Olivia arrived at the church, two hours before she was to finally be married to the love of her life. Elliot Stabler, her partner within NYPD for over ten years, and best friend. She smiled as she entered the brides room with Casey Novak, Melinda Warner, and Alex Cabot, her Maid of Honour.
They all smiled at her and ushered her in, beginning all the details of her ensemble. Alex started make-up, as Casey took a straightner to her shoulder length chestnut hair.
"Alright, Mrs. Stabler, do you have your something old?" Olivia lifted her hand and Melinda noticed a gorgeous silver bracelet dangling lightly from her arm.
"My mom's, she wore it for years before she died."
"Ok, something new, I have." Mel turned around, and pulled a light blue garter out of its packaging.
"You really mean new," All of them laughed lightly.
"Something borrowed?"
"Alex's pearls." Olivia said keeping up with the checklist.
"Something Blue?" Mel asked again.
"My blue bra." Mel nodded and walked to her shoes dropping what looked like a quarter into it. "What is that?"
"It's called a sixpence, I used it for my wedding."
"Cool…But won't that hurt if I wear it in my shoes?"
"It will, but we aren't taking chances with you and Elliot. It took you ten years to finally tie the knot." Olivia nodded, and let Alex get back to her make-up. Casey finally finished her hair.
"I want to get your dress on before I stick on your tiara and veil."
"Ok."
*
Elliot was pacing the groomsmen room, in his tuxedo, and sapphire vest. His brother, and Best Man, Jason, along with John Munch and Odafin Tutuola, Don Cragen was also there, waiting with the guys before he had to perform his fatherly duties.
John Munch looked up at Elliot, "Anymore pacing and you'll fall through the floor with all that you have dug out of it."
"Your right, John," He sat quietly next to his brother, "Jason, you got the ring?"
"For the seventh time, yes." Jason said laughing. "Baby bro, I've got this."
"Ok," Elliot stood back up and began pacing again in the same trench he had already dug for himself.
"I give up." John said, throwing his hands up in the air.
Cragen walked to Elliot and put his hands on his shoulders, to not only stop him from pacing, but to say something to him. "Elliot, your going to do fine, Your not getting cold feet and neither is she, if you would like I will go and check on her if you need me too."
"Please, Pops." Cragen smiled and hugged him.
*
Olivia stared in the mirror, as the dress came over her head. It settled around her body and Casey zipped it up. She was now starting to regret the massive amounts of crinoline underneath the dress. It was still a gorgeous dress. She smiled as Casey attached her tiara and Veil to the top of her head.
Stepping away, Olivia turned to her bridesmaids and smiled, "I'm getting married."
Alex came up to her and hugged her. "I am so glad I didn't get to miss this, I love you so much. Your like a sister to me in every way."
"Thanks Alex."
A knock at the door startled them. "Who is it?" Melinda said rather sarcastically, as if to tell the other side you better not be Elliot. Olivia laughed.
"Father of the Bride."
"Ok, your good."
"Well, thank you Melinda." Cragen said entering and shutting the door behind him. "Oh, Baby, you look like an angel."
"Thanks Daddy." He hugged her. "But that's not really why you're here is it."
"Unfortunately no, Elliot is wearing a line in the carpet in his room, Baby he's nervous as hell."
Olivia nodded and smiled, "Please tell my future husband, that he doesn't need to worry, I love him and I'm not going anywhere, except down that aisle."
"Ok, maybe I can get him to quit pacing." Cragen and her shared a quick smile, "I'll be back to get you, when it's time."
"Ok." She watched him leave and then she turned back at the mirror, and admired her reflection.
*
Cragen walked back into Elliot's room, and he laughed that he was still pacing. Jason, John, and Fin, were keeping a good distance away from him. "Elliot, I checked in on your beautiful bride."
"What did she say?"
"She wanted me to tell you that she loves you and that she is not going anywhere except down that aisle."
Elliot's nervous twitch of a smile turned into his bright smile, that light up. He also let out a big breath that no one realized he was holding.
Elliot's mom came in, "Baby, it's time." He nodded and everyone filed out in order. The guys all shook his hand and they left to go to the front of the church, where the girls were.
Elliot took a big breath once more and followed the priest into the main sanctuary.
*
Olivia and the girls were all behind closed doors, fixing minor details on Olivia. The guys came around and greeted their escorts. Fin took Melinda's hand, John took Casey's, and Jason took Alex's.
Olivia looked up at Cragen, "Daddy, I'm ready." He nodded and took her veil gently draping it over her face.
"I love you Olivia, I'm glad your finally going to be happy." A tear escaped both of their eyes. "Baby, your not supposed to cry yet."
"I know, Dad, I love you too."
Soon after the bridal party had left down the aisle, they closed the double doors again, so Olivia and Cragen could get into position. After a minute, they heard the soft sound of Pachelbel fill the air.
The doors opened, and Cragen looked down at his 'daughter' one last time as a single woman.
*
Elliot stood there anxiously waiting the arrival of Olivia into the sanctuary. The music changed for her, and the doors opened. "Wow," he said only loud enough for Jason to hear.
"Dude, you are one lucky man." Elliot didn't pay attention, to Jason, only to Olivia walking down toward him.
Olivia and Cragen reached the front. He took her veil and put it behind her, gently kissed her cheek, and gave her hand to Elliot's.
Elliot and Olivia smiled at each other, then walked up to the preist.
"We are gathered…"