well here is the moment we all have been waiting for, the end of this fanfictions. I have a hankering I will write a sequal but its a one of the works in progress. Thanks everyone for their paientence with me and I am glad I was able to finish this.

Well here goes, thanks again

disclaimer- I own nothing

"Jenny, hurry up, we're going to be late,"

"Coming," Jenny called as she tucked the final strap to her bridesmaid dress before grabbing the small bouquet.

Julian was dressed in the black tux with red tie and vest that Summer had wanted the grooms to wear. As Jenny descended from upstairs, she felt as nervous as if she were the bride. He looked up at her and smiled, making her heart jump and her expression soften.

"So, how does it look," Jenny asked shyly. Julian's smile widened as he came before her taking her hand and bent down on one knee as he kissed it.

"You're exquisite, dear Jennifer," He said. Jenny had her doubts about the red dress with its short lace sleeves and a white ribbon and bow under the bust. But with his eyes alight and his smile blinding, Jenny felt as good as she thought she looked.

As they got into the car and made their way to the church, Jenny took Julian's hand as she watched him out of the corner of her eye.

It had taken a long time for everything to settle down after Julian came back. Danna, Gabe, Will, and Shauntel were stoked about her dating such a well-mannered man. Danna made sure to make her take frequent days off from work just so she could be with him.

Her old friends though… they weren't so happy. Every one of them was hurt in one way or another by Julian and old pains still lingered behind everyone's eyes. Jenny knew it would take time for any of them to really think of Julian as anything but the evil shadow man he had been. When she brought him around the first few times, they were skittish and uncomfortable. After a while, Michael started trying to keep everyone around, help Jenny to try and bridge the gap between them all.

The only person she always noticed was absent from the group, was Tom. He hadn't taken the news well. He walked away and hadn't spoke to Jenny for a month. Jenny tried to talk to him, but he always said he was busy. She knew he was avoiding her and so Jenny let him be.

She had picked a new life over the old, and when she had one last chance to claim happiness, she seized it.

As they arrived, Jenny saw the whole place was packed. Julian pulled up to a small spot designated for him by the limo where Zach and Summer would go to the hotel for the reception before leaving for their honeymoon in Greece.

Julian helped her out of the car and they headed up the stairs, hand in hand. As they made there way upstairs, she saw Michael fidgeting with his tie and vest.

"This thing is choking the life from me," Michael said. Jenny laughed as she fixed his tie.

"Just try and last through the ceremony, then you can wear what you want for the reception," Jenny said. Michael gave her a wounded look.

"Ah, my fate has been condemned and I shall suffer," He said. Audrey came over and he took a dramatic voice. "The world is going dark, my love, kiss me as the world fades." Audrey rolled her eyes as she laughed and kissed his cheek.

"The grooms men are assembling now, get going," She said. She looked at Julian and smiled weakly, "You as well, Julian." Julian smiled and inclined his head before he left with Michael." When they were out of earshot, Audrey looked at Jenny.

"You look happy," She said smiling. Jenny grinned.

"Of course I am," She said. "I haven't felt this happy in a long time."

"I'm glad," Audrey said. Jenny looked at her as she adjusted the sleeve on her dress. "I didn't think Julian would last here. He seems too worldly for us, but I am glad it is working out."

"I am as well," Jenny said. "I plan to go home during summer break to introduce him to my family." Audrey checked her watch.

"Tom is here," She said. "Summer asked him." Jenny smiled weakly. "You haven't been able to speak to him have you?"

"He is always busy when ever I try," She said. "I know he's avoiding me."

"He shouldn't," Audrey said. "He and Deirdre are going out." Jenny froze.

"What?"

"No one told you?" Audrey asked sounding surprised. "They started going out about a month or so ago," Jenny tried to remember if she had been told but nothing came to mind. She smiled.

"I'm glad, he needs someone now more than ever," Jenny said. "I just know I can't be the one." Audrey nodded sagely as though it was an unchangeable fact.

"Come on, let's go." She said.

The service was beautiful. Jenny was glad Zach wore his uniform as per Summer's request. Summer looked beautiful in her white wedding dress with red trim and a red trim. Jenny cried when the priest said for Zach to kiss the bride.

In a shower of rice, rose petals and confetti, they made their way to the limo. Jenny smiled as Summer absolutely glowed, her china blue eyes dancing with mirth as she gazed at Zach. Zach smiled broadly as he held her too him. Turning to face away from the crowd, Summer threw the bouquet of lilies, roses, jasmine, lavender, orchids and baby's breath. Jenny reached for it but it flew over her head. Turning, she saw Dee standing behind her, wearing a red suit, holding the flowers with a stunned look. Jenny laughed as Dee seemed at lost for what to do.

