Chapter 21-You May Kiss the Bride
August 21, 2002
Alex arrived at the church and went into the bride's room. She wanted to make sure everything looked perfect. Alex was looking in the mirror and there was a knock at the door.
"Hey Doc," Alex said as he opened the door.
"Alex you look great. Davis won't know what hit him."
"Thank you for doing this Doc, it means a lot to me." Alex asked Doc to walk her down the aisle and give her away since her father wasn't able to.
"I'm glad to do it Alex. You are a great girl," Doc said giving her a hug.
"It's almost time Alex, we better get into place," Kim said poking her head into the room.
"Ok, thanks Kim. Let's go," Alex took Doc's hand and they walked to the doors.
Faith and Kim were standing in front of Doc and Alex. Ty, Sully and Bosco were standing up at the alter waiting for them to walk down. The music began and the doors opened for Faith to walk down the aisle.
Alex caught a glimpse of Ty from around the corner. He looked gorgeous in his tux. Faith was about halfway down the aisle the doors opened again and Kim began walking down the aisle. It seemed like it took forever for Kim to make her way down the aisle. Finally she took her place next Faith at the alter. Now it was Alex's turn. The music changed to "Here Comes the Bride", the doors opened and it was the moment of truth.
Doc and Alex walked to the doorway. Ty's mouth dropped when he saw Alex. It was obvious that he was pleased with what he saw. Doc and Alex continued down the aisle. They reached the alter and Doc handed Alex over to Ty and took his seat in the pew.
"Dearly beloved, we are here today to witness the joining of Alexandra Taylor and Tyrone Davis Jr. in holy matrimony."
The priest made his speech about the importance of marriage and the happiness that followed.
"If there is anyone present that feels that these two should not be married please speak now or forever hold your priest," the priest asked the congregation.
Alex and Ty were staring into each other's eyes praying that no one would say anything. There was no reason for anyone to say anything, but it was still nerve-racking. Ty and Alex had written their own vows, the priest said it was time to state them.
"Alex, we were brought together by a tragic similarity. We both lost our fathers in the line of duty. When your father was missing I felt for you. I felt like I had to offer you a shoulder because I knew exactly what you were going through. Since that time we have developed an inexplicable friendship and love. I never thought it was possible to feel this way about someone and then you came into my life. I love you with all of my heart. I feel blessed to be able to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you Alex."
Alex had a tear slide down her cheek. Ty took his thumb and wiped it away. Alex composed herself and began.
"Ty, you were the one person I could talk to about what I was feeling when I was trying to get over the death of my father. You took the time to listen and offered advice, you still do that to this day and I will be forever grateful for it. I never pictured myself as one who would get married, but then you came along and changed that picture of myself. You are the love of my life and I can't believe that I am lucky enough to be the one you chose to spend your life with. I love you Ty."
Another tear slide down Alex's cheek. Ty was trying his best to control his emotions. Alex's words touched him.
The priest continued," Do you, Tyrone Davis Jr., take Alexandra Taylor to be your wife?"
"I do."
"Do you, Alexandra Taylor, take Tyrone Davis Jr. to be your husband?"
"I do."
"With the powers invested in me by the lord and the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Ty and Alex shared their first kiss as husband and wife. As they broke the kiss the priest spoke again.
"I would like to present to you Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Davis Jr."
Ty and Alex walked back down the aisle. Faith and Bosco followed then Kim and Sully. Alex and Ty wanted to take wedding party pictures in Central Park. The 6 headed over to the park. After pictures they headed to the reception. Everyone from the church had come to the reception. It was always a fun time having everyone together.
Sully took his spoon against his glass to get everyone's attention.
"From what I remember it is one of the jobs of the best man to make a speech. I think Kim is up for one after me too," Sully started.
"This should be good," Ty said laughing.
"I have known Ty since he was a little boy. I worked with his father and now I am working with him. It was hard at first, kind of watching my own son walk right into all the dangers of the street, but Ty is a damn good cop and has proven himself more than once. He has become a great friend also. I wouldn't want anyone else as a partner. Since he has been with Alex he has been happier than I have ever seen him. I wish you two nothing but the best and I want to see some kids from you two."
They all laughed. Kim stood up.
"Now it's my turn. Alex and I didn't exactly hit it off when she came to the station. We were friendly, but nothing more. Then Bobby was killed and she stepped up and offered me all the support she could. When Carlos pulled his stunt at the firehouse and had to stay in the hospital Doc put us together. It was that day we realized how much we had in common and our friendship began to bloom. Soon enough we became permanent partners and here we are today. She is my best friend and Ty is a great guy. You two are perfect for each other and I hope you get all you want out of life together."
Alex got up and gave Kim a hug. The reception continued for another couple of hours. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.
"Alex, I just wanted to say congratulations again. I have to get going, I'm going on vacation tomorrow," Faith said to Alex.
"Really? Where are you going?"
"Just a vacation, getting away from the divorce with Fred and everything."
"Sounds like a lot of fun. Have fun and I'll see you when we get back," Alex said and gave Faith a hug.
Faith left. Alex went back over to where Ty was. He was talking to Sully and Bosco.
"Well guys, I hate to leave, but I have to be up early tomorrow. I'm going away for a little while," Bosco said.
"Wow, the captain gave all of you the same time off. Faith just said she was going on vacation too."
"I guess we all got lucky then," Ty said.
"Yeah, I gotta go. Have fun guys," Bosco said and quickly left.
"What's with him?" Sully said.
"I don't know, he seemed nervous," Alex said.
"Oh well, it looks like people are getting ready to leave, we should start making our rounds," Ty said.
Alex and Ty said goodbye to everyone. Once everyone was gone they gathered their things and headed back to their apartment. They had to be up early in the morning for their flight to Miami.
