A/N: A special thanks to Corderbollie for writing this chapter. Check out their awesome fics, Nothing but Flowers (A Boomhauer centric fic) and This Must Be The Place( A bill centric fic).

Bailey's soft cotton dress flowed gently behind her as she glided down the hallway of the courthouse. Her joy and excitement made her feel lighter than air. She was impossibly overjoyed, knowing that she was now living the best day of her entire life. Bill felt the same way; his radiant grin gleamed as brightly as the sunbeams streaming through the windows. He was absolutely delighted, never having been happier in his entire existence. This beautiful woman was going to be his wife…

The two of them crossed into the room where Hank, Dale, and Boomhauer were already waiting. Bailey felt a little nervous seeing them, but she was still too elated for anything to bother her very much. She stood shyly at Bill's elbow, blushing yet smiling as they said hello. Bill was relieved that Dale didn't have anything rude or annoying to say for once. He must have understood what an important day this was.

When the officiator stepped into the room, Bailey's stomach did a nervous flip. The time was drawing nearer, she was going to be married soon. She hardly noticed anything being said or anything going on in the room around her...all she could see was Bill. He smiled down at her so tenderly and so lovingly, and Bailey felt her heart flutter even faster. She was certain she had never loved him more than she did in this very moment.

"I do," Bill said suddenly, breaking her from her thoughts.

When it was Bailey's turn to echo her vows she fumbled through a few words, but Bill's smile never wavered. She felt so safe with him, so cherished, she knew this was exactly where she wanted to be...

Bailey might as well have been floating all the way home with how incredibly happy she was feeling. She was married now! She had a husband, and they were going to be together for the rest of their lives. She never thought her life would end up like this. Amy made it seem like she was destined to be alone forever, with no one to be with except for Amy. Bailey hardly dared to dream of anything different. But her life was so very different now and she knew it could only get better from here.

However, once Bill turned the car down Rainey Street, a strange feeling began settling in.

"Looks like Peggy went all out," Bill said cheerfully as they passed the Hill house. Bailey looked out the window and finally realized what her sinking feeling was coming from. Nearly all of the neighbors were there, all of them waiting for her and Bill to arrive. It made her anxious, and her stomach twisted with nerves. All those people to meet, people who were important to Bill…

Bill parked in the driveway and bounded happily over to Bailey's side of the car. He opened the door for her, gentlemanly as always, grinning broadly from ear to ear. Bailey looked up at his unbounded enthusiasm and felt guilty for not matching it.

She stepped tentatively out of the car and began to move towards the house. The idea of taking a quiet nap was an enticing one. "I think I'm gonna-"

"Come on," Bill insisted, "Our guests are waiting for us!" And he tugged her gently by her elbow to lead her across the street.

She walked slowly, her feet feeling heavy, her stomach sinking. Bill didn't seem to notice; he was still beaming with joy, standing tall, proud to be introducing his new wife to all of his neighbors. They stepped onto the grass of Hank's yard and immediately a burst of applause and cheering greeted them. Dale even whistled.

Bailey hardly had time to take the busy environment in before she was swarmed by three strangers. The wives of Bill's friends, she assumed, but what she noticed most of all was that Bill was gone. Bailey suddenly felt small and vulnerable.

"So you're Bill's new wife! I'm Peggy, three time winner of the Substitute Teacher of the Year award at Tom Landry Middle School."

"Cute dress, sug," a blonde woman said. "I'm Nancy, Dale's wife. You might recognize me from the channel 18 news." She tossed her blonde hair back over her shoulder, looking haughty.

The third woman downed the rest of her wine glass. Her expression was smug, but her tone seemed friendly. "I'm Minh. It's about time we got another woman around here."

"I'm Bailey," she mumbled. She wanted to make a good impression on everyone, especially since they were neighbors she was likely to see every day.

"So Bailey," Nancy began, "What do you do?"

She hesitated. She wasn't sure how to answer that.

"Do you work?" asked Minh.

"School?" asked Peggy.

"Hobbies?" asked Nancy.

Bailey was beginning to feel more overwhelmed than she already had been. But then she felt a familiar hand in hers, warm and strong, and Bill led her away to another corner of the yard.

"Sorry about them," he said, "They're just excited to meet you."

Hank was at the grill while a few other guys stood around him with beers in hand. Bill presented Bailey to them proudly and introduced her.

"Everyone, this is my wife, Bailey!"

Despite Bailey having met Hank, Dale, and Boomhauer already, Bill was excited to be able to announce her as his wife now.

Hank smiled kindly and tipped her a nod. "Nice to see you again, Mrs. Dauterive."

Bailey blushed at her new title. Bailey Dauterive… She liked it. It sounded nice and dignified.

She noticed Hank beckoning to someone behind her, and turned around to see a woman about the same age as her approaching them. She looked friendly and sweet, which endeared her to Bailey immediately.

"Congratulations! Oh, getting married is so exciting," she said brightly. "Hi, I'm Luanne. Uncle Hank is my, well, uncle."

Bailey was momentarily surprised to find herself in a hug. She mumbled, "I'm Bailey," into Luanne's shoulder.

"Bailey! It's going to be so nice having a new neighbor. I live right next door to you, you know. Right next to Mr. Dauterive!"

"That's great," Bailey smiled. She didn't mind Peggy, Nancy, and Minh, but Luanne seemed much easier to talk to. The idea of having someone so nice next door, especially her own age, made her feel a little more at home.

Bill watched as Luanne threw her arm around Bailey's shoulders and led her away across the yard, chattering happily while Bailey smiled. He was pleased that the two of them were hitting it off so well. And he was happier still when Bailey bent down to wave hello to Gracie. He knew she was going to be a great mother...