A/N: I CRIED WRITING THIS CHAPTER!

Songs: A Thousand Years- Christina Perri

A Vow- RuthAnne (If you want to cry listen to it while reading it!)


Two Babies and A Wedding

"Baby are you okay?"

"Mhm… just a little uncomfortable." Mercedes replied grunting slightly and letting out a deep breath. Sam looked at her a little longer and knew immediately she was in labor, he shot up and ran upstairs grabbing her shoes and her hospital bag then ran back downstairs.

"You're in labor baby." Sam said putting her shoes on and gently helping her up.

"No! These babies are not supposed to here for another three weeks and they will be staying in here until they are fully baked." Mercedes said wincing.

"Look at me, our babies are coming because they are ready and if you don't let me take you the hospital you will be having them here!" Sam said calmly pleading with his eyes. She winced again and nodded allowing him to help her out of the house and into his truck. The ride to the hospital was hectic but when they finally arrived and got her into her room, Sam called their parents and let everyone know it was time.

"Well, well, well… looks like they wanted to come a little early." Dr. Holiday said smiling at Mercedes and Sam brightly.

"I can hold them in longer if I need to… if they need to cook a little longer I mean." Mercedes said through a heavy breath.

"No need, they decide when they're ready and looks like these two are beyond ready. I'm going to check to see how dilated you are and see if we can start pushing." She replied shaking her head and putting a glow on to check her and after a few moments she nodded and smiled.

"Well, Sam I'd get changed if I were you… looks like we're about to deliver some babies." Mercedes let out a nervous breath and smiled. Sam got changed into his scrubs while nurses and aids came in to prep Mercedes and when her doctor came back also dressed fully in scrubs.

"Okay Sam, I'm going to have you grab her foot here and I need you encourage Mercedes because she's going to need to do this twice. Mercedes, when I say push you push and when I tell you to breathe, breathe… okay everyone let's bring these babies into the world!" Sam kissed Mercedes on her forehead and did what Holly told him.

...

"Come on baby almost there! You're doing so great!"

"Okay Mercedes one more big push!" Mercedes took in a deep breath and pushed with all her might before she heard the sweetest sound, the first baby was out and had a set of lungs on them. She couldn't help the tears falling from her face and looked at Sam who was also teary eyed but the feeling quickly changed when felt pressure building.

"Here comes baby number two, PUSH!" Mercedes braced herself and pushed with whatever superhuman strength she had left and pushed, grunting and shouting until she felt the pressure ease and then she heard the second sweetest sound she'd ever heard.

"Oh my we got two beautiful babies, you two did very well." Holly said smiling and handing the baby to the nurse, after they cleaned each baby off they handed a baby to each parent. Sam and Mercedes both let out gasps when they saw their children for the first time.

"So what should we name them?" Mercedes asked lightly caressing their daughter's face and smiling at her. She was incredibly beautiful with caramel skin, hazel eyes and light brown curls, she had her nose but everything else was Sam.

"How about Mary Marie Evans?" Sam said smiling at their son who was the spiting image of Mercedes the only thing of his was his eye color. Mercedes smiled and nodded, she found the name fitting and knew it meant a great deal to Sam.

"Hello little Mary Marie… I'm your moma and that's your daddy." She said softly while holding their daughter's hand and smiling at her.

"What about this guy? He looks like a..."

"David James… after our fathers." She said using her dad's first name and Dwight's middle.

"Well David James, I'm your pops and that beautiful woman holding your sister is your moma. We love you both so much." Sam said smiling at his son and leaning down and kissing Mercedes tenderly.

"You did it baby… you did it." Sam said and looking at his beautiful family feeling whole and beyond happy.

"We did it." She replied reaching over to softly running her hand through David's hair and smiled when their son turned his head to look at her. After a few more minutes of bonding it was time to try to see if they would latch on for breast feeding, Sam seemed more excited about this process than their babies because they each simply refused and he could tell Mercedes was getting a little upset but held a brave face.

