Life on the tour bus was good. There was always something for Alyssa, Laura, Mary Jae, Theresa, and Kristen to do while their boys were rehearsing or doing photo shoots. There were weddings to be planned,and a baby on the way. Nick still kept a close eye on Laura, as did Brian watch Alyssa, and Kevin tried to stay close by Theresa who was now in her fourth month.

"Wow! I can't believe it! We're gonna be on The Grind in Jamaica for Spring Break, man!" Howie exclaimed.

"Yeah... Jamaica is SO ROMANTIC!" Mary Jae said snuggling up to Howie and smiling.

"Awwwwwww!" Brian and Nick said together.

"Oooooh!" Theresa said.

"What?!" Kevin asked, jumping out of his seat.

"Oh... just indigestion!" Theresa said rubbing her stomach, which wasn't very big but could still be seen.

"Here, sit down babe!" Kevin said standing up, and helping her ease into his seat.

"Thanks..." Theresa said. "Geez... being pregnant sure isn't fun! Not to mention, I look like a blimp! I feel so ugly!"

"You look beautiful to me..." Kevin said as he kissed her.

Now it was the girls turn to say "Awwwwwwww!"

"Don't worry, you'll get your figure back!" Alyssa said smiling at Theresa. "I did!"

"Lyssa, you're the only one who knows what I'm going through!" Theresa said as she fanned herself with a magazine.

"Here we go!" Howie said "Now the girls are gonna keep reminding us, how TOUGH they have it!"

"Shut up, D!" Kristen said tossing a pillow at him.

"Hey! I was only kidding around!" Howie quickly apologized.

Brian and Nick started laughing at the sight of Howie getting pummeled by 4 girls.

Later that night Alyssa decided she needed a drink of water, she hopped off her bunk, and peeked in on Brianne who still wouldn't leave Brian's side. Both of them were fast asleep. Alyssa headed towards the front of the tour bus. She got a bottle of water and headed back to her bunk.

The next morning they boarded a plane for Jamaica. Nick looked a little bit nervous, but he calmed down when Laura took his hand and smiled at him. Kevin and Theresa had to say a goodbye at the entrance. The doctor told Theresa she couldn't fly because of the baby. On the plane, Brian, Alyssa, and Brianne sat together. Howie and Mary Jae were in front of them. Kevin sat behind them, staring lovingly at a picture of Theresa that he had in his wallet. Donna and Johnny Wright were sitting next to Kevin. A.J. and Kristen were across from Howie, and Nick and Laura were across from Brian and Alyssa.

Howie turned around in his seat and said "Hey guys! Mary Jae and I have decided something!"

"What?" Alyssa asked.

"We're gonna get married in Jamaica!" Mary Jae jumped in.

"Cool!" Alyssa exclaimed.

When the plane landed, they got off the plane and headed to their hotel. Howie and Mary Jae headed off together holding hands, they had plenty to do, to put together their dream wedding. Kevin immediately headed to the phone to call Theresa, who was staying with A.J.'s mom Denise at the hotel. Nick and Laura headed up to their room to be alone, and A.J. and Kristen headed down to the beach. Brian and Alyssa decided to take a walk on the beach. Donna offered to watch Brianne for them.

"Isn't it beautiful?" Alyssa asked.

"Yeah... then again so are you..." Brian said squeezing her hand and smiling at her.

Alyssa returned the smile, and they continued their walk.

Later that night at dinner, Howie cleared his throat and said "Ummm... Mary Jae and I have decided on a date!"

"When?" Laura asked.

"Next Saturday!" Mary Jae explained. "We figured that would be the perfect end to a perfect vacation... well.... job too!"

"And, we want all of you to be in the wedding!" Howie said happily.

"Really?! Oh man, I've got nothing to wear!" Kristen exclaimed.

"Wear ANYTHING!" Mary Jae said. "Preferably something light, because the ceremony is gonna be on the beach..."

"How romantic!" Alyssa said dreamily.

When dinner was done, they all headed back to their rooms. The next morning, everyone got up early, because it was the day the guys were scheduled to appear on The Grind. They headed down to the stage, where the girls watched the guys rehearse their routine. They planned on doing Everybody (Backstreet's Back) and I'll Never Break Your Heart. They only had to rehearse once. When they were done they hung around the stage, seeing as how they only had 15 minutes before they were to go on. A.J. took Kristen in his arms and kissed her. Brian and Alyssa started dancing to the reggae music playing. Nick and Laura were playing around with a Super Soaker Nick brought. Howie and Mary Jae went behind a palm tree for some privacy, and Kevin just quietly watched them all. The 15 minutes passed quickly, and the boys kissed the girls, and ran onto the stage.

Howie greeted the crowd "How y'all doin Jamaica?!"

He was answered by screaming girls.

They danced to Everybody (Backstreet's Back) first, and when that was over before they sang I'll Never Break Your Heart. Kevin walked to the center of the stage, and said "I'd like to dedicate this song to my beautiful fiancee Theresa Durand, who couldn't be here this week,because she's pregnant. I know she's watching MTV right now, and I'd just like to tell her I love her, I miss her, and I'm thinking about you honey!" Then they sang I'll Never Break Your Heart and exited the stage.

The rest of the week seemed to go by too fast, and before any of them knew it, Saturday, the day of the wedding had arrived.

The girls were getting ready in Alyssa and Brian's room. Laura was helping Mary Jae, by putting flowers in her hair.

"You look beautiful!" Kristen said from the bed. She was wearing a long, flowing light blue dress. She had a single flower in her hair.

"You do, Mary Jae, Howie won't be able to take his vows, he'll be entranced!" Alyssa added.

When Mary Jae was ready, the 4 girls headed down to the beach where the ceremony was to take place. The guys looked EXTREMELY handsome in white suits. Since the wedding wasn't very formal, Howie had his shirt unbuttoned, showing off his chest. Howie and Mary Jae arranged to have both their families flown in for the occasion. The setting couldn't have been more beautiful, the sun setting made a beautifully, breathtaking background. Howie and Mary Jae looked so happy, and Brianne was the cutest flower girl. The ceremony went off perfectly, both the bride and groom said their vows flawlessly. And when it came time for the kiss, well... everyone there knew Howie and Mary Jae were meant to be. Later that night, at the after-party/end of Jamaican visit party, everyone was happy.

"And, you guys thought the first one to get married was going to be me!" Brian laughed as he gave Howie a pat on the back.

"You're next!" Howie exclaimed.

"I can't wait!" Brian replied putting his arm around Alyssa's waist.

The party was great. Howie and Mary Jae looked cute cutting their wedding cake, and Howie looked quite silly when Mary Jae shoved a HUGE piece in his face. He got her back, when he kissed her, and made sure some got on her. Then came the buquet/garter throw. Laura and Nick caught those.

"Go Frack!" Brian called to Nick, who stood there blushing in the middle of the dance floor holding the garter. Next, came the Bride and groom's first dance together. They danced to the Righteous Brother's Unchained Melody. When they were done, they made the toast and thanked the guests. Then they made the usual disappearance and returned in regular clothes. The ceremony was beautiful. When it was over, everyone headed back to the hotel, because they had to board an early flight back to the states.

The next morning the group headed back to the airport, and boarded the plane. One wedding had come and gone, leaving two people very much in love tied by the sacred bond of marriage.

END OF CHAPTER NINE