, what are you doing?"

"I'm doing my makeup." I stare her up and down. "You look nice."

"Why aren't you dressed?"

"Dressed for what?"

"For your dad's wedding!" She stomps.

"Oh that...I'm not going."

"Why not?"

"Because I don't want to."

"That's not an excuse! Go find a dress, I'll help you get ready and take you!"

I shake my head. "No thanks. You can go alone. I don't understand why you want to go."

"Because I want to be there to support my uncle."

"Ugh! He's making a big mistake!"

"You don't know that."

"I'm still not going to witness that train wreck."

"So there's nothing I can say to change your mind?"

I shake my head. "Nope!"

"Come on Jules! You know how sensitive Uncle Stan is! Do you really want him to be sad on his wedding day?"

He's always sad, today isn't anything new. "I don't care! He shouldn't be getting married in the first place."

"If you don't go, you'll regret it later."

"I didn't go to mom and Cartman's wedding and I don't regret it even though we're in a much better place now."

"Oh…just come on!"

"Have fun Shannon!" I turn back to the mirror and continue fixing my makeup.

"Fine, but you're being really selfish."

"Whatever…" I mumble as she slams the door. She can call me selfish all she wants, I could care less. I don't want to witness him making the second biggest mistake of his life! The first one was letting mom get away. Susan will never be mom and she and Eli will never replace me and mom!

Stan's POV

It's here! It's wedding time! Damnit, I'm so fucking nervous! It feels like Susan is taking forever to come out. I start pacing back and forth. "Would you relax Stan?" Dad tells me. He's my unofficial best man. Since we're having a small wedding, we decided to skip the attendants. Our only guests are my parents, Susan's parents, Eli, Shelley, Scott, Shannon, Scotty, and two of Susan's friends. I'm still holding onto some hope that Julia may show up after all. It's also a little disappointing to not have my friends there, but I'm no longer friends with any of them so obviously they weren't invited. Father Maxi is officiating the wedding.

"I can't help it dad! What's taking so long?" I can feel my palms getting sweaty.

"You know women take a long time to get ready. You were married before!"

"What if she changed her mind?"

"Relax!" Suddenly music begins playing and everyone stands up. Finally, out walks Susan. She looks so beautiful! Like an angel. My knees buckle, my heart is racing, my arms are trembling, and my stomach is grumbling. I'm in shock at the gorgeous woman walking toward me. For a brief moment, I begin to wonder, how do I deserve to be with such a fine woman? Am I good enough for her? But when she got up to me, everything felt instantly right. She looks at me and smiles. She takes my hand.

Father Maxi asks for everyone to sit down and he begins. "Friends and family, we are gathered here today to witness the marriage of Stan and Susan. Let us call upon God to be with us today as we celebrate this union of two into one. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit."

He then says a prayer and reads a scripture. During the scripture reading, I'm looking at Susan the entire time. Am I about to ruin this great woman's life? She deserves so much better than me. She has so much to offer and I have nothing. I get a little teary eyed and she squeezes my hand. I notice she has tears in her eyes as well. Is she having second thoughts?

"Stan and Susan, you have come together here today so that the Lord may seal and strengthen your love in the presence of the Church's minister and this community of your family and friends. In this way you will be strengthened to keep mutual and lasting faith with each other and to carry out the duties of marriage. If there's anyone here who wish that these two not be joined in marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace."

Silence…complete silence. I look around and everyone in the audience is still smiling, no one is going to try to stop the wedding. This is good, this is really good. I let out a sigh of relief which makes everyone, including Susan, laugh.

Father Maxi looks at me. "Do you, Stan, take, Susan, to be your wife? Do you promise to be true to her in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health? Will you love her and honor her all the days of your life?"

I nod. "I do."

Now he looks at Susan and I immediately get nervous again. "Do you, Susan, take, Stan, to be your husband? Do you promise to be true to him in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health? Will you love him and honor him all the days of your life?"

She smiles and nods. "I do." We then exchange our rings.

"My dear friends, it is my pleasure to introduce you to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley and Marsh! You may now kiss the bride!" Susan grabs me and pulls me into a passionate kiss. I can hear everyone clapping.

Afterwards, everyone is coming up to us to congratulate us. "So when are you turds leaving?" Shelley asks me.

"In a week. We're going to court Monday to get the adoption finalized." I smile at Susan.

"I can't wait to legally become Eli's mom!" Susan adds in.

"You guys are so sickening it's cute!" Shelley rolls her eyes. "But congrats again!" She hugs both of us.

"I'm going to talk to my parents, I'll be right back." Susan tells me. As she walks away, Shannon comes over to me and hugs me.

"Congratulations Uncle Stan!"

"Thank you. So I guess Julia didn't want to come?"

She shakes her head. "I tried to talk her into it."

"Wow, I was hoping she would come. I would like to tell her in person that I'm moving."

She nods. "I guess you're not going to get that chance, huh?"

I shake my head. "I'll leave her a message. I hate to tell her that way, but she won't answer or return my calls."

"I'm so sorry Uncle Stan."

"It's not your fault! Promise you'll stay in touch with me?"

"Of course!" She hugs me. "I'm so happy for you and…well I guess I can officially say Aunt Susan!"

"Thank you and yes you can." She smiles before walking off. Susan walks over to me.

"My parents are going to watch Eli for the night so we can have some private time." She winks at me.

"Are you sure that won't be a burden?"

"Of course not! They're offended we didn't ask sooner." She gives me a kiss. We then eat, mingle with our guests, and dance the night away. As the night progressed, all the anxiety and overwhelming feelings I had about the wedding and this marriage have disappeared. I feel like things can only get better from here…right?

A/N: I'm still debating on the sequel. I'm not quite sure on the direction I want to go if I decide to write it.