Call for a Good Time
Epilogue

One year later…

He was nervous as hell as he stood in front of all of their friends and family. He couldn't remember anything as expensive as the tux on his body and he swore he'd never seen Merle clean up like he had for today. Her daddy was standing beside him, his bible in his hand as they waited. He looked at Rick who was standing beside Merle and Rick just shook his head, smirking. At least someone was getting a good laugh out of all of this. Glenn started playing the song and his eyes shot to the end of the aisle.

Maggie walked down in a bale blue dress and smiled as she reached them. His eyes didn't follow her. They were focused on the door of the house. She walked out, slowly; a vintage net veil over her eyes, a formfitting halter gown cascaded down her body decorated in fine crystals, a long slit up the side, showing her creamy thigh as she walked towards him, the wild rose bouquet resting against her belly. He swore he fell in love with her all over again in that moment. He watched her; they never broke eye contact as she walked down the aisle, meeting him at the end. She passed her flowers to Maggie before she too his hands and they looked at Hershel.

He motioned for everyone to be seated before he started the ceremony. When it came time for the vows, he cleared his throat and stared down at her. "You're the best thing that could have ever happened to me, and I never would have met you if Merle hadn't put my number in that stupid library book." Everyone laughed a little at that. "We've been through hell baby, but we made it out on the other side," he said, smiling down at her. "And I'm in heaven every day I'm with you, and I vow to keep it that way."

Tears blurred her eyes and she quickly wiped them away, trying not to ruin her makeup. She sniffled a little and shook her head, smiling up at him. "Daryl, when I met you, I never thought I'd fall in love, but I did. You're right, we've been through hell, but it's made us both stronger. I vow to always give you strength when you're weak, and love you until my dying breath." His heart clenched as Hershel asked for the rings. Merle handed them to Daryl and he slowly slipped the diamond onto her finger, watching as she slipped the solid silver band around his.

Hershel looked out at their friends and family before looking between the two of them. "By the power invested in my by the stated of Georgia, I pronounce you man and wife." He smiled. "You may kiss the bride, but please remember she is my daughter." Daryl smirked and cupped Beth's face in his hands, pulling her into him and kissing her. Maybe it was just the high that seemed to be going around, but now that she was his, officially, legally, her kisses tasted sweeter. He slowly pulled away, resting his forehead against hers. "Ladies and gentleman, friends and family, I am honored to give you, for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Dixon."

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Beth smiled, resting her head against Daryl's chest as they spun lazily around the dance floor. He held her close and she just felt content. Everything was right, everything was perfect. She honestly had never been happier in her life. He kissed her head and she smiled, looking up at him. "I love you," she whispered, leaning up to kiss him.

"I love you too," he whispered, tugging his jacket closer around her shoulders. He'd given it to her an hour ago when she'd gotten cold. She smiled and put her head back on his chest. She hadn't stopped smiling since she'd walked out of the house and saw him staring at her.

The song they were dancing to abruptly ended when Merle ran up on stage and took the microphone. They all looked up at him. "Sorry to cut the celebration short folks, but it's time the Mr. and Mrs. got along on their honeymoon." He smirked down at them as everyone clapped and cheered.

Daryl took her hand, smirking as they led her to his bike that was waiting for them. He stood on one side, Merle walking over to the other. She took their hands and carefully stepped onto the foot rest, gracefully swung her leg over the other side and carefully balanced herself, using them for support. Daryl and Merle's free hands slowly pushed her dress up, keeping her modest as she slowly sat down on the seat. The catcalls from a few of the men in the crowd watching them caused a hot blush to color her cheeks. Daryl smirked and thanked his brother before he slid onto the bike in front of her. She smiled, wrapping her arms around his waist as Merle pulled an envelope from his jacket pocket. "These are the plane tickets and reservations, there's a little gift in there too." He winked and put the envelope inside Daryl's jacket, still around her shoulders.

Beth laughed as Daryl started the bike and wrapped her arms a little tighter around him. He slowly pulled away from the crowd of people and drove her towards their new life together. Beth just smiled and rested her head against his back and closed her eyes. Life couldn't be better.

The End.