May 20th, 2004

Alex sat in her underwear staring out the window. The day was sunny. The day was perfect for a wedding. She inhaled deeply as her hands shook violently. She felt like she was going to throw up. She felt like she was going to faint.

"Alex, sweetheart, do you like your hair?" Beth asked.

"Huh?" Alex mumbled.

"Your hair. Do you like what I did?" She asked. Alex looked in the mirror. A smile spread across her face. Her mother had swept her hair up into a French twist.

"I love it, Ma." Alex grinned, "Thanks."

"I still don't see why you didn't hire someone to do it for you."

"Because it's cheaper to have my Mommy do it." Alex winked. "How much time do we have?"

"An hour." Beth said, "In an hour you'll be a married woman. You'll be Mrs. Alexandra Davis." Alex groaned.

"Don't. I think I'm going to barf." She moaned.

"Don't." Beth smiled. "Let me do your make up." Alex smiled softly.

"How is it?" Alex asked.

"How is what?" Beth asked.

"Marriage. How is it?" Beth smiled softly as she started applying Alex's lipstick.

"Well, It's utterly wonderful somedays and its pure hell somedays." Beth said, "After a while, his little mannerisms will rag on your nerves, but since you've already lived together, I don't think the socks on the floor will bug you."

"Oh they do." Alex chuckled as she smacked her lips. "And the toilet cover not down."

* * *

Ty threw down an ace.

"There you go." Ty stuck his tongue out at Sully; "Do you have any threes?"

"Go fish." Sully laughed. Ty grabbed a card from the pile.

"I don't understand why we had to come here so early. It takes us like five seconds to get ready." Ty said.

"Yeah, But Lexi needs to do her hair and make up." Adam said, "It'll take her ages to look half way decent."

"Hey that's my almost wife you're talking about." Ty chuckled.

"Yeah. It's my sister." Adam looked at his cards as a knock came upon the door.

"Who is it?" Ty chuckled.

"Ty, It's your mother." Maggie stood at the door. The colour drained on Ty's face. His mother? He didn't invite his mother to the wedding. Ty got up and opened the door.

"Hi…" He said.

"We need to talk." Maggie said. Ty rubbed the back of his neck.

"I'm sort of busy."

"Why didn't you tell me your were getting married today?" Maggie asked her son.

"I didn't think you'd care." Ty said.

"You're my son. Of course I care." She said.

"Yeah, but I'm marrying Alex. How many times this past year have you seen me? How many times have you seen your granddaughter?" Ty asked.

"None." Maggie sighed deeply.

"It's because you don't agree with it." Ty said, "You don't like her because she's white. You don't like Jade because she's part white." Sully and Adam exchanged looks and got up. Maggie stared at her son.

"That is not why I haven't done anything."

"Then why?" Ty asked, "I've needed you a lot this past year. You never returned any of my phone calls. You missed Jade's birth. You missed the most important day of my life. I am a father."

"I'm sure you're a terrific father." Maggie said.

"Why are you here?" He asked.

"Because you're getting married. My baby is getting married." Maggie said, "I can't miss it."

"You've missed everything else." Ty muttered.

"Tyrone, don't treat me like this." Maggie said, "I am coming here to start over. I want to be a part of Jade's life. I want to be apart of what you and Alex create."

"Why don't you like her?" Ty asked. Maggie laughed.

"I like her." She said, "It's her career I don't like."

"Ahhh. That again." Ty chuckled, "She needs stability. She needs a non-life threatening job."

"Exactly. She's a mother and almost a wife." Maggie smiled. "Can I see my grand daughter?" Ty nodded. He led his mother to the back room where Jade was napping. He wondered how his mother knew he was getting married today. Ty had to admit it was nice to have her here. Maybe he had misjudged her. Ty bent down and picked Jade up.

"Jade, this is your grandmother." He said. Jade opened her blue eyes and looked at Maggie.

"Hello there." Maggie caressed Jade's cheek "She looks like you."

"She has Alex's eyes." Ty said.

"She certainly does." Maggie smiled softly; "Can I do her hair for the wedding? I don't think you or Alex know how to do her hair properly." Ty laughed has he handed his daughter over.