"Sometimes they just need a little coaxing." Their nurse said showing her how to hold them properly and get a little milk our for them to taste. They tried that way and after several minutes Mercedes began to fell tears until David latched and she smiled happily, Mary on the other was much more stubborned and just looked at her mother defiantly.

"Dear Lord I've given birth to myself." Mercedes said looking at Sam who was still in awe that their son had latched and just gave her a smile with watery eyes.

"Here dad how about you bottle feed baby girl and we can try getting her to latch next feeding?" The nurse asked handing Sam their daughter who seemed to take to the bottle easily. Mercedes felt a pang of jealously at how at ease she was with Sam but smiled when he looked at her wide-eyed and grinning as she ate. After the twins were feed and burped the nurses took them to get their hearing and sight test then they would go off to the nursery so Mercedes could get some much needed rest. It was hard letting them go but they understood and welcomed the distraction for some alone time and sleep.

"Holy shit we're parents." Sam said after a few moments of looking at the door after their kids were rolled out, he turned when he heard the soft laugh from Mercedes and gave her a confused look.

"We've been parents for a while now baby." She said nodding him over.

"I know but we have two healthy, beautifully amazing babies… it's crazy! Feeling them kick and seeing them move and talking to them all through your belly and now… boof they're hear and we can see them really see them. I didn't think I could love you more than I do now but seeing you deliver our children just broke that threshold." Sam said crawling onto the bed gently and laying his head on her shoulder.

"I love you too baby and can't thank you enough for those two little blessings. I never thought I would be here… madly in love, engaged and now a mother of two. You've showed me so much love and kindness that I know no matter what our love is a forever kinda love." She replied rubbing her hand over his now beard clad face and yawning. They both let out a sigh before peacefully falling asleep with subtle smiles on their faces.

"Whew… this is harder than I thought." Mercedes said looking at yet another dress and feeling absolutely nothing when stared at it. It had been ten months since they had their twins and it was now finally time to plan her and Sam's wedding. Finding the perfect dress was the only detail that was taking the longest, they were literally a month away and she still hadn't chosen one. She went to twenty different bridal shops and so far didn't have any luck, her mother decided to take her to a local shop today and so far nothing spoke to her.

"What about this one?" Marie asked smiling hoping her daughter would like it but no such luck. Mercedes looked at her watch and knew her time was winding down before she needed to get home and get the twins from Sam so he could finish writing a song for his new client. She wandered around the shop and noticed there was another section in the back, she walked through and screamed when she saw the most beautiful gown. Her mother came rushing along with the sales associate wide-eyes full of concern.

"What? What's wrong?" Her mother asked as her daughter slowly caressed the fabric on the dress and looked at her mom with tears.

"This is it moma! This is my dress!" She said with a joyful smile. The dress was stunning with long illusion sleeves, v-neckline ball gown with a sheer bodice and layers of tulle, lace motifs, and chantilly lace and a plunging back.

"Come on let's go try it on." Their sales associate said with a happy smile, Mercedes gladly followed and thanked her before she left , she slowly slid the dress on with her back to the mirror and didn't want to see what she looked like until she was with her mother. She walked out and with an excited grin that quickly grew when she saw her mother's reaction, Marie covered her mouth the second she saw her daughter in the beautiful gown and felt tears falling down her face as she tried to contain her inner joy.

"Moma you can't cry yet, I haven't even seen myself yet."

"Oh baby… you just look absolutely beautiful." Marie said wiping her tears away but it was no use because more followed. She was stunned and overjoyed, her baby was getting married and she looked beyond wonderful in the dress she picked. Mercedes stepped up on the platform and slowly turned keeping her eyes closed until they told her to open them, the second she did her heart skipped a beat and her breathing hitched. She looked at herself in sheer amazement and awe, she was getting married… holy shit I'm getting married! Mercedes turned around and smiled before stepping down and hugging her mother tightly, crying on to her shoulder.

"Oh girl, Sam's not gonna know what to do when he sees you!" Marie said wrapping her into her arms and smiling while mouthing 'thank you' to their sales associate.

