Title Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Author Dawn
Rating PG 13
Spoiler Info: We all know the CIA was very involved in our defeat of Saddam Hussein, and who else is going to be in the middle of it but our favorite ex-marine.
Part 6
The alarm went off at 8:00 Stiles kissed Terri. "Wake up sleepy head. We have a schedule to keep."
Stiles was already out of bed. "Come back to bed. I promise you won't be disappointed if you do."
"I know I wouldn't, but, we have to get ready."
"For what?"
"That is a surprise. When you get out of the shower I'll tell you."
"Why don't we save time, you could join me in the shower?"
She got out of bed, he smiled at her, "That could work."
When they got out of the shower is was 8:45. "Stiles I don't know what to where, because I still don't know what we are doing."
"Terri, I want to marry you today." she started to say something., he just put his finger over her mouth. "I know you want a big wedding, and you and my mother and your mother can plan it. I just want to marry you today. I need for you to be my wife. Please, say yes. I love you. Please."
She put her arms around him. "I can't wait to be Mrs. Stiles." She could sense the urgency and fear in his voice that she would say no. He kissed her.
The doorbell rang, he went downstairs to answer it. It was Vicki and Joshua. Vicki had Terri's dress. "Terri come down here for a minute." Terri came downstairs and was surprised to see them. "The maid of honor is here to help you get dressed."
"And I believe I get to have the honor of walking the bride down the aisle." Terri smiled and gave them both a hug.
She then walked up to Stiles shaking her head in disbelief. "I invited our family from work. I didn't want them to miss it like everyone had to miss Joshua's. Nobody will know your are Mrs. Stiles except them." He kissed her. "I've got to go. The limo will be her in 20 minutes."
Vicki and Terri went upstairs to get her ready. Vicki smiled at her. "Ok I was wrong about A. B. Stiles. He really does love you."
"Vicki he is incredible. The past few days, I can't even explain it."
"What happened?"
"First I met his family, then last night he met mine and after dinner his family came over to meet my family. Its been like a lifetime in two days." Terri looked at her dress. "Vicki, thank you. Its beautiful." Terri finished getting ready just in time for the limo to pull up.
"Stiles said he didn't care what kind of dress I got you. He told me you would be beautiful in a potato sack." they both laughed, "Please tell me he is more romantic than that." Terri smiled and nodded yes.
As Terri walked downstairs, Joshua met her at the bottom. "There has never been a more beautiful bride." He kissed her on the cheek and they walked out.
Stiles was pacing at the church. Gage walked in. "Mr. Stiles, are you a little nervous?"
"About marrying Terri? No. About leaving for Baghdad tomorrow? Not really. About leaving Terri? Sir that terrifies me."
Gage smiled and patted him on the back, "Stiles, we will all be there for Terri. I know how much the two of you mean to each other. You will come back and the two of you will share a wonderful life together."
"Sir, I want you to know the reasons I insisted Terri and I get married today. If anything happens I want to make sure Terri is taken care of. This way she can get my pension, I want to"
"I understand, I will make sure Terri is taken care of." Gage and Stiles shook hands. "That said. Lets focus on happier things the rest of the day." Stiles smiled at him.
Jackson walked in "Terri's here. You ready."
"You bet. You have the rings." Jackson started checking his pockets pretending he couldn't find them as soon as he could tell Stiles was nervous about it he pulled them out. "Funny, Jackson very funny."
"You didn't think I would miss this did you?" Stiles turned around to see his dad standing there.
"Dad. I can explain."
"Son we are not that different. Your mother and I slipped off and got married without telling anyone, before I went to Nam. We still wanted the big wedding, but didn't want to wait for the honeymoon." Stiles smiled at him a little embarrassed to hear Frederick telling him this. "It kind of backfired, she had to tell your grandfather when she found out she was pregnant with you. Your secret is safe with me. By the way, we did have our big wedding you were 6 months old. Everyone will understand."
"This is the only way everyone we work with could be here. Most of these people couldn't be here because they would have to protect their covers."
"Don't worry I'll file all the papers with the Corps that Terri is Mrs. Stiles." Frederick knew what the urgency for this wedding was. He wanted to make sure Terri was taken care of. Stiles and Frederick were really not that different.
