Author's Note: This came out of a random story idea I had. As I kept thinking about it, more ideas started to come. This obviously isn't finished. I DO plan to bring in other characters, too, so don't worry about that! Please do R&R!

Mary could hardly believe this day was finally here. "How do I look?" she asked, turning around to Rhoda.

"Kid, do I really have to answer that? You know you look gorgeous!"

Mary smiled and hugged her best friend. "I'm so glad you're here. I couldn't have done this without you."

"I'm your best friend. You came all the way to New York for my wedding, didn't you? This is the least I could do!"

"I still can't believe this is happening. I mean, even I gave up hope there for a while. And to think I'm marrying an anchorman! Thank God he's nothing like Ted!"

"Believe me, if you were marrying a man like Ted, I'd kidnap you if had to, to keep you from walking down the aisle!"

"And I would love you for it," Mary said, squeezing Rhoda's hand.

Suddenly, they both turned, upon hearing a soft voice. Georgette stood in the doorway. "Oh, Mary, you look beautiful. You must be so excited. I know that's how I felt when I married my Teddy."

Mary smiled and hugged her friend. "I am. And I'm glad I had more than a half-hour to plan this thing. I mean, you only get married once."

"Right. But sometimes that whole 'till death do us part' thing doesn't exactly pan out," Rhoda said. Her marriage to Joe had been over for years. In a strange turn of events, Rhoda had actually begun to enjoy being single, as her career began to take off. It was about that time that Mary began thinking of settling down. Rhoda had certainly never imagined she'd at Mary's wedding alone. But, then, life did have a way of surprising them both.

Georgette leaned over to whisper in Rhoda's ear. "I don't think Mary wants to hear about that right now, Rhoda."

"It's fine, Georgette. Rhoda's marriage didn't work out, but mine will. I always said I didn't want to rush into things until I was sure it was right. And it is."

Rhoda nodded. "You're right. It was only a matter of time before you found some perfect man and finally got married. I'm sure you and Charles will be happy. And if you're not happy, I'll have a word with your new husband myself!"

Mary hugged her friend once again. Rhoda often tried to come off "tough" due to her New York background, but Mary knew it was just her way of being a good friend.

Seeing the two hugging, Georgette was thrilled. "This is just like old times. We're back together again!"

Without a word, Mary and Rhoda expanded their hug, making it a group hug. They held each other like that for a long moment.

A voice caused the three to break apart, startled. "Uh, Mare, your anchorman says he wants to get the show on the road." Ted rolled his eyes. It was clear he did not approve of Mary's husband-to-be.

"Thanks, Ted, we're on our way," Mary said. Not even Ted Baxter's attitude could dampen her enthusiasm today.