Just Drive
'Just drive,' she said desperately, need in her eyes. 'Okay,' he whispered, taking her hand and squeezing it gently
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Today was the day. The day that House and Cuddy would say 'I do' in Miami, in the company of their closest friends. It was going to be simple, a beach service with a local registrar, and a good meal afterwards.
Cuddy, Brittney, Ellis and Katheryn were getting ready in one of the hotel rooms with Erin and Isla.
'Are you nervous?' asked Ellis as she moved some of Cuddy's hair aside.
'No,' replied Cuddy gently. 'I love Greg, I've been waiting for this day since the day I met him.'
'And we've been with you every step of the way,' said Brittney with a soft smile.
'Now we're all gonna be mommy's at the same time together,' said Katheryn.
'Yeah,' said Cuddy gently. 'That scares me after the state the kids left the hotel room in.'
'That was 4 children being supervised by the men,' said Ellis. 'What would you expect?'
'True,' said Cuddy. 'Today is going to change my life. I'm going to be going back to Princeton as Mrs House!'
***
In another hotel further down the street, House, Kevin, Chase, Wilson, Tristan and Asher were getting ready.
'I thought I'd be nervous about today,' said House, trying to do his tie. 'But I'm actually not. Today is going to be great.'
'Especially with all the speeches we have planned,' said Chase, giving an evil smirk to the others.
'Was that about shutting up when you were right Uncle Jimmy?' asked Tristan innocently.
'No, Tristan, it wasn't,' said Wilson. 'So House, you looking forward to the wedding night?'
'Maybe....' said House. 'Okay, for sure, I actually am, although I'm not sure if she's gonna be in the mood.'
'House House House,' said Kevin, patting him on the back. 'Wedding's get women horny. Plain and simple. Even if you go to a wedding that's not yours, the women get really aroused man. And if it's your wedding, dude, don't expect to leave the bedroom for at least 24 hours.'
'He's right you know,' said Wilson. 'Take it from me, I've been married 3 times. Wedding sex is amazing!'
'Is that why you got married 3 times? Just for the sex?' asked Chase with a smirk.
'No, but I certainly wasn't complaining about it,' said Wilson, laughing.
'Come on man, we gotta go. Ready to get married?' asked Kevin.
'Yeah!' exclaimed House.
'We'll pick you up a beer on the way there for dutch courage,' said Wilson, leading House out of the door.
'Believe me, I don't need that,' said House. 'But I won't turn down a beer, if you're buying.'
'I'm always buying,' stated Wilson.
'Jim's got a point,' replied Kevin.
***
All of the men and women, minus Cuddy who was partially in hiding, met on the beach, under a decorated floral arch that was there. After meeting the registrar, the wedding could go ahead.
Picking up the portable stereo that they had brought with them, Asher pressed play.
Hearing the sounds of the Bridal March, Cuddy began to walk down the aisle, her feet bare, the sand feeling warm and soft under them. House was in amazement at how beautiful she looked, how natural and radiant she looked. She met him at the bottom of the aisle, underneath the arch, where the ceremony began.
It got to the point where vows were to be recited, their own vows that they had written. Cuddy had decided to go first.
'Greg, I've never met anyone as perfect as you. You've completed my life and given me everything I could ever dream of. I knew that I was in love with you from the moment I met you, and I knew that my life would never be full without you in it in some way. I want to marry you, to wake up every morning next to you, and look at the wedding ring on your finger. I want to look back on this day as the happiest day of my life. You've met my expectations of the perfect partner and exceeded them. And here, in front of all our friends, I swear to always be there, until my dying day, for you and Jeo, when they get here.'
Smiling at her gently, House said, 'Lisa, you've changed my life in so many ways, that I would be here until the day I died reciting them to you like poetry. You've been through so much, and you deserve your happy ending, to live in a big castle with a handsome prince. We don't live in a big castle, and I'm no way near a handsome prince, but the love that I have for you in my heart is stronger that anything I've ever known or felt before. You've completed me, you've saved me from addiction, and you're giving me the greatest gift of a child. I'll never leave you, because that would be like leaving a part of me behind. Until I die, and even after that, I'm yours.'
And with that, they placed the solid gold rings onto each others fingers, binding them for life.
