Joseph Randall stood in the church overlooking the final details of his daughter's wonderful day. He thought back to the last month and how happy he's been. The obvious love between Nick and Nora not only warmed his heart but was the miracle he'd been looking for. Behind Nora's back Joe had taken initiative to train Nick in how to take care of all of his affairs.

"Sir," Nick pried. "Should Nora know all this as well?"

"She does. I wanted to train you so that she has a partner in business. Besides this is the only time I get to spend time with you away from Nora." Both chuckled.

Joe had immediately liked Nick and couldn't be more excited when Nora came home with that ring. Now he gets to see it all tied up and die knowing she is happy and well taken care of.

"There you are," his sister Katherine exclaimed. Her snobby tone told him that she found something else to complain about. "Did you really allow Nora to choose tiger lilies instead of roses?"

"Well it is her day isn't it, Katherine?"

"That girl has an obligation to her status and guests. One would assume you'd hold her to that."

"Katherine, if you bring up these complaints in the presence of Nora... Better yet if you bring another complaint up at all I will have you accompanied out of the building with a police escort."

"Why I never-"

"And I'd like to keep it that way, dear sister!" He smirked a mist her flustered behavior. This is one of very few times he stood up to his sister. Nora should have an easy day, and Katherine will not mess that up. Speaking of his daughter, it was time.

He never felt more proud then in the moment he saw Nora in her veil. He knew saving her mother's wedding dress was the best decision he ever made.

Nora stood in the mirror carefully caressing the fabric of her dress. Her eyes flashes in happiness when she caught his reflection.

"Daddy," she managed in a whispered awe, "This is beautiful."

"Only the best for my baby girl," he put his hands on her shoulders. "Your mother is smiling down on you right now." Instead of replying she turned into his arms and started to cry. "Now, now. You're going to mess up your make up."

She sniffed and smiled, "I'm sorry... I just wish she were here."

"She is, Nora. Turn and look in the mirror," He moved so he was out of the mirror view. "She is the sparkle in your smile and twinkle in your eyes." Nora leaned back against her father's weakened frame, though he couldn't hold up as well any more he was there so she cherished it while she could.

"Do you think Mom would've like him?"

"Honestly, I think Mom hand-picked him," he chuckled.

A soft knock on the door came from Selma announcing that it was time. Walking Nora towards Nick was a dream come true for the intent behind Nick's eyes told Joe that Nora would never want for love.

"Who gives this woman away," the Reverend asks.

A tear fell from his eye, "Her mother and I." Nora smiled at the implication the her mother was by her side. In the blink of an eye it was over. Nick kissed his bride silly.

In the distance they heard the announcement, "Ladies and Gentlemen, may I introduce Mr. and Mrs. Nick Charles!"

The lovebirds giggled, "Welcome home, Mrs. Charles,"

"It good to be home, Mr. Charles."


Author Note: This is the end. I hope you liked it! Please comment, watch the movies, and get your own Asta. I loved writing this but I'd rather watch the romance then try to bend it to my will. PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK! Thank you for following it and loving it.