December 23rd, 2003

Ronnie's heart pounded in her chest. Sweat poured off of her palms. Today was her big day. She was finally getting married. She was finally going to be Mrs. Daniel Hanson. Ronnie smiled softly as her hairdresser began to pull the rollers out of her hair.

"Now you want it in a Juliet style?" The hairdresser asked.

"Yeah. That's what style my dress is in and I think it'll look nice." Ronnie said. The hairdresser nodded and pinned up half of Ronnie's hair.

"Who's walking you down the aisle?" She asked.

"Myself." Ronnie chuckled, "I couldn't think of anyone to walk me down."

"No dad. No friend or sibling?" She asked. Ronnie shook her head.

"There's a friend…. But I doubt he'd want to do it." She said.

"Did you ask him?" Ronnie shook her head.

"No I couldn't do that. Harry would think it was weird. He was in love with me, but I told him there was no way he could have me." Ronnie sighed slightly, "I want to walk down the aisle by myself. I need to feed my ego. I want everyone looking at me."

"That's understandable." She said as she did Ronnie's hair spray.

"Ronnie?" Harry knocked on the door. Ronnie blushed deeply.

"Harry!!" She wrapped her bathrobe around her.

"Can I come in?" He asked. Ronnie glanced at her hairdresser.

"I'm in a bathrobe, but yeah." Harry opened the door and walked in. He smiled softly, as he looked t her.

"Your hair is great." He said. Ronnie blushed.

"Thanks." She said, "How is Danny doing? Chris behaving himself?" Harry chuckled softly.

"Danny is about to throw up I think." Harry said, "Christopher is behaving himself." Ronnie smiled as she applied her make up.

"That's my boy." She said, "Can you tell I'm nervous?" Harry nodded.

"You're shaking like a leaf." He said putting his hand on her shoulder, "Don't be nervous, Ronnie. This will go perfectly. You and Danny are going to live a wonderful life together, I promise." Ronnie smiled softly at her friend.

"Thank you, Harry. That means a lot coming from you." She said softly.

* * *

Danny took in a deep breath. He was getting married. He was taking the final leap. He would be getting an old woman, the old ball and chain, and every other thing he could call Ronnie. There was no turning back now.

"I look good." He smiled fixing his tie as he looked into the mirror. He stepped out of the back room and walked to the altar. He looked around at all his friends and colleagues.

"Looking good, Danny." Marla smiled as she sat down. Danny chuckled looking at her.

"Who invited you?" He asked.

"Your soon to be wife." Marla winked, "And I do mean it."

"No you don't." Danny shoved his hands into his pockets.

"She's telling the truth." Marilyn said, "Looking hot."

"Shut up." Danny chuckled, looking up at the cross above him. He felt a small pang in his heart. They should have married at a beach or somewhere else.

"You look like you're going to throw up." Marilyn said.

"I feel like I'm going to throw up." Danny mumbled.

"Breath." Marilyn reminded him. Father Steven McMichaels walked up to the altar extending his hand towards Danny.

"Good afternoon, Daniel." He said.

"Yeah, Hi." Danny said quickly shaking the father's hand. He looked over at Christopher and smiled softly. Christopher was bouncing on Steven's knee making bubbles with his spit. "Son, that's not too attractive." Danny took out a napkin from his pocket and wiped his lips. Christopher smiled even brighter at his father.

"I think he's just excited." Steven said.

"Thanks for holding him." Danny said, "Ronnie's parents didn't want to come." Steven nodded.

"I don't mind. It reminds me of when Brooke was a baby." He winked. Danny smiled softly.

"They grow up too fast don't they?" Danny asked.

"Way too fast, Danny. Enjoy Christopher while he's small. Before you know it, he'll be growing facial hair and driving." Steven said.

"Oh Don't say that." Danny chuckled straighten back up when he saw everyone getting back into their paces. "Is it time?"

"It's time." Harry sat back down with a smile upon his face.

"Great." Danny whispered. His heart was pounding so loudly in his chest, he thought everyone in the church could hear it.

"It'll be fine." Harry chuckled. The organist started to play Carol of the Bells, the piece Ronnie wanted her bride's maids to walk down the aisle to. She loved that song. Four of Ronnie's law school friends, dressed in maroon silky dresses, started to walk down the aisle. Danny smiled softly.

They returned his smile and stopped at the altar. Danny in haled deeply. This was it. This moment was finally here. He never thought it'd come. The music changed and Danny felt like he was going to throw up.

The doors opened up. Everyone stood up and turned. Ronnie stepped out. Danny's breath caught in his throat. She was utterly gorgeous. The cream coloured silk clung to her body as she walked down the aisle. Her train trailed behind her. Ronnie's hair was perfect. She looked like a beautiful angel walking towards him. She handed her bouquet to one of her bride's maid as she stopped at the altar. Danny stared at her in awe.

"You're gorgeous." He whispered. She chuckled.

"You're looking pretty good yourself." She said taking his hands.

"Welcome everyone. We are gathered here today to witness the joining of two souls, Veronica Cook and Daniel Hanson." The father said. "Marriage is a sacred vow. It's a vow that can't be broken. To be together, to be one, is divine bliss. These rings that I hold in my hand are the symbol of this marriage. They are a symbol of unity."

Danny smiled softly at Ronnie. God, he couldn't believe this moment was here. He was marrying the woman of his dreams. He was so lucky to have her and Christopher.

"Daniel, take the ring." The father handed him the ring. Danny's hand was shaking as he took the room. "Repeat after me. I, Daniel Hanson, take you, Veronica Cook, to be my lawfully wedded wife forever and beyond."

" I, D-Daniel Hanson, take you, Veronica C-Cook, to be my lawfully wedded wife forever and beyond." He whispered, sliding the ring onto her finger. Tears filled Ronnie's eyes.

"And, Veronica, please repeat after me. I, Veronica Cook, take you, Daniel Hanson, to be my lawfully wedded husband forever and beyond." The father said. Tears slid down her cheeks as she slid the ring onto his shaking hand.

"I, Veronica C-Cook, take you, Daniel Hanson, to be my lawfully w-wedded husband forever and beyond." She whispered.

"Do you Veronica vow to take all the sacred rights of marriage seriously?" The father asked. Ronnie nodded.

"I do." She whispered.

"And do you Daniel vow to take all the sacred rights of marriage seriously?" the father asked. Danny smiled slightly.

"I do." He said.

"Very good. Is there anyone in this church that feels that these two people should not be married? Speak now or forever hold your peace." The Father said. Marilyn cleared her throat. Marla couched slightly. A few snickers spread through out the church. Ronnie and Danny smiled slightly.

"I'll kill them." Danny whispered. Ronnie chuckled.

"So be it." The father said, "With the power invested in me and by the state of Massachusetts, I ow pronounce you Husband and wife. You may….kiss the bride."

"Finally." Danny grinned. He pulled Ronnie close to him. "I love you." Danny placed his lips upon hers sealing their marriage with a kiss. The crowd erupted in applause. Ronnie and Danny were now married for life.

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