It's been a full week since Jessica and Jules got out of the hospital. Jessica and Jayden finally took their daughter home from the hospital. She was perfectly health and was a happy baby. Jessica is now the new protective mom and she proved it when they brought her home. Her friends kept asking about the godparent situation and holding the baby. She flipped and the ran off like a cloud of dust. It was new for her and Jayden to be parents. They knew it was going to be a tough journey but they knew they could do it together. It was morning time and Jayden and Jessica woke up next to each other.
"Life couldn't get any better than this." Jayden said
"Yeah I know what you mean. We have a family of our own and can live in peace now." Jessica said
"Now all we have to do is make it official."
Jayden sat on the bed next to her and Jessica looked puzzled
"What are you talking about?" Jessica asked
"I'm saying I don't want to wait any longer of having to be each other's fiancee. I want Renesmee to have married parents and I know you feel the same way. I'm saying we should get married today!" Jayden said
Jessica looked at him in shock
"Are you out of your mind? We can't just get married just like that! What about our families?" Jessica asked
"They'll be there." Jayden said
"No they won't and we can't everyone including us will be at the traditional picnic gathering today."
"That's what I mean! What a better way then to have it out in the open with everyone we love there! I want you to be my wife and I want to be your husband. Let's get married today at the picnic gathering."
Jessica looked down for a minute to gather her thoughts on all this. Then she kissed Jayden and smiled.
"Okay! Let's get married!" Jessica said
"We'll need help though." Jayden said
"I have that taken care of. I'll call our friends and my cousins to help us out."
Then they heard the baby monitor going off. They both moaned and looked at each other.
"Your turn!" they both said and laughed
They got up to prepared for the day and to help their daughter get ready for their parent's wedding.
~Flashpoint~
On the other side of the city Sam and Jules were waiting to hear from the chief at SRU. The chief would decide if they would stay on the same team or not. The wait was unbearable for them both. Sam handed Jules a water bottle to relax herself.
"Thanks. I guess that was our last call for team one as we know it." Jules said
"We don't know that." Sam said
"Yes, we chief already made his decision."
"And is making a personal appeal to overturn it."
"It's the chief we're talking about."
Sam looked at his watch
"Yeah, well, not long now. We still haven't talked about it." Sam said
"Which one of us leaves." Jules asked
"Maybe it's me. I'm ready to lead a team of my own."
"Yeah, but there's no vacancies for SRU team leaders."
Sam stayed silent for a minute. Wondering if he should say the next thing to Jules or not. She was going to hear it sooner or later.
"I wasn't going to tell you or Jessica this but I don't want to lie to you both. My dad called." Sam said
"What?" Jules said in shock
"He called me from the prison they sent him a while back. I screamed at him saying why he would call me. It wasn't until I calmed down the real reason he called."
"To say he was sorry for ruining our lives?"
"Far from it. He said there's a position overseas for me if I wanna take it.
"Where?"
"Does it matter? It's not like I'm going to listen to him anyway."
"If you could would you take it?"
"I don't wanna take it. I have you, Jessica, and our entire family here where I want to be. Plus we have our new granddaughter Renesmee to look out for on the weekends."
They both laughed
"I can't believe where all ended up. Who would have thought that the daughter I gave up would turn out to be ours. She finds us and our family is the best that has happened for her. We became even closer after finding out who she was to us. Now that we are truly together I never want to lose all that we have. With all the hell we went through and what we all went through we deserve some damn peace." Jules said
"Well if all turns out good at the end of the day we will have the peace we deserve." Sam said
Sam and Jules hugged each other. Their embrace lasted for what had seemed like minutes to hours. They hope that their prayer will come true.
~Flashpoint~
Jessica and her cousins, Jayden, and all of their friends were out doing some shopping for the surprise wedding. Along the way they came across a beautiful dress shop. So they all decided to get Jessica's dress and Jayden's tux there. Jessica came out of the dressing room with a short white lace dress on. It covered her knees and she wanted it that length so it wouldn't get dirty.
"Jessica you look so beautiful." Kate said
"Beautiful? She look radiant!" Amy said
"Thank you guys!" Jessica said
Jayden came out in his tux and he saw Jessica in her dress. He went up to his future bride.
"I know I'm not suppose to look but you look amazing." Jayden said
"You look very handsome in your tux." Jessica said
"Aw!" Brain said
Jessica looked at her friend and was like 'really?'. Renesmee smiled from her stroller as she her mother in her dress. Jayden looked at the both of them.
