Disclaimer: I don't own Moonlight.
Author's Note: This is the second to last chapter! I really hope you like it!
It was the day of the wedding and Mick, who was the best man, was desperately trying to keep Josef upright. He straightened Josef's tie and smiled at him. "Wow, this is a big day for, huh?"
Josef sighed and leaned against the wall. "I don't think the bride is as nervous as all this. By the way, is it possible for vampires to faint?"
Mick laughed. "I don't think so!"
"That's good, because I think I'm going to!"
Malcolm walked past on his way to the altar and Mick stopped him. "Hey, Mal, could you please try to keep your future father-in-law upright?"
Malcolm stopped and pulled Josef upright. "Here you go, sir. Are you OK? Do you need some blood, or something?"
Josef smiled weakly. "Nope, go and stand at the altar. You too, Mick."
Mick frowned at Josef. "Are you sure you'll be alright?"
Josef growled at Mick, and Mick smiled. "I guess so!"
With that Mick and Malcolm walked towards the sanctuary. A few moments later a limo pulled up outside and Zoe stepped out with Beth behind her. Zoe saw her father and ran up to him. "Oh, daddy, I can't believe that I'm getting married!"
He smiled at her. "Neither can I," he then addressed Beth. "Thank you for making my little girl look wonderful, Beth."
Beth smiled at Josef. "You're welcome; and you better get inside, it sounds as if everyone is waiting for you." The first bars of the Wedding March began to play and Beth rushed into a side door.
Josef took Zoe's arm and they walked into the sanctuary and down the aisles of standing people. Zoe could see Beth and Mr. Buttdorf's son in the crowd among other people she had met over the years.
They made it up the aisle and the preacher began the ceremony. "We are gathered here today in the sight of God and angels, and the presence of friends and loved ones, to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes and blessings to the words which shall unite Zoe Annabelle Fitzgerald and Malcolm Anthony Tucker in holy matrimony. Marriage is a most honorable estate, created and instituted by God, signifying unto us the mystical union, which also exists between Christ and the Church; so too may this marriage be adorned
by true and abiding love. Should there be anyone who has cause why this couple should not be united in marriage, they must speak now or forever hold their peace," everyone looked around but no one spoke up so the preacher continued. "Who is it that brings this woman to this man?"
Josef gulped, then finding his voice, said, "I do." He then placed Zoe's hand on Malcolm's and they both smiled at him. As Josef walked back to his seat with the pastor's words ringing in his ears he contemplated what was going on. His little girl was a vampire. She was getting married to another vampire. He sighed and sat in his seat, it was all too much to process in one day.
"Do you, Malcolm Anthony Tucker, take Zoe Annabelle Fitzgerald to be your lawfully wedded wife?"
Malcolm smiled at Zoe. "I do."
"Then do you, Zoe Annabelle Fitzgerald, take Malcolm Anthony Tucker to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
Zoe smiled back at Malcolm. "I do."
They exchanged the rings and the preacher charged the couple. "Zoe and Malcolm as the two of you come into this marriage uniting you as husband and wife, and as you this day affirm your faith and love for one another, I would ask that you always remember to cherish each other as special and unique individuals, that you respect the thoughts, ideas and suggestions of one another. Be able to forgive, do not hold grudges, and live each day that you may share it together - as from this day forward you shall be each other's home, comfort and refuge, your marriage strengthened by your love and respect."
They smiled at one another again and Josef realized that in a few moments his little girl would no longer be his little girl.
"I'll leave you with this,"
this preacher said. "It is a verse from Corinthians: 'Love is
very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or
proud. Love is never haughty or selfish or rude.
Love does not
demand its own way. Love is not irritable or touchy. Love does not
hold grudges and will hardly notice when others do it wrong. Love is
never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out. If
you love someone, you will be loyal to them no matter what the costs.
You will always believe in them, always expect the best in them, and
will always stand your ground in defending them.' I now pronounce
you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride."
Malcolm kissed Zoe and the preacher said: "I give you Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Tucker!"
The entire congregation gave a standing ovation and Zoe and Malcolm were ushered out of the church and into the courtyard of the church.
Zoe smiled and said. "Now to throw the bouquet!" She tossed the arrangement of white roses over her shoulder and Beth, who was standing next to Mick, caught it.
She looked rather surprised and Josef smiled and said, "Another wedding in our future?"
Beth blushed and Mick playfully punched Josef in the shoulder.
They all waved and as the limo drove away Josef sighed deeply. Beth looked over at him and asked what was wrong.
"It's just that I'll miss her. I'll miss her laughter on a sunny day, her spirit, and the way that she would always smile at me and call me daddy."
Beth patted him on the shoulder. "Don't worry, she'll be back; and she'll always be your little girl."
Author's Note: Hope you liked it; the epilogue is basically going to be a little blurb type look into the future.
