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Happy woke up to an empty bed and butterflies in her stomach. Her head didn't hurt, a miracle really considering how many drink she'd had the night before. Her phone rested on the nightstand, displaying a text message. As she reached to read it, the door to the suite opened, revealing an energetic looking Paige.
"Good morning Miss Quinn!" she said cheerfully. Happy laughed. Less than 12 hours before Paige was an extremely giggly cuddly drunk version of herself. Walter seemed to enjoy it at least.
"How much coffee?" Happy questioned. Paige's eyes widened.
"So much coffee. And Walter may or may not have gotten some kind of juice that he said would help and it did so I'm not complaining."
"How'd he like dragging your drunk ass back to the room?"
"He liked it better when we were back in the room if you know what I mean." Paige wiggled her eyebrows.
"Lucky."
"What?"
"You got it drilled in everyone else's head that Toby and I couldn't spend last night together or this morning so Sly pushed him out the door after we came back. Something about you threatening him with taking away Proton Arnold when we get back."
"When we get back. Not when you and Toby get back. Has he told you where he's taking you on your honeymoon?" Happy groaned.
"No and it's pissing me off. I can't even coerce it out of him."
"Well you'll find out tonight right?"
"Tomorrow. We're staying here tonight." Happy explained. Paige nodded and went to turn on the coffee pot. After a few minutes, she returned with two cups in her hand. Happy took the one with the plain black coffee and remembered the text she hadn't read. She unlocked her phone and tapped the messaging icon. Of course, the text was from Toby.
Hi Sunshine. I wanted this to be the first thing you saw on the morning of our wedding. I love you more than words and I cannot wait to marry you in only a few hours. I'll be at the end of the aisle waiting for you, probably in tears at how beautiful you look. I love you Happy Quinn (soon to be Curtis). Happy smiled. She was going to marry her best friend. He was going to be 100% hers and she would be 100% his. And they would be together.
"Was that him?" Paige asked. Happy grinned and nodded. "Aww. No more texting. I will tell him you saw the text and I have forbidden you from responding." Paige ordered. Happy groaned.
"Fine. Tell him I love him too and I can't wait." Paige smiled and pulled out her phone. After talking for a few more minutes, Paige commanded Happy to take a shower while she got the dress and makeup ready. Happy got out of bed and padded into the bathroom, shutting the door and leaning her forehead against it. She took a deep breath, refusing the nerves to get to her. After a moment, she turned on the water in the shower, undressed, and stepped into the glass enclosed area. The hot water felt fantastic against her skin. She shut her brain off as she showered, only focusing on the simple tasks at hand rather than the butterflies caused by the impending ceremony. The nerves would only last until she got to the altar and married her best friend. She smiled to herself as she toweled off and changed into a white fluffy bathrobe. Paige waited in the bedroom, a big bag of makeup ready to be spread on the bathroom counter and Happy's white dress hanging out of its protective bag on the hook on one of the bed posts. There was a knock at the door as Paige went to prepare the makeup and hair tools. Happy opened the door. A young woman stood with a big black bag and a camera around her neck.
"Hi I'm Elise from Big Sur Photography. I'm here to take pictures of the bride, Happy."
"That's me."
"Great. My coworker Michael is photographing your fiancé, Toby." She answered.
"Okay. Uh, come in." Paige came from the bathroom.
"Hi I'm Paige." She held out her hand for Elise to shake.
"Elise. Very nice to meet you." Paige turned to Happy.
"Ready to get this show on the road?" Happy nodded. They went into the bathroom, Elise taking photos as Paige blow-dried and curled Happy's midnight locks into big bouncy ringlets. Happy's makeup remained natural and only emphasized her eyes and cheekbone structure. Paige finished hair and makeup in a little under ninety minutes. "Let me grab the undergarments and garter before we get you in your dress."
"You decided against boudoir correct?" Elise asked through the opening above the bathtub into the other room as Paige walked into the room.
"Yeah." Happy replied. Paige came back a few moments later, set down the bag in her hands, and returned into the other room, closing the door behind her. Happy put on the matching white lace undergarments, Harvard crest garter, and robe before calling Paige back in. She returned to the bathroom with the white gown in her arms.
"Elise took some gorgeous shots of you Hap." Paige told her as she helped Happy into the dress.
"Is it okay for you two to come out here before the dress is completely fastened to get a few shots?" Elise called.
