You are invited to the Event of the New Year.
The Union of
Gabriella Danielle Hernedez to Nickolas Fallon
And
William Robert Horton to Jackson Steven Kiriakis
St. Lukes Chapel
Father Eric Brady Presiding
January 17, 2013
7:00 PM
With a Champagne Toast and Dancing to follow in the Horton Town Square
It is January 17, 2013. It's a crisp morning, it lightly snowed that morning, making it a beautiful winter day. The couples had decided that the idea of a double wedding ceremony wasn't a half bad idea. And the families thought it was a wonderful idea as well.
Two of the grooms, Sonny and Nick are the Kiriakis Mans, getting ready with Cameron, who is Sonny's best man and Brady who is standing up for Nick. Meanwhile, Will and T are getting ready at Sami's apartment. And Sami is with Gabi at the Pub. Gabi and Rafe's Mom Thea brought Gabi a beautiful lace veil to wear, that had belonged to her great-grandmother. Sami had given her a dress from CW to wear, that was left from a photo shoot.
Gabi: Sami, I don't know how I'll ever thank you enough for this. (Putting on the dress, and Sami zips it up)
Sami: I was happy to do, I love you Gabi. Besides, (rubbing Gabi's tummy) you two, need to look beautiful today.
Gabi: Thanks, I feel beautiful, today. Do you think Nick will like it.
Rafe: (sneaking in) Sis, he'll love it. You look Amazing. Quite grown up.
Gabi: (hugging him) I love you, Rafe.
Rafe: I love you. The limo is here to pick us up. I'll get Allie and Sid. Is Johnny with EJ or Lucas?
Sami: EJ is out of town, he was sorry to be missing this today, but it couldn't be helped, his mother is ill.
Rafe: I'll keep, all comments to myself.
Sami: So, johnny is getting ready with the guys at the church.
Rafe: Oh, So I put this monkey suit on at home for nothing.
Sami: Will invited him, to be one of the "big" boys today. He's so excited, I don't think he got a lot of sleep.
Gabi: That makes two of us (rubbing her tummy), make that three.
Rafe: Shall we ladies and young ladies? ushering them to the door.
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At St Lukes: Two of our Grooms-Sonny and Nick are waiting in a small office with Cameron, since they had got ready at the Kiriakis Mansion. When the arrived, Justin ushered them in and into the office to wait for the event to start. They are far from Will and T, who are ready in a different room in the church.
T: You ok, man? You look nervous as hel-heck (correcting himself and looking up)
Will: Good save. I'm ok, maybe a little nervous, but you know what, I get to marry the man of my dreams, so shouldn't I be?
There is a knock on the door and it Cam, he's here to check up on Will
Will: Hey, Cam-(Shaking his hand)
Cam: Sonny wanted me to check in on you. And to make sure you weren't going to get cold feet.
Will: You tell him- my feet are warm as toast, and I'll see him out there.
Cam: Will do, oh and he wanted me to give this to you. (handing him a small book), he says read only today's entry. You can read the rest another time.
Will: Ok. (taking the book and sitting with it) Tell him thanks.
Cam leaves and T points at the book
T: What's that?
Will: Sonny's journal, he's been keeping it since we met, he takes a deep breath, skimming the pages, until he found today's entry
January 17, 2013
Dear Journal,
today all my dreams are coming true- I am getting to married to my best friend, to my 1 true love and I wish I could shout it to the world. He makes all my days worth living- I haven't seen him since the rehearsal dinner last night and I miss him like we've been apart for years, that's how strong our bond is.
Well in a few short hours we will make Salem History-and I Can't Wait! Forever sounds just about right. and all I can hope for is that he see's forever in me too. I love William Robert Horton more than ever can be expressed in words or actions. So with that said, let do this. Lets get married. I can't wait to see him at the altar.
sincerely,
Jackson Steven Kirakis
Will has tears at these beautiful words, but the fact that he could have lost Sonny forever for his dishonesty-he'll never understand how he got so damn lucky-but he wasn't about to question it today. He and T were given the signal that it was time.
As Lucas steps in the room with Sami.
Luc: Hey you guys look great, T could Will's mother and I have a moment?
T: Sure, I'll go find Audrey.
Sami: Hey, Tad, you look very handsome, by the way.