"I'm ready." Mercedes said smiling wiping her face before going into her dressing room and reluctantly taking off her wedding gown.

You're cordially invited …

Together with their families,

Ms. Mercedes Diane Jones,

daughter of David Jones and Marie Jones,

and Samuel Dwight Evans,

son of Dwight Evans and the late Mary Evans,

request the honor of your presence at their marriage

Saturday, the seventeenth of October

two thousand and twenty

At six o'clock in the evening

729 Terrybrook Ave

Reception to follow

Mercedes Jones

Mercedes sat staring at her wedding dress hanging up on display in the room where she was getting ready with the rest of her bridal party, she asked Stacey, Jane, Jessica and Shay to be her bridesmaids with Mary and David being their flower girl and ring bearer. She knew her babies would probably not make it down the isle so they would be pulled in a wagon by their great grandfathers. Everyone was chatting excitedly as they got their make up and hair done and she sat there staring at her dress admiring all of the little details along the sleeves and bodice of the dress, she had picked out the perfect lingerie to wear underneath but the thought of it being her actual wedding day was on her mind.

She couldn't help be think about all the things that led to this one moment and felt herself smile at how lucky she felt in that very moment, she turned and saw an array of beautiful women wearing their bridesmaids dresses in various shades of burgundy. They decided on a rustic wedding at the place where he proposed in the field. It had been completely transformed with long farmhouse style tables and benches, string lights with flower balls handing from the post made to drape around the area, Dwight built a wooden arch that was placed in front of the pond and flowers were strung and posted along it making it look like a beautiful floral dream. Each table was decorated with a baby's breath table runner, navy and burgundy candles, their flatware was clear with dusty pink place mats and napkins.

"You ready?" Marie walked in holding Mary who looked adorable in her duty pink flower girl dress and mini flower crown. Mercedes stood up and nodded looking at all the beautiful faces surrounding her and grabbed a flute signaling for everyone else to do the same.

"Okay… I'm getting married and I couldn't be more happier than to share this moment with you all. All of you have a place in my heart and I am forever grateful that you all are in my life and I'm going to stop before I cry and ruin this beat face. So let's get me married!" She said lifting her glass and tapping it against everyone else before taking a drink and putting it down and walking over to her dress.

"Hold up! Can't put that on before we do this." Her grandmother's said in unison.

"Something old, this was my great grandmother's and she wore it on the day she got married and so did my grandmother, mother and me and now you. It's for longevity because just like the women in our family we always had long lasting loves." Katherine said placing the diamond bracelet on her wrist then patting her hand.

"Thank you."

"Now you're something blue… you wore this when you came home from the hospital. I'm not sure why the hell they dressed you in a damn blue dress but I saved the fabric after you ruined said dress when you were three and insisted on playing with near fire." Janis said shaking her head and smiling at her grand daughter and pinning into the inside of her dress close to her heart. "This is to remind you that no matter how bad something may seem there's always something worth salvaging and if you take care of the things that matter you're blue moments will never out weigh the happy ones." Mercedes squeezed her hand and smiled nodding trying hard to cry.

"My turn, my turn!" Her mother said excitedly and handed her daughter making Mercedes shoot a confused look.

"She's your something new baby… I know little David is with his father but the bond you have with her will forever be different than the one you share with him and now for you something borrowed, I as your mother only have so many opportunities to learn from you and to understand who I am as a woman. I want you to have this for now and when the time comes you can give it to little Mimi, this was meant for you little sister… I waited for this moment to tell you about her because I knew it would mean more. I got pregnant again after you… and unfortunately I lost her." She said handing her necklace with a small iris flower pendant that she bought after losing her. Mercedes looked at her mother in awe as tears began to fall and Stacey quickly dabbed them away careful not to ruin her makeup.

"I'm also giving you is my knowledge of borrowed time, you never fully will ever belong to me and she made that increasingly evident. So hold on tighter to people you have and the ones you will create because when God is ready he will call them home in many different ways, death, life and marriage. This is one moment where I must let you go and the only person that could make that happen is God, He's not calling you fully but He's leading you down a path that I can only walk partially with you. So for the last time I will call you Mercedes Diane Jones, my sweet baby girl I love you and am so happy for you." Marie finished pulling her daughter into a warm embrace before pulling away and shaking her slightly.

