~So, this is a pretty important chapter... It is also my favorite chapter I have done for any of my stories. It is written in third person- no specific point of view. Not used to it, but I did it to capture both Amelia and Owen's point of view in one so it wasn't choppy. As always, I hope you enjoy this. Leave me a review and let me know what you think! This is the final chapter. Thanks for reading!~

It was finally the wedding day for Owen and Amelia. Bed rest was over for Amelia so they could have their big day with no trouble. They expanded who was going to be there by quite a few people. Owen had invited some of his Army buddies and their families, so in return Amelia had invited all of her people from Los Angeles. Arizona got ordained over the internet which she took very seriously. She was overjoyed to be such a big part in their wedding. It was decided that Charlotte would be Amelia's maid of honor, George was Owen's best man, Zola was the flower girl, and Jace was the ring bearer. The country club's clubhouse was decorated elegantly with white, navy, and light pink. Out in the garden area where they'd be walking down the aisle was lined with chairs for the ceremony and beautiful flowers everywhere, especially on the arch up at the alter. They were very adamant on one sign put up right as you walked to get seated: "Choose a seat, not a side. We're all family once the knot is tied." Which was true. They were all going to be one ginormous family.

Amelia had just gotten into her wedding dress at the hotel when Derek knocked on the door. All of the guys were on the floor below them getting ready for the wedding, minus Jace who insisted he stayed with his mother. It was nearly time to head to the country club. Meredith opened the door and was surprised to see her husband standing there.

"What are you doing?"

"We kind of have a situation downstairs. Owen's having an episode and I can't calm him down."

The sheer panic was clear across Amelia's face.

"Oh my god. What happened Derek?!"

He took a deep breath as he tried to piece together the right words.

"He and his army friends went back and forth telling old war stories. I could see him starting to tense up so I tried to stop it... They laughed it off and wouldn't shut up. Then it became a full blown episode. Most of them stepped outside. George is with him trying to talk him through it."

"I'll go talk to him. He can't be like this right before the wedding. This was supposed to be a happy day."

"And it will be. However, he insisted you stay here. He says it's bad luck to see the bride on her wedding day before you're actually walking down the aisle."

She was starting to truly panic. Her sudden loss of color proved that all too well.

"He needs me, Derek. I'm pretty much the only one that can calm him down."

"What about Jace?"

Amelia's eyes lit up like a light bulb went off in her head. She waddled over to Jace and bent over the best she could.

"Jace, Mommy needs you to do her a very big favor. Do you think you can do it?"

"Sure Mama! What is it?"

"You know how Daddy gets very scared sometimes, and Mommy has to talk him through it? Just like when you have a bad dream and we always tell you everything is okay, and that you're safe?"

Jace smiled at the thought of it.

"Yes! You make me feel all better."

"Well Daddy is very scared but Mommy has to get ready for the wedding. Could you go with your Uncle Derek to go see Daddy? Maybe help calm him down? I'll be on the phone with him but you're his favorite little boy. I bet you could make him happy."

Jace had agreed so off he went, down to the 3rd floor to Owen who was sitting on the armchair in the corner, head in his hands as he was trying to bring himself out of it. Amelia had called Derek, in return Derek handed the phone to Owen and walked Jace over to him. Owen held the phone up to his ear but couldn't bring himself to speak. Amelia could hear his breathing so she got to just talking... Anything to make him better.

"Hey you... I heard you're having a hard time right now."

Owen just sighed into the speaker. He was embarrassed this was happening today of all days. It wasn't often he had episodes anymore. The beta blockers and all natural supplements Amelia got for him seemed to work efficiently.

"Jace is there... He wanted to help make his Daddy feel better. I'm almost ready up here, then we can finally get married."

"I'm... sorry. I'm sorry Mia."

She frowned at her very soon to be husband's apology.

"What is there to be sorry for?"

"Ruining our day... I always screw things up."

Amelia's eyes pooled with tears. She wanted to be with Owen in person to comfort him, but she knew it would make matters worse to be there since she was already in her dress.

"Oh babe, you haven't ruined anything. Our wedding hasn't even started. I'm okay, you're okay, and we're going to be okay. Are you ready to go? Is your tux on?"

Owen stood, straightening out his tuxedo. Derek had let everyone back in, and they all knew to stay quiet.

