Finally Elizabeth opens the door and leads Lucky inside. Everyone Lucky loves is inside. His family, his parents, his sister, Nikolas, his Aunt Amy and his Aunt Bobbie, his cousin Lucas and Audrey. As well as friends he and his father considered family, Emily, Jason, Sonny, Mike, Lucy Coe and the Scorpio family, Mac, Felicia, Maxie and Georgie, even Tammy wouldn’t have missed this event. The room is silent as Lucky & Elizabeth enter, even though Luke told everyone what happened everyone is taking in the reality of seeing him alive. Then LuLu breaks the silence by running to Lucky’s arms, and announcing, "Lucky and ‘Lisabeth are here!" That begins an hour of endless hugs and tears as Lucky’s loved ones welcome him home. Bobbie and Amy tearfully hug their nephew, loving the 11 year old they first met who loved baseball and spiders but also the young man full of love and life that he has become. Felicia and Lucy also have tears in their eyes as they hug the young man who has the qualities they love about his father, their dear friend. They also recognize the ways Lucky is different from Luke, he has found his "own Spencer". Even Sonny and Jason have glints of tears as they hug Lucky, and vow to themselves to protect him and Elizabeth. Elizabeth never leaves his side. Emily hugs her two best friends and is happy that they have this second chance to love each other. Finally, they come back to Luke, Laura, LuLu and Nikolas, and Lucky picks up his little sister and smiles as she kisses him on the cheek. Because he’s about to cry himself, after hugging Lucky, Luke decides its time to party. So he heads to the microphone on stage.
OK, well since my son’s hugging his Cassidine brother we need a break from mushy stuff. We’ll have more of that later I’m sure, especially if I know my lovely wife. As you all know that no Spencer celebration is complete without some great tunes. Cowboy’s welcome home party is no exception. I used the Spencer magic to get a very special group to perform tonight so "Here we Go"
With that introduction NSYNC comes out and performs their song,"Here We Go" and everyone starts dancing. Lucky and Elizabeth even teach Nik how to "bump" with Emily. After the song, JC comes to center stage and says, " I know this is a special evening and we feel honored to be a part of it. This next song is one I feel sums up what these past months might have felt like for Lucky and Elizabeth." NSYNC then sings, "Everything I Own".
Finally, they begin to play "God Must Have Spent A Little More Time on You". Elizabeth takes Lucky’s hand and leads him to the middle of the floor and they start to dance. Everyone else has left the floor, they can tell this is a special song so they let Lucky and Elizabeth dance alone. As the guys are singing, all Elizabeth can hear is Lucky’s beautiful voice softly singing in her ear. As they dance, they get lost in each other, everyone else has disappeared, which explains why they kiss as the song ends, they forgot where they were. As the sound of laughter and clapping slowly penetrates their world, they blush and rest their foreheads together before slowly pulling apart still holding hands. Luke walks over and asks Lucky if he wants to thank the band. Lucky and Elizabeth walk onstage and shake hands with the guys and thank them. Once they guys have exited and Lucky and Elizabeth are still onstage, he and Elizabeth decide he should say something so, he does….
Thank you all for coming tonight. All of you mean so much to me. It wouldn’t have felt like coming home if Elizabeth wasn’t beside me and you guys weren’t here for us. Dad, I have to thank you, not only did you rescue me, but you also throw a great party. Do you think we could get NSYNC back for our wedding reception?
If you want it, you’ve got them Cowboy.
I know that was a shock to all of you so nice cover dad. Elizabeth and I got engaged last night and we wanted to tell everyone we love at the same time, so this was perfect. Since most of you knew we were in love before we could admit it, I’m sure you all knew it would happen one day. But, I imagine you were also expecting to be told individually. I love her and she must love me to take my name and everything that comes with it.
I do love him and I love all of you. You helped me survive these past months without my other half. I hope you will all come to the wedding and join in our happiness.
Lucky & Elizabeth then leave the stage and start another round of hugs and happy tears. They go to Luke and Laura first, Nikolas and LuLu are close by. Luke hugs Lucky and Elizabeth and says…
Welcome to the family darlin’, I knew you were born to be a Spencer.
Laura's crying as she pulls them into her arms.
I know how much you love each other; congratulations. Luke and I are happy for you both.
"Lisabeth, are you going to be my sister for real?
Yes LuLu, we’re going to be sisters.
I told Elizabeth you would be happy. What about you Nikky? She’s going to be your sister too.
I think it is great, she loves you for some reason and that makes you happy and tolerable so it’s a good thing.
Nik, behave, you can tease him later now congratulate us.
Ok, congratulations.
Thanks Nik. Dad, I need to ask a favor, you too Nik.
What's up Cowboy?
Well do you think you two can get along for a whole afternoon?
I think we can manage why?
Yeah, why do I need to go an afternoon without teasing the ex prince?
You can tease him just don't kill him at the alter. I want you both to be my best men.
Are you sure Cowboy?
Yeah Lucky, if you just wanted your dad I'd understand.
No, I want you both, it's important to me.
If you're sure then I'll be there.
Cowboy, just let me know when I need to dust off the penguin suit.
Thanks.
Lucky looks at Elizabeth standing beside him and smiles, they both know that a Spencer and a Cassidine side by side should add an interesting element to their wedding. They also know it is perfect, and it means a lot to both of them that it will happen that way. It is another symbol of what their love made possible.
Ok, we’ll see you guys later. We have more people to see before they surround us.
Everyone offers their congratulations and promises to come to the wedding. Lucy even offers to help plan the wedding. Jason and Sonny are happy and hug them both. Tammy cries a little and tells Lucky he can move in to Kelly's as soon as he is ready. Elizabeth asks Bobbie and Emily to be her Bridesmaids and they tearfully agree. Finally they make their way over to Audrey.
Gram please be happy for us.
I promise I'll make her happy Mrs. Hardy.
Lucky, I know you love my Granddaughter and she was lost without you.Just be sure you not being impulsive because you were separated.
I haven't told Elizabeth this Mrs. Hardy but before I was kidnapped I was thinking of the right time to propose. I know we're young, but we've been through more than a lot of other couples.
We know they'll never be anyone else Gram, we're forever.
Then be happy darling.
I am Gram.
It's my duty to keep her that way Mrs. Hardy. That’s why I'm going to ask you to help my mom and Elizabeth make our Wedding day perfect for us. Will you help me give her the wedding of her dreams?
Of course, we'll talk about details later. You both look tired. Elizabeth, are you coming home tonight?
Actually I was hoping to spend the night at Lucky's new place. Tammy said we could move the cot in there so we can be together. I'm just not ready to be away from him.
OK, but I've missed you this past week so promise me you'll come home soon.
I promise.
Mrs. Hardy, I wanted to thank you for trusting Elizabeth and I and giving us that time together. We needed to be alone together.
I know you did. Welcome home and congratulations.
Thank you
Thanks Gram. Lucky, are you ready to go?
Yeah.
They say their Good-byes and walk out holding hands and smiling. Once they reach Kelly's, they stand outside for awhile remembering the night they met, and many more happy memories. They go inside and walk up the stairs to Lucky's new room. There's a double bed inside so they know the cot will not be used. They want to have this last night of being alone before they have to think about anything but each other. Tomorrow will be soon enough to begin getting Lucky settled and planning their future, tonight they just want to hold each other. They change clothes and crawl into bed. Elizabeth kisses Lucky goodnight and snuggles in his arms; Lucky wraps her in his arms and softly strokes her hair. Soon they are in their private dreamland, together.
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