"From This Day Forward (Part 3 to One Night Stand)"

"Jack & Nora's Big Day Pt. 1"

The day was finally here! Nora woke up to her sisters blasting music from "Mamma Mia". She couldnt see them, but she could definitely hear them singing at the top of their lungs & she knew they were probably dancing around the house. She remained in bed soaking in every second of her sisters singing. Today was her wedding day & she & her beloved Jack were hours away from saying "I do". Her eyes wandered to the corner of her room where her wedding dress was hanging. It was a beautiful, off-white two piece gown custom made for her special day. She couldn't wait to marry Jack.

Serena & Miranda knocked on Nora's door. Nora smiled & hopped out of bed & with a huge smile, opened the door for Serena & Miranda.

Nora: Is that my precious Miranda? You're in a good mood this morning.
Serena: That's cause she knows today is Grandma's wedding day. Goodmorning, Grams!
Nora: Goodmorning, Serena!

Nora kissed Serena on the cheek & picked Miranda up from Serena's arms & held her close.

Nora: This girl just keeps getting cuter. What's that smell?
Serena: We cooked breakfast.
Nora: Aww, you ladies are the best.

Nora, Miranda & Serena walked into the dining room where Barbara & Sharon were setting up breakfast & still singing along to "Mamma Mia". Summer walked through the front door & was shocked at all the commotion.

Summer: Whoa! What did I walk into?
Nora: Goodmorning, sweetheart. Come join us.
Aunt Barbara: Yes, join us for broadway & breakfast!

Summer sat down to join the ladies for breakfast.
The aunts had set out platters of freshly cut fruit, yogurt & Aunt Sharon's omelettes.

Serena: Everything looks delicious!
Aunt Sharon: Eat up, ladies! It's gonna be a heck of a long day.

During breakfast, Summer explained they schedule of the day & Nora explained that Jack had stayed over his best friend's house the night before. After their sumptuous meal, they started getting ready. Summer helped her aunts with their hair & makeup while Serena got herself & Miranda ready. Miranda wore a purple, frilly onesie lined with faux pearls & held on to a plush flower basket. She was the cutest flower girl ever. Serena & Summer wore purple floor length silk bridesmaids dresses. They were sleeveless & had plunging necklines. The aunts wore matching 2 piece suits which were a deeper purple color. They were just about ready & were gathered at the door waiting for Nora.

Aunt Barbara: Hey sis, come out here!
Aunt Sharon: We gotta get going...
Grandma: Ok... Here I come.

Grandma walked out of her room all dressed & ready. She stood in her room's doorway wearing her wedding dress.

Grandma: What do you think?
Summer: Grandma, you look perfect.
Serena: Such a beautiful bride...

Summer embraced her grandma & kissed her cheek.
The aunties were stifling their tears & dismisses the thought of crying right away.

Aunt Barbara: Ok, no one cry or else you'll ruin your makeup.
Aunt Sharon: You look incredible, sis.
Aunt Barbara: You really do.
Grandma: Thanks, everyone.

They all gathered in a group hug. Serena noticed the limo pull up in the front.

Serena: The limos here!
Summer: Ok. Everyone ready?

A few nods later, Nora & her bridesmaids all piled into the limo. Summer was the last to get in as she helped her grandmother in the limo to make sure her dress wasn't caught in the door.

Summer had suggested to Jay to join the groomsmen & reminded him to be on his best behavior. She had warned him to stop smoking after he admitted that he picked up the old habit during his deployment. He rolled his eyes at the thought of hanging out with Dennis & the guys. He really had no choice but to go with them. The groomsmen's  limo wasn't as chatty as the bridesmaids' limo. Jack's old pals, Brad & Freddy were groomsmen for the big day & were trying to start small talk in the limo with Jay.

Brad: So you're a marine eh?
Jay: Yes, sir.
Freddy: Thanks for serving our country, son.

Jay nodded.

Jay: So uh... what does everyone else do?
Jack: Well, Freddy, Brad & I are retired.
Jay: I see.

The older men laughed. Jay looked towards Dennis & Tom.

Jay: How about you guys?
Tom: I'm a doctor.
Dennis: Family business in Tennessee.
Jay: What sort of business?
Dennis: An equestrian center.

Jay nodded again. Jay sighed & gazed out the window.

After another moment of awkward silence, Jack asked Jay questions about Summer. Dennis & Tom listened intently. Jay spoke about how he & Summer met & how she had recently moved in with him. He also talked about how he proposed to her in Hawaii. Dennis couldn't help but roll his eyes at Jay's stories. Tom nudged him telling him to chill. Both Dennis & Jay sighed a sigh of relief when they finally drove up to the wedding venue.

Upon arrival, the entourage was directed to the bridal suite where they stayed until the ceremony began. Jay snuck in with the groomsmen, but was soon escorted out of the suite. He gave Summer a kiss & squeezed her butt before he left her side. Summer squirmed & called out his name as he squeezed her. She was embarrassed.

Summer: Babe...
Jay: What's wrong?
Summer: Not here... please. Look, I'll see you later.

The other groomsmen & bridesmaids went to the restroom & Serena went to look for Brian. Tom gave Dennis a nudge before he left the suite. Summer & Dennis were alone in the suite together. There was a long mirror against the wall & Summer was standing in front of it. Dennis was sitting on a chair off to the corner of the room & had been texting his family members to make sure they had arrived at the venue. He noticed Summer struggling with something about her dress.

Dennis: You need help with anything?

Summer giggled.

Summer: I'm such a dork. I missed the little clasp on the back of my dress & I just noticed it. Do you mind?

Dennis stood up & stuttered agreeing to help her. He walked towards her, stood behind her & slowly reached up to hook the clasp behind her dress. His fingers slowly grazed her soft skin.

Summer: All done?
Dennis: Yup.

Summer turned around & faced Dennis. She looked into his gray eyes.

Summer: Thanks.
Dennis: You're welcome.