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Edward:

We were by the river, right near where we first met. Using alchemy, I made a swinging bench for us to sit on. Our date had gone well. At least, that's what I thought.

After I picked her up, I took her to dinner and then to the opera. We were laughing and having fun. When she cried during the opera, she didn't hesitate to use my shoulder. I took that as a good sign. And at that moment the moonlight was lighting her face in ways that it was hard for me to breathe. I blushed a little when she caught me staring at her.

"Is there something on my face?!" I chuckled and moved her hands from fussing with her face.

"There's nothing wrong. I was just wondering if I could hold your hand." Throughout the date, I had gotten less and less nervous and more confident. Having Rhea by my side made me feel like I could save Amestris fifty times over and still be able to come home. I didn't want to ever leave her side. She blushed and nodded.

I intertwined our fingers and sat back against the bench, slightly rocking us. Rhea leaned her head on my shoulder. I looked at the stars. This moment was absolutely perfect.

xXx

One Year Later

Rhea:

"Come live with me." Edward's golden eyes were piercing my heart.

"Are you sure?" I asked. He didn't even blink.

"It hurts to be away from you. I worry constantly about you." Heh, that was exactly how I felt towards him. "Come live with me in Central, please?" There was no doubt in my mind when I took his hand.

"Okay."

xXx

Two Years Later

Winry:

"Andrea, don't put that in your mouth!" Alphonse rushed to get the stick out of our child's mouth. Andrea was two and Jason was five months.

"Winry! Where are you!? I'm freaking out!" Rhea called to me from upstairs. Al and I laughed. Handing Jason to Alphonse, I headed up the stairs.

"I'm on my way!" I called up to her. I opened the door to Rhea pacing the floor. "Stop pacing, you're going to wrinkle your dress." She calmed down and sat in a chair. I put the clips I had gone down to get on the vanity. Sitting on the chair, her hair reached the floor. Brushing it was going to be a challenge.

After about an hour I finally had her hair done. A braid from both sides of her face met in the back and merged into one. It was the perfect cradle for the veil. Just as I finished putting white flowers in Rhea's braid, Alphonse knocked on the door.

"We're ready for you, Rhea." Rhea looked like she was about to faint.

"Thanks, Al, we'll be right out." I kneeled in front of Rhea.

"Remember what you told me on my wedding day?" She shook her head. I smiled and continued, "You told me, 'There is a great man waiting for you and only you. Why are you so nervous? He loves you. So, stop worrying and get out there!' Follow your own advice, okay?" She laughed and took my hands.

"Thank you, Winry." Walking down the stairs, I was amazed. Edward had rebuilt their old house and got every single detail exactly how it used to be. They were getting married under the tree in the front yard.

The quartet began to play and I walked down the isle. I stood to the left of Edward. We smiled at each other. He looked just as nervous as Rhea felt. I could feel tears beginning to fill my eyes. Al, who was standing behind him, tapped Ed, signaling that Rhea was about to walk down the isle.

With her brother leading her, Rhea searched for Edward's eyes. It was completely visible to see them both relax as their eyes met.

xXx

The wedding was beautiful. As Edward kissed the bride, I could feel all the pieces fall into place. I was more thankful to Rhea than she would ever know. After everything we've all been through, the last loose end, Edward and Rhea's happiness was finally tied.