Reposted and edited from The Summer After! Out of all the ships among the charges Charlotte x Byron is one of my favorites. So their wedding from the perspective of the BSC and a time when they reunite together.


The flowers taken care of by Kristy's request. Several of the flowers were going to be donated to the church and others to the local hospital. If they were already paid for why send them back?

Vanessa had outdone herself for Charlotte's hair. It was a mix of French braids and her hair down that looked super complicated to Stacey and Claudia but was easy for her. Wispy curls framing her face. The large ballgown skirt made her waist look tiny in comparison.

"And don't forget the hair comb," said Becca finding an old heirloom comb to wear in her hair. It came from her great-grandmother on Mr. Timothy Johanssen's side of the family.

"You look so pretty Charlotte," said Stacey who looked perfect herself. Stacey had on glasses which somehow made her look better, her blond hair with caramel highlights done recently and twisted up into an elegant braided bun and make up perfect.

The young bride just looked at herself in the mirror smiling at her reflection. It was hard to believe that this was her. Charlotte never wore make up, but Vanessa had made her look like she didn't have much on.

"Wow," she said breathing in her appearance.

Stacey could only whisper that Byron might faint to Mary Anne who had helped her. They were now in the back of Elm Street Church and just about ready to walk out in t minus twenty minutes. It was a small church but still large enough for all their guests.

She watched her closely proud of her. She glanced at Kristy barking out final orders left and right. Quietly she leaned over and gave her a hug and Charlotte returned it. She started to follow Mary Anne out to their seats when she heard it. A quiet whisper trying to get her attention.

"Psst, Stacey," said a voice from around the corner.

Gesturing the Kristy, both went over to the voice before Stacey gasped and Kristy just groaned. It was easy to tell the triplets apart more than ever. Jordan had a permanent tan since he was on the beach so much and dressed more casually. Adam had his military haircut and much more fit. Byron was a little stockier and favored polo shirts. So it was easily to tell who was in front of them.

"Adam? What are you doing here?! asked Kristy and Stacey glancing at each other. "You're supposedly on a boat of the coast of Africa."

Adam Pike, home from the Marines, just in time for his brother's wedding.

"I couldn't miss my brother's wedding; besides I get time to go home," said Adam. "You think everyone will be surprised?"

"Yes, so much so that it might take away from your brother's wedding," said Stacey gently. Adam's face fell slightly and rubbed the back of his neck awkwardly.

"Well I was going to ask Charlotte. Besides it's not like nobody knows that I'm here. Nicky and my dad know that's how he got me an extra seat."

Well that explained why Nicky asked for more seats that were added. Who were the other six though? It dawned on Kristy and she just scowled.

"All seven of those seats were just to throw us off then?" she hissed and looked at Charlotte who was pacing a little. "Never mind come on."

With that she had pulled Adam out of his hiding spot and then over to Charlotte. She had stopped pacing and the wedding party in the back all looked at him a little shocked too. Everyone was silent as Adam just waved and winked at the bridesmaids. Mrs. Pike who had stood with Mrs. Johanssen in the back with Charlotte stared at him.

"Adam?" she said and hugged her son. "Oh my gosh, this is so exciting! I really wish that you snuck in the back and waited for the reception though, that would have been better. I'm so happy to see you!"

"Hi mom," he said and hugged her back. Then looked at Charlotte his eyes wide and jaw dropped slightly. "Wow you look amazing Charlotte, Byron's lucky to marrying you. Anyway, do you care if I sit up front with the family?"

"Um, yea," said Charlotte taking a deep breath with her mother rubbing her back. They could hear the back doors closing and she gripped her bouquet of silk flowers a little tighter.

Charlotte just looked like she might throw up a little before Stacey hugged her again trying to help her calm down with her mom. Adam and Mrs. Pike disappeared with Mrs. Johanssen to take their spots in the front seats. Mrs. Pike muttering that she couldn't believe that John kept this from her.

Kristy had gone off with Claudia and Margo to make sure that they were in their places. Mallory had walked back holding Penelope in her arms. Stacey and Mary Anne's family sitting right next to each other just behind Mrs. Johanssen. Dawn talking with Jessi on the Pike side of the church. There was a scattering of talk among everyone who saw Adam, but nobody had noticed right away. Kristy looked at her watch and gave the go signal.

Nerves wracked through Charlotte's brain and clutched her bouquet of silk flowers close to her. If Byron wasn't going to faint, she sure was. All those people there made her feel nauseous, or maybe that was the baby, either way the butterflies were there. Her brown eyes trained ahead and keeping her breathing calm. Don't think of everyone just think of being married to him in about a half hour or so. Thinking about her vows the music had started.

First was Becca with Jordan.

Then was Vanessa with Nicky.

Nancy with Jeff Schafer.

Finally, Isabelle with Tom Cates.

Closing her eyes briefly Charlotte Johanssen would soon be Charlotte Pike. With that she took her dad's arm and walked down the aisle at the sound of the wedding march. The nerves in her stomach fluttered in the good way and flushed at seeing him at the end. He looked really handsome in that white three-piece suit next to his brothers.

From her spot Mary Anne was already crying with Ryan gripping her hand. Stacey just beamed, proud of her almost sister as she walk past her looking radiant. Claudia carefully snapping pictures along the way keeping herself from getting emotional. Kristy just waved and her husband grinned widely. Jessi, Dawn, and Mallory just couldn't stop smiling.

Byron couldn't turn away from looking at her to even look at the minister. Charlotte giggled a little before handing the bouquet to Becca standing off to the side. Then took each other's hands leaving as the minister started his speech.

"This looks so pretty," whispered Mary Anne to Stacey. "I love that teal, white, and gold motif."

