The cars stopped and Kurt was the first one to get out. He made sure that Maria and Georg were still completely blindfolded and then allowed his siblings to get out first, leaving their parents in the cars for a moment.

Soon, six confused Von Trapps exited the limousines. Their eyes wandered their surroundings and couldn't believe what they were seeing. They were all in complete and total shock. Kurt smiled at them all and instructed the girls to help Maria out of their car while he and Freidrich helped their father. Kurt gave the girls the final set of instructions before the ceremony. Maria's blindfold was not to be removed until she was in the room that had been set aside for her. And Freidrich was to do the same with Georg while Kurt tended to some last minute business.

"Alright, the cars have stopped. Kurt can you tell us where we are now?" Maria was walking uneasily because Gretl and Brigitta held her arms so she wouldn't stumble.

"Really, Kurt, this is becoming a nuisance." Georg chimed in.

"Father, Maria, all will be revealed momentarily. But for now I ask that you remain silent and stay with your escorts until the ceremony begins in a half an hour. Alright everyone you know what to do." The girls lead the way for Maria and Freidrich helped Georg while Kurt got back into one of the limousines.

"Okay, Maria. Watch your step. Almost there…..here we are." Liesl held open the door for her sisters and followed them in, closing the door behind herself. She still couldn't believe what her younger brother had done for their family. He had brought Maria and Georg together finally and now he had given them the greatest wedding present.

"Alright, Maria. I'm going to remove the blindfold now." Louise carefully took off the blindfold and took a step back so Maria could react. Maria blinked a few times so her eyes could get readjusted to the light. When they were open and her vision was clear, she almost collapsed. Her cheeks were quickly stained with massive tears and her whole body began shaking. She was standing in the old Von Trapp Villa. What was better, though, was that she was standing in her former bedroom. It looked somewhat different since the last time she had been in it, and she couldn't believe it. She looked around the room. In the center her wedding dress hung on a wall length tri-fold mirror. And attached to the mirror was another mysterious note. She walked over to it and began to read:

Maria, you are a wonderful person. Thank you for coming back with me. I cannot even begin to show my appreciation for you doing that. I know you love father and he loves you more than I could ever imagine. I know that you will be the perfect wife for him and I am ecstatic that you are becoming our mother, at last. When you came into all of our lives seven years ago we didn't know what to think of you. You were the first governess that actually cared for the seven of us. And we loved that about you. Thank you for caring. Thank you for being you. I love you with all my heart and I know that you be a wonderfully, caring mother to us all. Congratulations on your wedding day. All my love. - Your son, Kurt

More and more tears were now streaming down Maria's face so that it looked as if she were weeping. All together, Liesl, Louisa, Brigitta, Marta, and Gretl walked over to her to comfort her, thinking something was wrong. But when she turned to the, she opened her arms and smiled through her tears. She knew from that moment that everything was going to be perfect. All her cares and worries left her and she enjoyed the moment for as long as it lasted.

While the women were getting ready upstairs, Freidrich was still leading his father around the villa. When he came to the location that Kurt had instructed he removed his father's blindfold. Georg had to do the same as Maria had done; letting his eyes get comfortable with the light once again. When he realized where he was, he spun around and looked at his son in awe. He was standing in the sitting room of the villa. The very room that he had sung Edelweiss in. Soon, like Maria, his chest began to heave in and out. His breath quickened and tears started to form in his eyes. He had no idea how Kurt had done it, but he was getting married in his former home. His beloved home.

"Freidrich, how in the world?" Georg's voice trailed off as he tried, unsuccessfully, to gather his thoughts and emotions.

"Don't ask me, father. Kurt set this all up on his own without any of us knowing. But I was instructed to give you this note."

Georg took the piece of paper from his son and read what Kurt had left for him:

Father, all my life I have wanted to be exactly as you are today. You lead a perfect life and now it is complete with Maria entering into our family. Although we have not had the closest relationship, I love you so much. I would not have grown to be the man I am today if it were not for you. I learned so much from you, while I may never admit that to you. You are a wonderful father. Look at what this woman did to our family. She brought you back to the seven of us and now I get to call her mother and you as your wife. Cherish the time you will have with her and take care of her. She is one of a kind and an absolute treasure. Congratulations on your wedding day. I love you. Your loving son, Kurt

The tears that had formed in Georg's eyes were now running down his face. He turned to Freidrich and wrapped him in an enormous hug.

"You should start to get into your tuxedo. Kurt will be back soon and now that you know what he has been up to he'll want everything to go perfectly." Freidrich withdrew from his father's embrace and began to help him into his old navy uniform.