"Sure." Happy said, assisted by Paige as she shuffled into the other room. Elise moved them to a spot with good lighting and instructed for Paige to finish fastening the gown. After it was on, Happy breathed a sigh of relief. It fit perfectly. Paige opened the closet door with a full length mirror hanging on the inside to show Happy what the dress looked like with the hair and makeup. Happy's jaw dropped, and was accompanied by the click of the camera shutter. The dress hung perfectly on her body, emphasizing her curves until the dropped waistline ended and the gown flared. The long lace sleeves and off the shoulder illusion neckline contrasting against the solid white sweetheart base of the gown accentuated her collarbone and tan skin. Happy smirked. The Doc would drop dead when he saw her.
"You look beautiful Happy." Paige said, sniffling. Happy smiled.
"Thanks." Paige hugged Happy, the camera shutter going off once again. There was a knock at the door. Paige let go of Happy and went to open the door a crack in case it was Toby snooping.
"How's my girl?" Patrick asked from the other side of the door. Paige opened it the rest of the way and ushered him in. He stopped once he saw Happy.
"Hey dad." She whispered. His eyes filled with tears.
"Happy." He choked out. She walked towards him and hugged him tightly, so much like their first hug as reunited father and daughter. "You look so much like your mother. She wore a lace wedding dress too did you know that?" Happy nodded against his chest. He kissed the top of her head. "I'm so proud of you baby. Toby's a lucky man and I know he's gonna make you happy." Happy held back tears as she looked up at her father.
"Thanks dad." He smiled.
"Okay Happy, I need to go get ready. Why don't you take some photos outside while I do? After that it'll be time to get the ceremony going." Paige suggested, handing her the bouquet. Happy nodded and walked outside with her dad, Elise trailing behind them.
xxx Across the Building xxx
Ralph watched amused as Toby paced back and forth across the room, the photographer snapping photos the whole time. Toby had gotten ready too early and now waited anxiously to marry Happy in his black suit, white button down, and a Marsala colored tie. The ceremony was set to start in 15 minutes and he only grew more anxious as the minutes passed. Sly waited next to Ralph, distracted by the comic book in his hands. Walter was in the next room helping Paige get ready for the ceremony.
"What if she changes her mind?"
"Walter said that my mom said that she said that she can't wait." Ralph supplied as an answer. Toby stared out the window for a beat before taking his phone from his pocket. He dialed Patrick, knowing he would patch him through to Happy.
"Hello?"
"Hey Patrick this is Toby."
"I know son, I have caller ID."
"Right."
"Want to talk to her?"
"Can I?"
"Sure I'll give her the phone." There was a pause before Toby heard the voice of the love of his life.
"Hey Doc." Even over the phone she sounded anxious.
"Hey Hap. You nervous?"
"Not to marry you. I don't want to trip or say something at the wrong time or do something stupid." She replied. He grinned. She said she wasn't nervous to marry him.
"You won't do such a thing. You're Happy freaking Quinn remember?"
"Soon to be Curtis." She corrected.
"I can't wait until it's just Curtis." He could hear her smile through the phone.
"Yeah. Isn't Paige gonna kill you that you found a way to talk to me."
"I can't see the dress through the phone and I'm on the other side of the building. I just needed to hear your voice to calm down." He replied. She laughed.
"Are you nervous?"
"I want you to be my wife already." He groaned.
"Patience my young padawan." His jaw dropped.
"You made a Star Wars reference."
"Yep."
"God I love you."
"I love you too. Now I'm gonna hang up before Paige comes back. I'll see you in a little while." And with that she was gone. Toby breathed easier now though. She was okay. She wasn't getting cold feet. Paige came through the door in a floor length Marsala colored chiffon dress and her hair pinned up. She held a boutonniere as she walked towards the groom.
"How's Happy?" he asked nonchalantly. Paige laughed.
"You already know. Why are you asking me?" he blanched.
"What?"
"You were just on the phone with her Toby. It's fine. I was gonna let you talk to each other right before anyways." Paige explained as she pinned the burgundy peony to his jacket lapel. "She looks beautiful. You're going to love the dress."
"I would love her if she wore a potato sack." Paige smiled.
"I'm glad. I think she's almost done doing her photos. Did you and Michael take photos?" Toby nodded. "Great. I'm gonna go check on her but you should get ready to walk down the aisle any minute." Paige kissed Walter's cheek and walked back out the door. Toby shook his head at Walter.
