Disclaimer: I do not own the song A Moment Like This-Kelly Clarkson

AN: Ok so I lied. This story isn't finished. XD I had too many ideas for it, so I'm continuing it. XD Review!

Chapter 7

-What if I told you it was all meant to be? Would you believe me, would you agree?-

Casey sighed contentedly as she watched Derek, her husband...her love..., dance with their daughter to the last song. Standing up she smoothed her dress, wiped away a tear and walked over, Derek placed Tracie on his side.

"Well look at this Princess T, the queen would like to join." He smiled at his giggling, but tired daughter. Lizzie and Edwin were conversing over some food, Marti was dancing with her father and Nora was placing what little was left of the cake into smaller containers.

"Mommy! You're the queen!" Tracie grinned happily before squirming out of her father's arms, dashing towards her grandmother. The last bit of cake she would get that night she wasn't about to miss it.

"Case...you look..." Casey shook her head and kissed Derek, her hand placed on the back of his neck, she pulled away.

"Don't," She smiled and winked. "You'll ruin it," He smiled back and held her close. The last dance. Casey and Derek had discussed it and they hadn't wanted all those people they barely knew, even their real mother or real father, they didn't want all those people there to see the newlyweds off on their honeymoon. Just their family. Only the people that knew just how deep this love really went.

-It's almost that feeling that we've met before so tell me that you don't think I'm crazy when I tell your love is here and now-

"What do you think is next?" Casey asked, Derek and herself swaying to the beat of the song. Her dress surrounding her, their faces glowing. They were a picture of what a happy newlywedded couple looked like, and they knew it.

"What do you mean?" He asked her in reply, placing a gentle kiss on her forhead, he had her hand in his, held against his heart.

"I mean, do you think Edwin and Lizzie will be the next 'Dasey'?" Casey asked, referring to the stupid nickname they'd been given by one of Derek's high school friends. Derek laughed.

"I doubt they'll end up having a baby, but I think their love could be just as strong." He said, his eyes flitted over to his younger brother who was staring at Lizzie admiringly as she ate her food, not aware of his burning gaze. "Although I think Ed might be in for it, she's oblivious." He said laughing, Casey's eyes were filled with confusion causing him to nod at the two, she laughed with him.

-A moment like this, some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this. Some people search forever for that one special kiss-

"I'm glad you finally said it..." She said slowly. He nodded at her, a solemn but happy look on his face.

"It was about time I got out of my thoughts and back into reality...do you..do you remember that day at the park?" He asked, coughing a bit. She giggled and smiled at him with a small smile.

"Yes, how could I forget? When you hugged me back I felt like I was on fire." She said slowly, he pulled her closer and placed a kiss on her lips.

"I know exactly what you mean, well...that was the day I decided what needed to be said, what had always needed to be said." Casey's eyes widened for a moment, then she smiled. "I...I never stopped loving you Case...I just...I was..." She put a finger on his lips.

"Shh," She said slowly.

-I can't believe it's happening to me, Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this-

"Baby it's in the past, and look where it's brought us. A gorgeous daughter, a wedding..." She smiled as he nodded before cutting her off.

"Each other," He finished, pressing their lips together and wrapping their arms around each other in a hug. A magical day filled with everything she'd ever wanted. Casey doubted her life could become happier than it already had.

-Everything changes, but beauty remains, Something so tender, I can't explain-

Tracie let out a yawn and lay her head on the table, her little pudge hand falling into the cake as her eyes closed. Marti pulled out a small pocket game and began playing it as her father danced with Nora for a moment. Edwin and Lizzie continued to be absorbed in nothing but each other, so much like their older siblings it was amazing.

"This has been perfect, hasn't it George?" Nora said smiling at her husband.

"It has, I never thought Derek would end up like this. I think he was just missing his other half for too long." He said, kissing Nora on the forhead. Venturi's favorite sign of affection. Nora sighed.

"We're going to have a time keeping Edwin and Lizzie under control." She laughed a little at the thought. They were going to want all the things Derek and Casey had, because everyone who saw it did. Nora knew this, because she had what Casey herself did. A man who loved her for everything she was. A man who knew what real love was, but it'd taken him longer to realize. Nora knew her daughter was happy, she knew she was making one of the best decisions she could possibly make.