T: Ms. Brady, you look absolutely beautiful. Will's lucky to have such a great Mom.
Sami and Lucas spend a few minutes calming Will's nerves, reassuring him that Sonny love him, and that they love both of them very much. They get the signal that it is time to begin.
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Eric is in the front of St. Lukes, which is beautifully lit with candles everywhere, and only white flowers, the only colored flowers are the ones that Gabi and Abby are carrying. Will's brother and sisters start down the aisle. Followed by Nick and Gabi's Mothers. Then Justin and Lucas, who give each other a high 5 at the end of the aisle, getting chuckles from all the guests. The 4 mothers now head down the aisle and light a candle for their child. After the parents all take their sits, the wedding officially begins.
Nick enters the side door, right of the alter. The Groomsmen, T, Brady and Cameron take their march up the aisle, Cameron with Abigail on his arm. They take the spots.
Will enters the Church from the left side, going down the side aisle, and is met by Sami, and they wait. Then, Sonny enters the church from the right and Adrienne meets Sonny on that same side. Each mother places a tender kiss on their son's cheek. They escort them to the front of the church. Each man shakes hands with their father. And step to their side of the church.
Then all eyes are on the back of the church, and the Cannon in D begins, and the doors open. Rafe and Gabi come into view. There is a audible intake of breath from Nick. Gabi looks stunning as she walks down the aisle to meet her groom. Rafe has tears in his eyes, but he is also wearing that incredible smile. He gives her to Nick's awaiting arm, and kisses her cheek. He joins Sami.
Eric: Good evening. And welcome to what is sure to be the Wedding of the Year here in Salem. Love comes in many different forms. As we see here today. We have two very different couples standing before us and God today is smiling on them as they are ready to commit to the one they love. All are ready to take on the responsiblity of a life partner and of family. They're journey to this place here today started on different paths but those paths have crossed and recrossed. And those paths are shaping what we are seeing here today.
Nick and Gabi: Do you promise to love and cherish one another in all times; good or bad? Do you promise to be true to one another and most of all to yourself and to God.
Nick: I Do
Gabi: I do, too.
Eric: Now the rings.
Nick: Gabi take this ring as a sign of my love for you and my promise I make here today.
Gabi: Nick take this ring as a sigh of my love for you and my promise I make here today.
Eric: Ok, 1 couple down, 1 to go (laughter from the crowd) He turns the Will and Sonny. Now this is a first for me, I've known Will since he as born and I am honored to be doing this today. These two are taking a leap of faith today. And I know that God is smiling down on them. We all know there are people out there in this world that would say that it isn't right for these two young men to be here today-however I am not one of those people and Neither is God. God, he brought them together, and he approves of the love they share for one another. (Eric gives Sonny his signal)
Sonny: Today is a day I am embedding into my memory as the happiest day of my life because I finally get to make you mine for keeps. Will, it was love at first sight for me and ever since that day, that wonderful day, my love for you has only deepened. I promise today that I will do my best to make each of our days together better than the last. I love you William Robert Horton- Today-Tomorrow-Always. (Sonny has tears streaming down his face and Will lifts his free hand up to wipe the tears off softly)
Will: I'm not sure if anyone here has ever been struck by lightning-but that is what I felt that first day we met-I'm sure I was because that is how it felt when you first shook my hand. And as the time we spent together went on my feelings for you came to the surface until they boiled over. And I knew then that this was true love. I want nothing more in my life then to be with you- Jackson Steven Kirikas. You are my everything, You are my all. I love you Today-Tomorrow-Always. (Sonny wipes tears from his eyes as well as Will's)
The pair exchange rings.
Sonny: Will accept this ring as the link and the symbol of our love and our union.
Will: Sonny accept this ring as the link and the symbol of our love and our union.
Eric: Now that both couples have said their vows and exchanged rings. I am pleased to present: Nickolas and Gabriella Fallon and William and Jackson Horton-Kirikas. You may seal your unions with a kiss.
There is thunderous cheering and applause from the crowd. Both couples turn to they're family and friends, and walk up the aisle, First Gabi and Nick. Then Will and Sonny, kiss again and travel up the aisle together hand in hand. Making Salem history, the first legally married gay couple in Salem in 2013.