I don't not own Dawson's Creek, the Characters, or If by Dragmatic. They belong to their owners.

Authors Note: Many thanks to Alex, Anka, and Christina for all of their suggestions and comments throughout the writing process! Enjoy!

Pacey stood in front of his mirror fidgeting with his tie as he attempted to tie it. He temporarily gave up when he heard a knock on the door.

"Are you ready to get married, Pace" John Witter greeted his youngest.

"I couldn't be more ready, Pop, but this tie isn't, Pacey replied as he returned his attention to his tie.

"Here let me help. You know, Pacey, I just want you know that I am very proud of you," John began as he began tying the tie, "I'm proud of the man you've become. I'm proud of how successful you've become with the Icehouse. Joey is going to be so lucky to be married to you."

"Thanks, Pop," Pacey responded, "But I'm the lucky one. This amazing, beautiful woman decided she wanted to spend the rest of her life with me. I still don't know why she chose me."

"I do," John said with a smile, giving his son a hug.

With a knock on the door, Mrs. Witter appeared. "Pacey, you look so handsome. See, John, I told you my faith would pay off," she said with a laugh.

"Let's go get you married." The two Witter men accompanied her as they walked out to the yard, awaiting the bride.

Joey sat on her bed and looked intently at her reflection in the mirror. Her hair was curled and pined up on her head. Her makeup was simple: a smudge of eyeliner and a dab of mascara. No matter how much time had passed, the natural look was always her favorite. Her eyes moved to wrist where her mother's bracelet was draped. Finally her eyes fell on her unadorned lobes. She sighed, still not knowing what earrings she wanted to wear and she didn't have much time left to decide. Her mind wandered to the day before:

Joey stood over sink, tapping her fingers on the counter. "These are the longest three minutes of my life," she mumbled to no one in particular. She took a deep breath and turned over the white stick. She gasped as her eyes fell on the two pink lines. "I…I'm pregnant," Joey whispered to herself though it was barely audible. She composed herself, turned around, and she opened the door to the bedroom. "Pace," she said just loud enough so he could hear her. He turned around and saw the small smile on her face and the test in her hand. "I'm pregnant, Pace," she continued as she handed him the test and waited for his reaction. His straight face brightened as hip lips slowly curved into a smile. Before she knew it, he took her in his harms, lifting her feet off the ground, and spinning her around.

"We're pregnant!" he laughed.

"Pacey put me down, we don't want any stress on the baby," Joey beckoned.

Pacey put her down, took her face in his hand and whispered, "We're pregnant. I'm so happy," and he kissed her forehead than her lips, lingering for a long time. In between the kisses, neither of them could stop smiling.

After a few minutes, Pacey took a breath. "I don't want to go back to New York," he began, "I want to stay here. I want to raise our child here. I want to build our home here. This is home."

After a moment, Joey smiled and replied, "That sounds perfect. I can't imagine starting our family anywhere else!" She kissed him one more time and then they began making plans to stay in Capeside.

A smile filled her face as she thought back on it, but her sister's voice snapped her back to the present

"You look very beautiful, Joey" Bessie said with a proud sigh, "I think something is missing though."

"I know, I haven't decided what earrings to wear yet. I just don't like the ones I have very much," Joey responded.

"Here I have something for you," Bessie started while she handed her an envelope and a small box, "It's from Mom. She wrote this letter not long after the graduation one and told me to give it to you on your wedding day along with this box."

"Thanks Bessie. Would you mind reading the letter to me," Joey asked.

"I'd be happy to," Bessie answered as she took a seat on the bed next to her little sister. She began,

Dearest Joey,

If you are reading this letter, today you are getting married. I can imagine that you have grown into a beautiful woman. It saddens me to know I will not be able to share in your happy day with you, but I know Bessie is there for you today. I don't know who the lucky man is but I do know that he is a very lucky man because he is marrying you. I hope it's a nice boy like Dawson Leery because I know you've had your eye on him for some time. Knowing you, it's probably another boy, maybe even the Witter boy, though now you'd call me crazy for even suggesting him. I know he teases you but that boy does care for you, more than you even know; you are just too young to see it now at thirteen. Whoever you marry, love him with your whole heart. Your heart is so big and you must share it with him. Also let him love you with his whole heart because you, my dear, should know you are worthy of being loved that much. I know you didn't always believe that when you were young but I hope you can believe that now, because you are. In this box I have a gift for you. You may have already picked out your wedding jewelry, but if not maybe these could be your something old. Your father gave me these for our wedding and I want you to have them. I hope they make you feel beautiful, because you are. I love you, Joey.

Love,

Mom

Bessie closed the letter and looked over at her sister who cradled the small velvet box in her hands.

"Go on, open it," Bessie coaxed.

Tears filled Joey's eyes when her eyes caught the glint of the diamond studs.

