May 23rd, 2003

Week 22

Lily was freaking out. In two weeks she would be married. She managed to find a white maternity dress that would be perfect for their small city hall wedding. Only three people were coming; Jordan, Garrett, and Nigel. They had agreed to have a huge bash after the baby was born for family that way they wouldn't feel left out.

"Lily, I think the dress is fine." Jordan said looking at the white dress hanging up on Lily's office door.

"You sure? I can return it." Lily said. Jordan chuckled.

"It's perfect." She said as she hauled herself up, "I need to get going. I'm meeting Bug out at Border Café in Harvard Square."

"Have fun." Jordan said.

"Mexican food and a pregnant woman, oh you know we'll have fun." Lily winked as she walked out of the office.

* * *

Bug stood up with a smile when he saw his fiancée walk carefully down the stairs. His heart skipped a beat. She was so beautiful.

"Hey." He grinned taking her hand, "I have a table in the corner."

"Great. My favourite spot." Lily smiled walking to where he led her.

"I know." Bug pulled out the chair for her as she sat down, "I already ordered."

"Cheese burritos, rice, and jalepeno nachos?" She asked.

"Of course." Bug laughed. "I have a present for you."

"Bug, you don't have to keep buying my love. You already have my heart." Lily said as bug handed her a box.

"I know, but you needed this." He said. Lily smiled and pulled out a gold necklace; "Since your fingers are starting to swell, I thought in a few weeks you can put your engagement ring and wedding bands on it so you can keep them close to you."

"I love it." Lily grinned as she slipped it around her neck. "I totally will need this."

"I know." He smiled sipping his water. Lily ran her fingers over the necklace. "Mom said she'll book a hall Christmas time if we want to do the family thing then." Lily shrugged.

"We'll see. I just want to focus on our wedding first." She said, "Can you believe we're getting married in two weeks?"

"No. It's amazing." He said, "You're keeping your name right?"

"Of course." She laughed, "I love your name, but do you think Lily Vijayaraghavensatyanaryanamurthy has a nice ring to it?" Bug laughed.

"At least you can pronounce it okay." He said, "I'm afraid how bad the judge will mess it up."

"You can just correct him." Lily smiled nibbling on the tortilla chips that sat on the table. The waitress walked up to the table and placed the food in front of the couple. "Ooh yeah."

"Enjoy your food, Sweetheart." Bug said as he started to eat, "Did your dress come in today?" Lily nodded.

"Yeah. It's nice. Jordan said it looks great on me." She said.

"I'm sure it does." He said, "And Nigel did get a suit right?"

"Yes and its very nice." Lily mumbled with a mouth full of food. "He wore it in today to show me." Bug frowned.

"He wore his suit in?"

"Yeah. He didn't get it dirty." Lily chuckled, "God, Border Café is the best place in the world." Bug chuckled.

"It's all right." He said. "Have a told you how gorgeous you look today?" Lily looked at him and shook her head, "Well, then you look absolutely gorgeous today." Lily put her fork down with a soft smile.

"We're getting married in two weeks, you don't have to keep complimenting me if you don't really mean it." Lily said gently.

"Well, I really mean it." He said. "You take my breath away."

"And you take mine away or maybe it is just the salsa." She said.

"Gee, thanks." Bug smiled. In two weeks they would be marrying and Bug hoped their love bantering would never ever stop.

June 4th, 2003

Week 24

Bug stared at the floor as Nigel fixed his tie. He was getting married today. He was taking a wife. Lily was going to be his wife.

"You look great." Nigel said.

"All right." Bug whispered, "Lily still in the bathroom?"

"You know how long it takes for women to get ready." Nigel said.

"Yeah." Bug inhaled, "I feel sick." Nigel laughed.

"This isn't going to take a long time. The judge is judge going to ask if you'll take her and she'll take you, that's all." Garrett said.

"That's all?" Bug frowned at his boss, "That's not all. I'm marrying the woman of my dreams." Garrett nodded.

"I know. I'm happy." He said as Jordan stepped out of the bathroom, "Where's Lily?"

"Lily is throwing up." Jordan said, "Her nerves got the best of her." Bug bit his lip; "She looks gorgeous though."

"I should go check on her." Bug said. Jordan nodded.

"Be my guest." Jordan said. Bug walked into the woman's bathroom. He knocked on one of the stalls he saw Lilly's feet in.

"Lily?" He said softly. She flushed the toilet.

"I'm sorry." Lily said almost in a whisper, "I'm ready. I was just nervous."

"I'm nervous, scared, and terrified." Bug said as Lily opened up the bathroom stall. He stared at her in shock. She looked absolutely gorgeous. Her white dress fit her snuggly; it showed off her breasts and her legs. Lily's hair was up, but she had a few curls that framed her face. Her make up was perfectly done also.

"There's no reason to be terrified, Bug." She said.

"I ah…I know, but We're getting married." Bug said to her.

"And we're going to live happily ever after." Lily smiled softly.

"Now are you ready?" He said taking her hand. Lily nodded.

"Let's go get married." Bug said softly.

* * *

Bug stared deeply into Lily's eyes. He felt sick to his stomach, but in a good way. She held his hands tightly.

"Dr. Mahesh Vah...ah…jay…" The judge muttered. Lily's eyes twinkled at bug.

" Dr. Mahesh Vijayaraghavensatyanaryanamurthy." Bug murmured. The judge nodded.

"Do you take Lily Lebowski to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"Yes." Bug said, "God yes." Lily's eyes started to well up with tears. She couldn't believe this day had finally come for her.

"Very good." The judge said. Nigel, Jordan, and Garrett watched them with large smiled on their faces, "Lily, do you take…Mahesh to be your lawfully wedded husband?" Lily smiled brightly.

"Yes!!!" She squealed. Bug chuckled softly. Tears spilled over onto Lily's cheek.

"Then with the power invested in me and by the state of Massachusetts I now pronounce you husband and wife." The judge mumbled as if he was ready to get out of there. Lily and Bug looked at him. "Oh yes and now you may kiss the bridge."

"Finally." Lily threw her arms around Bug and sealed their marriage with a kiss. The three co-workers clapped behind them. Bug held Lily close. He ran his hand over her hair and pulled away from her luscious lips.

"We're married." He whispered. Lily smiled.

"Isn't it great?" She asked. Bug nodded.

"It is. Calling you my wife will give me such great joy." Bug hugged her again. They were married and in sixteen weeks their family would be complete.