Disclaimer: Once again, I own nothing of the show or the characters. Shonda and ABC get to make that claim. I'm just having fun with them. No copyright infringement intended.

Author's Note: Ok, guys. Here it is. The moment we've all been waiting for. Anyone and everyone playing even the most minute role in the demise of this relationship on the actual show… in your face, suckers! Here's how it could have, should have been. Once again, I want to thank everyone who has written such wonderful reviews and requests for updates. It really has been amazing to receive them all. And once again I apologize profusely for how long it's taken me to update, but I got absolutely slammed at work. Got so bad I eventually had to quit. Hopefully now I'll have more time to write. At any rate, here's the next chapter. I hope I can live up to the anticipation that's been building all this time. LOL

Denial – Part 5 - THE WEDDING

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Two hours later, a limousine pulls up to the front of the church. The driver gets out and opens the back door. Addison and Erica step out of the car and head inside. They are led to a holding room where they wait for the ceremony to begin. The guests are starting to arrive. Erica's breathing is labored. She presses a hand to her stomach. Addison laughs.

ADDISON (amused) : "You ok, Er?"

ERICA (pacing nervously) : "Oh, Addy, man, I gotta tell ya. I'm absolutely frantic here."

ADDISON (smiling sympathetically, speaking softly, nodding) : "Understandable. This is a huge moment in your life."

ERICA : "No, I know, but I'm really, really nervous here, Addy. Like I'm afraid I might pass out kind of nervous."

ADDISON (emphatically) : "It only feels that way because this is new to you. Erica Hahn does not pass out."

ERICA : "But I'm really scared, Addy."

Addison comes to stand directly in front of Erica and places a hand on her shoulder.

ADDISON (smiling, speaking softly, searching her eyes) : "Do you love her?"

ERICA (tears coming to her eyes) : "Like I've never loved anyone before in my life. Like I never thought I was capable of."

ADDISON (smiling) : "Do you want to do this? To get married? To her?"

ERICA (smiling softly) : "Yeah. I do. I really do."

ADDISON (smiling, eyes sparkling, speaking soothingly, in a hushed tone) : "Well, alright then. There you go. Nothing to be scared of."

ERICA (nervously) : "But what if something goes wrong? What if she changes her mind? What if she doesn't show?"

ADDISON (with a devious smile, sliding both arms around Erica's neck) : "Then I'll marry you myself, hot stuff."

Addison draws Erica in and kisses her soundly on the cheek, causing Erica to laugh.

ERICA (stepping out of Addison's arms, laughing hysterically) : "You're an idiot."

ADDISON (laughing, sliding her arms around Erica's waist and pulling her back in, jokingly, drawing her face within centimeters of Erica's) : "No, I mean it, baby. I've always had a thing for you. I've always wanted to have me a piece of Hahn."

ERICA (laughing hysterically, pushing Addison away once again) : "Get out of my face, Montgomery."

ADDISON (snapping her fingers in mock frustration, but maintaining a smile) : "Damn." (holding her thumb and index finger a fraction of an inch apart) "Missed it by that much."

The two friends come down from their fit of laughter. Addison's face softens. She steps to the blue-eyed blonde, gently caresses her face with one hand, puts her other hand on the heart surgeon's shoulder, and looks into her eyes.

ADDISON : "Seriously, though, Er. It's going to be fine. Callie will be here any minute and then the music is going to start and then you're both going to go out there with all your guests and…"

ERICA (holding up a hand to quiet her) : "Addy, Addy, Addy, I'm getting nervous all over again, now."

ADDISON (matter-of-factly) : "Unless Callie changes her mind and doesn't show."

ERICA (pausing for a beat before replying matter-of-factly) : "I hate you."

The two friends burst out laughing together.

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Twenty minutes later, Callie arrives at the church with Cristina, Meredith and Lexie. The trio steals away into the second holding room while the remaining guests arrive and take their seats.

CALLIE (nervously) : "You're sure she's here, right?"

CRISTINA (sighing in exasperation): "Yes, Callie. For the twentieth time, Erica is already here. She got here before we did and she's just in the other room. Now calm down!"

CALLIE (babbling, pacing): "Calm down? I can't calm down. I'm a nervous wreck. This is my wedding day. I'm allowed to be a nervous wreck. I'm supposed to be a nervous wreck."

CRISTINA (grouchily): "Yeah, but I'm not. So stop annoying me."

MEREDITH (voice flat, raising her eyebrows for emphasis): "Cris, you know what she needs."

CALLIE : "What?"

The two other women ignore Callie.

Cristina looks pensive for a second before understanding suddenly washes over her face. Her jaw drops.

CRISTINA :"Oh, no, Mer. Here? Now?"

MEREDITH (very seriously): "Yes."

CALLIE (nervously, wringing her hands): "Really, you guys. What?"

The other two women still do not acknowledge the bride.

CRISTINA : "We're in a church. Is it even allowed here?"

MEREDITH (mumbling conspiratorially): "I don't know, but our friend needs us. It's our duty to help her."

CALLIE (exasperated) : "Seriously, you guys. What?"

The other two women ignore Callie a third time.

CRISITINA (mumbling conspiratorially): "Yeah, but do we even have the stuff here?"

MEREDITH (whispering): "Yeah, I do."

CALLIE (beyond exasperated) : "You guys!!!"

Meredith and Cristina have their backs to Callie. Meredith opens her purse and retrieves something out of Callie's view. Cristina and Meredith exchange knowing glances.

CRISTINA (her back still turned, calling over her shoulder): "Ok, Cal. You ready for this?"

CALLIE (on the verge of exploding): "For God's sake what is it??"

Meredith and Cristina turn to and speak to Callie in unison while Meredith holds up a small, portable mp3 player.

MEREDITH AND CRISTINA : "We're going to dance it out!!!"

Meredith hits play and suddenly music fills the space. Meredith and Cristina begin to bounce and gyrate gracefully to the song. For a moment, Callie simply stares incredulously, mouth open. After a moment, Callie closes her mouth and shrugs.

CALLIE : "Aw, what the heck."

Bride #1 joins her friends in bopping to the beat.