Sheesh, I only got 6 reviews for that last chapter. Yeah, I know I kinda lost it, but hey, it's okay. Only two or so more chapters left to this one, and then I can start a whole other fic! Any ideas? Either e-mail me at BlueNred23@cs.com, or just let me know in the reviews that I know you all want to give me! ;-)

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Sara stood in front of the full-length mirror, unable to believe she was actually here. She had been standing in front of this mirror for almost ten minutes now, admiring the simple ivory wedding gown she had chosen. The gown was semi-form fitting and fell down to her feet. There were roses embroidered around her waist that were barely visible. She went tanning a few days prior as a semi-bachelorette party. Catherine had surprised her one day after work and took her to a health and beauty spa that she had never even heard of before.

Sara felt her spaghetti strap slightly slide off of her shoulder. So the dress was a little big, but she didn't feel the need to go in to get it altered just so the straps would stay up. She always hated tight clothing anyway.

She glanced down at her newly manicured fingernails, but her gaze immediately fell upon the glistening diamond on her left hand. She moved her hand slightly to let the light dance off of the diamond. She couldn't help but smile as she imagined Nick waiting down at the end of the aisle for her.

A knock at the door brought Sara out of her thoughts.

"Come in" she called.

Catherine entered the room, wearing a royal blue gown that fell to her ankles. Sara let Catherine pick the dress out herself since she didn't have any bridesmaids to worry about. She had found the right dress in less than an hour, which didn't surprise Sara at all. It had taken her almost a week to find the proper wedding gown. Catherine had insisted upon going with her, but Sara declined every time; insisting that she could find a nice dress on her own.

"You look beautiful, Sara" Catherine commented coming over to stand beside her in front of the mirror.

"So do you"

After a few minutes of silence, Catherine spoke up again. "Don't be nervous"

Sara let out a nervous laugh. "How can I not be? What if I fall on my face? Or what if Nick regrets marrying me? What if-"

Catherine turned to her and put her hands on both of Sara's shoulders. "Sara, stop it!"

Sara gazed down into Catherine's piercing blue eyes. "I can't help it"

"Look, Sara. I've known Nicky a bit longer than you. I know when he's sure of himself and when he isn't. I've been here through a few of his girlfriends, and never before have I seen him so in love. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen him in love" she gently squeezed Sara's shoulders and turned her back towards the mirror. "You're far from making the biggest mistake of your life, Sara. Everyone gets nervous. But once you start that walk down the aisle and you see the love in his eyes, you'll realize that you love that man, and you'll realize that there's no where else in the world that either of you would rather be. Trust me. I've done this once already."

Sara smiled. "Thanks, Cath, for everything"

Catherine answered her with a smile. "Now, are you ready to do this?"

"Wait!" Sara exclaimed abruptly.

"What's wrong?" Catherine asked, worried.

"Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" Sara mumbled.

Catherine smiled. "Your something old is that necklace there that your mother gave you when you were ten years old" she pointed to the silver cross lying against Sara's chest. "Something new is your wedding dress. Something borrowed is that tiara sitting on top of your head that Lindsey misses very much, and your something blue is your underwear, right?"

Sara smiled. "Yes, and you're positive you can't see it?"

Catherine laughed. "Sara, you could probably be wearing black underwear under that dress, and still, no one would be able to see it."

Sara breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay"

"Now, are you ready to go become Mrs. Nicholas Stokes?"

A wide grin spread across Sara's face, and she nodded. "Yes"

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Nick gazed out upon the church. He felt déjà vu all over again. The only differences this time were that he was in a different church, and he was marrying the woman that he loved, and would love for the rest of their lives.

Warrick had recorded over an hour of himself playing the piano as their wedding gift, and it was softly playing over the loud speaker. Nick would always wonder how this music was made by his best friend. When he first met Warrick, he never would have guessed that he could make such beautiful music. He had to admit, that he had made fun of him on several occasions for it as well. Nick, himself, was never a very musical person and couldn't learn how to play an instrument to save his life. Truth be told, he was just jealous. And he was sure that Warrick had picked up a few ladies simply by showing off his incredible talent.