Kurt was riding along in the limousine, which was taking him back to his former home. But he was not alone. With him were two figures of his family's past that he knew had to be present at his father's wedding. When the car arrived, he led the two guests to where he told them to wait for the ceremony to begin. Then proceeded to the sitting room to greet his father.

He quietly opened the door without knocking and stood in the doorway as he watched is father put the finishing touches to his uniform. The lapels were properly in place, thanks to the help of Freidrich. All that had to be done was to tie the bowtie and Freidrich was working on that.

"Why don't I finish that for you, Freid. It would be a tremendous help if you could go outside and see if there is anything that needs to be done. Particularly, there are two important matters that could use your help." Kurt was of course referring to the two guests he had brought back with him. Freidrich smiled and left his father and brother together. Kurt walked over to his father and took his bowtie and began tying it.

"Kurt, how in the world did you accomplish this?" Georg was still in total awe of the situation.

"Come now, father. You really want me to expose the secret that I have been hiding from you all so well?"

"Please, son. I just want to know so that I can fully thank you."

"Well the matter is pretty simple, actually. I took the money that I had saved in my bank account and used it to persuade the owners of the villa to take the afternoon off and let us use the grounds. When we arrived at a reasonable amount they gladly said that they would step out for the remainder of the day." He finished with his father's tie and went to check his own in the mirror.

"Just how much exactly is a reasonable amount, Kurt?

"Father, please. Just consider this as my wedding present to you and Maria." He turned and faced his father. "Please, that's all I am asking of you."

"Thank you, Kurt. It truly is the greatest gift that a son could give his father. Come here." The two shared a long lasting embrace. Probably the greatest one that they ever shared or would ever share again. Georg Von Trapp had everything he had ever dreamed of…his children, who loved him dearly, and now he was piecing in the last part of the puzzle: Maria.

Freidrich peeked in on the two and didn't want to interrupt, but knew that it was time for the ceremony to start. "Excuse me, but the priest is ready to begin the ceremony." Kurt and Georg withdrew from their hug and Georg straightened himself out and made sure that his face was as dry as it was going to get.

"Oh, Kurt. Those two important matters were taken care of. Just thought I should let you know. And the girls are waiting outside as well."

"What about Maria? Is she all ready? Because if she is then the three of us should get outside."

"She insisted upon waiting for you, Kurt."

"Me? What does she need me for?"

"Well, actually she insisted that you give her away." Kurt swallowed hard. His father had planned on Kurt and Freidrich being his best men, the girls would be the bridesmaids, and Maria was going to walk down the aisle alone. But now, he didn't mind in the least bit that that was all changing.

"Um, alright then. You two go outside and I'll wait here with Maria." Georg left Kurt in the foyer and he and Freidrich made their way outside.

Maria descended the stairs without Kurt noticing and when he finally did, he lost his breath. She looked stunning. He went to greet her on the landing.

"You look wonderful." Tears started forming in his eyes again.

"Oh no you don't. The only person that gets to cry here is me. Kurt what you have done is overwhelming. And I thank you from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea how much this means to me. Getting married here is a dream come true."

"Oh, mother." The first time Kurt had called Maria by that title and it sounded so beautiful. The two embraced for a good ten minutes before Maria pulled away, remembering that she was getting married. And she looked into Kurt's eyes and smiled.

"I love you Kurt….my son."

She then proceeded to loop her arm in his and they walked through the house to the veranda outside where everyone else was waiting. They got to the top step outside and stopped for a moment. All of a sudden the small, five piece band that Kurt had hired started to play the wedding march. It was a very soft and quiet version. They walked down the walk until they came to the gate in front of the lake. As they walked along, Kurt pointed out the two important matters that he had brought. Standing with the girls were Frau Schmidt and Uncle Max. Both of them held handkerchiefs to wipe the tears and beamed with approval. Maria looked at Kurt and then at Georg. It doesn't surprise me in the least bit. She thought to herself. Not at all after what he has already done today.

The sun was shining bright and it was a clear day. Kurt placed Maria's hands in Georg's and the priest began. "Who presents this woman?" Kurt looked around at his siblings and then all together they said in unison, "We do." Georg and Maria smiled at this remark and the ceremony continued…and what a beautiful ceremony it was. Right down to the "I do's." The seven Von Trapp children were so proud of their father and of their new mother. After the vows had been said and the rings had been placed on Maria and Georg's fingers, the new couple shared their first kiss together as man and wife.

What do you all think? Should this be the final chapter? Let me know! ;)