Gordon sighed dramatically as he plopped down on the chair. Peyton, Haley and Brooke all exchanged smirks, determined to ignore him.

"Okay, maybe you hags aren't hearing me so we'll try it one more time."

With that he breathed and moaned out louder than before.

"Okay, okay. I give up, I give in, I take the bait", Brooke laughed. "What's the matter, Gordon?"

"I don't want to talk about it", he said.

"Gordon!" all three women yelled.

"Alright, alright! Damn! Can't a queen have a little privacy around here? Anyway, I am sighing because I am upset."

"Why is my Gordie upset?"

"Because my Diva is leaving me", he pouted.

"I still have the loft in the City. And we'll still see each other."

"It's not the same with you here", Gordon said, referring to Boston and the house they were sitting in which was the newly renovated Waterfront mansion.

"Boston and New York aren't that far and I am just a car, plane or train ride away."

"Ooh! Back it up, Diva! You know the Gordon does not set foot on the Amtrak. I won't be missing you that much."

"Gordie!"

"Okay, fine. I love you and I miss you enough that if I had absolutely had to then I guess I would take the, Lord I can't even say it, the…train. Whoo child, the very thought gives me chills."

"Yeah, I love you, too", she grinned.

"If you really loved me then you would go into business with me and we could open up Diva Designs. Girlfriend, can't you see our names up in lights? The finest men's apparel, baby clothes for the littlest divas, high fashion for the society woman, perfume, lingerie, jewelry, accessories, hell even something to cover up big shoulders."

"Gordon, I am seriously going to punch you", Peyton threatened.

"Shoulders, touch me and I'll sue."

"Gordon, don't be mean", Haley smiled. "Can't we just compromise? With her stomach getting bigger, can't you call her something else like, I don't know? Belly?"

"Sorry, Little Mama. Not original."

Peyton grinned, rubbing the growing bump of her middle that in five months would add the newest addition to the Jagielski household.

"Gordie, you know I love you and I have the highest faith that your new endeavor will bring you much success. As much as I love you and as much as I love fashion and design, I'm kind of sick of the limelight. My life is here and now with my husband and our daughter. I like the quiet and the anonymity. Plus, I'm really excited about opening up my own dance school here in Boston. I'm going to teach ballet and tap and next week I'm interviewing other instructors to teach all kinds of different dance. I even hired this lady, Margie, who used to be a Rockette and she's going to teach Modern Dance. Isn't that great? And best of all, the lessons will be affordable because I want to teach any little girl that is willing to learn."

It was hard to miss the excitement in Brooke's eyes. She had found something she loved. Finally she was happy.

"Brooke, I'm proud of you", Peyton smiled, taking her hand. "I've known you all my life and we've been through everything together. You're my best friend and I love you. Through the struggles and the heartache and the good times, I'm glad I was there to see the woman you've become."

"You're pretty cool, too, P. Sawyer…I mean P. Jagielski", Brooke hugged her.

"I just want to say I'm proud of you, too, Brooke. I know it hasn't always been easy and you and I have struggled in our relationship but in my heart, you are my sister. I respect you and I admire you and I love you very, very much. Nobody is more thrilled than I am that you're so happy right now because I know no one deserves it more than you."

"Yeah? Well, you're pretty cool yourself, Tutor Wife", she winked.

All eyes stared at Gordon.

"Oh what? Is it my turn already? Well, I don't know what to say after these sappy hags. Diva, you know how I feel. Meeting you was like being born again because it changed my life. I know I'm not serious all the time and I play around because that's just my fabulous way, but I do love you. And you know that. I wish you were still in New York with me but I understand why you had to leave. As much as it hurts, I know it is for the best. And I also know you're going to do great here because you are my Diva and you're fabulous! You are the kindest, most gentle, compassionate, tolerant person I know. Our friendship means everything to me. I have never felt so loved or understood or appreciated as I do when I'm with you. I thank you for that. I even thank you for introducing me to Little Mama and Shoulders over there. Hell, I love them too."

"Group hug!" Peyton shouted.

"Okay, enough of the mushy stuff", Gordon stated after the hug. "Child, you making my eyeliner run like Carl Lewis going for the gold."

"You?" Brooke asked, dabbing mascara drips with a tissue. "I'm the one that's getting married here, shouldn't we be worried about my make up?"

"Diva, don't try to steal my thunder, please! Just let me have my mini melt down, thank you. Anyway, you do look beautiful but who cares? It's not like it's a real wedding, you're just renewing your vows with Judas."

