Additional Note: Kind of short, separated this from the last chapter. This is the wedding ceremony. I'm not separating the reception into another story, it will be in another chapter(s) after this one.

Chapter Six, The Wedding

"Let's get married," repeated Abby, to herself.

Jess smiled and hugged Abby, as did Emily. Then Abby hugged Mrs. L, and finally, she held onto her grandmother for just a little while.

"You're ready," she whispered. "Don't be afraid."

Abby nodded. "I'm not, really. It's just...a big deal!"

Grandma laughed and nodded. "I love you."

Abby broke into a smile. "I love you, Gran, so much."

Gran smiled, and Abby took a deep breath. "Wait, I...my bouquet..."

"I have it dear. I have all the bouquets, so don't worry," said Mrs Lester, her arms full of flowers.

Abby sighed.. Then a quiet knock came.

"Ready?" asked Zora, stepping in.

Abby nodded.

"You look beautiful," said Zora.

Abby smiled. "Thank you. I am ready."

Emily, Jess, and Abby all lined up, without any comments or mocking faces. Mrs. Lester handed each one their bouquet with a kiss on the cheek.

Zora opened the door, allowing Mrs. Lester and Grandma to take their seats.

"I've...relaxed my rules a bit," said Zora, blushing. "Perhaps it's wrong for wedding planning to become your life. Anyway, Abby, Jack is right outside this door, waiting for you."

Abby smiled and nodded.

"The groom and best man, and groomsman are at the altar. After the ceremony they will walk you back up."

Jess smiled, and giggled. "You didn't have to change."

"No. I didn't. I feel far less stressed, though. Alright, dears, off you go, slowly, and..."

She winked, and joined all of them in saying, "Left foot first. Then Zora opened the door and sent them out.

Emily walked out first, smiling at the rows of people standing. Her long royal blue gown flowed with each step.

The on-duty ARC team had lined up forming an honor guard, holding EMDs in air, touching. Emily walked beneath them.

Slowly she walked, smiling brightly. The owner of the Lodge had come out, to show his gratitude by personally attending the wedding.

The rest of the guests were seated, all looking at her. She reached the runner, and began her descent, smiling at Matt, looking dashing in brown pants, tan blazer, and turquoise shirt.

When Emily reached the runner, it was Jess' cue to start out. She immediately started to giggle at the sight of the honor guard.

Smiling brightly, she walked slowly across the Veranda. She was glad the dress was slightly longer than normal. She didn't have to worry about someone getting an inappropriate view.

She tried to look at everyone, but as soon as she saw Becker, her eyes locked on him. He smiled brightly, love and affection radiating from him. As she walked, the silver specks in the turquoise dress sparkled with the sun, making Becker smile wider.

"She's gorgeous," he whispered.

Jess continued walking, getting ever closer to the man she loved. He looked more gorgeous than usual. She did love that dress uniform, that crisp white shirt, the blue suit, with black stripes on the sleeves.

Jess hit the runner.

Abby left the Waterfall Lounge, and walked onto the Veranda. As she stepped out, everyone sitting stood up. Abby felt butterflies, she giggled at the thought, and felt slightly light-headed.

Then she felt a calming hand on her arm, and looked into the eyes of her brother. Jack smiled, and took her arm. She smiled back.

They began walking, and Abby chuckled at the honor guard, they walked underneath, as the soldiers smiled. Abby kept smiling as she saw familiar faces: Beverly, Kim, Bernie, Lt. Vale, Bilson, Lt. Flowers and his wife.

She saw Lester, tears in his eyes. Mrs. Lester beside him was also crying, but smiling brightly. She saw her staff: Iris, Jina, and Meira. Finally, she saw the minister and Eleanor.

Then she saw Jess and Emily waiting for her. Across from them, were Matt and Becker. All of them smiled with love.

She saw the candle, lit for her dear parents who could not be there in physical form, but who never left her heart.

At last she rested her eyes on the only sight she truly needed to see.

Connor.

She'd never seen so much love in a person's face. He was beautiful as he looked at her.

Jack and she stopped, Jack kissing her cheek, and taking a seat. Connor stepped forward, wearing a navy suit, turquoise shirt, and blue bow tie.

Jess took a step closer, and held Abby's bouquet.

Then the minister spoke. Abby couldn't tell what he was saying. She looked at Connor and everything else vanished.

"Do you take Connor Temple to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

That's when she snapped out of it. "I do," she said, chuckling.

"Do you take Abigail Maitland to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do," he said, grinning wildly.

"I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Connor and Abby leaned in and they gently kissed.

"Yay!"

They parted, and laughed.

"May I present, Mr. and Mrs. Temple!"

"Hooray!"

"Connor!

"Abby!"

"Yay!"

They walked down the aisle, holding hands and giddily laughing.

Becker smiled, and walked toward Jess, who took his arm.

"I didn't get a chance to tell you, but you look stunning."

Jess glowed. "Thank you Captain. I love the honor guard. Your idea?"

"Oh, no! Theirs, all theirs. Bilson wanted to join, but Vale cried."

"He did not!"

"He did, Jess!"

Matt took Emily's arm, and followed the other two couples.

"That was a splendid ceremony. I have new faith in marriage," she said.

Matt chuckled. "Good. Glad to hear it," he said, kissing her hand.

The couples walked into the Kingdom Hall, led by Mr. and Mrs. Temple.

End of Chapter Six