LARRY!!

A stubborn ass redneck

Miranda's pov

"Ain't nothin' in the whole wide world like a southern girl." Joe says, lacing our fingers together as we walk through central park. "This is so cool. I'm so glad that we're getting married." I say. "Me too baby. I love you."

*the next day*

I go to Jason's hotel. "I was wondering if you'd walk me down the aisle?" "Yeah of course. I just don't think that guy is right for you." My jaw drops. "What? What do you mean?" I cry shocked. "I thought this was just a fling and he'd be off by now. I don't trust him. I especially don't trust him with my little sister." I hold back getting mad since I know he doesn't like guys from the city. "There's nothing wrong with guys from the city." I say, taking a deep breath. He closes his eyes. "I'll still walk you down the aisle but I don't approve." I clench my fists. "Well, it doesn't matter if you approve or not! You're not my dad! And don't bother, I'll get Murr, Sal, or Q to do it. I wouldn't want it to bother you!" I shout furious. I don't even bother to wait. I go back to my car. "And don't even bother to come! You're not invited!" I slam the door and drive away.

Joe's pov

Miranda runs in crying. I jump up surprised. "Sweety what's wrong?" I cry, hugging her. She cries in my arms. "Jason doesn't approve of us. He said all this mean stuff!" She sobs. I hate him. "Who cares what he thinks. I know what I think and I love you." I say, brushing tears from her cheeks. "I love you too Joe." She says. I kiss her.

*the next day*

Miranda's pov

Sal's the reverend so he won't be able to walk me down the aisle and Murr is the best man so that leaves Q. I'm a little nervous since I always thought my brother would be doing this but he's being a jerk so I guess not. I knock on Q's door. He's a little surprised that it's me. "Hey come on in." He says, opening the door wider. I do and sit on the couch. His cat Benjamin jumps on my lap. I smile and pet him. "Q, I was hoping you could be the one to walk me down the aisle. Since my dad passed away a while ago."

Q's pov

I thought she was gonna have that brother of hers do it. "Why me? Why not your brother?" I ask. Silent tears slip down her cheeks. "He's being an ass about it." She mutters. I'm about to say I'd be happy to when the door bursts open. I turn around surprised. It's Jason. "What do you want?" She grumbles.

Jason's pov

I sigh. She really is in love with this guy. "To apologize. I shouldn't have said all that I said." I say, sitting beside her. "It was really hurtful and untrue." "I know. It's just the stubborn redneck side in me. That guy makes you happy and that's all that should matter." "You really mean that?" She gasps, looking up at me, tears in her eyes. "Of course. I guess it's just I always imagined you growing up like I did. Married to a country boy. Growing up on a farm. Not moving to the city. But I realized something. You aren't me and I shouldn't pretend you are so if you want to get married to Joe and live on an asphalt farm, I shouldn't make you feel bad about it." She hugs me. "It makes me feel so good to hear you say that." She says. "So am I invited to the wedding now?" "Definitely."

*the wedding day*

She walks out of the dressing room in the most gorgeous dress ever. I smile and hug her. "I'm so proud." "Thanks Jason. I love you." "I love you too baby sis." "I just wish mom and dad were here." I hold my arm out for her which she accepts. "Don't worry. They're here. May not be physically but they're here." I feel so bad that I can't make it better for her. "I really am glad you're marrying the guy you love." She wipes her tears and I walk her down the aisle. Right before she steps up, she hugs me one more time as a single woman. My little girl is all grown up. I see a tear roll down Joe's face. He really does love my sister. Sal opens his book.

*after*

Joe's pov

I hug my brother. Jason walks over. Uh oh. He holds a hand out for a handshake. "Welcome to the family, brother." He says. I shake his hand reluctantly. "I thought you hated the fact that I was getting married to her." "I did but not anymore. I may be a stubborn ass redneck but sometimes I gotta learn to let things go." What's he talking about? I glance at my happy wife. I'm so happy to be able to say that. "What happened to y'alls parents? If you don't mind me asking?" A look of shock and sadness crosses his face. I hope I didn't step too far over the boundary. "They died. When she was really young. I'm so overprotective because I basically raised her and I want what's best for her. Who woulda thought he was lookin' me in the face the whole time. Sorry I gave you such a hard time." "It's okay. And I understand." Is that a tear I see? "If you'll excuse me." He says, tilting his hat and walking toward her.

Miranda's pov

An awkward feeling rests in the pit of my stomach. It's time for the father daughter dance but as I know I don't have a father. "Hey, may I have this dance?" Jason asks. I turn around surprised. "I may not be your dad but I'll be as good as any." Tears fall down my cheeks. I hug him tight. "You're better than my dad. You're my best friend." I whimper. We do the father daughter dance then I do the husband and wife dance. We're about to call it a night when Jason grabs the mic holding the hand of his girlfriend Brittany. Oh my gosh! I just remembered he was going to propose to her! I push to the front of the crowd. He gets on one knee holding her hand. "Brittany, baby, will you marry me?" The flood gates are open as tears fall down her cheeks. She hugs him. "Yes! Oh Jason I love you." She says. I clap the loudest.