Chapter 4

The next day everyone was assembled at HQ. Bea, Dee and Rav where sitting with Alex and Monica. Heather, Paula and Jake were playing pool. Cody and Sab were at the Operation's Board listening to music. Frank and Elaina came in, each with an arm around the others waist.

"Well, you two look friendlier than you did yesterday," Bea observed.

"They have the same dopey grins on their faces as another couple we know." Paula looked over to Sab and Cody, who waved at the others.

"I see someone I have to talk to privately, then I'll give you your assignments," Elaina said, going over to Sabrina.

"We have another assignment? Darn! I was hoping for a full week of paperwork and rest," Heather said.

"This assignment will be a breeze compared to all your other assignments. It should be interesting how you all handle it." Frank was watching Elaina take Sab to his office. "Dead girl walking." he joked.

They entered the office and Elaina closed the door. "Why did you bring me in here? What did I do to get in trouble?"

"This isn't because you did something wrong. Unless you want to make a confession," Elaina said, giving her a side ways glance.

"No, it just seems that we always come in here when I'm in trouble," Sab said.

"I just wanted to tell you something in secrecy. You can't tell anyone else not even Cody until I say so. Promise?"

"My lips are sealed. Tell me," Sab promised.

"How about I show you?" Elaina held out her hand and showed her the ring.

"He asked you last night? That's great! I take it you did say yes?"

"Yes. I said yes twice actually. I wanted to make sure he heard me." Elaina laughed sitting down at the desk.

"So when is the big day?"

"Sorry, that you'll find out with the others." Elaina couldn't wait any longer to find out about Sab's night. "Ok. Spill it. How was your night?"

"Oh it was ok, we talked and then.." Sab broke into a big smile. "Who am I kidding? It was the best night we had since we got back together, hell, maybe since we met."

"Glad to hear it. You get the meet the lady who makes the gowns and robes. She'll tell you all about them."

"Really when?"

"I'm inviting her to the wedding. I need a few more gowns."

"I may want a few too." Sab smiled thinking of last night.

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Elaina and Sab came downstairs; Sab had a frown on her face trying not to give away, why they had talked. Elaina kept her hands in her pockets as she came down to where they were all gathered.

"Ok, Agent Donovan, you can give them the files now. Don't open them until I say to, if you don't do as I say, you'll be severely punished." Elaina had a very serious tone to her voice and everyone complied.

"Everyone has a file, Boss," Frank said, sitting down.

"Ok. Monica is the only one that can open her file and read the first page in it, out loud," Elaina ordered.

"In your files you'll find that your next assignment is both interesting and amazingly easy. Each of you are going to be used to complete this assignment. Some of you, will see that your duties will take perfect timing, meaning, you have the toughest jobs on this case. Others will be able to slide into their duties with no problems."

Monica paused before reading the next part. "Please open your files and read that you're cordially invited to the renewal vows of Frank and Elaina Donovan," Monica's voice rose with excitement as she read the invitation.

They all opened the files and found that some were guest and others would be in the wedding party.

Cody was reading his when he looked over at Frank. "You've got to be kidding right?"

"Nope. You're my best man. I take it you're surprised?"

"A little but I'll get over it. I have a party to plan." Cody got a devious look on his face.

"I have orders, to make sure it is R rated fun, nothing more. Derek will be there," Frank told him.

"I guess I can tone it down. It won't be as much fun."

"Ok does everyone understand their assignment and agree to it?" Elaina asked.

"I want to know who all the brides maids are besides me?" Alex asked.

"Me," Monica spoke up.

"Me too," Bea said.

"Me three." Paula waved her file.

"Whose maid of Honor?" Dee asked.

"That is me, Dee," Sab yelled out.

"We should've known, with Cody as best man." Bea giggled.

"Ok girls you will find in the back pages of the files the type of dress you will be wearing." Elaina called their attention to the picture.

"As you can see they are going to be comfortable and you can actually wear them again because they're not your usual ugly bride's maid dress." They all agreed that the dresses were pretty.

"Jake, I asked you to be a groomsman to make sure that Cody doesn't lose the ring," Frank informed him.

"I can handle that," Jake told him.

"Reese and Andy will be groomsmen too."

"Don't you usually have a groomsman for each bride's maid?" Rav asked.

"Sometime but not always. I can say that there will be in this case. It's just a surprise as to who they are," Elaina said.

Paula walked over to Elaina. "Can I ask you a favor?" she whispered.

"Sure. I have the right not to agree to it." Elaina smiled.

"Can I walk with Jake down the isle?" Paula asked, shyly.

"That's the plan."

"YES!" Paula exclaimed and then whispered to Heather. "I win this time. Jake is my escort."

"That's not fair that means you get to dance with him first," Heather whined.

Jake walked up behind Elaina. "Why did you do that?"

"Because I like you Jake, and your Mom turned me down. She just wants to be a guest."

"Oh well I lived thru many assignments. I should make it thru this one," Jake stated.

"I believe if you survive this assignment you'll be.lucky." Elaina slapped him on the back and walked away laughing.

"Thanks Elaina!" Jake laughed too.

"Hey the wedding was just moved to the following week right before Christmas." Sab finally read the date.

"Yeah, I wanted to give Frank more time." Elaina quipped.

"A whole week like that helps any," Frank protested.

"What do you need, more than an extra week, to do?" Elaina wondered putting her arms around him.

"Rest up for the honeymoon," he whispered.