"I am reaffirming my commitment to the love of my life, thank you very much."

"Same difference", he rolled his eyes.

"Speaking of which, let's not keep the groom and the guests waiting", Haley smiled.

Brooke hugged her friends again and grabbed her bouquet. She was breathtaking in the soft, pink form fitting gown she had chosen. Haley and Peyton, growing tummy and all, looked equally gorgeous in a variation of the bride's dress. Brooke just shook her head and smiled at her third "bridesmaid", Gordon. It had taken a lot but she had finally talked him out of wearing a dress like Haley and Peyton's. They had compromised when he settled on a suit made of the same material now she only wished that she had let him have his way in the first place. He looked like a young John Travolta overdosed on Pepto Bismol.

"You ready, honey?"

Brooke looked at her mother and smiled. They linked arms and walked down the aisle.

"Brooke, I'm sorry your dad couldn't be here. He wanted to but…"

"No he didn't. It's okay, Mom. You don't have to make excuses for him anymore. I've come to terms with it and I even forgive him for it. I called him this morning and told him I loved him."

"Gosh. What did he say?"

"He was stunned. I told him he didn't have to say anything. I told him I loved him, I forgave him and that was all he needed to know. Then I hung up. As far as I'm concerned, I've done my part and it's over."

"Have I ever told you how proud I am of you?" Mary asked.

"Not half as proud as I am of you", Brooke whispered with a smile.

Lucas could not contain his joy. Finally! After everything…the drama, the tears, the fights, the angst, the plots, and the many sleepless nights, only one word came to mind. Finally! What he dared to dream about had finally come true. He had never seen Brooke look so beautiful.

"Congratulations, bro", Nathan said.

"Bet you thought you'd never see this day."

"Actually yeah but I'm glad it's here. You and Brooke aren't meant to be. You're hell of a husband and father. And you're not too shabby as a big brother either."

Brooke made her way to her husband and they joined hands. They were surrounded by Jake, Deb, Keith, Karen, Whitey, Royal, Mae, Chantal, all the kids and a few other close friends. All the people that mattered most.

The minister began and soon came the time for the couple to actually say their vows. Lucas tenderly slipped the engagement and wedding band that Brooke had ripped off over a year earlier, on her hand.

"Brooke, in the past I have taken you for granted. I have put others before you. I have done things I am not proud of. And I have often been wrong. On the other hand, I have always loved you and stood beside you. I am here today to move forward with a renewed commitment to you, our love, and our lives together. I pledge that from this day forward you will be my number one priority. I promise to be there for you in all that life brings our way. It is because of you that I am here today and I vow to give you and our daughter all that I am and all that I have for the rest of our lives together. This is my solemn promise."

She smiled as she looked in his tear filled eyes knowing that he had meant every word of that.

"My dearest Lucas, it was six years ago that we first pledged our commitment to one another, but it seems like just yesterday that I was standing across from my handsome groom. We have been through a lot together - laughter and tears, joy and sorrow - and through all those times, I can honestly say, I loved you every step of the way. Today, I want to renew those vows and again pledge my love and life to you. I promise to be there for you in sickness and health, in middle and old age, in good and bad hair days. Whether you feel thin, fat, gorgeous, ugly, fit and trim, or out of shape I will always think that you are perfect - perfect for me. I am here to be your supporter, your confidant, and your best friend. You are my Broody. I have been blessed for the last 12 years to know and love you and I am thrilled that I get to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you."

She slipped his wedding band on his finger. After a prayer, they were pronounced husband and wife…for the second time around.

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"Toast! Toast! Toast!" the crowd cheered.

Grabbing a glass of champagne, Karen took Mary's hand and the two mothers were center stage.

"I would like to propose a toast to our newlyweds. This day is especially precious because you are so blessed to be given a second chance at happiness. What a wonderful day of renewed hope and joy", Karen spoke from her heart as she smiled at the woman beside her.

"It is a day of peace and contentment…a sweet calm after a cold fearsome storm.
We are so glad you found each other again and just remember the best is yet to come. Here's to Lucas and Brooke. We all love you", Mary ended.

Everyone applauded in agreement as the couple kissed. It was a new day and a new beginning. Together they could walk the path of life always knowing that the hand of the other person was in reach. They picked Harmony and the beautiful and joyous family posed for photographs. Three hearts beat as one sharing a pure and unconditional love that would never be extinguished. They were filled with patience, acceptance and surpassed expectations for a future that once seemed so impossible but was now limitless.

THE END