"Are you having any doubts?" Jayden asked
"I thought I was at the beginning when we just decided to do it. But now..." Jessica started
Everyone now looked at her in a confused look
"Jessica what's on your mind? Are you thinking of holding it off?" Samantha asked
Jessica looked at her cousin in shock
"No of course not! It's just I never thought I see myself having this life. It just never came to my head while I was in foster care." Jessica said
"What are you saying?" Marissa asked
Jessica sat down and everyone joined in a circle. She took her daughter and put her in her arms. She stared at her for a minute and then looked up at everyone.
"At the beginning for me it was always about trying to figure out who I was as a person. Along the way it became a situation between who I should be and who I am. I've always felt out of step while living from a house with unwanted kids. Like literally, stumbling through my life. I've never felt normal. However going what I've been through I don't want to be normal ever. I've had to face death and loss and pain. I've also never felt stronger with all of you by my side for support. Now with this little one I have something to live and fight for. I know now that I need to be on the path of who I want to become. A photographer, a mother, a wife, and a best friend. That's all I want now." Jessica said
Everyone cried and tell all came together for one big hug. Then as they came apart Jayden looked at Jessica.
"So it's not just about me?" Jayden asked with humor
Everyone laughed
"No I'm afraid not." Jessica said
She then looked at her watch and saw the time it was. It was getting close to the time of the family picnic.
"Shoot! We have to go!" Jessica said
"Okay let's get dressed and buy everything!" Samantha said
Everyone got up and Jayden and Jessica looked at each other one more time before bolting back into the dressing rooms.
~Flashpoint~
It was such a beautiful day for the family picnic. All of the families were here including Woody's family. Jessica, Jayden, and the whole crew arrived to welcome everyone to the picnic. Everyone got to see Renesmee for the first time. Woody's daughters were such in awe of the baby. I think if they had there way they would have kept the baby as a new sibling. Jessica held on to Renesmee while standing next to Jules holding Izze.
"Are you guys going to hear from the chief soon?" Jessica asked
"Yes that's suppose to be today." Jules said
"If there was anything I could do to help..."
Jules stopped her daughter
"You don't have to worry about anything. What you should be worried about is your family." Jules said
"Uh mom you are my family." Jessica said
"Yes I am but now you have a new family of your own. With Renesmee and Jayden. You guys are going to need to look after each other."
"What about you and dad? What if you guys get fired? I would feel responsible for all of this."
Sam walked up to Jessica and Jules and said what he wanted to say
"You are not responsible for what is happening. Your mom and I made the mistake and now we are taking credit for our actions. Someone was going to find out either way. I mean I'm surprised the boss kept it quiet all this time. Jessica we know that you care for us but right now it's time for you to change your priorities. We'll always be here no matter what happens. But as of this point on it's all about this little muffin right here." Sam said
Sam tickled his granddaughter and Renesmee laughed.
Greg was on the phone when he fingered Jules and Sam to come speak to him. Everyone was waiting to hear the outcome of this situation. Would they be fired or be separated into different teams? From the look on there faces I think everyone just threw those ideas out the window.
"That's it? That's how you guys That's that's all? Now if it isn't obvious, these two have been cleared by the chief to stay on team one, despite what they decide to do in their free time." Greg said
Jessica gave Renesmee to Jayden and ran to hug her parents. Everyone joined in a group circle.
"Thank you." Sam said
"No, Sam, thank you. We usually get to choose our teammates. But in your case, we had greatness thrust upon us. Proud to have you here." Greg said
"There's nowhere else I'd rather be."
Greg then looked at Jules next.
"Jules, you're my right hand, you are my heart, and you teach me something everyday."
He then looked at Jessica next.
"Jessica you are like a daughter to me. You are the best thing that every happened to this group. You are there for all of us no matter what."
Raf was the next one on the list.
"Raf You've seen what the job can be, right?"
"I have." Raf said
"Well, you're a fast learner and you're gonna make this team even stronger."
Up next was Wordy.
"Wordy, a day doesn't go by where I don't miss you."
"You too." Wordy said
Spike was next
"Spike Ti voglio bene come se tu fossi mio figlio."
"Boss" Spike said
Greg then looked at everyone that was around him
"Look, you guys are my family" Greg started
Greg then walked away from the group. Everyone was confused.
"I got it." Ed said
Ed and Greg went to a tree to talk what was up. Jessica and Jayden looked at the group of young people and signaled them to head back to the car. It was time for the surprise wedding.
"Hey mom can I borrow dad for a minute?" Jessica asked
"Sure." Jules said
Sam walked with Jessica and the whole group to the car. What seemed like forever for the kids to come back Jayden was the first one to appear in front of their family and friends in his white suit.