"Nora...I love you so much," George said, Nora smiled widly and kissed him.

"I love you too George, always." She smiled again and lay her head against his chest, Casey and Derek watched in admiration at their parents. So so happy.

-Well I may be dreaming but til I awake...Can we make the dream last foever? And I'll cherish all the love we share for a moment like this-

Casey picked up Tracie, followed by Marti and Lizzie and the two girls left the room to change into their regular clothes. All thankful for the jeans that awaited them, save the sleeping three year old who was all too happy to remain in her dress. Nora walked in and handed Casey a camera.

"Every picture taken tonight is on that, I want you to do what you will with them." Nora kissed Casey on the forhead and smiled. Clad in a pair of hip hugging jeans, tennis shoes, a black tank top and a very fancy hair do Casey kissed her three year old and hugged her tight, handing her a picture of her mom and dad right before they'd found out Casey was pregnant.

"I love you sweetie, be good for grandma." Tracie rubbed her eyes and yawned, clutching the picture.

"Otay Mommy," She replied tiredly, wrapping her arms around her mom's neck before climbing onto the little couch she'd been sitting on.

"Bye mom, see you guys in a week." Casey said, picking up her suitcase handle and rolling out to the car, and stuffing the luggage into the car next to Derek's.

-Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this, Some people search forever for that one special kiss-

Derek entangled Casey's hand in his as they hugged their family goodbye for a week. Tracie was sleeping happily on her grandfather, Marti was hugging Derek tightly and excitedly. Edwin and Lizzie's hands too were tangled together in a tight hold. Not wanting to be taken away from each other. Derek looked at Casey then back at the two sixteen year olds. Letting go of Casey's hand for a moment he took Edwin by the shoulder gently and pulled him to the side, he wasn't going to let his younger brother treat Lizzie the way he'd treated Casey, it'd ended okay but he still had to make sure his brother wouldn't make a mistake that'd caused him so much pain.

"Got it?" Derek said, hugging his brother.

"Got it," He said back to his brother, smiling.

"Good, now kiss her." He laughed and pushed his brother back at Lizzie. "Keep him in line." He winked at Lizzie before giving her a hug. "Love ya kid," He said, placing a kiss on her cheek.

"Bye guys!" The family yelled as the two got into the car and took off. The cans trailing behind them and JUST MARRD on the back of their car in oreos, they'd run out of cookies.

-I can't believe it's happening to me, Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.-

"I love you Derek," She said, squeezing his hand.

"I love you too Case, I love you too," As they drove to the airport Derek twirled the ring on her finger. She was his, they belonged to each other, in their minds forever. He kissed the back of her hand and squeezed. No one knew what was in store, but all he knew was that everything was finally wonderful now.

-The speed of waiting love of all, I wanna know that you will catch me when I fall, so let me tell you this, Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this-

Getting out of the car they grabbed their suitcases and headed for the airport in the now chilly weather of New York city, a town in which you kept your belongings and your people in sight or they tended to disappear. Casey smiled at Derek with excitement, a week away, together, alone with no interuptions, no screaming, nothing but the two of them. Tracie was their world, but every parent has to say they want some time away every once in awhile. Kissing her Derek squeezed her hand before they let go and began pulling their suitcases and other things with them as they headed towards their gate, ticket check in and security had been a breeze, it was too late for anyone wanting the flight they had.

-Some people search a lifetime for a moment like this, some people search forever for that one special kiss-

"Case I can't believe this is happening, it's so perfect, you're so perfect." He said, she smiled and crashed her lips to his, igniting a passion. They winked at each other and made an oath to try their hardest to not join the mile high club, erupting in laughter.

-I can't believe it's happening to me-

Derek stared at the sleeping figure in her seat. Her brown hair pulled back out of her face as it had been twenty four seven when they'd been sixteen. He squeezed her hand and pecked her on the forhead before gazing out the window. There were only fourteen people on the flight to California that night. He watched the clouds pass and the stars light up near them. Perfect.

-Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this.-

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oThe Endo
Ok THAT is the end, lol! I had like a spur of inspiration and had to write this for the story! Do you like this ending better? I do! hahah Well review and I'll get the sequel up as soon as I can!
By the way there might be a sequel faster if you guys review more! ;)
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