A/N: Yes it is true, and I am finally posting the last part to my As I See It Trilogy! I know some of you have been asking when I was going to post it, and now I felt ready to start. I am still writing on it, but I do have some done. I am not going to post this story quickly, because I have a lot going on, and I can't write as often as I used too. I really hope you all enjoy this story. This story starts off with a Year and a half time jump. This is Sam's second season in the NFL, and Mercedes album is done! I like to give a shout out to my beta and friend Zeejack! Thank you for pushing me and making me keep writing this story. I am not going to keep yapping...so as always Happy Reading!

Much Love!

****DISCLAIMER**** I don't own Glee or any of the songs mentioned in this story.

Mercedes was in her bridal suite getting the final touches on her hair and

makeup, it was finally her wedding day, and she was so excited. Nothing could

wipe the smile off of her face when she thought about Sam, and finally becoming his wife. It seemed like it had taken them forever to get to this point, but she knew they would always get there. He never let her doubt that this day would happen, because no matter how busy they got with their schedules, he was the one keeping the wedding planning moving forward. They would joke and say that he was going to be "Groomzilla" if this wedding didn't turn out perfectly. He was going so far as to wanting to help Mercedes pick out her wedding dress, but she gave him a "Hell to the no" and he backed off.

Mercedes was surrounded by all of her friends and the women in her family, and although Kurt was a little upset because Mercedes chose Santana as her maid of honor, he was still there helping her look fabulous. Mercedes told him that she would rather he plan the whole event, instead of him being her Man of honor.

"Kurt, is everything set up in the church?" Mercedes asked as she was getting her makeup finished.

"Everything is ready to go diva, and I know you're going to love it." Kurt said proudly, "Even Sam said it was perfect."

"Sam saw it? Have you seen him? Does he look amazing? Did he eat this morning?" She got up to get her phone.

"Mercedes, what are you doing?" Quinn asked.

"I have to call Sam, and check on him. I know my man, and when he gets too excited about things, he tends to forget to eat, and I can't have him passing out at the altar because he didn't eat anything."

Mary walked over to Mercedes and took the phone out of her hands. "Girl, calm down, Sam is fine. I know you have been there making sure he is good for a while now, but I am his mama, and I haven't forgotten how to take care of him."

She laughed and hugged Mercedes, "I went over this morning and made him breakfast, and I also made sure he had everything he would need for the wedding. So there is no need for you to worry about him now. This moment is about you, okay?"

Mercedes smiled and hugged Mary, "Thank you Mary, I know I am freaking out a little…"

"Or a lot." Santana chimed in.

Mercedes rolled her eyes, "Or a lot, but I am just so nervous and excited about everything. I'm marrying the love of my life, and we have got such crazy schedules, I don't know how we're going to handle everything."

Maxine walked over to her daughter and pulled her in for a hug, "Baby girl, Sam loves you, and you love him, that's all that matters. Life may get busy for the both of you, but you have to remember no matter what that your love for one another is so real, and when you get upset with one another, which I'm sure you will, go back to that place in your heart where you and Sam fell in love. Remember those feelings and go from there okay."

Mercedes smiled, she knew her mom always gave her the best advice when it came to matters of the heart. "Thanks mom, I know everything is not going to rainbows and unicorns, we already had some pretty crazy things happening in our lives, but here we are, getting ready to say I do." She smiled and squealed,

"I'm getting married!"

Everybody in the room cheered and clapped, they were all so happy for her and Sam. Sugar came bouncing over to Mercedes.

"Cedes, you know this is like the second happiest day of my life. The first would be when my Artie finally asks me to marry him, and I'm walking down the aisle." She giggled.

"Well thank you Sugar, and when that day comes, you know I will be just as happy for you as you are for me." Mercedes gave her a hug, which Kurt broke up immediately.

"Oh no, no one hugs the bride, until after the wedding." Kurt moved Sugar to the other side of the room. "I am not going to deal with trying to get makeup out of a dress before the wedding start." He was very adamant about that, so he was her barrier from everyone else. "Come on everyone, it's time to go, we have a wedding to get too, and I will not have this event starting late."

