Happy Ever After
Summary
"Kevin and Tess meet again after the promicin threat has been eradicated and finally get married."
Disclaimer: My first shot at writing fanfiction, but the characters are not mine. Takes place the last time we see Kevin and Tess at the elevator where she leaves to visit her grandniece.
Tess was nervous. After spending a year away from Kevin at her grandniece, she had finally gotten word from him that the promicin threat had been contained and he had perfected the test. She was on a train back to Seattle. It felt so good so hear his voice. "I will be waiting for you at King Street Station", he said softly. Tess could hear in his voice that Kevin had been missing her and the love that was there. It was late at night and the lights of the city came into view. Flashes passed before her eyes and Tess recalled memories they had made together especially that last kiss that meant everything even though they didn't say a word. During her time away, she had had time to reflect and Tess concluded that Kevin was her soulmate and she couldn't imagine her life without him. In a way they saved each other. First, Tess had saved Kevin without her knowing by building the tower and he had saved her by calling Shawn to heal her. Tess would forever be eternally grateful for that. But her thoughts went further: Tess realized that she wanted to take things further and by listening to the sound of train hitting the tracks she knew she wanted to become his wife.
The train was approaching the station, just about one more mile to go. Tess could feel her heart beating in anticipation. It wouldn't be long now until she would see Kevin again. The train was hissing as it entered the station and came to a halt. Tess grabbed her suitcase and got off the train. She looked around, first to the right then left and at the end of platform there Kevin stood in the flesh. Tess felt her heart skip a beat and before she knew she was running toward him and fell into his arms, she had missed him so much. Tears were streaming down her face, she was crying, and she could feel the anticipation subsiding. Kevin looked at Tess tenderly and wiped a tear off her cheek. She kissed the palm of his hand and then Kevin kissed her deeply. For a while they just stood there forgetting everything around them. He took her suitcase and brought Tess home, walking in silence, holding hands.
The day-to-day routine quickly set in again and Kevin and Tess resumed their life as it was before. Kevin would never attempt to make to first move to take their relationship to the next level, he would wait patiently until she was ready, no matter how long it would take. There was the occasional hug and kiss and Tess knew that it was up to her to show him that she wanted more. The day came that Tess felt the power within herself to ask the question of all questions. On that memorable morning, shortly after breakfast and cleaning up the dishes, Tess was leaning against the door simply watching Kevin for a while working. It took him a while to notice her. He looked up from his work in a way she had seen a million times before, love, disbelief at her love for him and sadness. After a long pause Tess said firmly: "I want to marry you, Kevin, I want you to become my husband. Please say yes." She felt her eyes filling with tears, afraid of his reaction and of her own courage. Kevin looked at her in shock but wonder at the same time, he still couldn't believe that Tess would choose him over anyone else. There was a long moment of silence, one that seemed to go on forever. Their eyes locked and Kevin realized that this was it. There was no turning back from it now. He got up from his chair, wrapped her up in his arms and kissed her with a passion he had never felt before. "Oh, Tess, yes, I do."
It was on a warm sunny day in mid-October that friends and family were invited to celebrate the marriage of Kevin Burkhoff and Tess Doerner in the garden of the 4400 Centre. Kevin had asked Shawn to be his best man and he happily accepted. Kevin was waiting at the altar, nervous and happy at the same time. It wouldn't take long until he saw the love of his life. Tess was dressed in simply white accompanied by Tom Baldwin. The wedding march started playing as she slowly approached the altar. There had never been a time in her life where she had felt happier. Her heart was racing. When she saw Kevin standing there, waiting for her, nothing else mattered. Tom gave her away and Kevin looked at her adoringly. The priest began to speak: "Dear friends and family, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the union of Kevin Burkhoff and Tess Doerner in marriage. In the years they have been together, their love and understanding of each other has grown and matured, and now they have decided to live their lives together as husband and wife." As the priest continued, Kevin tried hard to hold back the tears but to no avail. Tess touched his cheek and gently wiped away the tear and smiled at him. The priest continued as the bonding words were spoken: "Do you Kevin Burkhoff, take Tess Doerner to be your lawfully wedded wife, promising to love and cherish, through joy and sorrow, sickness and health, and whatever challenges you may face, for as long as you both shall live?" Kevin looked at her in love and adoration, knowing that this was what he had dreamed of for so long. "I do," Kevin said as Shawn handed him the ring and placed it on her finger. His hand was trembling.
"Do you Tess Doerner, take Kevin Burkhoff, to be your partner in life and sharing your path; equal in love, a mirror for your true self, promising to honor and cherish, through good times and bad, until death do you part?". "I do," she said as Shawn handed the other ring over to her and she placed it on his finger. "I now pronounce you husband and wife", said the priest, "You may kiss the bride."
Kevin lifted her veil and kissed her as everyone was clapping hands. This was their day.