The good times
Chapter 1: From here to eternity
A/N: Here's the first of the best moments series. The title of this chapter is a song by Michael Peterson and fits this chapter so perfectly I had to use it. Lyrics included in the chapter.
"The best moment of my life would have to be my wedding night," Grissom's voice held a tenderness his friends had never heard him use before. They already knew he loved Rayleigh but it still shocked them to hear that tone in his voice. This wasn't their always-in-control, emotions- in-check Grissom. "Things were so hectic the night before that I was so sure the wedding would be a disaster. The caterers got the date wrong and had to scramble to get all the food we'd ordered ready, my suit somehow was misplaced, and my cousins kept harassing me about a bachelor party. I eventually gave in and I admit I had fun.
"When I got to the church the next day, in my suit that my father had found in a closet, I found my dad pacing and my cousin Bradlee, whom I had chosen as my best man, was trying to calm him down. I still think my dad was more nervous than I was. I stood at the alter beside Bradlee and waited with little patience and plenty of nerves as the groomsmen escorted the bridesmaids up the aisle. Finally Rayleigh and her dad began their walk down the aisle.
"She took my breath away. Her dress showed off her curves perfectly and the pale pink colour brought out the glow in her cheeks. Her hair was hanging down in ringlets, framing her beautiful face and making her look like an angel. Her eyes locked with mine as her father gave her away and I could see the love she felt for me radiating from them.
"We exchanged the traditional wedding vows, I meant every single word and I knew she did too, then kissed. We moved the ceremony to the hall attached to the church for the dinner and dance. I was nervous about the dinner but the caterers did a great job in the little time that they had. It was fantastic.
"The first dance is probably the thing I remember the most about the post-wedding celebration. The music started and I took her into my arms. She always fit so perfectly into them. She laid her head on my shoulder and I held her close as we danced to the song.
"I've done everything I could to get you here tonight Without telling you why Now girl, if only you would, please hold out your hand Just close your eyes I've been dying to as you one burning question Will you be mine?
From here to eternity I'm asking you to share your life with me Now and forever I guarantee I'll always stay by your side I promise my love to you I'm willing and able and ready to Whatever you need, I'm here for you And I'll always be From here to eternity
Well, I've saved a year for this ring, and I can't wait to see How it looks on your hand I'll give you everything that one woman needs From a one-woman man I'll be strong, I'll be tender, a man of my word And I will be yours
From here to eternity I'm asking you to share your life with me Now and forever I guarantee I'll always stay by your side I promise my love to you I'm willing and able and ready to Whatever you need, I'm here for you And I'll always be From here to eternity
"When we broke apart I could see her love for me shinning in her eyes. I couldn't wait to start my life with her as I loved her so much that she became my life."
Sara smiled at him when he looked up. She had no idea her boss was such a romantic. She felt bad for saying that she wanted to be like him because he felt nothing. Now she wanted to be like him so she could feel as loved as he had.
A/N: Here's the first of the best moments series. The title of this chapter is a song by Michael Peterson and fits this chapter so perfectly I had to use it. Lyrics included in the chapter.
"The best moment of my life would have to be my wedding night," Grissom's voice held a tenderness his friends had never heard him use before. They already knew he loved Rayleigh but it still shocked them to hear that tone in his voice. This wasn't their always-in-control, emotions- in-check Grissom. "Things were so hectic the night before that I was so sure the wedding would be a disaster. The caterers got the date wrong and had to scramble to get all the food we'd ordered ready, my suit somehow was misplaced, and my cousins kept harassing me about a bachelor party. I eventually gave in and I admit I had fun.
"When I got to the church the next day, in my suit that my father had found in a closet, I found my dad pacing and my cousin Bradlee, whom I had chosen as my best man, was trying to calm him down. I still think my dad was more nervous than I was. I stood at the alter beside Bradlee and waited with little patience and plenty of nerves as the groomsmen escorted the bridesmaids up the aisle. Finally Rayleigh and her dad began their walk down the aisle.
"She took my breath away. Her dress showed off her curves perfectly and the pale pink colour brought out the glow in her cheeks. Her hair was hanging down in ringlets, framing her beautiful face and making her look like an angel. Her eyes locked with mine as her father gave her away and I could see the love she felt for me radiating from them.
"We exchanged the traditional wedding vows, I meant every single word and I knew she did too, then kissed. We moved the ceremony to the hall attached to the church for the dinner and dance. I was nervous about the dinner but the caterers did a great job in the little time that they had. It was fantastic.
"The first dance is probably the thing I remember the most about the post-wedding celebration. The music started and I took her into my arms. She always fit so perfectly into them. She laid her head on my shoulder and I held her close as we danced to the song.
"I've done everything I could to get you here tonight Without telling you why Now girl, if only you would, please hold out your hand Just close your eyes I've been dying to as you one burning question Will you be mine?
From here to eternity I'm asking you to share your life with me Now and forever I guarantee I'll always stay by your side I promise my love to you I'm willing and able and ready to Whatever you need, I'm here for you And I'll always be From here to eternity
Well, I've saved a year for this ring, and I can't wait to see How it looks on your hand I'll give you everything that one woman needs From a one-woman man I'll be strong, I'll be tender, a man of my word And I will be yours
From here to eternity I'm asking you to share your life with me Now and forever I guarantee I'll always stay by your side I promise my love to you I'm willing and able and ready to Whatever you need, I'm here for you And I'll always be From here to eternity
"When we broke apart I could see her love for me shinning in her eyes. I couldn't wait to start my life with her as I loved her so much that she became my life."
Sara smiled at him when he looked up. She had no idea her boss was such a romantic. She felt bad for saying that she wanted to be like him because he felt nothing. Now she wanted to be like him so she could feel as loved as he had.