"They're beautiful," Joey said as a smile filled her face.

"Here let me help you put them on," Bessie took one in her hand as Joey took the other one, "They are, just like you."

As Bessie hugged her sister, there was a sudden knock on the door, interrupting their tearful moment.

"Are you two ready? Everyone is waiting for your big entrance," Mike Potter said, greeting them with a bright smile. "Joey, I've never seen you more beautiful. Your mom would be so proud of you," He added as both of their eyes became misty.

"I know, she would," Joey agreed.

"I'll see you both out there," Bessie said as she walked out to the yard and then took her place by the minister.

Joey took a deep breath as she began walking down the aisle, arm in arm with her father. Even as a stray tear fell down her cheek, her lips curved up as she caught Pacey's eyes. As she made her way to him her smile grew bigger. When she reached his side, she handed her bouquet to Bessie, her father kissed her cheek, and she took Pacey's hands in her own.

The minister began, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of these witnesses, to join Josephine Potter and Pacey Witter in marriage."

The minister then led them in their vows, "Joey, repeat after me: I, Josephine Potter, take you Pacey Witter, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part.

Now, Pacey: I, Pacey Witter, take you Josephine Potter, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part."

He gestured for the rings from Bessie and Dawson.

As they exchanged their rings, they said, "I give you this ring as a symbol of my love for you. Let it be a reminder that I am always by your side and that I will always be a faithful partner to you for the rest of my life."

"By the power vested in me by the State of Massachusetts, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Pacey, you may now kiss your bride," the minister added.

Enthusiastically, Pacey caught Joey's lips with his own as he dipped her back to cheerful applause of family and friends.

"I now present to you, for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Pacey Witter!" This too was greeted by more cheers and applause.

Before she could protest, Pacey swept up Joey in his arms and carried her down the aisle planting kisses on her all the way. They were followed by Bessie and Dawson, Doug and Andie, and finally Gretchen and Jack, who had Amy in his arms.

As the guests made their way to the Icehouse for the reception, the gang remained to take pictures in varying combinations. First pictures were taken of the couple alone, then with Dawson, Jack, and Andie, and with Doug, Gretchen and Bessie. Finally a picture was taken with everyone including Gale, her husband, Lily, Grams, Amy, Bodie, and Alexander.

After dinner had been served, a menu hand selected by the owner, Pacey Witter, himself, Dawson stood up to deliver his toast. He began:

"I've known these two almost my whole life. At one time the idea of them as a couple made me so livid that I didn't think I'd be able to look at either of them the same way again. Looking back, I know I was wrong to get so angry with them. I was so convinced then that Joey was meant to be with me, but having seen them together and even apart over the years, I've learned something. I've learned that the person Joey is meant to be with, isn't me, but is Pacey. And the person Pacey is meant to be with is Joey. Joey, in some way, is my soul mate and Pacey, in spite of what has happened between us, is my best friend. Nothing would make me happier than to see the two most important people in my life live happily ever after together. I wish for you both nothing by love and happiness for the rest of your life together. To Mr. and Mr. Witter! Cheers!"

Everyone clanked their glasses for the bride and groom. Not long after a ringing of forks taping glasses rang out beckoning the happy couple to share a kiss and they happily obliged, with yet another dip on Pacey's part. They walked around the restaurant greeting their guests. The time then came for their first dance.

If I could change your fears

If I could taste your tears

If I could chase the years away

It's the only thing I need

If I could know the way

If I could save the day

If I could chase away the things I never meant to do.

"How come this feels so right?" Pacey asked her with a laugh in his voice.

"I think it was those dance lessons," Joey responded with humor as well, "Or maybe it's because we're husband and wife, I think that might be it."

"That might be it," Pacey laughed as the smile on his face grew bigger. Pacey happiness overwhelmed him as he gave her one long kiss.

"This is day has been perfect," Joey whispered in his ear.

"Yes it has, Mrs. Witter," Pacey whispered back as he kissed her neck.

If I could shake the hands of time

If I could swing the chains of mine

If I could shake the hands of time

It's my. The only thing I need.

Is it a waste of time?

All I could leave behind

Shake it away, the crime, it's time

The only thing I need.

"Jo, I'm happy that we decided to stay here in Capeside. Its home," Pacey added with a smile after some silence.

"We are happy, too, Pace," Joey replied with a smile glancing down at her stomach.

"I love you, Jo. I love that we are going to have our own family. I love that you are my wife," Pacey added with a kiss.

"I love you, too, Pace. I can't wait for our baby to come," Joey replied kissing him back.

If I could shake the hands of time

If I could swing the chains of mine

If I could shake the hands of time

It's my. The only thing I need.

If I could know your way

If I could save the day

If I could chase away the things I never meant to do.

When the song ended the other guests joined them on the dance floor as they danced the night away.