There was a knock on the door of Carly's suite. For the first time since she arrived at Metro Court she was alone. Bobbie and Lulu, who were helping her get dressed had left so they could get dressed. Carly already had her hair done and makeup completed was just waiting for help slipping into her dress. She was wearing a silk bathrobe when she answered the door, "Oh, Sonny. Um, come in." She motioned him in.

Michael and Morgan barrelled in to hug their mother. "I came to drop the kids off. Thank you for letting me spend last night with them. I completely understand that you need to go take care of Jax' mother."

Carly closed the door behind him and said, "I'm glad you understand. I don't know how long it will be before we come back to Port Charles. I want you to know that you can definetly come to Austrailia at any time to visit the boys. Just call me and let me know." She glanced behind her, "Hey boys, be careful for Mommy's dress. Remember you have to get dressed up in suits today."

Morgan piped up, "Daddy said we will look like penguins."

Carly's laughter bubbled over, "You didn't." she commented to Sonny,

Sonny shrugged, "It's true. And only you Carly would have Jason as your Best man. Who will be Jax'?"

"He asked Ned."

Sonny reached into his pocket and pulled out a gift wrapped box. He handed it to Carly, "I have something for you. This is to remind you of all the good times we had. Hopefully not the bad. When I saw it, I knew it was perfect for you. So consider it a wedding gift. That and the fact that I will stay away for the day. Because even though you are happy, I really don't want you to be happy with Jax."

Carly accepted it and responded, "Thank you Sonny. I want you to be happy but I sure as hell don't want you to be happy with Brenda." She started to open her gift and gasped when she saw it. It was a solid gold panther pin with a ruby eye. "Oh Wow Sonny, this is amazing. I can't accept this. It's too much."

"Yes you can Carly. Remember that you always hold a place in my heart. I will always love you for giving me my sons." He leaned over and kissed her softly. "Goodbye Carly."

The Wedding March was playing and Jax was standing at the altar, Ned next to him. Across from him was Jason and Lulu. The air was perfumed with the heady scent of red and white roses. White and red candles were lit throughout Metro Court. Waiting for the wedding to begin were Luke, Laura, Lucky and Nikolas. Carly and Jax wanted a small wedding and they got it.

Bobbie adjusted the pearls that were entwined in Carly's hair. "You look beautiful Carly. I am so very proud of you. I want you to wear have these pearls. Ruby gave them to me and I want to give them to you. I love you Carly."

Carly wiped the tears from her eyes, "Oh Bobbie, thank you so much." She lifted her hair and Bobbie clasped the pearls around her neck. "We better start." Michael and Morgan preceded them down the aisle, breaking into a run. Carly laughed and the two of them walked down the aisle.

Jax' caught his breath when he saw Carly and Bobbie walk down the aisle towards him. He had never seen her look more beautiful in her strapless white dress with the fur cape. She had pearls in her hair and a trembling smile on her face. Bobbie kissed Carly and handed Carly over to Jax. "You are beautiful Carly and you make me so happy." Jax said.

The pastor started the ceremony, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join together in holy matrimony Jasper Jax and Caroline Benson. It is my understanding that the couple have written their own vows. Jasper, please begin."

Jax took Carly's hand as she passed her bouquet of red and white roses to Jason. "Carly, the moment you entered my life you turned it upside down. You brought the adventure and the fun back in my life. You brought the love back into my life. Sunlight came into my life when we realized our love for each other. I love Michael and Morgan like my own sons. I can't imagine what my life would be like without you in and I am honored that you want to be my wife.

Carly's nostrils flared as she choked back tears. "Jax you are the light in my life as well. You are such a good man and I am so honored and happy that you want me in your life. You make me feel good about myself, flaws and all. We all know I have flaws." Laughter broke out amongst the guests, "But you love me for me. That's all I want for the rest of my life is for you to love me."

The pastor cleared his throat, "Jasper, do you take Caroline to be your lawful wedded wife?"

"I do." Jax' voice rang out strong and clear

"And Caroline, do you take Jasper to be your lawful wedded husband?"

"I do." Carly said, tears threatening.

The pastor smiled, "I now pronounce you, husband and wife. Jasper, you may kiss your bride." Jax leaned down and kissed Carly and they both broke into laughter as their guests cheered them on. The Spencer clan gathered around them and hugs were going around. Champagne was poured and everyone had a glass.

"May I propose a toast?" Luke raised his voice. He waited until everyone quieted down, "I remember when I discovered that Caroline was a Spencer and by God, she has proven time and time again that she has true Spencer genes. Jax, I hope you know what you have gotten yourself into by joining into this clan. I propose this toast to your health, wealth which Jax, you can always share with your new relatives and happiness. Cheers!" Everyone smiled while Jax and Carly kissed.

Jax then led Carly out to the makeshift dance floor so that they could dance their first dance as husband and wife. The song they chose was "Here and Now", by Luther Vandross. They kissed often to the delight of their guests. Jax then danced with Bobbie and Carly danced with Jason.

"Jason, thank you for being the best friend I could every have. You have been there for me through everything." Carly confessed, "And I love you for that. You have always been my rock."

Jason hugged her tigher, "You know I love you too. You have always been there for me and in my own way, I will miss you too."

"I will miss you too."

Jax came up to Carly and Jason. "Honey, we have to go in order to make our plane."

Carly disengaged herself from Jason." Ok." Jax addressed everyone,"Thank you so much for coming and helping us celebrate, but we have to leave now. We will be back after Lady Jane is on her feet."

Carly echoed him. "Thank you everyone....I love you all!" With that, Jax and Carly along with Michael and Morgan left Port Charles.

~Next time

Robert has a run in with Tracy again

Alexis and Scott go out to dinner