"Be my guest. We usually just pull I up into a bun." Maggie wrinkled her nose.

"She has enough hair for a couple of pigtails." She said.

* * *

Alex ran her hands down the bodice of her silky dress. She picked up the veil and carefully placed it on top of her head. She couldn't believe she was doing this. She was getting married. Adam knocked on the door and walked in

"Wow, Lexi." He said softly. Alex smiled as she looked at him.

"I look like a girl, I know." She said.

"You look gorgeous." He said as he walked up to her.

"Gorgeous may be a little over kill." Alex giggled.

"No it's not. It you weren't my sister and if I wasn't gay…YOWZA!" Adam laughed. Alex rolled her eyes.

"Funny she smiled as she looked into the mirror, "Do you think Ty will like this dress?"

"I think that when he sees you walking down that aisle towards him, he'll remember why he fell in love with you." Alex smiled at her brother.

"I'm so nervous." She whispered.

"That's normal." He said taking her bouquet and handing it to her, "You ready?" Alex shrugged.

"I suppose." She whispered. Adam smiled softly as Alex linked her arm with his.

"Let's get you married."

* * *

Ty breathed in deeply as he stood at the altar. Sully looked at him.

"You okay?" He whispered. Ty nodded.

"I will be." He said as the music started to play. Ty's hands shook as he held them in front of him. Kim walked down the aisle with a smile. Ty smiled at her. This was happening. He was actually getting married. Ty looked at her mother. She was obviously proud. The organ started to play the wedding march. Everyone in the church stood up and turned to the door.

The doors opened up and Alex and Adam stepped forward. Ty's breath caught in his throat. He couldn't express how beautiful Alex looked. She was more gorgeous than an angel was. She slowly walked towards him. He was marrying that goddess. When Alex stepped up to the altar, she handed her bouquet of flowers to Kim. Adam kissed her cheek and stepped back. Alex looked at Ty.

"Your beautiful." Ty whispered. Alex blushed softly.

"Welcome." The father said, "Today we are here to witness the union of two souls, Tyrone Jr. and Alexandra. Marriage is a sacred vow. Marriage is a privilege. These two being have embarked on something wonderful." Ty and Alex grinned brightly at each other as the father talked. They really weren't listening. They were staring at each other. This day had finally come. It had seemed like they were engaged forever and this day would never come, but it had. "And now the rings."

"Wow." Ty whispered as Sully handed him Alex's ring.

"Go ahead." The Father smiled. Ty had written a whole long speech but now, he had forgotten them. Ty took her hand.

"Alex, I forgot what I was going to say but I'm just going to speak from the heart. I know, We had a rocky start and the reason why we started wasn't the best in the world, but I wouldn't change anything for the world." Alex blushed softly. "Now we have a gorgeous daughter and we're here. We have a life together and that's the most amazing thing in the world. Being able to fall asleep with my arms around you, being able to see you when you wake up, being able to see you feed our daughter…It's al worth it and its what I want. I want lazy Sundays in bed for the rest of our lives." He slid the ring onto Alex's trembling finger. "I know your father is watching down at us right now and he is just as proud as I am of you."

"Alexandra?" The priest smiled. She took in a deep breath.

"I never wanted to get married. I never saw myself getting married. I never saw myself in a long-term relationship. I never saw myself as a mother, until I met you. You touched my life in a way I never thought anyone could. You lift me up when I am down. You make me soar to the skies with a single kiss." She whispered as she slid the ring onto his finger. "I l-love you so much, Ty. You've made into the woman I am today. I can repay you for all that you've done." Ty brushed a few tears off of her cheek.

"Very good." The priest said, "Now, do you Tyrone Davis Jr. take Alexandra Taylor to be your wedded wife?"

"I do." Ty whispered.

"And do you Alexandra Taylor take Tyrone Davis Jr. to be your wedded husband?" He asked. Alex nodded slowly.

"I d-d-do." She whispered. Ty breathed a sigh of relief.

"With the power invested in me and by the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife." Alex laughed tearfully, "You may kiss your bride."

"I've been waiting to do this for a long time." He whispered leaning over and sealing their marriage with a kiss. Alex sighed against his lips as everyone cheered inside of the church. They were finally married.