Kurt shuffled everyone out of the room, and lined them up. Mercedes was left in the suite with her mother and future mother in law. Maxine pulled out a box, "Baby girl, I have something for you. It's Nana's diamond pendant. All the women of my family carried this on their wedding day, and as you see none of us has ever been divorced. So I am going to give it to you, and I hope it brings you just as much as happiness as it has brought all of us."

Mercedes could feel the tears starting to spring up in her eyes, "Mama, don't you make me cry, I don't have time to fix my makeup." She was fanning her eyes, to keep the tears away.

Maxine on the other hand was a mess, and her tears were freely falling, "I'm sorry baby girl, I am just so proud of the woman you've become, and now here you are marrying a great man who loves you so much. I don't have to worry about you anymore, Sam is going to always take care of you, and I have no doubt in my mind."

Mary smiled, "He sure will take care of you, because his mama raised to take care of his family."

"And you did a great job Mama Evans." Mercedes said giving her a hug. "I am so blessed to be marrying Sam, he has made me such a better and more confident person, and I love him so much."

Mary pulled out a box, "Cedes, I want to give you something." She handed her a box, "This is the same hanky I had on my wedding day, and I would be honored if you wrapped it around your bouquet today. Now it is your something borrowed and blue…"

Maxine chimed in, "And your grandmother's pendant is your something old, now all you need is something new."

Just then there was a knock on the door, and Marvin walked in, "You ladies ready?"

"No not yet," Maxine said shaking her head, "we have to get Mercedes something new."

Marvin smiled and dug into his pocket. "I think I can help with that." He pulled out a box, "This is something from Sam he asked I give it to you."

Mercedes took the box and opened it. She saw there was a note with it, so she read it.

To my love Mercy,

Today we are finally getting married, and I get to fulfill yet another one of my dreams with you. I cannot express in words how ready I am to become your husband, but I will l say this, I cherish you so much, and the moment I see you I know I am going to cry, so no laughing at me. I know you look absolutely breathtaking, and I

can't wait to see you. So stop reading this and meet me at the altar Mrs. Evans! I love you, forever and always.

Sam

Mercedes was in tears, and she wanted to curse, but she remembered she was in the house of the lord, and she would never disrespect it like that. "Shoot, shoot, shoot...dang you Sam Evans!" She grabbed some tissue, "If my makeup is running, I am going to kill him." The makeup artist was right there to make sure she looked amazing. She pulled out the bracelet, and saw the heart on it. She read the inscription on it, "Forever & Always." She had her mom put it on her, and she flashed them all a huge smile, "I'm ready to get married now."

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Sam was a ball of nerves, not because he was nervous about marrying

Mercedes, but because he wanted this wedding to be perfect. He admittedly became what Mercedes called a "Groomzilla" but this day was special to the both of them, and he wanted it to be perfect. They made a lot of plans, and he wanted each plan to be executed with no problems or hiccups. It was a lot of pressure he took upon himself, but he didn't want Mercedes to stress about anything, if he needed to take the burden off her shoulders, he was going to do it. He worried Kurt so much, that Kurt threatened to make sure Sam never had kids with Mercedes if he didn't stop calling him. Now here he was, standing at the altar, waiting for Mercedes to walk down the aisle, and he couldn't have been more excited. The church was decorated just the way he wanted, and it was full of people. A lot of his team members were there for the wedding, and Mercedes had a lot of industry people there that flew out from LA. Both of their families were there, and of course all their friends. This was a major event, and Kurt pulled it off flawlessly. Sam was standing there, thinking back to him waking up this morning, with a gift, and a note next to him. He still wondered how she managed to get it to him without him noticing, but she did. He thought about the words that was written on the note.

To my dearest Sam,

Today is the best day of my life, I get to finally call you my husband. You have made my life so special, from that first dance at prom. You gave me my Cinderella moment, and you continue to be my Prince Charming to this day. I am counting down the seconds till I see you, and say I do. I love you so much Sam, and I am so honored you chose me to be your wife. I'll see you at the altar.

The Future Mrs. Evans

He was shaken from his thoughts when the minister asked was he ready, he nodded and smiled, "More than you'll ever know." He tugged on the cufflinks that Mercedes had given him, and looked at the inscription on them, "Always and Forever."

Puck was standing by his side, "Bro you are actually doing this?"

