The morning of the wedding was filled with nervous energy and excitement. At the groomsmen's suite in the hotel, Jay Halstead, Moose Mason, Jughead Jones, Archie Andrews, Reggie Mantle, Will Halstead (Jay's brother and best man), Greg "Mouse" Gerwitz, and Adam Ruzek were gathered, preparing for the big day.
Jay stood by the window, adjusting his cufflinks, while Moose paced nervously, occasionally glancing at his phone. Will approached his brother with a smirk.
"You nervous?" Will asked, handing Jay a glass of water.
Jay chuckled, shaking his head. "Not about the wedding. Just making sure everything goes smoothly."
"Everything's going to be fine," Mouse chimed in, lounging on one of the couches. "You've got a great team here. Plus, Moose is too sweet to leave you at the altar."
"Exactly," Archie added, patting Moose on the back. "But, Moose, you might want to stop pacing. You're wearing out the carpet."
Moose let out a nervous laugh and stopped. "I just... I can't believe this is really happening."
Reggie raised an eyebrow. "You're marrying the love of your life at one of the most iconic places in Chicago. It doesn't get more real than this."
In another suite, the bridal party—Veronica Lodge, Betty Cooper, Cheryl Blossom, Toni Topaz, Tabitha Tate, Kevin Keller, Josie McCoy, Valerie Brown, and Melody Thornton—were busy getting ready. The room buzzed with laughter and excitement as they adjusted dresses, styled hair, and applied makeup.
Tabitha stood by the window, staring at the breathtaking view of The Museum Campus in Chicago. "I still can't believe the wedding is happening there. The Field Museum for the reception? Are you kidding me?"
"It's so classy," Kevin said, fluffing the skirt of his outfit. "This is going to be the wedding of the year."
"And the T-Rex," Toni said with a grin. "Sue better be ready for her close-up."
The group erupted in laughter, except for Cheryl, who was frowning at an iron curler. She held it up dramatically. "Okay, which one of you ruined my iron curler?"
Josie looked up from her makeup mirror, confused. "Why are you blaming me?"
"Because the last time I used it, it was fine," Cheryl said with a huff. "Now it won't turn on."
"Maybe it's the battery," Tabitha suggested, trying to stifle her laughter.
Cheryl inspected it, her expression softening when she realized Tabitha was right. "Fine. Apologies, Josie."
Josie rolled her eyes playfully. "Accepted."
Meanwhile, back in the groomsmen's suite, Jay was helping Moose tie his tie. "Relax," Jay said softly. "We've been through worse together. This? This is the best day of our lives."
Moose took a deep breath, smiling at Jay. "You're right. I'm ready."
Mouse leaned back, watching the scene unfold. "You two are disgustingly cute. Let's hope the reception has an open bar."
Adam chuckled, adjusting his tie in the mirror. "If it doesn't, I'm out."
The bridal suite was full of final touches as the group admired each other's outfits. Cheryl stood in front of the mirror, striking a pose. "Do I look perfect? Of course, I do. But I need all eyes on me—besides the grooms."
"You look great, Cheryl," Toni said, adjusting her partner's hair. "Now, let's get down there before Sue the T-Rex steals your thunder."
As the group prepared to head to the ceremony, Veronica looked around, her gaze softening. "I just want to say... thank you. You've all been incredible through this entire journey. Jay and Moose are lucky to have such an amazing group of friends."
"Here, here," Kevin said, raising an imaginary glass.
At The Museum Campus, the venue was breathtaking. Guests were already arriving, marveling at the stunning setup. As the groomsmen and bridal parties made their way to their respective positions, Jay and Moose locked eyes briefly from across the space, their smiles mirroring the love and excitement in their hearts.
Today was their day, and nothing—not even the chaos of the past week—could take that away.