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"So. It seems we find ourselves here once again."

"Catherine, we–"

"Mom–"

"Ta-ta-ta, you do not get to interrupt me. Now, as I was saying. I believe it was, oh, ten years ago? That my son decided that interrupting a wedding ceremony was the best time to proclaim his undying love to his best friend, instead of talking about it privately beforehand, like any mature human being."

"Okay, that's unfai–"

"And then decided that eloping was the way to go, depriving me of the chance to see my only child, the flesh of my flesh – don't roll your eyes, Jackson Avery – get married."

"Catherine, we apologized, but–"

"And I made my displeasure known at the time, if I recall. I may have been harsh, but I said things you two lovebirds needed to hear."

"Could have gone without hearing you call April a gold digger, but okay."

"Now it was nothing against you. You know I was overjoyed last year when I found out that you two were giving it another try. I was nothing but supportive, taking care of my granddaughter so you two could have date nights and the like."

"And we're grateful, Catherine, reall–"

"So imagine my surprise when said granddaughter innocently tells me that last week, she went with her parents to Boston City Hall to watch them sign papers to become husband and wife. Again."

"See? Told you Hattie was going to snitch."

"We were going to tell you, Catherine, I promise."

"Yeah, we just didn't want to make a big deal of it, it was a spur of the moment thi–"

"Babe, you're making it worse."

"So I guess I have to ask. What did I do to be deprived of the chance to see my son, who, once again, is the only child I have, in a tuxedo, and you in a big, poofy dress, tearing up at the sight of each other?"

"Okay, I don't know what Harriet told you, I did not tear up, that's–"

"Hush, child. Now, you know I have cancer, so I'm probably not long for this world."

"Mom, your last exams were absolutely fine. You haven't needed treatment for the past 12 months."

"As I said, I may not be long for this world. So, I have asked Harriet her opinion, and we've decided enough was enough."

"You two decided?"

"She's the most sensible Avery at the moment, and the only one I'm not mad at, so yes, we decided. I took care of the venue, the flowers and the catering. Harriet helped with the dress – April, you're going to love it, I just hope you like flowers – and the music. We're going to have a ceremony, even if it's the last thing I do."

"What?"

"Don't worry, I also invited all your friends from Seattle. Next Saturday. Be ready at 2 p.m., and we'll take care of the rest."

"Mom, that's really unnecessary, we don'–"

"Catherine, what are you say–"

Japril Appreciation Week 2021 ↳ Day 1: Favourite episode(s) / Favourite happy moments

Grey's Anatomy 17.14

Grey's Anatomy 13.16

Grey's Anatomy 7.03

april and jackson have been dancing for studio blue since they both could walk. they began as unwilling parters, grew to become fast friends, then jackson moved cities and all of it was lost. they thought they'd never see each other again - that is, until the elite tier dance competition. as teenagers, they're still in the same category, but no longer partners. now, they're competitors. but how long can that last? though years have passed and they're not the 9-year-olds who shared their first kiss at the studio, neither can deny the way their hearts race when they see each other on stage - and off it, too.

Grey's Anatomy 9.24