"I know, and I am so ready. Mercy is my everything, and I can't wait to officially call her my wife." Sam said proudly.

The string quartet began playing Canon in D Major, and the doors opened, his parents walked down the aisle together, and took their seats on the front row of the groom's side. A few moments later Maxine and Marcus walked down together and took their seats on the front row of the bride's side. The music changed to Air on the G Strings, and Joe and Rachel came out, followed by

Blaine and Brittany, Finn and Sunshine, Sugar and Artie, Mike and Tina, Quinn and Sean and Stevie and Stacy. Santana came out then Mercedes niece Ayanna as the flower girl. Sam had a surprise for Mercedes as she came down the aisle, at first he was going to try and sing her down, but he knew he would get too emotional to do it, so he asked Puck and Santana to sing a song he personally picked out for her.

Mercedes was standing in the doorway, with Marvin, and was waiting for the doors to open. She looked up and saw her dad with tears in his eyes.

"Oh daddy, don't you do it, because if I see you crying, I will start crying."

Marvin wiped the tears away, "I'm sorry baby girl, but I can't help it, my baby girl is getting married. I can't believe where the time went, I still remember when you were born, and the doctors put you in my arms for the first time. I bawled like a baby then too, but I was just so happy to have a baby girl. Then I thought about watching you grow up, and experiencing all new things with you. And then you discovered boys, and I knew my time with you was numbered. I know some fathers dread this day because of the guy their daughters marrying, but I can't do that. You picked the guy I would have picked for you, Sam is a wonderful guy, and I love him like he is my own son. I'm proud of you baby girl."

Mercedes was fanning like crazy not to ruin her makeup with her tears, "Oh daddy, look what you got me doing right now. If I ruin my makeup Kurt is going to have a fit, and I am going to send him right to you." She laughed, and hugged her dad, "I love you so much daddy, and you're not going to ever lose your baby girl, I am going to always be that. You are just gaining a baby boy, who loves and admire you as if you were his own father." She kissed him on the cheek, "Now come on, my husband is waiting on me." She nodded to Kurt to let him know that she was ready.

The music started and the double doors were opened. A gasp came across the crowd, as flashbulbs started going off, and people were in awe of how beautiful Mercedes looked. She looked confused when she heard the music, and looked over at Kurt.

"It's a surprise from Sam, now go meet your man at the altar." He smiled and blew her a kiss.

Mercedes started walking in, and she recognized the song, and then saw it was

Puck and Santana serenading her down the aisle.

This Very Moment By KC and JoJo

Oh...oh...oh...oh...

Yee...eee...

(Santana)

I can't believe it's true

I'm standin' here in front of you

And you are here with me

So unbelievable

I'd never ever let you go

My heart is yours for keeps

Sam started tearing up the second Mercedes came into view. God she looks so beautiful, I still can't believe that she is going to be mine forever!

(Both)

Let's make a vow (Let's make a vow, baby)

Right here and now (Here and now)

This is the day that I prayed for

And you are the girl of my dreams

And my place in life is right here by your side

On this day (On this day)

This very moment (This very moment, oh)

Mercedes was trying to take in all the decorations, and everyone that came out to celebrate this special day with her and Sam, but the second she looked at Sam, that was all she could focus on. She could see him tearing up, and that just got her waterworks going. Look at my man, God I love him so much, and I can't wait to call him my husband!

(Puck)

Today it's you and I

We celebrate a brand new life

That God has given us

Until the end of time

I'll hold your precious hand in mine

A promise you can treasure

(Both)

We said the words (We said the words, "I do"), "I do"

Forever all my love for you {Oh...} (For you)

This is the day that I prayed for {I prayed for}

And you are the girl of my dreams {You are the girl of my dreams}

And my place in life {Ooh...} is right here by your side

On this day {From this day, yeah...}

Santana {Puck}

My heart and soul will beat

This day was meant to be {Oh...oh...oh...}

I need you desperately

Through all eternity (Through all eternity)

Puck {Santana}

So perfect and (Oh) so right (So right)

I vow to share my life

I'll be here by (By) your side

From now on

`(Both)

This is the day that I prayed for (This is the day)

And you are the girl of my dreams (You're the girl of my dreams)

And my place in life {Yeah, yeah, yeah} is right here by your side {By your

side}

On this day {On this day}

This very moment {This very moment} (Ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...)