"Now Let's get that damn dress on you and get you married!" She shouted smiling and grabbing her grand daughter who seemed had taken her flower crown off and threw it in all the excitement.

Mercedes took off her robe and giggled when she got heard them all say 'whooo' and with the help of her grandmothers she stepped into her dress and took a deep breath slowly letting it out. Katherine placed the tiara and veil onto her hair while Janis touched up her make up from when she cried winking at her once she finished. She looked at herself in the mirror and couldn't contain her excitement, her hair was in a low curly bun with a few strands tapering her face while her makeup was natural and light with a bold lip. She agreed with everyone in the room, Sam might just lose his mind when he saw her and that's exactly what she wanted.

Samuel Evans

Sam was excited, more than excited really his heart was pounding and he was certain it sounded like the drums from Jumanji. He looked around at his dad and groomsmen and knew this was the best day of his life well after Mercedes giving birth, his son looked handsome in his linen navy suit and was having a blast playing with his uncles. He asked Stevie, Mark, JJ and Jake to be his groomsmen, they were all dressed in their navy suits with burgundy ties and small white flowers on their lapels. His dad walked over to him handing him a shot glass and smiled when shook his head refusing to drink it.

"It's tradition, a little whiskey never hurt anyone." Dwight said chuckling handing him the glass.

"Thanks Pop. I don't think it could get anymore excited… I'm really about to marry the love of my life, mother of my children and my best friend." He said taking the shot smiling.

"Son, I want you to understand something about what this day really symbolizes. This, the wedding I mean, is just an event. When she walks down that isle she's walking to you as your soulmate, your equal and your partner… don't ever make her walk behind you and don't ever make her feel like she needs to walk ahead of you, keep her beside you always. She was chosen for you before you even knew it the love you two share is an old love, something rare and beautiful if you treat it right, nurture it and care for it. Do that and you'll never know what it feels like not to have the most powerful love in the world, Mercedes gave you two of most wonderful gift in the world but she is also giving you her whole being today cherish it, cherish her and honor her and don't ever let her go. You hold tight to that woman and she will give you everything." Dwight said holding his son's shoulder.

"I will, I promise." Sam said nodding. He smiled when he saw her father and grandfathers enter with bright smiles. They all greeted each other with hugs and gathered around for a toast upon David's request.

"Alright, I think we all know these two belong together and this day is going to be special and I as her father want to personally welcome you to our family… again because you know the babies didn't come out of nowhere." David said making all the men around him laugh before continuing. "My daughter has always been the light of life and that's nothing against my sons because I'm sure they've known that since we brought her home and now I'm about to hand her over to you. I only ask three things of you when before I do, one never underestimate her because she will prove you wrong each time, two don't back down no matter how many times she bat those beautiful eyes at you and lastly love her unconditionally because she will give it back ten fold." David said getting choked up.

"I promise to do all those things." Sam replied hugging his soon to be father-in-law.

"Okay now it's out turn but being that Michael is a cry baby, I'll be speaking on behalf of both of us." Frank joked before getting serious. "It's a tradition in my family as well as Mike's that we give the groom joining our clan this and being that you don't really need it I'm going to offer advice on top on this." He said handing Sam an envelope of cash.

"Like David and Michael and her brothers and yours and your father Mercedes holds a huge place in our hearts. When David gives her away today it is your job to take over where we left off, she is pure in spirit her kindness knows no bounds and her selflessness is unmatched but that doesn't mean she is flawless because we all know that she isn't. She is the only Jones woman we have to give away and its damn hard to I'm going to be honest but she couldn't have picked a better man to fall in love with, we welcome you wholeheartedly when you feel like you need someone anyone to talk to we are here always. Hold dear what you are receiving today because it's rare that anyone finds true love these days, we feel extremely blessed to be here to witness this union. Love each other like you need air." Frank finished pulling a teary eyed Sam into a tight hug and all the other men joined before breaking apart and taking their shots and filing out of their room and heading out for the ceremony to start.