Smiling and in awe of the very obvious love that these two people have for each other, the registrar said, 'Greg and Lisa have made their vows to each other and exchanged rings. You may now kiss the bride.'
Taking the opportunity, House took Cuddy into his arms and held her close, giving her a kiss that showed what would happen when they get home, a kiss of passion and promises for the future.
'May I present to you, Drs Greg and Lisa House!' said the registrar.
***
Leading her to the small platform that they would use as a dancefloor for their first dance as man and wife, House said, 'You've made me the happiest man alive.'
Kissing his cheek, she replied, 'And me the happiest woman.'
Bringing her closer to him, they began to dance.
From this moment life has begun
From this moment you are the one
Right beside you
is where I belong
From this moment on
From this moment I have been blessed
I live only for your happiness
And for your love
I'd give my last breath
From this moment on
I'd give my hand to you with all my heart
Can't wait to live my life with you, can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you
From this moment
as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on
OH
You're the reason I believe in love
And you're the answer to my prayers from up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you
From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment
I will love you
I will love you
As long as I live
From this moment on
Mmmh
Mmmh
As they danced, Brittney and Chase, Katheryn and Wilson and Ellis and Kevin all joined in, as the children looked on in awe.
***
Sitting down on some deckchairs, House said, 'How about those speeches then?'
'Oh,' said Wilson. 'Should I go first as best man? Do you all have drinks in preparation for my toast?'
'Yes Jimmy we do,' said House, rolling your eyes. 'Show us what you got.'
Standing up, beer in hand, Wilson began to recite his toast.
'I've known House and Cuddy for, well, years, can't really put a number on it. And I always knew that they would get together eventually, House will tell you, I annoyed his ass and finally, when I wasn't there, he made his move and went further than I ever thought he would.
But remember House: Early in your marriage you will find it difficult to get the last word in any discussion. With time, though, you will learn how to always get the last two words in every discussion -- just make sure the words are "Yes dear".
To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you're wrong, admit it;
Whenever you're right, shut up.
And to end, I'd like to say: Congratulations on the termination of your isolation and may I express an appreciation of your determination to end the desperation and frustration which has caused you so much consternation in giving you the inspiration to make a combination to bring an accumulation to the population.
Raise your glasses to House and Cuddy, or should I say, House and House.'
Cheering, the others lifted their glasses, clinked them with each other, and sipped some.
'See Uncle Jimmy!' said Tristan. 'I told you that you were gonna say that!'
'I think I'm going next,' said Brittney, getting the piece of paper out and standing in front of them. 'This is a poem for you guys.'
'On your joyful wedding day,
You begin a brand new life.
Friends and family give their gifts
To joyful husband, blissful wife.
But the greatest gift you'll ever get,
A gift from heaven above,
Is love forever, ending never,
Everlasting love.
You'll share life's joy and pleasure;
You'll have plenty of that, it's true.
But love is the real treasure
For your new spouse and you.
And if life hands you challenges,
As it does to one and all,
Your love will hold you steady
And never let you fall.
Your wedding day is full of joy;
Tomorrow you cannot see.
But one thing's sure for the two of you:
The best is yet to be'
As they smiled and applauded, Katheryn stood up. 'I have a funny one, I think, but serious and sweet at the same time.'
'Let me be your vacuum cleaner
Breathing in your dust
Let me be your ford cortina
I will never rust
If you like your coffee hot
Let me be your coffee pot
You call the shots
I wanna be yours
Let me be your raincoat
For those frequent rainy days
Let me be your dreamboat
When you wanna sail away
Let me be your teddy bear
Take me with you anywhere
I don't care
I wanna be yours
Let me be your electric meter
I will not run out
Let me be the electric heater
You get cold without
Let me be your setting lotion
Hold your hair with deep devotion
Deep as the deep atlantic ocean
Thats how deep is my emotion
Deep deep deep deep deep deep
I dont wanna be hers
I wanna be yours'
'Awwww, you were right Kath,' said Cuddy. 'It was really sweet, and funny.'
'Robert has a religious one!' said Brittney.
'A religious poem?' asked House in disbelief. 'Aw, come on Chase, you're totally crashing the atheist party.'
'Had to bring the religion House,' said Chase.
