AN: Spoilers: about 15 months after the wedding in FNL S3 finale. These characters are not mine.

Tim and Ash still hadn't decided if they'd eventually live in Dillon or Planetree, but at least through the wedding, they were in Dillon at the Riggins domecile.

It was just a few days before the civil ceremony. They'd agreed to have an exchange of gifts, so to speak. Billy, Mindy and Jake were at the Collette's house for dinner.

Ash put on her wedding dress. It was a gorgeous ecru vintage lace sheath that hit mid-calf; it fit her curves perfectly. She was wearing a low-cut slip underneath, so it was chaste yet hot at the same time. And dressy yet funky.

Tim drew a sharp breath when she came into the living room to show it off. He had Em lying on his shoulder, trying to burp her.

Wow. You are really sweet, you know that? She had this understated sexiness that Tim saw more and more every day. He couldn't believe how lucky he was.

Look at your hot momma, baby doll, he cooed to Em, winking at Ash.

Ash had wanted to figure out what Tim'd wear as the only jacket he had was an ugly beige one that Lyla had chosen for him. He only had bad memories of that jacket.

She handed him a box wrapped in silver paper.

He put Em down in her bassinet. Hang there for a minute, okay champ?, he whispered.

He tore off the paper, opened the box, and pulled out something soft and black.

Omigod, Ash, he said, holding it up.

I had your favorite pearl snap shirt done in black suede. The one that fits you perfectly. Figured you may as well be comfortable, she laughed.

This is… it's my favorite shirt ever. EVER, Tim said. His whole life, people had teased him about his snap shirts. It's just what he liked to wear; what was the big deal? But Ash just accepted it as part of him.

He took off his t-shirt, mussing up his hair in the process. Ash stared at his physique in admiration. How can anyone look like that, she thought? Absolutely perfect. She bit her lip.

She went over to smooth down his hair and hug him, sliding her hands over his warm, smooth skin and give him a lush kiss.

She pulled back. Try it on, she said. He slipped on the new shirt. It fit him perfectly. He looked like a total rock star. Your nice jeans, and you're all set, she said.

And he could wear jeans to get married. How cool was that? She just let him be Tim.

I thought Em could wear her Panthers Cub jumper that Jason gave her, Em said. He laughed.

Now yours… he handed her a tiny box.

She flipped it open. It was a silver ring made of several strands wound together to look like very thin rope.

Tim… it's beautiful. Where did you…?

Well I wish I had a big diamond for you, but since I don't… yet… this silver is from an heirloom candlestick that my grandma left me. I had it melted down and made from that silver. My blacksmith friend can do anything with metal.

The candlestick was one of the few items he'd inherited from his family, other than part of the house. In fact, he'd forgotten that he owned part of the house. He made a mental note to talk to Billy about that.

Then he drew another ring from his pocket. It was similar, but much larger.

Here. For you to give to me, he grinned, handing it to her. They were mock exchanging rings, and it suddenly felt very real. A little scary, but amazing. He put them back in the box for safekeeping.

One more thing, he said, handing her a velvet pouch.

In it was a tiny bracelet that was engraved:

Ash + Tim = Em

It's for Em. Designed it myself, and the rings too, with a little help, Tim said.

She started to tear up. He drew her in, and she nestled her cheek against his chest.

Ash? Don't cry on my new shirt, would ya? He gave her a bandanna he had in his back pocket and dabbed at the tears she'd shed.

They laughed and kissed softly. It was really happening and now they were both ready.