Ceremony + Reception

The guest were all seated and the groomsmen did their walk down the isle followed by the officiant and then Dwight with Sam right behind him. Sam stood at the alter reminding his self to breath but he was anxious and excited and when the slow tempo of music began to play his heart began to race because he knew it was time.

Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt, suddenly goes away somehow

The first to come down the isle was Frank and Michael pulling two separate wagons one with David and another with Mary who waved as she went by their guest making everyone chuckle including Sam who was already fighting tears looking at their beautiful children and feeling incredibly happy they waited so they could be there as well. Next the bridesmaids did their march slowly walking down the isle and after the last one took her spot up front all the guest rose and waited for Mercedes to make her entrance. Stevie patted Sam on his shoulder and Sam felt like the world stopped and everything stood still as he waited for his bride to come.

One step closer

Mercedes looked at her father who was staring at her with tears already falling down his face.

"I love you baby girl." was all he said before offering his arm for her to take she gave him an excited smile and took his arm and let out a deep breath. She was ready, she was about to marry the man of her dreams and she couldn't wait any longer. They waited for the doors to open so they could begin their walk and when it did she held her head high and felt a rush of utter joy flow through out her as they began walking.

I have died everyday, waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more

Sam could see the bottom of her dress getting closer and held his breath because in a few milliseconds he was going to see her. Sure enough she appeared taking whatever breath he had left away, she smiled as she looked at her father before making eye contact with him and when she did the tears he had been fighting fell. She was a dream floating on green grass in her beautiful gown and gorgeous smile, everything about her was beyond words his smile grew bigger the closer she got and his heart felt like it was about to explode.

Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything, take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath, every hour has come to this

When Mercedes saw Sam she couldn't resist not crying any longer, she smiled brightly when she saw him crying as well. He looked simply handsome in his suit with his long locks brushed back and his beard trimmed and neat, she saw all the love he had for her written over all over his face and it made her heart swell. When she was finally in front of him she could feel her heart beat increase and wanted so badly to just kiss him but waited for the officiant to do his things first.

One step closer

"Who gives his woman to be married today?" The officiant asked.

"We do!" Her father, mother, grandparents and brothers all said loudly making everyone including Sam and Mercedes laugh.

"Well then, I see they're ready to get rid of you." He joked and signaled for David to give Mercedes's hand over to Sam which he did after hugging her tightly. Mercedes stepped away from her father and gladly took Sam's hands, they looked at each other smiling and let out a breath they had been holding and he mouthed 'you look so beautiful baby' making her blush.

"Welcome, family, friends and loved ones. We gather here today to celebrate the wedding of Sam and Mercedes. You have come here to share in this formal commitment they make to one another, to offer your love and support to this union, and to allow Sam and Mercedes to start their married life together surrounded by the people dearest and most important to them. So welcome to one and all, who have traveled from near and far. Sam and Mercedes thank you for your presence here today and now ask for your blessing, encouragement, and lifelong support, for their decision to be married..."

"We've come to the point of your ceremony where you're going to say your vows to one another. But before you do that, I ask you to remember that love—which is rooted in faith, trust, and acceptance— will be the foundation of an abiding and deepening relationship. No other ties are more tender, no other vows more sacred than those you now assume. If you are able to keep the vows you take here today, not because of any religious or civic law, but out of a desire to love and be loved by another person fully, without limitation, then your life will have joy and the home you establish will be a place in which you both will find the direction of your growth, your freedom, and your responsibility. Please now read the vows you have written for each other." The officiant said nodding at them both.

Sam

"Mercedes, I didn't know the moment you entered my life that you'd be the single most important being to enter my heart and capture my soul. You have been kind and patient, loving and accepting, your soul is a beautiful place to live and I get to stay there until my last breath. It's no secret to what you've done to me, I can't think of ever loving anyone other than you the way I do. I promise to always be the person to in your corner cheering you on, I promise to never make you feel that you aren't enough and I promise to always be what you are to me and that's unconditional love and support. You gave me the best gifts I've ever received in our children but you also gave me a sense of peace, a place to call mine… a place I can only go because it resides in you. Your heart is my safe place, my solace and my joy. I love you beyond bonds and vow to show you in my actions, with words and with every beating breath."