"Thanks Dad."
Jackson smiled at the two Stiles men. "I don't think we should keep Terri waiting."
Frederick Stiles went and sat in the first row behind Stiles. Jackson and Stiles took their places in front of the altar. Vicki began to walk down the aisle. Then the Wedding March began and Joshua escorted Terri down the aisle. Father Donnelly asked "Who gives this bride in matrimony?"
"We do." Everyone said, Terri and Stiles both laughed, Joshua lifted Terri's veil and kissed her on the cheek. He shook hands with Stiles and smiled.
Stiles took Terri's hand in his. When it came time for the vows. Father said. "A. B. has something he would like to say." He nodded to Lex who picked up his guitar.
"Terri, you know that I'm not very good at expressing my feelings. I found a song that I think explains it. Terri, you are my best friend." He nods and Lex begins to play as Stiles held her hands and sang to her, a song by Tim McGraw called My Best Friend.
Terri kissed Stiles and smiled at him. "I love you"
Father Donnelly told Stiles to repeat after him and he did.
"I A. B. Stiles, take you Theresa Maria Lowell, to be my wedded wife. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish 'till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness."
Then Terri repeated her vows.
"I, Theresa Maria Lowell, take you A. B. Stiles, to be my wedded husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness."
As Stiles placed the ring on Terri's finger he said "With this ring I Thee wed and with all my worldly goods I thee endow." Terri repeated the same.
Father Donnelly finished the ceremony "In consideration of these solemn and sacred pledges, by the power vested in me by the state of Virginia, in your marriage license and by the laws of God in his Holy Word, I pronounce you husband and wife. As I do this, let me remind you that you are one, one in interest, one in reputation and above all else one in affection. What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder. You may kiss the bride."
Stiles put his arms around Terri and the shared a passionate kiss, as everyone cheered.
They all left for the brunch reception Stiles had planned at the Marriott Hotel in DC. It is only 2 blocks from the White House and from the top floor penthouse suite he rented for their short honeymoon, the view of the city was incredible.
As they all sat down for brunch, Jackson stood up to make the toast. "Terri, Stiles we have all seen your love for one another grow. We have watched as you struggled through some difficult times, and missions. I have always noticed the way the two of you look at each other, in a meeting, or on a mission, uncertain of what would happen. I think the two of you make a great team. I wish you both all the happiness in the world." Stiles and Terri kissed, and drank their champagne. "If anybody has anything they would like to add."
Joshua stood up next. "You two kids, belong together. I teased both of you a lot, but it was only because even when you couldn't see it. I could see the love you have for each other. All the best. By the way Mr. Stiles, you better take good care of Mrs. Stiles, you know I need her." They both laughed.
Gage stood up. "Mr. and Mrs. Stiles, it is such an honor to know the both of you. To have been a part of watching your relationship grow to this point. I wish you both all the happiness in the world. The two of you are very lucky. I think one of the hardest things for our agents, is the secrets of their work. You can share that with each other. When you have a success or a failure on a mission, you can talk about it. Remember to talk to each other. That is what makes a marriage successful."
Vicki stood up. "Terri I saw you when you were at your lowest, with Jeff. I watched as Stiles lifted you up, and made you smile again. Stiles you make sure you keep that smile on her face. I love you both. I only want you to be happy." she hugged both of them.
One by one everybody else got up to wish them the best. General Stiles stood up last. "A. B. I know I never said this enough. I love you. I am very proud of you. Terri, I have never seen my son like this. You have brought out the best in him. I know that the two of you will be very happy. I am so glad to have another daughter." Terri stood up and hugged him.
After they finished eating. Gage looked at Stiles and could tell he was ready to spend time alone with his new bride. "I think we all better get back to work." Everyone hugged and congratulated them again. "We'll see you in the morning."
Stiles put his arms around Terri. "Well Mrs. Stiles are you ready to begin the honeymoon?"
As she kissed him she said, "Yes Mr. Stiles. Where are we going?"
"Upstairs."
