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Chapter Fifteen - Final Sentiments (The Wedding March)

Sydney closes her eyes, nervousness and utterly giddy joy warring within her. Unconsciously, she grips her father's arm tighter as the wedding march begins to play.

"Ready?"

"Yes, Dad. Definitely."

He nods. "Then let's do this," he says evenly. "And Sydney?"

"Dad?"

"I… I love you, honey."

"I love you, Dad."


Vaughn can't breathe. All he can think about was how stunning she looks as she and her father walk down the aisle. His vision suddenly blurs and he frowns, confused. He has perfect 20/20 vision…

Standing a little behind him, Weiss helpfully taps him on the shoulder, a handkerchief in hand.


He is, of course, standing by the altar.

Sydney eyes him frankly, hardly aware of the fact that anyone else in the room exists. Her handler turned partner turned lover has always been a startlingly beautiful man, but today…

Today he is immaculately dressed in a European-cut tuxedo that enhances his stature, complete with an emerald and black-threaded bowtie that strengthens the natural green shade of his eyes. A green that is normally so piercing she feels as though he can see through to her soul with no effort. But today, they seem… blurry?

Impossible. She has perfect 20/20 vision…


Jack, blinking rapidly, gently extricates himself from his daughter's grip and places her hand into his son-in-law's waiting palm.

For a long time, it seems, they simply stand there. It hardly seems possible that such an event is about to occur.

"Take care of my daughter," Jack says quietly. "Michael."

Vaughn nods respectfully. "I will, Mr. Bristow."

Sydney beams as the two most important men in her life exchange one more look, this one of quiet understanding, before Jack steps back.

And then a voice interrupts their musings.

"Dearly beloved…"

- to be continued -

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