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*One Year Later*
Summer glanced out the church windows and noticed the sunshine pouring in. They had really gotten lucky with the weather; it seemed to be the perfect day to get married. After everything they'd been through, this was the final result and she couldn't be happier if she tried. The record label was up and running, after a ton of hard work, and she had signed Jeff and his band Peroxwhy?gen to a deal. The very first deal she'd made. They were now going to get their love of music out to their true fans. Their dreams were now a reality that they had achieved together.
"Now what crazy thoughts would be going through my sister's head?"
Looking around her she saw Matt standing in the doorway in his tuxedo and a big smile on his face. They really had become closer over the last year, and it had been great for both of them.
"We've come a long way Matt. I didn't ever see it reaching this point though. I honestly assumed if I was going to marry anyone, it would have been you."
"At some point I did too sweetheart, but it's always been Jeff in your heart and Amy in mine. I guess it's just a twist of fate." He said with a smile.
"Are you happy?"
"Yes babe, I'm the happiest I've been in a long time. Are you having doubts now?"
"No. I guess I'm just now adjusting to the fact that I'm here in this moment. I gave up my career in wrestling for this moment right here, and I'm now making music with my best friend and my soon to be husband. I guess looking back on it, its surreal to me is all. Almost like another dream I didn't know I was having."
"Well I'm here to tell you its very real, and you've got to be the prettiest bride I've ever seen. You do realize Jeff is going to faint on the spot when he sees you right?"
Summer smiled and threw her arms around him and hugged him tightly. It was great having him in her life in any capacity. They had really become the best of friends over the last year. She couldn't see her life without him in some capacity or another.
"Okay girl are you ready to do this?" Trish said running in and stopping when she saw the two in a tender embrace. As maid of honor she was running all over the place trying to get everything perfect. Summer knew she had made the right choice asking her.
"I'm ready; let's just hope that Jeff is! Matt is your dad ready to walk me down?"
"He's more then ready, He's been waiting for this for three years now I think. You really have made him proud. Okay, now let's get this over with ladies."
"You really don't want to say the speech do you Hun?"
"No I don't Summer, so the sooner we do this, the faster I can finish making an ass out of myself and go home." He smiled and took her hand.
Trish smiled at the two of them and followed them out of the bridal room.
"I'll make sure it's not that painful Matt. Remember I've got one too. We can support each other." Smiling Trish pulled matt out the door to go and meet up with Gil in the foyer.
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"You ready Princess?"
"Yeah Gil, I think I am. I want to thank you for doing this for me."
"Summer Ryan, you are a Hardy now, I think you always have been, and there is nothing that brings me greater joy then walking you down the aisle, and giving you to my son."
Summer wiped her eyes of the fresh tears that were starting to form, and hugged him gently. Over the past two years, he'd become like her father, and it made her day just knowing that he was there and being a part of it.
She let go of Gil as the music started and the wedding party made their way up the aisle, with Trish leading in the front. She took Gil's hand and they made their way out the doors. As the wedding march began playing, the guests all turned around to see the bride enter. Jeff followed their gaze and his eyes caught directly on her and he smiled. Summer locked into his gaze and smiled back. If she didn't know the reason she was here, just looking into Jeff's eyes, it reminded her. He was the reason they were here, and she wasn't going anywhere this time.
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Jeff followed his bride with his eyes as she made her way up the aisle with his father. He'd always known how beautiful she was, but seeing her now in that dress and makeup, he found himself losing himself in her once more, almost like the feeling of falling in love with her all over again. He honestly hoped that it never went away.
Gil placed Summer's hand in his and went and took a seat in the first pew of the church. The preacher made his way forward to start the ceremony.
"We are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. At this time, it has been requested by the bride and groom that we turn the tables, and they exchange their own personal vows, and forego the traditional vows. Jeff took a look at the pastor and started first. He had so much he wanted to say to her.
"When you came into my life Summer, three years ago, I knew I'd found my soul mate. It took us both a very long time to realize it, but once we did, there was no going back. I do take you to be my wife, in every way possible, and just as everyday up until now, I will continue to love and cherish you as long as I have breath in my body. You are my entire existence and I love you with everything I have. I always will."
"Summer, you had something you wanted to say as well."
Summer nodded and took the microphone in her hands, trying to control the shaking and the tears that were coming after what Jeff had just said. Smiling at everyone and then looking back at Jeff, she got ready to say her vows.
"There are so few people in this life that are blessed enough to find that one special person they are destined to spend their lives with. I managed to do that, and I consider myself one of the lucky ones. I didn't always know it, and it had to be thrown right into my face for me to see it, but I see it now. Jeffrey Nero Hardy, you are my soul mate, and I am thankful everyday that I found you. I do take you to be my husband in every possible way, and I will love you through the bad times and the good, through sickness and health, and richer and poorer, which I know we might be after this is said and done." Smiling she took a breath and continued.
"Thank you so much for loving me and I much like yourself, will spend the rest of my life showing you how happy I am that you are mine."
Taking Summer's hand in his Jeff placed the ring on her finger repeating the timeless words he knew by heart.
"With this ring, I thee wed"
Summer following in Jeff's lead placed his hand in hers and repeated after him...
"Jeff, with this ring, I thee wed."
The preacher moved forward to complete his words before Summer planned to sing her song to Jeff.
"Now if there is anyone here that does not agree with these two people being joined in marriage, let him or her speak now, or forever hold their peace."
With the silence almost deafening through the entire church, the preacher looked at the couple and smiled.
"Then I now pronounce you, man and wife. Jeff you may kiss your bride."
Pulling up her thin veil, Jeff leaned in and kissed her gently. He wanted to kiss her more passionately then ever at that moment, but knew with everyone looking on, it wouldn't be a good idea. He was just so happy that she was his bride. He wanted to scream it out to the world.
Pulling away from the kiss Summer looked into his eyes, and took the microphone back.
"There was something I wanted to sing before the ceremony ends. I wanted to do it earlier, before the vows, but this seems fitting somehow. There are so many songs one can sing on their wedding day, but this one explains my take on our relationship. I don't know what my life would be without this man in it, and I want to make sure, with this song, that he knows that."
"You don't have to..."
"Jeff, just let me sing alright? I want you to know how much you mean to me. So if you could start the music now." Smiling Summer stood in front of Jeff as the music began playing.
I never had no one that I could count on
I've been let down so many times
I was tired of hurting'
So tired of searching'
Till you walked into my life
It was a feeling' I'd never known
And for the first time, I didn't feel alone
You're more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh, we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Every time I look at you
I don't know where I'd be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You're my best friend
You're my best friend, oh yeah
You stand by me
And you believe in me
Like nobody ever has
When my world goes crazy
You're right there to save me
You make me see how much I have
And I still tremble when we touch
And oh the look in your eyes
When we make love
You're more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh, we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Every time I look at you
I don't know where I'd be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You're my best friend
You're my best friend
You're more than a lover
There could never be another
To make me feel the way you do
Oh, we just get closer
I fall in love all over
Every time I look at you
I don't know where I'd be
Without you here with me
Life with you makes perfect sense
You're my best friend
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As the song ended, Jeff looked into Summer's eyes and felt the tears start to fall. Tears he hadn't cried since his mother had died so many years ago. He knew she was looking down on him, and was happy with his choice, and he had to admit, there was no one better then Summer in his life. Grabbing her hand as the music played behind them, they walked down the aisle and off into the sunset to start their new renewed life together. It had been one hell of a ride, but he would do it all over again, just for the love of this woman.
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