"You didn't want to waste anytime did you?" He picked her up and carried her to the private elevator. He kept kissing her. They got off on the top floor and the bell hop opened the door for them. He carried her in the room and put her down. He tipped the bell hop. Terri was standing on the balcony enjoying the view.
Stiles walked up behind her. "I love you so much Terri."
"I love you too. Stiles that song, I feel the same way about you. That was the best gift you could give me. I didn't know you could sing like that, you're amazing."
"You're the one that's amazing Terri. I'm who I am because of you. My life has changed so much since I met you."
"Me too. Stiles after Jeff, I never thought I could trust a man again. Then we had that rocky start. Stiles, I love you and I trust you. Completely. I have one question though, When do I get to learn what A. B. stands for?"
"In time. I have to keep something a mystery, you know, so you don't get bored with me."
"I don't see that happening."
He took her hand and led her to the bedroom. He opened the bottle of champagne, they toasted their future together and spent the rest of the day and night in bed. Talking and making love. She didn't want to think about tomorrow.
"Terri, I couldn't wait to marry you. My dad said he would take care of notifying the marines about our marriage. Terri, I want to make sure if anything happens to me, you will be taken care of."
"Please, I don't want to talk about this."
"Terri, I need to. Here are all of my papers you need. I have signed this power of attorney. This is going to give you access to everything I have."
"Stiles please."
"Terri you need to know about this. Give me 5 minutes." He continued he gave her a list of his bank accounts, all of his insurance policies. He had already changed everything to list her as his beneficiary. She knew he was only doing this because he loved her, but she didn't want to think about what could happen to him. "On a good note Terri, you can sign for me so we can buy a house of our own, if you want. We can move into our own big house, with anything you want in it. As long as you want me there too."
She smiled at him. She thought about how different marriage to stiles was from her marriage to Jeff. Jeff never would have given her access to everything he had. She couldn't believe in this short time, Stiles proved his love to her, threw an incredible wedding for her, and trusted her.
Stiles had a romantic candlelight dinner brought up from room service. They enjoyed their very short honeymoon, just being together. Terri hated for the morning to come.
Author Dawn
Rating PG 13
Spoiler Info: We all know the CIA was very involved in our defeat of Saddam Hussein, and who else is going to be in the middle of it but our favorite ex-marine.
Part 6
The alarm went off at 8:00 Stiles kissed Terri. "Wake up sleepy head. We have a schedule to keep."
Stiles was already out of bed. "Come back to bed. I promise you won't be disappointed if you do."
"I know I wouldn't, but, we have to get ready."
"For what?"
"That is a surprise. When you get out of the shower I'll tell you."
"Why don't we save time, you could join me in the shower?"
She got out of bed, he smiled at her, "That could work."
When they got out of the shower is was 8:45. "Stiles I don't know what to where, because I still don't know what we are doing."
"Terri, I want to marry you today." she started to say something., he just put his finger over her mouth. "I know you want a big wedding, and you and my mother and your mother can plan it. I just want to marry you today. I need for you to be my wife. Please, say yes. I love you. Please."
She put her arms around him. "I can't wait to be Mrs. Stiles." She could sense the urgency and fear in his voice that she would say no. He kissed her.
The doorbell rang, he went downstairs to answer it. It was Vicki and Joshua. Vicki had Terri's dress. "Terri come down here for a minute." Terri came downstairs and was surprised to see them. "The maid of honor is here to help you get dressed."
"And I believe I get to have the honor of walking the bride down the aisle." Terri smiled and gave them both a hug.
She then walked up to Stiles shaking her head in disbelief. "I invited our family from work. I didn't want them to miss it like everyone had to miss Joshua's. Nobody will know your are Mrs. Stiles except them." He kissed her. "I've got to go. The limo will be her in 20 minutes."
Vicki and Terri went upstairs to get her ready. Vicki smiled at her. "Ok I was wrong about A. B. Stiles. He really does love you."
"Vicki he is incredible. The past few days, I can't even explain it."
"What happened?"
"First I met his family, then last night he met mine and after dinner his family came over to meet my family. Its been like a lifetime in two days." Terri looked at her dress. "Vicki, thank you. Its beautiful." Terri finished getting ready just in time for the limo to pull up.
