THE FIGHTERS

40 THE END

                    ~10 years later~

Jack Lawrence

"Carter are you sure she's okay?" I ask for what feels like the hundredth time.

"Jack babe. She's amazing. Really really excited." She answers.

"Just relax. You love Marco." She whispers and I nod. I take one deep breath and watch as she comes out of the room. Her dress flowing beautifully behind her.

"Jackie. I'm nervous." She says her eyes locking on mine.

"Lina. Of all the hurt you've had in your life. You deserve true happiness." I tell her and everyone else walks away from us.

"I wish daddy was here." She whispers and I nod.

"I know what you mean. But no crying today. Only tears of joy you know mom would have wanted that." I tell he she nods and I hug her.

"Okay guys let's go we're about to start." The planner says coming over. She nods and intertwines her arm with mine. The ring bear walks, then the flowers girls. The bridesmaids and groomsmen walk 7 of them. The song plays through the door and we walk in. She's looking down making sure she doesn't fall. Marco's eyes lock on her as soon as he can see her.

"Lina. Look up." I whisper. She looks up and her eyes lock on his as I walk my little sister up to him. I kiss her forehead and hand her to Marco.

"Before he begins I have something to tell you." Marco says and the priest looks at him.

"Okay go ahead." He says and Marco smiles.

"This is the best day of my life. And yes I know every man says that on his wedding day but. It's true. Evangelina you and I have been through so much together it's crazy. From graduation to moving in together. Our secret adventures. And so much more. I love you. We've had tons of ups and downs. And I'm so glad that we have. Really I don't mind them. I want to spend the rest of my life going through the ups and downs with you." Marco says and everyone awes at that. The priest goes through the ceremony.

"Do you Marco Grey take Evangelina Lawrence to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do."

"Do you Evangelina Lawrence take Marco Grey to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do."

"I now pronounce you husband and wife you may kiss the bride." The priest finishes and they kiss everyone cheers and claps. We move over to the reception and everyone's dancing. Lina walks over to me and gives me a hug. Marco following close behind her.

"Marco. I'd say that if you hurt her.." I start to say before Lina cuts me off.

"But she can handle herself." She finishes. Marco laughs and hugs her body to him. Snuggling into her neck. Carter comes over to us and wraps her arms around me.

"I'm so happy for you guys! You guys are so perfect for each other!" Carter gushes and Lina blushes. A song comes on and Carter pulls Lima to dance. Smiles and giggles are all I hear from her.

"I told you." I start but Marco cuts me off.

"I told you I would never let anything happen to her. She's my entire world. And I won't let anyone or anything hurt her." Marco says watching his wife on the dance floor.

"Good because. Carter likes you." I say and he rolls his eyes.

"You know you love me." Marco says and I nod.

"Yeah I do love you brother." I say and Marco looks at me and smiles.

"I love you too brother." He replies. Seven hours later Carter, Lucas, Anthony, Tyler, Evan, and I are cleaning as the newlyweds left for their honeymoon. Carter stops what she's doing and runs for the bathroom. I sigh. The boys all look at me and I nod.