"I can't believe that I'm saying this, but I think this might be prettier than my wedding and we got married at the Plaza Hotel," admitted Stacey with a sigh, completely skipping over her first marriage and divorce. She had a pretty grand wedding thanks to her father in law. But still something about Charlotte and Byron's wedding was charming, intimate, and romantic. "They look so happy. Do you remember looking that happy on your wedding day?"

"I hope I looked this happy."

The minister had finally got to the part where they would exchange vows and rings. Charlotte and Byron had theirs memorized for weeks now and now everyone would hear them. It was quiet for a moment as they adjusted and acted a little flustered with the crowd. Until Byron was the first to speak.

"I never thought that love was this easy. Looking back, I realized that you were always there from talent shows in our backyard to watching our friends drive off to college," he said. "I find that it's incredible that we'll be able to continue grow along each other. I promise to love you through the easy parts of life and the worst. I promise to never go to bed angry. I will forever promise that we will have some of the best meals together every night. Especially spaghetti and meatballs because I know that's your favorite. With this ring I thee wed, as a symbol of my endless love with you."

There was a slight laugh across the room at the food comment and Charlotte had blushed herself. She had wiped some tears from her face before starting her speech.

"I, Charlotte Johanssen promise to be your navigator, best friend, each other's sidekicks in life, mother of our children, and more importantly your wife. When I'm scared you make me feel safe. When I'm sad you know how to make me smile or even feel a little grossed out," she said with a small giggle. "I've always been shy and I'm glad that I found someone who I could be open with and love despite our differences. With this ring I thee wed, as a symbol of my endless love with you."

Mary Anne and Stacey were openly crying now along with Mrs. Pike and Mrs. Johanssen. Byron had even wiped away a few of his own.

"I now pronounce you man and wife."

With that they kissed for the first time as a married pair before everyone dispersed to where the wedding reception was. Which thankfully wasn't far and still very nice with twinkling lights and plenty of guests. Kristy was forced to take off the rest of the night since there wasn't anything to do. Byron and Charlotte weren't leaving for their honeymoon until Monday. Everything else planned with their first wedding planner.

Still keeping an eye out Kristy just smiled and watched the couples and families invited get seated for the buffet and open bar that they had.

"Adam, I can't believe that you showed up at my wedding last minute," said Byron hearing the two argue. He seemed to calm down before hugging his brother as the girls just sighed happily at the sight.

Then a pair of hands covered her eyes and Kristy smirked slightly.

"You know that first dance is with me right?" said Lucas twirling her around to face him. The amused look on her face faded and just kissed him lightly herself.

"Hmm, no I thought the first dance would be for the bride and groom," she said seriously and laughed. "I guess I can relax but a wedding planners' job is never done. You know if my career doesn't propel me to principal, I think I have a future in this."

Lucas looked like he wanted to say something before being directed to their table by one of the bridesmaids. Oh well they'd get a chance to banter later in the night. Her family had a table two of her friends. The kids were back at home with Lucy, Laura, Hope, and Andrea since this was an adult only affair, well aside from Penelope and Lizzie since they were close family.

Not that anyone minded since it was the first in a long time for a few of the old BSC members. Up at the top of the room was the family as Stacey waved to Mal. She looked fantastic she gotten a body wave in her hair for the wedding. Her glasses weren't too big for her face and classic looking, her braces long gone, and her make up done tastefully.

"Ohh look there's disposable cameras on the table," said Mary Anne. "Those are so much fun! Although I hope no one takes drunk pictures."

"Those are the best," argued Claudia laughing some a drink already in her hand. "They have a full-on pasta bar at the wedding. Looks like Charlotte is going to have that spaghetti and meatballs soon. I know I will it looks like they have the chunky sauce."

"I'm all for that chicken alfredo," said Mary Anne looking at the spread. "A little bit of basil with roasted peppers."

"The vegetarian options look so good too," said Dawn coming over to them. "Definitely want to try those sun-dried tomatoes with the bowtie pasta. Plus look at the cheese options."

They practically drooled over the menu looking at the options before everyone had gathered their food. The table right next to Kristy's had some of their other friends. Stacey was even talking to Jessi about Russian ballet when she heard snippets of their conversation.

"Hey before we eat, we should get a picture together," said Mary Anne. "I'd love to show the girls when I get home."

"Of course," said Kristy teasingly. "You have me dressed up really nice and you have to get evidence of it right?"

Kristy had her hair in a single French braid that Kylie had done for her. She didn't have any make up on but that didn't really matter, Kristy was pretty in a natural way. Her indigo dress had white roses on it. They gathered around for Mrs. Kishi to take a picture of them.

"I'm so glad that my mom is Charlotte's boss and a friend of hers so I could come, otherwise I wouldn't be here with you guys," said Claudia gleefully taking another drink before water.

With that they had toasted themselves before taking seats with food and started to eat. Then the speeches kicked off starting with Mr. Johanssen and the other parents in suit.

Vanessa had delivered a sentimental story about Charlotte as one of her best friends. Tom, one of Byron's old friends, had given a funny speech. Something about Star Wars and books.

"And now I have something," said a woman at the end of the table. Charlotte looked a little embarrassed and Kristy knew from the previous wedding planner that was her aunt Nell. "You know I had helped Byron propose in Paris after he wanted to do something in New York." She rambled for a few minutes before Mrs. Johanssen had to stop her.

Finally, the dancing let everyone get on the floor with their spouses. Dawn had snagged a dance with Adam. Claudia was dancing with her mother and Jessi even managed to get a dance in with her sister. The spotlight on the married couple both not even noticing as they only had eyes for each other.

What a way to end a wedding, thought Kristy, a little sad that everyone would go back to their lives soon here. Then remembered that she had a little unfinished business of her own and smiled more to herself. She enjoyed this while it lasted.