Mercedes

"Sam… whew loving you, being able to love you has been the most wonderful thing in my life. Standing here with you and our sweet babies and our families is so surreal, my heart beats for you, calls for you and loves for you. You showed my that love is something worth having, something worth achieving and giving, my love for you is endless and today, I promise you this: I will laugh with you in times of joy, and comfort you in times of sorrow. I will share in your dreams and support you as you strive to achieve your goals. I will listen to you with compassion and understanding, and speak to you with encouragement. Together, let us build a home filled with learning, laughter, and light, shared freely with all who may live there. Let us be partners, friends, and lovers, today and all of the days that follow. You are my light baby and I will follow you not matter what, I will love you long after this life and into the next one. Always"

"May I have the rings, please?" Both Stevie and Jessica hand over the rings to Sam and Mercedes.

"Now repeat after me, I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you."

"I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you." Sam said sliding the ring on Mercedes finger smiling gleefully.

"I give you this ring, as a daily reminder of my love for you." Mercedes also said sliding his wedding band on to his finger tearing up again.

"By the power of your love and commitment, and the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss you bride!" The officiant said and Sam shouted 'finally' and wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her close and kissing her deeply and lovingly. Everyone cheered and clapped before the headed to the reception area with Sam and Mercedes lingering behind for a moment alone.

"Well Mrs. Evans…" Sam said looking at his beautiful wife smiling lovingly.

"Mmm.. say it again, Mr. Evans." She replied winking and wrapping her hands around his neck.

"Mrs. Evans, my very gorgeous and sexy wife I love you."

"I love you too my oh so handsome husband, always." She said before pulling him down to kiss her which he did happily.

"Come on we got a party to attend!" Mercedes said before he had a chance at turning their kiss into something more.

As they approached every one cheered for them and they were stopped by friends and family wanting to congratulate them and hug them. They finally made it to their table where the twins were sitting with their parents happily terrorizing the flowers and occasionally their grandparents. They walked hand in hand to the dance floor to share their first dance as husband and wife, the song they picked was very beautiful and they both agreed it represented their love. There was fog floating on the floor making it seem like they were amongst the clouds and when he wrapped her up into his arms everything felt even more pure and wonderful.

When time is up and the sun it dies
Do the rivers flood and the ocean dries
Hand in hand under the falling sky
I will love you
When I'm oh so old and I lose my mind
I'll still look at you like it's the first time
So many say it and it's all a lie
But I will love you

You are the reason I make it through the day
You gimme the reason, oh, to better all my ways
The beauty goes, the money's spent
And everything else fades away
You are my constant, mm

The music was all they heard, it was just them swaying and drifting across the floor together connected. Mercedes rested her head on his chest and melted into his embrace taking note of his sandalwood cologne, the way his heart beat was calm yet fast, his lips grazing against her forehead and how beautifully her hand fit into his. This moment was everything and then some and she never wanted to forget it. She looked up at him and saw his bright emerald eyes staring back at her and felt whole and loved.

When we've walked the Earth every inch and mile
Laughed so hard until we cried
Through every trial and every trial
I will love you

'Cause you are the reason I make it through the day
You gimme the reason, oh, to better all my ways
The beauty goes, the money's spent
And everything else fades away
You are my constant, mm
You are my constant, mm

Sam placed gentle kisses along her face before placing a lingering kiss on her lips and stepping away as their parents brought out their children so they could join. Sam danced with Mary and Mercedes with David each baby smiled and giggled as their parents swayed with them until the end of the song.

Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
I will love you

When time is up and the sun it dies
Do the rivers flood and the ocean dries
Hand in hand under the falling sky
I will love you

The sound of glass being tapped made everyone stop their chattering a wait patiently for the toast to began, they were all seated and enjoying their dinner when Mark and JJ stood up with goofy grins on their faces making Mercedes groan because she knew they were about to flat out embarrass her.

