“Sure,” Tina grabbed her little girl and put her in her arms. Tina and Jordana walked down the hall to the ballroom. Bette took a deep breath and smiled as she saw more guests started to show.

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            Dana looked at herself in the mirror and took a deep breath. Howie sat back in the chair and watched his sister.

“Dane, just relax. Everything’s going to be all right. This day is going to be perfect.” Howie handed her a glass of water from the table. “Take a drink and take a seat.” Dana grabbed the cup and took a seat. She took a drink and licked her lips.

“I don’t know Howie. I just feel like that my day isn’t going to go perfect. I just want to be with my wife and have this day to be over.” Howie knelt in front of Dana and took the glass from her. He grabbed a hold of her hands and held them.

“Dana, you know that everything’s going to go perfect today. You have your family of friends and me beside you. You’re going to marry the most beautiful woman in the world today. Your day will go perfect, and you’ll have your wife by your side at any moment.” Dana smiled and nodded.

“Thank you Howie, what would I do without you?”

“You would be lost without me.” They both laughed, and Howie stood. “C’mon, give your brother a hug!” Dana got out of her chair and wrapped her arms around her brother.

“I love you Howie.”

“I love you too,” Dana kissed Howie’s cheek, and there was a knock on the door. “Come in.” Dana pulled away from Howie and stood in shock.  “Mom, dad?”

“Hello Dana.” Irwin clasped his hands together and smiled.

“Hi Dana.” Sharon stood by her husband and smiled nervously at her daughter. Howie stood back as Dana stared at their parents.

“Are you thought you guys wasn’t coming to the wedding?” Irwin walked away from Sharon and grabbed his daughter’s hands.

“Dana, what happened the night of the dinner went all wrong. I want to apologize and tell you that I’m sorry for the way I acted. You are my child, and I’ll support you in any decision you make. This is your day, and I’m happy for you. I hope that you and Alice have a wonderful life together. And if it’s okay by you, I would love to walk my little girl down the isle on her wedding day.” Dana looked at Howie, and he smiled. Dana looked at her dad with tears in her eyes. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him tight.