'Love is a great thing, a great good in every way; it alone lightens what is heavy, and leads smoothly over all roughness. For it carries a burden without being burdened, and makes every bitter thing sweet and tasty. Love wants to be lifted up, not held back by anything low. Love wants to be free, and far from all worldly desires, so that its inner vision may not be dimmed and good fortune bind it or misfortune cast it down. Nothing is sweeter than love; nothing stronger, nothing higher, nothing wider; nothing happier, nothing fuller, nothing better in heaven and earth; for love is born of God... Love keeps watch is never unaware, even when it sleeps; tired, it is never exhausted; hindered, it is never defeated; alarmed, it is never afraid; but like a living flame and burning torch it bursts upward and blazes forth... Love is quick, sincere, dutiful, joyous, and pleasant; brave, patient, faithful, prudent, serene, and vigorous; and it never seeks itself. For whenever we seek ourselves, we fall away from love. Love is watchful, humble, and upgrade; not weak, or frivolous, or directed toward vain things; temperate, pure, steady, calm, and alert in all the senses. Love is devoted and thankful to God, always trusting and hoping in him, even when it doesn't taste his sweetness, for without pain no one can live in love.'
'Awww Chase,' said Cuddy. 'That was really sweet.'
'When you take out the God thing,' said House.
'Fight fair,' declared Cuddy.
'And that is where I step in to distract us from the godly side of marriage, to the hysterical side of marriage,' said Kevin. 'If men were in charge of planning weddings....'
'Oh dear,' chorused the girls.
'There would be less "Oh Promise Me" and "Endless Love," and more "Louie, Louie" and "Mony Mony". There would be a "Rehearsal Dinner Kegger" Party.
Bridesmaids would wear matching blue jean cut-offs and halter tops. They would have NO tan lines and more skin showing than not.
Tuxes would have team logos on the back and the Nike shoes would have matching team colors.
June Weddings would be scheduled around basketball play-offs.
Vows would mention cooking and sex specifically but omit that "forsaking all others" part.
The couple would leave the ceremony in a souped up '73 Charger or some other Mopar with racing tires and flame designs on the side of the car. Better yet, a Harley!
Idiots that tried to dance with the Bride (unless they were really old) would get punched in the head.
Big slobbery dogs would be eligible for the role of "Best Man".
There would be "Tailgate Receptions".
Outdoor weddings would be held during sporting events at half-time or between innings.
Ceremonies would be short and Honeymoons would be long.
Ceremonies and Honeymoons would be inexpensive compared to the cost of the Bachelor Party. Those strippers and liquor sure do add up.
Men wouldn't ask...."Well, what do you think, Dear, The Burgundy or the Wine colored napkins?" They'd just grab extras from their local pub or tavern.
Favors would be matchbooks and cigars. Better yet, free drink passes at the local lounge.
The brides dress would show cleavage, her navel and be form fitted to her ass.
Instead of a sit down dinner or a buffet, there would be a hog roast or buckets of chicken, pizza and plenty of bar-b-que.
No one would bother with that "Veil Routine". But they would insist the garter be as high up on her leg as it would go.
The bridal bouquet could be recycled from a previous funeral or something.'
As the men creased up with laughter, the women cringed.
'To move on from my husband's and the guys tragic idea of a wedding, I have something to read,' said Ellis.
'Today's your special day-
the start of both your lives, together.
May it be special in every way
sparked by the love you've treasured
and may all the love you're feeling
still find a way to grow,
sharing joys which have a meaning
that only both of you could know.
May God bless your health
as you care for each other's needs,
may you both share in the wealth
of raising a family,
may your new dreams never end-
we hope they all come true,
and may you always be two friends
who have your love, each day, be new.
Again, today is your day,
with the bond between you strong.
God has shown both of you the way
and placed his love where it belongs
and as you hold on to each other
always keeping your love dear,
know you're blessed both by the Father
and each one of us who's here.
Today two friends start a journey
walking hand in hand, as one
they'll share everything, always
now that their journey has begun
and as they go on together,
blessed by me and you,
may these two friends always treasure
the day they said, "I do."'
'I prefer Kevin's one,' said House. 'It was spunky and funny, not soppy and romantic.'
'Ignore House Ellis, I loved it,' said Cuddy with a smile.
'Now the speeches are over,' said Wilson. 'Let's go eat, I'm starving!'