Epilogue
Luke held Sydney’s hand between both of his as they watched Mac carry Maddie to the chaise that had been set to the left of the altar so she could fulfill her matron-of-honor duties for Janey and still follow doctor’s orders to stay off her feet.
She wore a gorgeous sage gown and positively glowed with happiness as her husband kissed her and went to stand next to Joe.
Across the aisle from Luke and Syd, Grant sat with his brothers, Adam and Evan, as well as Stephanie, who’d dyed her hair a rich red for the occasion.
She’d softened her makeup and had worn a formfitting dress that was rather surprisingly sexy.
Sydney noticed Stephanie taking furtive glances at Grant, but his eyes were riveted to Abby, who was Janey’s bridesmaid. Very interesting.
Behind them, Ned and Francine sat close to each other, hand in hand, out of the closet and a couple again. Ned had shaved off his beard and cut his hair short, making him look twenty years younger, in Syd’s opinion. She wondered if they’d be the next to tie the knot.
Everyone turned to the back of the church as Janey and her father appeared in the doorway.
“Wow,” Luke whispered. “Look at her.”
“Gorgeous,” Sydney agreed.
Even though he was noticeably thinner and still recovering from his injuries, Big Mac was handsome in his tuxedo and steady as he walked his baby girl down the aisle.
Since his left arm was still in a sling, Janey held tight to his right arm, both of them clearly fighting their way through the emotion of the moment.
With Mac by his side, Joe never shifted his gaze from Janey as she came toward him.
Big Mac hugged his daughter and then Joe before joining his wife in the front row.
Listening to Janey and Joe recite their vows, Luke tightened his hold on Sydney’s hand.
She smiled at him, dazzled by how handsome he was in a smart dark suit, and once again she was so grateful to have him back in her life and by her side for the difficult days she had to endure before they could move forward.
Syd had no doubt they’d get through it. Together.
Turn the page to read Falling for Love, Grant and Stephanie’s story.