When they got to the airport, they picked up their boarding passes and after being padded down by security for having absolutely no luggage, they got on the plane to Vermont.
Alex was suddenly tired so she laid on Olivia's shoulder and went to sleep while Olivia stared at the back of the seat in front of her.
Serena and Abbie were busy, both writing their vows on beverage napkins on either side of Alex and Olivia. Serena stole a glance at Abbie who was lost in thought. She smiled at her future wife. Although she was surprised that Abbie agreed for them to get married so early in the game and on such short notice.
But she had a feeling about Abbie. A feeling she'd never had with anyone else, so when Alex offered she took it and ran with it.
She wasn't sure how her family would react, but she had learned to subtly resist their restrictions. Serena was, at the moment, elated at the situation.
When they landed, Alex awoke fully rested and ready for action. A blast of cold air hit them as they walked out of the airport. Olivia put an arm around Alex to try to shield her from the cold as they rushed to a cab.
Serena gave the cabbie directions and started working again on her phone.
Olivia looked out the window, watching the snow dusted pine trees fly by. She'd never been to Vermont before. She usually didn't stray far from New York. She looked over at Alex who was smiling to herself and playing with her fingernails.
Olivia reached over and took Alex's hand. She traced all of Alex's fingers, "You okay?"
The blonde nodded and kissed Olivia's cheek. "Perfect."
The kiss caused Olivia to grin from ear to ear. She leaned forward and captured Alex's lips.
"Get a room," Serena teased when the kiss was over.
The cab pulled to a stop. Olivia grinned and opened the door, "Okay."
The hotel Serena booked was more of a chateau resort. The exterior was made to look like a log cabin, accentuated by the snow that was held in the crevices.
"This is beautiful," Alex looked around.
Serena led them to the front desk. She stated her name to the front desk and the woman behind it handed over four keys, "Welcome back Miss Southerlyn."
"You've been here before?" Abbie asked.
The blonde smiled, "Yes, but not to get married. To go skiing." She started to hand Abbie a key that matched the one that Serena had slid into her pocket.
"Wait," Olivia took the key before Abbie could reach it, "Maybe you two should sleep apart tonight. You know wedding day tradition."
"I think it's a little late to bring tradition into this," Serena smirked.
Abbie chuckled, but nodded, "I agree with Olivia. We have the rest of our lives to sleep next to each other." She looked at Serena, "We have a lot to do tomorrow before eight."
Serena nodded. She wrapped her arms around Abbie's neck and kissed her. "I love you," Serena murmured and stroked Abbie's cheek.
"I love you too," Abbie grinned.
"I guess I'll see you at the wedding," Alex smiled at Olivia.
Olivia brushed some hair that managed to escape from Alex's ponytail out of her face, "I guess you will."
Alex brushed her lips against Olivia's. "Goodnight."
"Goodnight," Olivia echoes and kissed Alex one last time before dragging Abbie up to their room.
When Alex and Serena got to their room, Serena laid down on the bed and Alex stood at the window watching a light snow start to fall. "What's the plan for today?"
"Dresses, manicures, pedicures, and general shopping," Serena smiled, "Then the greatest night of my life."
Alex smiled at Serena's excitement, "I'm glad you're happy."
"I guess I have you to thank for this," Serena sat up.
"I was just joking," Alex answered and walked to the bed sitting next to Serena, "I didn't actually think you'd take me up on it."
"Well maybe you should think before you joke," Serena chuckled.
Alex looked at the other blonde, "Have you told anyone else?"
Serena shook her head, "No. I think that defeats the purpose of eloping. The second I tell anyone in my family they'll be on a plane here with a bottle of champagne in one hand and a prenup in the other."
"Prenup?" Alex asked.
Serena nodded, "Yeah. They wouldn't want their fortune endangered because of a divorce and they wouldn't want a legal battle with their daughter's ex-wife."
Alex realized that she didn't know much about Serena's family, "I'm sure when they meet Abbie they'll love her."
An immediate smile appeared on Serena's face at the mention of Abbie's name, "Yeah, they will. She's amazing. I'll call my brother after the ceremony so he can come up and meet her then I'll let him tell mom that I eloped. She'll have a cow."
Alex chuckled, "Are you going to have a reception in the city or anything?"
"Probably," Serena stood up and walked to the window, "At my mother's insistence."
After a few minutes of quiet, Serena looked back at Alex, "I'm not going to be able to sleep. Are you ready to go shopping?"
"Always," Alex grinned.
The light was off in Olivia and Abbie's room. They were both laying in the bed, but neither one was asleep.
"I'm getting married in fourteen hours," Abbie breathed.
Olivia turned her head toward Abbie, "Nervous?"
"Excited," Abbie smiled, "This is the perfect way to get married. I love that she's spontaneous and impulsive. I've had a lot of fun because of it and I'll keep having fun."
"I'm glad you're happy," Olivia added quietly. She looked at the clock, "I'm not going to be able to sleep."
"Me either," Abbie replied. She reached over and turned the lamp on, "How about we go get some breakfast and then go find some clothes."
After a stop for some coffee before the shops opened, Serena and Alex went to a small strip of boutiques. They looked around together before starting to try things on. Serena immediately found the dress she wanted for her wedding.
They walked out purchases in hand. Serena led the way to the next boutique. Just as they walked in, Alex's phone rang. She looked at the screen and smiled. Pressing the send button, she put it to her ear, "Hello dearest."
Olivia chuckled on the other end of the line, "Good morning. I'm glad I didn't wake you up. Abbie wants to know what kind of dress Serena is planning on getting so that their dresses don't clash."
"She already got hers," Alex sat down on a bench while Serena wandered around.
"Already?" Olivia asked, "It's only eight thirty."
"She's decisive," Alex grinned, "Just send me a picture of Abbie's dress before she gets it. I don't see a problem. Serena's dress will pretty much go with anything."
"Will do," the detective answered. She paused briefly, "I called Cragen and told him what was going on. He told me to stay up here. Apparently I have so much vacation time racked up that it's causing him administrative problems. Is there anyway you could take some time off?"
"Actually, I have some sick time I need to take before I lose it. And luckily," Alex fake coughed, "I feel a cold coming on."
Olivia chuckled, "Great. Let me know it's going later." She paused again, "I miss you."
"I miss you too," Alex beamed, "I'll see you tonight." She was excited. Tonight she would really have Olivia all to herself, in a hotel room, a long way away from any distractions that would interrupt them.
"Bye Alex," Olivia added, loving the way she felt saying Alex's name.
"Bye Liv," the blonde replied and reluctantly hung up.
Olivia tapped her phone in her hand for a few seconds before getting out the key to her room. The phone number to the hotel was printed on the side of it. She dialed the number and put the phone to her ear.
"What are you doing?" Abbie asked, returning from trying on dresses empty-handed.
Olivia smiled, "I'm going to do something special for Alex tonight."
"Ooh la la," Abbie smirked, "Is it a romantic something?"
Olivia couldn't contain her smile that threatened to take over her face. "Yes." When she heard the woman at the front desk on the phone she rattled off a list of requests that the woman was delighted to go along with.
When she hung up, Abbie looked at her, "You are really romantic."
"Thanks," Olivia grinned and stood, "C'mon we have to go find you a wedding dress."
They both stood up and walked to the next shop in search of the perfect dress for Abbie's impromptu wedding.