"Thank you all for coming today. I would like to say how happy I am to be here with you all. To celebrate to the true meaning of being a family. However with the help of our family members and friends Jessica and I decided to make this day a little bit more special." Jayden said
"What are you talking about sweetie?" Gabriella asked her son
Jayden pointed straight ahead and everyone looked behind him to see what was up. Everyone was in shock of what they saw. Jessica in her white lace dress with her father by her side. Samantha was behind her along with Jessica's friends as the groomsmen and bridesmaids. Jules looked in awe at her daughter wearing her dress. Renesmee with her grandmother watched to see what was about to unfold.
"Ladies and gentlemen we are getting married today!" Jayden said
Everyone was so happy and started clipping. Then Jessica and Sam started down back to the picnic area with the everyone else behind them following. Jules then joined in with Sam giving their daughter away. Now that they were at the end of the walk they gave Jessica a kiss good luck and I love you to her. Jessica then kissed her daughter on the cheek and hugged her parents. She then went up to Jayden to begin the ceremony. Except there was one problem.
"Oh no! In all the preparation we forget to get someone to marry us!" Jessica said
Everyone then was worried what to do next. Then a very happy Greg decided to come up and do the ceremony for them.
"Considered this as a way to show you how much we all care about you and Jayden. Now let's get started!" Greg said
Everyone then started to cheer as the ceremony was about to begin
We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, The Joining of two hearts. In this ceremony today we will witness the joining Jayden and Jessica in marriage. Who gives this woman to be married today?" Greg started
"We do" Sam and Jules said
"Today we have come together to witness the joining of these two lives. For them, out of the routine of ordinary life, the extraordinary has happened. They met each other, fell in love and are finalizing it today. Romance is fun, but true love is something far more and their desire to love each other for life is what we are celebrating here today. In marriage the "little" things are the big things. It is never being too old to hold hands. It is remembering to say, "I love you" at least once a day. It is never going to sleep angry. It is standing together and facing the world. It is speaking words of appreciation, and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways. It is having the capacity to forgive. It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow. It is not only marrying the right person - it is being the right partner."
Jessica and Jayden were ready to say their vows to each other. Holding each others hands and saying 'I love you' under their breaths. Everyone at that point was crying.
"I, Jayden take you Jessica to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever. I will trust you and honor you. I will laugh with you and cry with you. Through the best and the worst, Through the difficult and the easy. Whatever may come I will always be there. As I have given you my hand to hold So I give you my life to keep." Jayden said
"I, Jessica take you Jayden to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever. I will trust you and honor you I will laugh with you and cry with you. Through the best and the worst, Through the difficult and the easy. Whatever may come I will always be there. As I have given you my hand to hold So I give you my life to keep." Jessica said
"Jayden and Jessica I would ask that you always treat yourself and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together today. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your marriage deserves. When frustration and difficulty assail your marriage - as they do to every relationship at one time or another - focus on what still seems right between you, not only the part that seems wrong. This way, when clouds of trouble hide the sun in your lives and you lose sight of it for a moment, you can remember that the sun is still there. And if each of you will take responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and happiness." Greg said
Samantha and Brain then came forward to give the rings to the happy couple
"The ring is a symbol of the unbroken circle of love. Love freely given has no beginning and no end, no giver and no receiver for each is the giver and each is the receiver. May these rings always remind you of the vows you have taken." Greg said
Jayden then took Jessica's hand
"I Jayden, take thee, Jessica to be my wife- To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow, and I promise My love to you. And with this ring, I take you as my Husband/Wife, for as long as we both shall live."
Then Jessica held Jayden's hand out
"I Jessica, take thee Jayden, to be my husband. To have and to hold, in sickness and in health, for richer or for poorer, in joy and sorrow, and I promise My love to you. And with this ring, I take you as my husband/wife, for as long as we both shall live." Jessica said
Then Jayden and Jessica looked at Greg
"To make your relationship work will take love. This is the core of your marriage and why you are here today. It will take trust, to know, that in your hearts, you truly want what is best for each other. It will take dedication, to stay open to one another. It will take faith, to go forward together, without knowing exactly what the future brings. And it will take commitment, to hold true to the journey you both have pledged to today." Greg said
Everyone smiled and was handing out tissues to everyone. There was so much crying that it could fill the lake that was right next to them.
"By the power vested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss your bride!" Greg finished
Jessica and Jayden kissed for the first time as husband and wife. Everyone started to clap and cheer for the happy couple. Their parents all came up and hugged their children for their marriage. This was a new beginning for Jessica. She was now married with a beautiful daughter. She had her parents and her family by her side and she could finally leave her terrible past behind her. Sam and Jules could stay together and work on the same team. Greg decided that there was no other place would rather be than here with his team. Everyone came together for a family photo. Knowing how special this moment was everyone realized life was never going to be better then this.