"Hey, you doin' okay over there, man?" Warrick whispered to him.

"Yeah, I'm just nervous" Nick responded, smiling at his co-workers who were seated in the second pew, right behind his family.

"Don't be"

Nick glanced over at Sara's parents, brother and sister-in-law. Their ten year old, son, Jacob was sitting between them, pretending to read the program. Nick couldn't help but smile.

Nick felt Warrick's hand on his shoulder. "Well, I better be going so I can escort my lady down the aisle. Good luck, man. You'll do fine."

"Thanks" Nick smiled as he watched Warrick walk towards the back of the church.

Soon, he thought to himself. Soon I will be made the happiest man in the world.

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Catherine and Sara stood together in the back of the church. Warrick and Grissom soon joined them, each giving the ladies and hug and kiss on the cheek.

Grissom gave Sara's arms a reassuring squeeze. "Are you ready?"

"Yeah, I am"

"Okay"

Warrick wrapped his arms around Sara. "Good luck, girl. Don't make me cry now"

Sara giggled. "I won't"

"Good" Warrick responded, planting a kiss on her forehead. "Let's do this" he instructed, taking Catherine's arms, and locking it with his. "Are you ready?" he asked her, smiling.

She answered him with a grin. "As I'll ever be"

Catherine turned around and gave Sara one more reassuring smile before she and Warrick began walking slowly down the aisle.

Sara could see the wide smile on Nick's face already.

Grissom reached for her hand, and looped her arm through his. "Sara, I just wanted to say thank you"

"For what?" she asked.

"Letting me give you away" he answered.

"Grissom, you know you've been more of a father to me than my own dad. I didn't even have to think twice before deciding to ask you"

"I know, but thank you. I may never get this chance, and it just means so much to me" Grissom said quietly, almost choking back a sob.

"Don't make me cry, Grissom. I'll ruin my make-up" Sara joked.

"Sorry." He gave her arm a squeeze.

Before they knew it Catherine and Warrick had reached the end of the aisle. Warrick leaned down and planted a chaste kiss on her lips before joining Nick. Catherine took her place across from them and they all faced the back of the church, where Grissom and Sara stood arm-in-arm.

The whole congregation rose and also turned to face the pair.

Sara could feel the butterflies in her stomach as the wedding march was played over the loud speaker, also performed by her dear friend, Warrick.

Grissom and Sara walked slowly down the aisle. She couldn't wipe the wide grin off her face as she neared her husband-to-be.

The walk down the aisle seemed to take forever, but when they finally reached the altar, Sara breathed a sigh of relief. At least she hadn't fallen yet.

Grissom gave Sara a quick kiss on the cheek and took her hand and placed it in Nick's, smiling proudly at his four CSI's, before taking his seat next to Greg, who leaned over and whispered to him, "Good job, dad" Grissom couldn't help but smile. It was true. These people were his family. They were his children. The thought brought a tear to his eye.

Nick took both of Sara's hands in his, and leaned down to plant a kiss on her cheek. "I love you" he whispered.

"I love you, too"

Soon, Father Jim joined them at the altar and began the ceremony.

The first half of the ceremony was a blur to both Nick and Sara, who were too absorbed in each other to care about what was going on around them.

The time came for them to exchange their rings. Warrick handed them to the priest, who blessed each of them before handing Sara's to Nick.

Nick gently slid the wedding band on Sara's finger, right next to the engagement ring he had given her a few months prior. He gave her hand a squeeze when he was finished, and smiled.

Sara took Nick's ring from Father Jim, and gently slid it on Nick's finger, smiling up at him when she was finished.

"By the power vested in me by the state of Nevada, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You make kiss the bride" Father Jim instructed.

Nick grinned, and cupped the back of Sara's neck with his hand, pulling her towards him, their lips meeting in a fiery kiss.

"It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Stokes" Father Jim announced to the congregation, who immediately jumped to their feet and erupted with applause.

Nick and Sara joined hands, and took their first walk back down the aisle as a married couple, wide grins pasted on their faces.

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      TBC

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Well, there you have it! They're finally married! Hooray! Please review and let me know what you think!

Happy Holidays!