Two weeks after 'Work Ethic Part IV'
"Are you serious?" Haylie asked as she was finishing breastfeeding one of the twins, "You want to get married tomorrow? I just gave birth. There is no way I can rock a wedding dress this soon."
Raymond shook his head, "My dear, you look breathtaking as always. Breastfeeding took off all the baby weight," he quipped, tilting his head to the side.
Haylie shook her head, trying to process his idea, "I absolutely want to marry you. I just don't know why it has to be tomorrow. We haven't really discussed a wedding."
"I just have this feeling," he replied, unable to elaborate, "I can't quite put my finger on it, but we need to make an honest woman out of you," a small chuckle escaped his lips.
Haylie couldn't help but smile, "That was a Dad joke, babe. If you want to do this tomorrow then I am in. I just need a dress. Knowing you, you already have a suit tailored and ready for the big day," she added.
Raymond nodded, "You know me so well, Agent Storm. Will you be going by Agent Reddington after the ceremony?"
She raised her brow, "Somehow, I don't think that would be a great idea," she changed the subject, "Are you good with the girls while I go find a dress? I'm going to ask Liz to join me."
He looked down at their baby girls, a tender smile creeping across his lips, "Of course, where did you say Jessica took Thomas?"
"The zoo," Haylie replied before placing a small kiss on Red's lips, "I'll see you in two hours."
Red grinned, "I can handle the twins for longer than that, my love."
"My breasts can't," she replied with a laugh.
Haylie met Liz in town, at Macy's, to pick up a dress for the event. Liz had seemed off to Haylie since the day the twins were born, but Liz wasn't going to budge on whatever was causing her change.
"Are you sure you want to marry him?" Liz asked as the two looked through the dress section, "You aren't going with a fancy wedding gown?"
Haylie shook her head, "No, this isn't going to be a huge event. And, of course, I want to marry him. We have three kids under the age of five together. We should have already gotten married," she let out a laugh at the whole of her relationship with Raymond Reddington. "Did something happen with Red? Is that why you've seemed so off recently? Is it something I should know before I marry the man?"
Liz shook her head, not wanting to share anything she'd learned until she was absolutely sure. "No, there's nothing. He's a criminal who shot a man to stop me from getting that duffle bag, that's all."
"I know," Haylie replied, "He has done terrible things, and he will continue to do more. But, I love him. I'm going to ask Harold to officiate the ceremony," she shared, changing the topic, slightly.
Liz smiled, "He will be honored. I think he thinks of our taskforce as his kids."
Haylie and Liz kept to small talk for the rest of their shopping trip. Haylie found the perfect dress before she had to get back home to Red and their newborns.
The following morning, Haylie left the kids with Jessica and packed her dress to go to the Post Office. She and Red had decided to get married at the black site with her team, and Dembe there.
Samar wasn't back on duty, yet, but she was there for the wedding. Samar and Liz assisted Haylie getting ready. Haylie had chosen a pearl dress with spaghetti straps, a little loose around the middle.
Ressler walked into the office once Haylie was finished to walk her down the aisle. "You know I've never approved of this," Ressler began, offering his arm, "But he makes you happy, and you do the same for him. Who knows? Maybe he'd be even worse without you by his side."
"Those were very inspiring words," Haylie laughed as they reached the room where Red's box once lived. She saw him standing, waiting for her, Dembe and Aram at his side.
Liz and Samar were on her side. Ressler walked her and gave her to Raymond so Harold could begin the ceremony.
"We are gathered here, today, to unite Raymond Reddington and Haylie Storm in holy matrimony," Harold began, "If anyone objects to this union, speak now or forever hold your peace." No one spoke, so he continued. "I wasn't sure about these two when it was revealed they'd become an item. Somedays I'm still not, but I have witnessed love and trust between them which eases my worries everytime."
Haylie heard Liz make a sound at Harold's words, furthering her suspicions that Liz knew something about Red, but she ignored it.
"Raymond, do you take this woman to be your bride?" Harold continued.
Red replied, "I do."
"Haylie do you take Raymond to be your husband, in sickness and in health?" Harold began.
Haylie looked back at Liz, just briefly, before shaking off the worry. "I do," she said, firmly.
Harold smiled before she spoke again, "I now pronounce you two husband and wife. Raymond, you may kiss the bride."
Red leaned forward and placed his lips gently to Hailey's, before whispering, "I guess we'll have to save the wedding night until you're healed."
Haylie laughed, whispering in return, "You were the one who wanted to do this today."
Once Haylie and Red pulled apart, Harold spoke again, "I would like to introduce this couple, for the first time, as Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Reddington!"