"Stiles said he didn't care what kind of dress I got you. He told me you would be beautiful in a potato sack." they both laughed, "Please tell me he is more romantic than that." Terri smiled and nodded yes.
As Terri walked downstairs, Joshua met her at the bottom. "There has never been a more beautiful bride." He kissed her on the cheek and they walked out.
Stiles was pacing at the church. Gage walked in. "Mr. Stiles, are you a little nervous?"
"About marrying Terri? No. About leaving for Baghdad tomorrow? Not really. About leaving Terri? Sir that terrifies me."
Gage smiled and patted him on the back, "Stiles, we will all be there for Terri. I know how much the two of you mean to each other. You will come back and the two of you will share a wonderful life together."
"Sir, I want you to know the reasons I insisted Terri and I get married today. If anything happens I want to make sure Terri is taken care of. This way she can get my pension, I want to"
"I understand, I will make sure Terri is taken care of." Gage and Stiles shook hands. "That said. Lets focus on happier things the rest of the day." Stiles smiled at him.
Jackson walked in "Terri's here. You ready."
"You bet. You have the rings." Jackson started checking his pockets pretending he couldn't find them as soon as he could tell Stiles was nervous about it he pulled them out. "Funny, Jackson very funny."
"You didn't think I would miss this did you?" Stiles turned around to see his dad standing there.
"Dad. I can explain."
"Son we are not that different. Your mother and I slipped off and got married without telling anyone, before I went to Nam. We still wanted the big wedding, but didn't want to wait for the honeymoon." Stiles smiled at him a little embarrassed to hear Frederick telling him this. "It kind of backfired, she had to tell your grandfather when she found out she was pregnant with you. Your secret is safe with me. By the way, we did have our big wedding you were 6 months old. Everyone will understand."
"This is the only way everyone we work with could be here. Most of these people couldn't be here because they would have to protect their covers."
"Don't worry I'll file all the papers with the Corps that Terri is Mrs. Stiles." Frederick knew what the urgency for this wedding was. He wanted to make sure Terri was taken care of. Stiles and Frederick were really not that different.
"Thanks Dad."
Jackson smiled at the two Stiles men. "I don't think we should keep Terri waiting."
Frederick Stiles went and sat in the first row behind Stiles. Jackson and Stiles took their places in front of the altar. Vicki began to walk down the aisle. Then the Wedding March began and Joshua escorted Terri down the aisle. Father Donnelly asked "Who gives this bride in matrimony?"
"We do." Everyone said, Terri and Stiles both laughed, Joshua lifted Terri's veil and kissed her on the cheek. He shook hands with Stiles and smiled.
Stiles took Terri's hand in his. When it came time for the vows. Father said. "A. B. has something he would like to say." He nodded to Lex who picked up his guitar.
"Terri, you know that I'm not very good at expressing my feelings. I found a song that I think explains it. Terri, you are my best friend." He nods and Lex begins to play as Stiles held her hands and sang to her, a song by Tim McGraw called My Best Friend.
Terri kissed Stiles and smiled at him. "I love you"
Father Donnelly told Stiles to repeat after him and he did.
"I A. B. Stiles, take you Theresa Maria Lowell, to be my wedded wife. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness or in health, to love and to cherish 'till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness."
Then Terri repeated her vows.
"I, Theresa Maria Lowell, take you A. B. Stiles, to be my wedded husband. To have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'till death do us part. And hereto I pledge you my faithfulness."
As Stiles placed the ring on Terri's finger he said "With this ring I Thee wed and with all my worldly goods I thee endow." Terri repeated the same.
Father Donnelly finished the ceremony "In consideration of these solemn and sacred pledges, by the power vested in me by the state of Virginia, in your marriage license and by the laws of God in his Holy Word, I pronounce you husband and wife. As I do this, let me remind you that you are one, one in interest, one in reputation and above all else one in affection. What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder. You may kiss the bride."
Stiles put his arms around Terri and the shared a passionate kiss, as everyone cheered.
They all left for the brunch reception Stiles had planned at the Marriott Hotel in DC. It is only 2 blocks from the White House and from the top floor penthouse suite he rented for their short honeymoon, the view of the city was incredible.