"Your girlfriend is like a hurricane."
xxx Back Across the Building xxx
Happy was getting sick of posing for photos. Elise had taken about a million before declaring she had enough. Paige walked in the room moments after the bride, father, and photographer returned.
"Ready to go?" Happy nodded, taking a deep breath. The Devastator by Stormy started playing from somewhere in the building. "That mean's Toby's walking to the altar as we speak." Happy burst out laughing, only imagining Toby's walk down the aisle if it was to that song.
"Let's do this." Happy said, taking her dad's arm. They walked out the door and towards the ceremony's location. Cabe stood just before the glass doors leading to the aisle. He smiled at Happy.
"You look good kid." She smiled and hugged him. The sound of the camera's shutter went off.
"I'm sorry you never got to walk Amanda down the aisle." She whispered. He squeezed her.
"It's okay. I'm glad whatever higher power there is brought you girls into my life." He nodded to Paige. She smiled and hugged him as well.
"Well, who's ready to get hitched?" Happy joked. Paige smiled.
"I know you are." Paige said. Happy nodded. "Okay. So I'm gonna go take my seat and once the music starts, that's your cue." Happy smiled at Paige.
"Thanks." Paige hugged her quickly, then walked out the door to the front row of seats and took her seat between Walter and Ralph. Happy took a deep breath as she took Cabe and Patrick's arms. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by Sleeping at Lastplayed over the hidden speakers as the doors opened out onto the aisle. She stepped into the aisle with Cabe and her father, watching Toby's face the whole time. His eyes brimmed with tears, a huge smile on his face. She grinned at him, tears pricking at her own eyes as she walked to the arch they were to be married under. Patrick and Cabe kissed her cheeks before Patrick took her hand and set it in Toby's. A wave of relief washed through her. He was here. And he was marrying her. And they would be together. Toby smiled brightly at Happy, both completely oblivious to the officiant instructing the handful of guests to take their seats.
I love you. He mouthed. She grinned.
Love you too. The officiant began the regular speech and after a few minutes, announced it was time for the couple to read their vows. Paige handed Happy the page with a messy scrawl written across it, as did Walter for Toby. Toby began first.
"Happy, when I first met you I had no idea you would turn my life completely in on itself. But now, I know I wouldn't be living if it weren't for you. You bring out the best in me, challenge me, and make me strive to be my best self." His voice cracked after this. He took a deep breath and continued, "I promise to watch Top Gear with you and let you explain everything about the cars to me. I promise to give you space when I know you need it, especially at the garage. I promise you will never be alone again. I promise to always be your home, no matter where we are. I promise to remind you that I love you every night before you fall asleep and every morning when you wake up. And most importantly, I promise to love you unconditionally until long after my last breath." Happy's tears were now flowing freely. She tried to compose herself as the officiant gestured for her to begin her own vows.
"Before I met you, I didn't know what love meant. I was scared and I never had somewhere to really call home. You showed me what it means to really love someone and gave me a forever home. You taught me love can be misspelled and messy, but it still works. It just needs to be given a chance. And I'm so glad I gave it a chance with you. I promise to listen to you while you psychobabble, and pay attention. I promise to support you every day. The good and the bad. I promise to take away your pain and help bear the burden. I promise to remember neither of us are perfect, but we're perfect for each other. I promise not to keep score, even though we both know I always win." Laughs rang through the air. Toby winked at her and nodded. Happy took a deep breath again before finishing her vows. "No matter where we are in the world, I promise I will always come back to you. And I promise to love you far longer than forever." She looked up from the paper into his tear filled eyes and smiled brightly.
"I love you." He whispered.
"I love you too." She replied, squeezing his hand.
"By the power vested in me by the state of California, I pronounce you husband and wife." The officiant took a large pause, drawing a pained look from Toby and laughs from the guests, before continuing. "You can kiss your beautiful bride now."
"Thank you sir." Toby sighed, pulling Happy into his arms and pressing his lips to hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he tightened his arms around her lower back.
"I love you Mr. Curtis." She breathed once they separated, still oblivious to their guests. He smiled radiantly at her, pressing another kiss to her lips.
"I love you too Mrs. Curtis." Without another word, he swept his wife up into his arms and carried her back down the aisle to finish the first day of the rest of their lives.
AN: Oh my goodness that took way longer than anticipated. When I published the chapter before, I didn't realize I was almost done with this chapter! The next chapter will be the reception! Please review and participate in the author ask chapter! I'm really excited about it! oxoxo Em