Brooke adamantly tells Megan she wants nothing more to do with Deacon. Deacon gives Bridget a ring as a symbol of their new beginning. Bridget senses the change in Deacon and feels loved. Deacon says tonight they will be celebrating two marriages, Kristen's and theirs. Stephanie explains to Kristen that Eric fears the marriage will be the literal death of her. Kristen bravely says it's Eric's loss if he won't come to the party. Brooke gives Eric advice on whether or not he should go to the party and support his daughter, even though he disapproves of the engagement. Brooke warns Eric that someday he may wish that he had been more involved in his daughter's life. Tony is disappointed his plan is down the tubes. The priest gives Tony & Kristen hopeful words about their extraordinary circumstances. Tony thanks everyone for coming, tells the group that he was planning to ask Eric to be his best man, even though it seems foolish now.