"So Mercy is out little sister and as her big brothers we have always made sure to look out for her. Granted for the first few years of her life she swears we tortured her but we're here to finally end those horrible lies, she was a willing party in any and everything we did." JJ started making everyone laugh.

"We've watch you grow kiddo… and now we get to witness your happiest of days with someone we've both grown to consider a brother to us and an amazing addition to our family. I know Justin and I spend a great deal of our time finding ways to embarrass you and we really seem to find too much joy in doing it but I can say this about you. It was always easy to be your brothers, loving you came instantaneously and now seeing you here and now with your husband and our niece and nephew, we know we did good because for a long time for me mainly, I felt like I failed you and that's something I've prided myself on never doing." Mark said before getting choked up and clearing his throat making Mercedes place a hand over her heart.

"What we're trying to say is we love you and we love your family. Little bit you have always been our tether and now you're theirs. Those beautiful babies and Sam are yours always and I know it seems like we're cutting ties but that will never happen, we're saying you're stronger now and you don't need us to hold your hand as much but we will always, ALWAYS hold them when you need it. Sam the love you give her is evident and we ask that you keep that amazing smile our little sister's face because she and you deserve it. Congratulations!" JJ finished winking at his sister who mouthed 'I love you' to her brothers.

"Oh and umm if you guys need any more movies to.. you know not watch we have some." Mark said laughing loudly making Mercedes and Sam both hold their heads down giggling. Stevie and Stacey shared a confused look to which Sam just shook his head and laugh again.

"Well, I guess it's our turn." Stevie said standing with Stacey and taking a deep breath.

"We're Sam's younger brother and sister, he was always Superman to us at first but then we realized he was extremely flawed and now he's more like Captain America. I know a lot of you are thinking that's not really a good comparison but much like Cap, Sam always strived to do his best no matter the situation. He put others before his self and never expected anything from anyone. We're making him sound really amazing.. huh? Sam took it the hardest when out mother died, their bond was impenetrable he was her sun and moon and we all knew it but never felt any less loved. When she died we lost our big brother, we lost his goofiness, his horrible impressions and his laughter… but then one day that beautiful angel sitting next to him brought him home. You could feel the shift in him, which crazy because I've been in love with Mercedes since the second I laid eyes on her and have no shame in saying this next part: I'm still waiting for you to realize you love me girl!" Stevie said stopping to laugh along with everyone else.

"Hey, that's my wife!" Sam shouted jokingly.

"Okay, clearly I have to do this now… what Stevie is poorly trying to say is our big brother came home happy and smiling and it was all because of Mercedes. We all knew he was madly in love with her and she him, I mean look at them now probably counting the seconds so they can rip each other's clothes off. I have a bet going on by the way for honeymoon babies, just saying. Mom used to always say "I have to take care of Sam more because he is the most like me and I have always needed a little push to get started." We know she isn't here physically but spiritually she's all around us and I know you've felt her here today as well. She's proud of the man you've become, of the family you've created and the woman you've chose to be your forever partner. We're also proud of you and we love you.. we love you all dearly. Congratulations and thank you for finally giving me the best sister ever!" Stacey finished smiling.

After the heartfelt toast and more congratulations everyone danced until it was time for the bride and groom the leave. Everyone lined up making an isle for them to walk down with sparklers and cheering as they walked down towards the waiting limo for them to go on their honeymoon, when they reached the end they kissed their children and parents before waving goodbye and getting into the limo and pulling off.

"Ready?" Sam asked pulling her close and nuzzling her hair.

"As I'll ever be." She replied smiling with her eyes closed as they rode off.

And all along I believed, I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me, I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more


Sooo... Next chapter will be a bonus chapter! Thank you to everyone that has read this and enjoyed it because it was a total joy writing and has encouraged me to to keep writing! Thank you for all the amazing reviews and kind words, I appreciate you all! Until next time XOXO!