"Yes. I'm ready."

"Okay, well why don't you head on over. I shouldn't be too far along with all of the girls. Is Jace riding with you?"

Jace could hear his mother's voice and nodded with excitement.

"Daddy! You have to marry Mommy right now. She is in her dress and looks very Very VERY pretty!"

That earned a smile from both of his parents. Owen seemed better now. Finally it was time for the ceremony.

When all of the guests were seated, it all began. Derek, Amelia, and Mama Shepherd hung around the corner out of sight until it was time for them to come. Mark came to escort Carolyn down the aisle. Amelia suddenly now extremely nervous looked at her older brother, now extremely shaky like she wanted to run away.

"Hey, everything is going to be great. We're about to get you down the aisle and you're going to marry your true love. Don't get all worked up."

"I don't think I can do this... Dad was supposed to be here... I need him. This is my big day and he's not here. Derek, I can't do this."

Tears threatened to spill from her eyes. Derek pulled his baby sister in for a close hug.

"I know you're missing him. So am I. I never imagined having to walk you down the aisle. I know Dad is so proud of you. You're beautiful, you have an amazing son, a perfect little girl on the way... And even though I wasn't fond of him at first, I know Owen is perfect for you. So we're gonna walk you down this aisle now. You can do this."

The music began for Derek to escort her down the aisle. Everyone stood up as they saw Amelia at the far end. Owen immediately caught a lump in his throat at the sight of his beautiful bride. A stray tear or two escaped from his cerulean eyes. He just felt that lucky to be getting to marry Amelia. The mother of his children... His soulmate... He couldn't possibly ask for more. He could tell she was nervous. She had a death grip on Derek's arm that she had looped with one of her own. They took slow, small steps. Derek flaunted his McDreamy smile while Amelia couldn't focus on anything but her groom. Even with all of their closest friends and family around them, they felt as if they were the only two people on earth. Their connection and love for each other was undeniable. Once they reached the end, Owen stepped off of the alter to escort his bride up it. Derek paused, lifted Amelia's veil, and kissed both her cheeks like he did to her when she was little and would be bawling about skinned knees.

"See? That wasn't so hard. I love you."

"I love you too Derek. You're the best big brother."

Derek held out her hand to place it into Owen's. He had officially given away his little sister. He took his seat next to Mama Shepherd who was continuously wiping her tears away. Her last baby was getting married. Arizona spoke over the microphone. Owen walked them back up in front of Arizona. His smile was beaming.

"You're so beautiful."

Amelia's cheeks blushed to a bright pink.

"Everyone, please be seated. Amelia and Owen, by coming here today, you have now taken the initial step in what hopefully will be a wonderful and lasting life together. Understand, that a union between two people takes work. Just as Rome wasn't built in a day, neither is a relationship ever complete. It needs constant nurturing. A good marriage is one that fosters respect, a devoted love, and a willingness to make sacrifices for each other. These are the foundation blocks of a newly formed union. Symbolically you have been brought together as one, yet are still two separate entities with unique ideas, talents and ways of being. Respect and value those differences, and your relationship will flourish. Now at this time, the bride and groom would like to light a candle in honor of their loved ones who are no longer physically with us, but here in spirit."

There were three candles and it was clear Amelia didn't know who the third was for. She looked over at Owen who had a sullen smile on his face. He took the microphone since he knew Amelia couldn't make it through talking about her father without bawling.

"The first candle we're lighting is for Christopher Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd is Amelia and Derek's dad. While he was taken tragically while both of them were young, his spirit lives on in his five children whom he loved with all his being."

There was a quick pause so they could light the candle. Tears were streaming from people all over, even Amelia who tried to wipe them away without ruining her make up.

"I know Mr. Shepherd is looking over all of us today. I also know he'd be extremely proud of his baby girl. She's not only a badass neurosurgeon, she is an amazing mother, daughter, and very soon to be wife."

Owen paused to kiss Amelia's temple which earned a bunch of "aww's" from the audience.

"This next candle is actually for my father, Eric Hunt. Much like Amelia's dad, he was taken tragically but my mother raised me with an iron fist and I'd like to think he's proud of the man I am today. I can't describe how much I miss him, but I know he's my guardian angel."

They lit the other candle which left the mystery third one. Amelia looked at Owen, but he didn't say anything directly to her.

