Lisbon watches has Grace twirls in front of the mirror, a smile of pure joy and excitement making her face shine. Grace's reflection speaks to her.
"How do I look?"
"You look perfect."
Grace turns to look at her.
"Are we being crazy doing it this quick?"
"I wouldn't call five years quick. You guys have wasted enough time, and if we learn one thing as officers of the law, it's that, you should never waste time. No one ever knows what the future may hold."
Lisbon is also feeling grateful that she doesn't have to wear the bridesmaid dress.
"We better get going."
Cho and Rigsby are standing outside the courtroom door. Rigsby's eyes never leave Van Pelt. The look of love and admiration clearly evident in his eyes. Lisbon moves to Cho's side.
"Where's Jane?"
"I don't know. I haven't seen him."
"That man! He better not be causing trouble."
Just then the courtroom door opens and it's time for the ceremony to start. Lisbon has a quick look round for Jane but there's no sight of him. She rolls her eyes and swears under her breath as they enter the room.
Jane silently opens the door and looks upon the his friends. Grace is facing him and her face is full of love as she recites her vows to Rigsby. He's immediately transported back to many years ago, when he looked upon another face that was full of love, but that time she was staring at him. That had also been a quick and simple affair, and took place in a room not dissimilar to this one. Grace's face was before him no more. instead it was a face he knew every inch of, a face he has explored with his eyes, his finger, his lips. He knew every imperfection that was hidden with makeup under expert hands, he experienced the softness of the skin, the scent of strawberries, and toothpaste and he had loved every inch of it. He had felt like a king that day, there was no-one on the planet luckier, richer or prouder than him. Together they would conquer the world. The picture becomes blurry as something wet affects his vision. He blinks to clear his eyes and Grace is before him once more.
He knew this wedding would be difficult, which is why he chose to watch in private. He's certain that Lisbon will be furious with him, but he didn't want to risk spoiling their day with his buried emotions. He looks upon the radiant couple once more and wishes them all the happiness in the world and that their happy ever after will last longer than his.
