What If

Chapter 9

(AN: Thank you for the reviews, I still do not own CSI)

It was five in the afternoon. There were only two more hours until the wedding. They had already bucked tradition by having their baby at their wedding, so they were not giving into the superstition of not seeing each other before the wedding. As they continued to get ready to leave for the chapel, it occurred to Sara earlier that this would be Hannah's first trip in the car that did not involve seeing a doctor or leaving the hospital. They finished grabbing all of the necessities they would need to not only get married, but also for a night away from home with their infant daughter. When everything was finally in their car, they headed to the chapel.

When they arrived, Nick and Bill went to meet with the minister, and Sara, Jillian, and Hannah went to the bridal room. Sara had already put on her makeup and curled her hair, she just had to change into her dress, and she was ready.

Nick and Sara had decided that this would be a simple ceremony. She had a simple white dress, He wore a suit, and Jillian had purchased an adorable green dress for Hannah during the previous day's shopping trip. They decided not to have a bridal party the only exception was that Jim Brass would give Sara away. She had a simple bouquet to carry, Nick wore a simple boutonniere, and they had surprised Jillian, Bill, and Jim with a corsage and boutonnieres as well.

Soon the others arrived and they were ready to begin. Nick and the minister stood at the front of the chapel. Jillian, Bill, and Hannah were in the right front row. Grissom sat in the left front row next to an empty seat for Brass. Greg sat behind Grissom, and next to Al. Catherine, Warrick, and Lindsay sat behind Nick's parents.

Jim walked over to where Sara was standing, took her hand, and whispered, "Are you ready, or should we just run out the back. I have a patrol car waiting with the engine running incase you want to make a quick getaway," he then winked at her. Leave it to Brass to make her laugh just when she thinks her nerves are going to explode.

"Thanks, but I'm in this for the long haul, besides, they're holding my kid hostage up there," now it was her turn to wink. The music started and they headed down the isle towards Nick. When they reached their destination, Jim and Sara exchanged quick kisses on the cheek, and Nick and Jim shook hands.

The minister got right to business, "We are gathered together tonight in the presence of these witnesses to join together Sara Sidle and Nicholas Stokes in holy matrimony. If anyone has any objection as to why these two should not be joined, let them speak now or forever hold their peace." He paused, and then continued, "Do you Sara Sidle take Nicholas Stokes to be your lawfully wedded husband, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, in richness and in poorness, forsaking all others as long as you both shall live?"

"I do." Sara squeezed Nick's hand.

"Do you Nicholas Stokes take Sara Sidle to be your lawfully wedded wife, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, in richness and in poorness, forsaking all others as long as you both shall live?"

"I do" He smiled at Sara.

"Do we have the rings?" Both Nick and Sara nodded. "Sara please repeat after me as you place the ring on Nicholas' hand. With this ring, I thee wed."

"With this ring I thee wed." She placed the ring on his finger.

"Nicholas, you do the same, with this ring, I thee wed."

"With this ring I thee wed." He placed the ring on her finger.

"Then by the power vested in me, by the State of Nevada, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Nick and Sara embraced each other and joined their lips, and then just for fun Nick dipped Sara while he continued to kiss her. They separated to cheers and the minister announcing, "May I present for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stokes."

They were greeted by cheers and congratulations. Then Nick announced, "You all know how to get to the restaurant, so why don't we head over there." They all walked out to the cars.

Sara clicked Hannah's car seat into the base then climbed out of the back seat to find Nick holding the passenger door open for her and directing her to the seat, "Mrs. Stokes." She liked the way that sounded.

A few minutes later they pulled into the restaurant. They had a large table in the back reserved, and they all found a place to sit. There was casual conversation around the table. It turned out to be a great night, but unfortunately some of the guests had to cut their night short in order to make it to work on time. Catherine was the first to leave because she had to drop off Lindsay. Then Warrick, Greg, Grissom, and Al headed out. They all gave their hugs and more congratulations before leaving. Jim got up, shook Nick's hand, and gave Sara a kiss on the cheek then whispered, "You made a beautiful bride."

Sara replied, "Thanks dad," with a wink. He really was like a dad to her, a much better father than her own.

Hannah began to fuss, so Sara, Nick, and his parents decided to head home as well.

TBC

So, what did you think of the Wedding?