As they all sat down for brunch, Jackson stood up to make the toast. "Terri, Stiles we have all seen your love for one another grow. We have watched as you struggled through some difficult times, and missions. I have always noticed the way the two of you look at each other, in a meeting, or on a mission, uncertain of what would happen. I think the two of you make a great team. I wish you both all the happiness in the world." Stiles and Terri kissed, and drank their champagne. "If anybody has anything they would like to add."
Joshua stood up next. "You two kids, belong together. I teased both of you a lot, but it was only because even when you couldn't see it. I could see the love you have for each other. All the best. By the way Mr. Stiles, you better take good care of Mrs. Stiles, you know I need her." They both laughed.
Gage stood up. "Mr. and Mrs. Stiles, it is such an honor to know the both of you. To have been a part of watching your relationship grow to this point. I wish you both all the happiness in the world. The two of you are very lucky. I think one of the hardest things for our agents, is the secrets of their work. You can share that with each other. When you have a success or a failure on a mission, you can talk about it. Remember to talk to each other. That is what makes a marriage successful."
Vicki stood up. "Terri I saw you when you were at your lowest, with Jeff. I watched as Stiles lifted you up, and made you smile again. Stiles you make sure you keep that smile on her face. I love you both. I only want you to be happy." she hugged both of them.
One by one everybody else got up to wish them the best. General Stiles stood up last. "A. B. I know I never said this enough. I love you. I am very proud of you. Terri, I have never seen my son like this. You have brought out the best in him. I know that the two of you will be very happy. I am so glad to have another daughter." Terri stood up and hugged him.
After they finished eating. Gage looked at Stiles and could tell he was ready to spend time alone with his new bride. "I think we all better get back to work." Everyone hugged and congratulated them again. "We'll see you in the morning."
Stiles put his arms around Terri. "Well Mrs. Stiles are you ready to begin the honeymoon?"
As she kissed him she said, "Yes Mr. Stiles. Where are we going?"
"Upstairs."
"You didn't want to waste anytime did you?" He picked her up and carried her to the private elevator. He kept kissing her. They got off on the top floor and the bell hop opened the door for them. He carried her in the room and put her down. He tipped the bell hop. Terri was standing on the balcony enjoying the view.
Stiles walked up behind her. "I love you so much Terri."
"I love you too. Stiles that song, I feel the same way about you. That was the best gift you could give me. I didn't know you could sing like that, you're amazing."
"You're the one that's amazing Terri. I'm who I am because of you. My life has changed so much since I met you."
"Me too. Stiles after Jeff, I never thought I could trust a man again. Then we had that rocky start. Stiles, I love you and I trust you. Completely. I have one question though, When do I get to learn what A. B. stands for?"
"In time. I have to keep something a mystery, you know, so you don't get bored with me."
"I don't see that happening."
He took her hand and led her to the bedroom. He opened the bottle of champagne, they toasted their future together and spent the rest of the day and night in bed. Talking and making love. She didn't want to think about tomorrow.
"Terri, I couldn't wait to marry you. My dad said he would take care of notifying the marines about our marriage. Terri, I want to make sure if anything happens to me, you will be taken care of."
"Please, I don't want to talk about this."
"Terri, I need to. Here are all of my papers you need. I have signed this power of attorney. This is going to give you access to everything I have."
"Stiles please."
"Terri you need to know about this. Give me 5 minutes." He continued he gave her a list of his bank accounts, all of his insurance policies. He had already changed everything to list her as his beneficiary. She knew he was only doing this because he loved her, but she didn't want to think about what could happen to him. "On a good note Terri, you can sign for me so we can buy a house of our own, if you want. We can move into our own big house, with anything you want in it. As long as you want me there too."
She smiled at him. She thought about how different marriage to stiles was from her marriage to Jeff. Jeff never would have given her access to everything he had. She couldn't believe in this short time, Stiles proved his love to her, threw an incredible wedding for her, and trusted her.
Stiles had a romantic candlelight dinner brought up from room service. They enjoyed their very short honeymoon, just being together. Terri hated for the morning to come.