This very moment (Very moment)

This very moment

I can't believe it's true

I'm standin' here in front of you

And you are here with me

This very moment

Once Mercedes made it to Sam, they just smiled at each other, trying so hard not to jump on each other. Mercedes was standing there in her Vera Wang champagne colored fitted mermaid style dress, with a low neckline that showed off her cleavage, but not too much. Swarovski Crystals adorned her bust line, and down the sides of her dress. She accessorized it with her diamond drop earrings, matching diamond drop necklace, and the bracelet that Sam gave her. Her hair was pulled up into a wedding bun, with tendrils falling slightly, and a diamond tiara crowned it. Her makeup was subtle, but flawless. She stressed that she still wanted to look like herself, but with a little glam.

Sam on the other hand was decked out in his Armani black tux, with a black tie.

He was accessorized with his cufflinks Mercy bought him, and a watch his dad gave him. He slicked his hair back, because he knew Mercedes loved when he did that.

They were standing face to face after being apart for 24 hours, and all either of them wanted to do was kiss each other senseless. She looked up at him and smiled.

"I can't believe you changed the song on me?"

Sam laughed, "I was going to sing it myself, but I knew there was no way I was going to get through it, and as you see I was right." He dabbed his eyes, and

Mercedes helped him out by wiping his tears away.

The minister looked at the both of them, "Are we ready?"

They both nodded yes, and the ceremony began. Sam and Mercedes was staring into each other's eyes, when the minister asked, "Who gives this woman to this man?"

"Her mother and I do." Marvin spoke with great clarity, and he leaned over and kissed Mercedes one last time, hugged Sam, "Take care of my baby."

"I will dad." Sam replied with a huge smile on his face.

Marvin placed Mercedes hand in Sam's and kissed them both, before going to take his seat next to Maxine.

The ceremony continued and the minister said "Sam and Mercedes have written their own vows, and will say them now, Mercedes, you go first."

Mercedes handed Santana her bouquet, and turned back to Sam, taking both his hands, "Sam, I love you so much. You came into my life as a prom date on a budget, little did I know that night I was going to find the man I was going to marry. I was feeling all kinds of low about myself, and thought this kind of love was never possible for me, but you made me see how wrong I was. You came barreling through, knocking down every wall I spent so many years building up.

And I thank you so much for that, because of your love, I now know how beautiful I am, how sexy I am, and how desired I am. No matter how hard I tried to doubt it, you were there to show me that I am beautiful. I could have never made a more perfect man for me, and I thank God that he made you just for me. I love you Sam Evans, and me becoming your wife is the best thing that ever happened to me. I will love you forever and always."

Sam smiled and wiped the tear that was falling from her eyes, he had to do everything in his power not to kiss her right then. He could see that the entire wedding party was crying, and he had to focus only on her, or he was going to start crying.

The minister smiled, "Now Sam, it's your turn."

Sam took a deep breath, "Mercy, you will never know how much you have changed my life, and how much I appreciate you, but I promise to spend the rest of my life trying to show you. You let me know that I was enough, when I didn't think I was. You never asked anything of me but to just be me, and I thank you for that. I used to think that I could never offer you anything because of my financial situation, but you showed me that just the love I had for you was enough. I knew from that first dance at Jr. Prom that you were the woman that was going to change my world, and even when other people tried to tear us apart, we proved how strong our love is. I was always the one trying to be strong for other people, but I always knew when it came to you, I didn't have to be strong all the time, and I always knew if I found the woman I could be vulnerable in front of, I found my wife. So I am standing here today in front of our friends and family, declaring my undying, unwavering love to you. I promise to do everything in my power to keep you happy. I know we will have ups and downs, but even when we are down, you will always know I love you. I will love you forever and always."

It was Mercedes turn to wipe the tears from his eyes. She smiled so bright and mouthed to him, I love you!

The ceremony continued with the ring exchange, and a prayer given by Mary and Dwight. They lit the unity candle, and finished with the sand ceremony.

Mercedes poured in purple sand, and Sam poured in blue sand, and the minister poured in the brown sand, which represented God. "This symbolizes the union of Mercedes and Sam, no one but God should ever be in the middle of their marriage." He shook it, and handed it to Sam, "Until you can pick out all the grains of sand that belongs each of you, then and only then shall you separate."