"This last candle is for a very special man I never got to meet. Ryan Kerrigan."

All of the L.A doctors were looking at each other, trying to avoid having to look at Amelia.

"For those of you who don't/didn't know Ryan, that's Amelia's ex-fiance. I know that sounds weird for me to be honoring him, but he is Jace's birth father. He passed before Jace was born. Amelia graciously and amazingly raised Jace on her own until we were together. If it weren't for Ryan, I wouldn't be blessed to be Jace's daddy now like I am. Jace brings both Amelia and I so much joy. He's the light of our life. So this candle is for the man who helped make that amazing little boy whom we love so much."

More tears streamed down Amelia's face but Owen was quick to kiss them away. There wasn't a dry eye in the audience after the three men were honored with Owen's blurb about each. The sappy couple moved back into their place to resume the ceremony.

"Now, you two are about to exchange vows but I just have a small something to say. Remember this moment years down the road when things aren't so brand new. There will be mountains in your marriage that will make you feel on top of the world together. But with mountains also come deep valleys. You may have trouble finding your way out, but do remember you two have each other. Love and loyalty are the essence of a happy and long marriage. With that being said, this lovely couple has written their own vows to exchange with one another. Owen, would you like to go first?"

He grinned and nodded at Arizona before looking back into the eyes of his bride.

"Amelia... Ever since I first laid eyes on you in the main waiting area of the hospital, I knew you were the woman I both wanted and needed to spend the rest of my life with. There are days I'm still stunned you actually love me. I promise to never take that love for granted. With this marriage, with the rest of our lives together, I vow to love and protect you with all that I am. I will put you first and always take care of you to the best of my ability. I vow to always care for Jace as my own, especially now that he is. You and our kids are everything to me, and it will stay that way. Lastly, I vow to be a faithful husband during the good, bad, ugly, and everything in between. I love you."

Owen put both hands on her round baby belly, then held her hands back into his after wiping her tears. Amelia took a long, shaky, deep breath before reciting her vows.

"Owen, you've been my rock through so much. You've been a piece of work, but you're my piece of work and I love that. I promise I will be the best wife I can be, even when things get tough. Lord knows they can get that way... I promise I will never run. I'll always fight for us. We're worth the fight. I won't ever let our pasts interfere with our future together. I promise I'll be the best mom I can be to Jace and Jenna, and any future children we may have. I even promise to let you run the show every once in a while."

Laughter broke out but quickly cut off to let her to finish.

"I promise to love you unconditionally as long as we both shall live. I already do. God I do. I love you so much Owen Hunt."

They were both smiling hugely at each other. Arizona cut in again to finish.

"Mr. Jace, can we get those pretty rings now?"

Jace was overjoyed to be able to get off his chair and run up to his mom and dad to give them their rings. They took turns sliding the wedding bands onto the other's left ring finger.

"Now I pronounce you husband and wife. Owen, you better kiss your bride."

Everyone started cheering and clapping as Owen took Amelia's face into his hands, sharing a deep and passionate kiss.

They stood outside a while longer to get pictures taken. Once all of the guests were ushered in, they waited hand in hand to be announced together to start their first dance. People mingled and were able to grab refreshments before the DJ cut off the music.

"Everyone guide your attention to the entrance... I'd like to proudly announce Mr. and Mrs. Hunt and let them into the middle of the dance floor for their first dance as a married couple. This song was picked specifically by Owen. We all wish the both of you a life full of love and happiness."

Owen and Amelia ushered themselves to the dance floor for their special dance. The love between them was overwhelming. "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait came on and they never broke contact through the entire song. They stayed glued together like one, swaying to the music in each other's arms.

Our love is unconditional, we knew it from the start.
I see it in your eyes, you can feel it from my heart.
From here on after let's stay the way we are right now,
And share all the love and laughter that a lifetime will allow.

I cross my heart and promise to
Give all I've got to give to make all your dreams come true.
In all the world you'll never find a love as true as mine.

You will always be the miracle that makes my life complete,
And as long as there's a breath in me, I'll make yours just as sweet.
As we look into the future, it's as far as we can see,
So let's make each tomorrow be the best that it can be.

And if along the way we find a day it starts to storm,
You've got the promise of my love to keep you warm.
In all the world you'll never find a love as true as mine,
A love as true as mine.