Title: Happily Ever After
Author: SneetchesToo
Rating: PG-13 (maybe mature in the last chapter)
Pairing: Ethan/Leanne. Mentions of Noa/Mario
Summary: Ethan and Leanne are finally ready for their happily ever after.
Author's Note: This is it, the wedding we've all been waiting for! There's also a few surprise guests, a big announcement, and lots of fluff.

Chapter 1: One Very Important Walk

They had planned on keeping the ceremony small, maybe a dozen or so of their closest friends. But once word had gotten out that they were finally tying the knot, the pews of the small church had filled fast. Old friends blending with new ones, and Ethan eyed the crowd anxiously, his hands twisting together in front of him. He recognized most of the faces, people from the hospital mostly. And he had heard Will mutter something about some of their old coworkers being in attendance as well. Ethan couldn't believe he was so nervous to stand in front of this many people and declare his everlasting love for Leanne. He couldn't believe that this many people even cared. Yet for some reason, they had all given up the better part of their Saturday to drive to this tiny little town on the edge of nowhere, somewhere just above the California state line. Just to listen to him and his beautiful bride say 'I do'.

"I didn't even realize that I knew this many people." He whispered, rolling his eyes at the chuckle that left Will's mouth.

"No one comes to a wedding for the groom Ethan." Rollie whispered, the Bible in his left hand being shifted to the right so that he could pat Ethan on the shoulder. "They come for the bride."

Ethan nodded his head in understanding. He could believe that. While he and Leanne had agreed to stick to most traditions, and he had no idea what the dress would look like, he had seen her not long before entering the church himself. Her hair and makeup had been done, and Noa had cursed him up and down, saying that if he made her cry and caused her mascara to run, she would murder him. Church or no church. He would be a dead man.

And boy had he been tempted to take one for the team. Leanne had looked gorgeous then, still wearing an old button-up of his and a pair of leggings. If he had been a lesser man, and hadn't been so committed to this thing, he would've taken her back to his hotel room and ravaged her. But he was a better man than that. Not by much. But enough to save him from Noa's lashings.

He saw Mario shoot him a smile from Will's other side and he returned it, eyeing him curiously. "She looks beautiful, trust me."

"I know she looks beautiful Savetti." He hissed back, praying that they were far enough away from the crowd that no one could hear their whispered conversation. "She could walk down that aisle in a damn potato sack and still be the most beautiful bride around."

Angus chuckled this time, clapping Mario on the back. "He has a point."

"Of course I have a..." He didn't get to respond though, because Rollie nudged him with his arm, motioning toward the front doors of the church which had just opened. He took a deep breath before turning his body all the way, his eyes catching the streams of light that filtered down the aisle, almost like they were lighting the way.

Noa entered first. The floor length purple gown she was wearing was down right perfect. And paired with the flower crown and side braid, well Ethan thought she looked like a damn fairy. The prettiest damn fairy he had ever seen, but a fairy none the less. He took a deep breath and bowed his head as she got closer. He looked up though when she took his hands in hers and smiled, offering him a soft wink that only he saw. He squeezed her hands back, letting go to allow her to take her spot on the other side of Rollie.

The music changed, and Ethan felt his heart stop in his chest. In fact, he was pretty sure he had stopped breathing all together. He felt Will's hand against his shoulder, squeezing gently, and when he looked up he was met with the most beautiful sight he had ever seen. He couldn't believe this was finally happening. Leanne Rorish was currently walking towards him wearing the world's most beautiful wedding dress. And his hands went to his mouth as he covered up a gasp, tears falling from his eyes at the beauty in front of him.

He saw Leanne's face light up when she made eye contact with him, and he dropped his hands so that she could see the giant smile on his face. He felt Will clap his shoulder again and though he wanted to chance a look at the other man, he didn't dare take his eyes off of the woman in front of him.

Her hair was braided to the side, much like Noa's, and there were a few strategic pieces left hanging loose. Her make up was simple, just enough to brighten her face slightly, enough to make him (and Noa) worry about it running. She wore a strand of pearls that had once belonged to his mother, and the earrings from Jesse to match. Her dress was simple, just like her, and yet, it was beautiful in every way he could imagine. The simple lace across the top, the gentle beading at the waist, the flow of the loose chiffon and tulle down to her feet. He hadn't much cared about anything having to do with wedding dresses up until this moment. But right now, he was thanking God for whatever designer had made this one. On her feet she wore simple flats, stating over and over again that she was too old for heels, despite Angus' comment about her being a good 4 inches shorter than her groom. She carried a simple purple bouquet in her hands. Peonies and carnations, she had declared, and dammit if he and Mike hadn't driven all over California trying to find those damn things. It was May after all, everyone wanted those flowers, but so did she, so they were going to move mountains to find them if they had too.

He broke his eye contact with her long enough to glance at the man who's arm she was on. Jesse wore a suit much like the others, but while the other three had complained about being choked to death, he opted to go for a tie. It matched Leanne's flowers and Noa's dress so well that Ethan knew it wasn't a coincidence. The smile that was plastered to the man's face made Ethan's heart sing. He had been so incredibly thankful for the man's friendship over the past two years. And he was incredibly thankful for just how deeply he loved Leanne. The past 5 months had been hard. A rollercoaster of all sorts, and Jesse had never wavered. He had been with both of them regardless, and when they had both been at the bottom of the bottom, he had yanked them both back up. He had been Leanne's best friend for over a decade, and now he was Ethan's too.

The pair made their way down the aisle the rest of the way, stopping in front of him when the music stopped. He brought his eyes back to Leanne's and he couldn't help but choke back a sob at the beauty in front of him. He loved her so much more than she would ever know. Yes, he was marrying her. Yes, they were building a house together. And yes, believe it or not, and God willing, in 4.5 short months, they would welcome a child of their own together. But he didn't think that she would ever know just how much she meant to him. How happy she made him. How she had saved his life.

Rollie cleared his throat and gestured in front of him as Jesse released his hold on Leanne. He kissed her cheek softly and whispered 'I love you daddy' before placing her hands in Ethan's, handing her bouquet to Noa softly. She kissed his cheek in return, and everyone let out a soft chuckle as she said back, in a voice loud enough for all to hear, "I love you too Mama." Jesse blushed before turning his attention back to Rollie, the man offering him a soft smile.

"Who gives this woman to this man?" He asked, his eyes moving from Jesse to the couple in front of him.

"We do." A chorus of voices echoed from the people surrounding them, Will, Mario, Angus, Noa, and even Rollie, joining in with Jesse's.

A chorus of laughter broke out amongst the people in the pews. Their tears already falling at the scene in front of them. Ethan couldn't believe it, and he doubted that everyone watching understood just what this family had been through the past year. Everything that they had lost. Everyone that they had lost. They were his best-friends, and hers, and he knew that beyond any shadow of a doubt, they were responsible for them getting to start this life together.

Ethan offered Leanne a small smile, his gaze turning to Jesse as the man patted him on his shoulder, taking Leanne's bouquet from Noa's hands, and moving to stand next to the red head, his smile never faltering.

"Shall we begin?" Rollie asked softly, and Leanne's nod to him was enough to convince him that short and sweet was best. Just like they had always been. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..."

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