"Now with the powers vested in me and by the state of Illinois, I now pronounce you husband and wife, Sam, you may finally kiss your bride."

Sam smiled so bright, he was so excited, he couldn't keep still, "Oh yeah!" He reached over, pulling Mercy to him, and kissed her deeply, and passionately.

She wrapped her arms around his neck, returning the kiss with all the passion and desire she had in her heart for him. They both had to remember they were in church, and their friends and family were all watching them. They finally broke apart and smiled.

The minister smiled, "Ladies and Gentleman, may I present to you for the first time, Mercedes and Samuel Evans!"

The room erupted and everyone was on their feet. Sam and Mercedes made their way down the aisle and to the foyer. When they went to the holding room Kurt setup, Sam grabbed Mercedes and kissed her deeply, "We did it! We are married Mercy!"

Mercedes wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled against his lips, "That we are baby, and I couldn't be anymore happier." She pulled him in for another kiss. Just then the doors swung open and their friends flooded into the room.

"Oh break it up you two," Santana spat out, "Didn't you get enough by now? I mean dang Trouty, you almost sucked her face off out there."

Puck laughed, "I know right, I thought he was going to suffocate Hot Mama!"

Mercedes glared at both of them, "Shut up, that was the best kiss ever, and if I was to go, I would have been a happy camper as I went." She kissed Sam again.

Sam smiled, "Ya'll heard my wife!"

Kurt walked in frantic, "Mercedes and Sam, get your lips off each other, we don't have time for that. Mercedes, you have to get your makeup refreshed, and then we have to take pictures. The church is getting cleared out as we speak, and then we only have 2 hours for pictures, so let's get moving." He shooed everyone away from Mercedes so the makeup artist could refresh her makeup, and get her picture perfect.

Once everything was clear, Mercedes, Sam, and the wedding party made their way back to the church and took their pictures. They had a blast, because they were all acting silly, and it was just how Sam and Mercedes wanted it to be.

After all the pictures were taken, Sam and Mercedes were led to their limo, so they could head to their reception. Kurt admonished that they don't get too frisky on the way there, because there were going to be more pictures taken at the reception. Sam rolled his eyes, there was no way he was going to not have fun with Mercy in the car.

After the door was closed, Sam pulled Mercedes in his lap, "Finally we are alone." He had a lustful smirk on his face, "And I am ready to consummate our marriage." He wiggled his eyebrow.

Mercedes giggled as he pulled her on his lap, "Oh no you don't Sam Evans, you heard Kurt, there will be photographers there, and I am not going to have sex hair when we get there. You sir are going to have to wait until the honeymoon to get some of your wife's cookies."

Sam smiled, "Say that again?"

Mercedes was confused, "Say what, you have to wait?"

Sam shook his head, "No, the 'your wife' part, I love hearing you say that."

Mercedes giggled, "That's who I am Sam, I am your wife…Mercedes Evans."

She leaned in and kissed him deeply.

Sam returned the kiss, resting his hands on her ass, "Yes that's who you are baby, and I am the happiest man in the world because of that reason alone." He kissed her again, with more fervor and passion, letting his hands go to the bottom of her dress, and start sliding it up, until he felt a hand stop him.

"Oh no Sam, I meant what I said…honeymoon." Mercedes wagged her finger in his face.

Sam pouted, "Damn Mercy, you so wrong...I just wanted a little something, something to tie me over."

Mercedes laughed, "Boy stop, you know I'm worth the wait." She smirked and bit her bottom lip. She felt the car slow down and stop, "We don't have time, see we're here, now let's go in there and party with our family and friends."

Sam pouted, and kissed her sweetly, "Okay fine, but when we get to the hotel room tonight, I am going to be on you like white on rice."

"You promise?" Mercedes smirked.

Before Sam could answer, the driver opened the door and Kurt was standing there shaking his head, "You couldn't even go five minutes." He raised his hand, "Don't even say a word, we have a reception to get too."

Sam and Mercedes laughed and got out the car, and headed inside.

Kurt shook his head, "It's about time those two got their happy ending."

A/N: So there you have it! YAY or NAY! I would love to hear what you guys have to say about this story.