August 21, 2002
Alex arrived at the church and went into the bride's room. She wanted to make sure everything looked perfect. Alex was looking in the mirror and there was a knock at the door.
"Hey Doc," Alex said as he opened the door.
"Alex you look great. Davis won't know what hit him."
"Thank you for doing this Doc, it means a lot to me." Alex asked Doc to walk her down the aisle and give her away since her father wasn't able to.
"I'm glad to do it Alex. You are a great girl," Doc said giving her a hug.
"It's almost time Alex, we better get into place," Kim said poking her head into the room.
"Ok, thanks Kim. Let's go," Alex took Doc's hand and they walked to the doors.
Faith and Kim were standing in front of Doc and Alex. Ty, Sully and Bosco were standing up at the alter waiting for them to walk down. The music began and the doors opened for Faith to walk down the aisle.
Alex caught a glimpse of Ty from around the corner. He looked gorgeous in his tux. Faith was about halfway down the aisle the doors opened again and Kim began walking down the aisle. It seemed like it took forever for Kim to make her way down the aisle. Finally she took her place next Faith at the alter. Now it was Alex's turn. The music changed to "Here Comes the Bride", the doors opened and it was the moment of truth.
Doc and Alex walked to the doorway. Ty's mouth dropped when he saw Alex. It was obvious that he was pleased with what he saw. Doc and Alex continued down the aisle. They reached the alter and Doc handed Alex over to Ty and took his seat in the pew.
"Dearly beloved, we are here today to witness the joining of Alexandra Taylor and Tyrone Davis Jr. in holy matrimony."
The priest made his speech about the importance of marriage and the happiness that followed.
"If there is anyone present that feels that these two should not be married please speak now or forever hold your priest," the priest asked the congregation.
Alex and Ty were staring into each other's eyes praying that no one would say anything. There was no reason for anyone to say anything, but it was still nerve-racking. Ty and Alex had written their own vows, the priest said it was time to state them.
"Alex, we were brought together by a tragic similarity. We both lost our fathers in the line of duty. When your father was missing I felt for you. I felt like I had to offer you a shoulder because I knew exactly what you were going through. Since that time we have developed an inexplicable friendship and love. I never thought it was possible to feel this way about someone and then you came into my life. I love you with all of my heart. I feel blessed to be able to spend the rest of my life with you. I love you Alex."
Alex had a tear slide down her cheek. Ty took his thumb and wiped it away. Alex composed herself and began.
"Ty, you were the one person I could talk to about what I was feeling when I was trying to get over the death of my father. You took the time to listen and offered advice, you still do that to this day and I will be forever grateful for it. I never pictured myself as one who would get married, but then you came along and changed that picture of myself. You are the love of my life and I can't believe that I am lucky enough to be the one you chose to spend your life with. I love you Ty."
Another tear slide down Alex's cheek. Ty was trying his best to control his emotions. Alex's words touched him.
The priest continued," Do you, Tyrone Davis Jr., take Alexandra Taylor to be your wife?"
"I do."
"Do you, Alexandra Taylor, take Tyrone Davis Jr. to be your husband?"
"I do."
"With the powers invested in me by the lord and the state of New York, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Ty and Alex shared their first kiss as husband and wife. As they broke the kiss the priest spoke again.
"I would like to present to you Mr. and Mrs. Tyrone Davis Jr."
Ty and Alex walked back down the aisle. Faith and Bosco followed then Kim and Sully. Alex and Ty wanted to take wedding party pictures in Central Park. The 6 headed over to the park. After pictures they headed to the reception. Everyone from the church had come to the reception. It was always a fun time having everyone together.
Sully took his spoon against his glass to get everyone's attention.
"From what I remember it is one of the jobs of the best man to make a speech. I think Kim is up for one after me too," Sully started.
"This should be good," Ty said laughing.
"I have known Ty since he was a little boy. I worked with his father and now I am working with him. It was hard at first, kind of watching my own son walk right into all the dangers of the street, but Ty is a damn good cop and has proven himself more than once. He has become a great friend also. I wouldn't want anyone else as a partner. Since he has been with Alex he has been happier than I have ever seen him. I wish you two nothing but the best and I want to see some kids from you two."
They all laughed. Kim stood up.
"Now it's my turn. Alex and I didn't exactly hit it off when she came to the station. We were friendly, but nothing more. Then Bobby was killed and she stepped up and offered me all the support she could. When Carlos pulled his stunt at the firehouse and had to stay in the hospital Doc put us together. It was that day we realized how much we had in common and our friendship began to bloom. Soon enough we became permanent partners and here we are today. She is my best friend and Ty is a great guy. You two are perfect for each other and I hope you get all you want out of life together."
Alex got up and gave Kim a hug. The reception continued for another couple of hours. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves.
"Alex, I just wanted to say congratulations again. I have to get going, I'm going on vacation tomorrow," Faith said to Alex.
"Really? Where are you going?"
"Just a vacation, getting away from the divorce with Fred and everything."
"Sounds like a lot of fun. Have fun and I'll see you when we get back," Alex said and gave Faith a hug.
Faith left. Alex went back over to where Ty was. He was talking to Sully and Bosco.
"Well guys, I hate to leave, but I have to be up early tomorrow. I'm going away for a little while," Bosco said.
"Wow, the captain gave all of you the same time off. Faith just said she was going on vacation too."
"I guess we all got lucky then," Ty said.
"Yeah, I gotta go. Have fun guys," Bosco said and quickly left.
"What's with him?" Sully said.
"I don't know, he seemed nervous," Alex said.
"Oh well, it looks like people are getting ready to leave, we should start making our rounds," Ty said.
Alex and Ty said goodbye to everyone. Once everyone was gone they gathered their things and headed back to their apartment. They had to be up early in the morning for their flight to Miami.