After the celebration, Jenny met with Audrey, needing to help with the setting up of the reception. Afterwards, she went to her room in the hotel and changed. She saw no sign of Julian but knew he was probably helping out with the lifting and arranging of the tables.

Out of her bag, Jenny pulled out her dress. She had gone dress shopping alone wanting it to be a surprise. She had found it in a small boutique in town. It was a golden dress with an off-the-shoulder sleeves and delicate pattern embroidered into the bodice. It reminded her of the golden dress she had worn during prom that night so many years ago. The bodice hugged her figure and the bottom was short and flowing. She waved her hair and touched her lips with a shell pink lip gloss. When she looked in the mirror she looked like a pale golden princess.

As she went down, she saw the reception in full swing. As she entered, she saw several eyes turn towards her, but she was only looking for one but was quickly disappointed.

"Looking for someone?" Jenny turned to see Zach standing behind her wearing his uniform still.

"Congratulation," Jenny smiled as hugged her cousin. Zach beamed as he embraced her tightly.

"Its good to see you looking well," He said. "So where is Julian?"

"I don't know, I was just looking for him," She said. Zach looked around before he narrowed his eyes.

"Uh-oh," He said. Jenny turned and saw Julian standing with Tom.

They were standing by the bar, talking softly. Jenny saw Tom not looking at Julian while Julian spoke. Tom spoke before he turned to look at Julian.

"Should we stop them," Zach asked. Jenny watched as Tom seemed agitated but Julian shook his head before holding out his hand. Tom stared at it as though it was a gun. Julian spoke again before Tom relaxed.

Jenny felt the tension in her body release when Tom shook Julian's hand.

"Let's go over now," Jenny said. Zach nodded as they approached the bar. When they did, both guys looked up.

Jenny felt her cheeks color at the looks that both Tom and Julian gave her. Tom wore the stupefied, thunderstruck look. Julian was spellbound as he seemed to devour her with his eyes.

"Hey, I thought you both were no shows," Jenny said. Julian was the first to react.

"I was just having a civilized discussion with….Tom," Jenny knew it took a lot for him to not say his name with dislike. Tom looked at him and nodded.

"Just take care of her, or else I will beat you to a pulp next time, Shadow man," Tom said but Jenny heard none of the anger he used to use when ever he said that name.

"I will never harm her," He said.

"You better not," Zach said as he placed a hand on Jenny's shoulder. "I have a gun license and have been trained as a marksman. I will kill you if you hurt her, Julian."

"Both of you knock it off," Jenny said fuming. She hated being ignored when she was standing in front of them. She grabbed Julian's arm. "Go find your wife, Zach, you shouldn't be away from her." Zach grinned.

"Alright, see you around," Zach said. He walked off as Tom left to go by Dee. Jenny watch in fascination as Dee placed a hand on his shoulder before holding his. She felt relieved when he held hers back.

After the reception and a naughty grabbing of the garter by Zach off of Summer's leg, Jenny found herself standing on the balcony of her room, staring at the sky.

She felt arms wrap around her.

"You look enchanting," Julian said. Jenny turned around in his arms as she held him.

"Julian, what do you think the gods meant by many trials ahead of us," Jenny asked. Julian looked for a moment uncertain.

"I am not sure, Jenny," He said. "But I do know that the road ahead will be a difficult one. You won't have an easy life with me, since I am still technically a shadow man." Jenny nodded as she leaned against the balcony rail.

"I know and as I said, I won't leave you in the shadows again," She said. Julian's eyes clouded over as he reached into his coat pocket.

"I know I gave you one once before against your will, but I will do things properly this time," Julian said. Jenny watched as he got down on one knee before her as he took her hand and looked into her eyes.

"Jenny, I ask you now, the way I should have all those years ago, will you be my wife. Will you do me the honor of accepting my hand and being my wife?" Jenny looked down at the delicate gold band with a diamond surrounded by two sapphires on it.

Jenny felt her world spin. Before she fell, Julian caught her.

"Jenny, Jenny, are you alright?" Julian's voice was frantic but Jenny's mind was buzzing with thoughts.

She looked up at him with dazed eyes as she smiled.

"Yes, Yes I will," Jenny cried out as she threw her arms around him. Julian seemed stunned before he laughed and held her, lifting her clear off the ground and spinning her in the air. Jenny laughed and laughed until he pulled her to him and kissed her deeply. Jenny clung to him as he slipped the ring onto her finger.

Holding his hands, he gazed into her eyes. Jenny felt her heart beat strong and sound as the ache it once gave her because a warm and wonderful burning feeling that she felt every time she looked into his eyes.

"I love you," He whispered softly as he leaned his forehead against hers. Jenny smiled as she gazed into his eyes.

"I love you too, Julian." Forever. Julian closed his eyes and kissed her everything inside him echoing the word.

Forever.

They both meant it.