Author's notes: I hope you all like the story so far, I will try to write more of this story, but the real world, and my other stories may interfere a little bit.

Enterprise sickbay, Thursday 0800: Ensign Hoshi Sato entered the sickbay, and saw Dr. Phlox having a disagreement with an older woman that she didn't know. She also saw T'Pol standing off to the side holding Elizabeth. Hoshi went up to T'Pol, and smiled at her and Elizabeth.

"What's going on?"

T'Pol looked at her, "Trip's mother is taking over the sickbay, and Doctor Phlox is not agreeing with her."

Hoshi just smiled, "Well, if she's where Commander Tucker gets his stubbornness from, then Phlox is going to lose."

T'Pol looked at Hoshi, "I agree. And I believed that my mother could be forceful, she could have taken lessons from Trip's mother."

Now Hoshi was looking at Elizabeth, "May I hold her?"

T'Pol looked at Hoshi, and nodded, and gently handed Elizabeth to her. Hoshi just looked at Elizabeth, then at T'Pol. "She's beautiful, just like her mother."

Then she looked at Elizabeth again, "You're going to break a lot of hearts young lady."

T'Pol looked at Hoshi, and knew that what she said was a compliment.

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Phlox was trying not to raise his voice, "Mrs. Tucker, I can respect that you and T'Pol have things to do. But I have a sickbay to run."

Kathy Tucker looked a round, "Well I don't see anybody here, and so what's the problem with us using one of your exam area's to change in."

Phlox was about to get even more upset, when the door opened and Trip and his father walked in. Charley Tucker handed a box to his wife, and then saw the young woman holding Elizabeth.

"Uh Trip, who's the young lady?"

"Oh yeah. Mom, dad, this is Ensign Hoshi Sato. Our chief communications officer, and one of the nicest persons ya ever want to meet."

Charley smiled, and shook her hand. "A pleasure Miss Sato."

"Oh please call me Hoshi."

Now Trip' mother just looked at Trip and his dad, "Ok you two, git out."

Trip just looked at his mom, but his dad just gently put his hand on his arm. "C'mon son, say goodbye to the ladies, you'll see them tomorrow."

Trip started to say something, but then looked at his mom, and thought he had better leave. So he walked over and kissed Elizabeth on her head, and even quickly kissed T'Pol on her cheek.

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Once they had left, Kathy Tucker moved over to one of the bio-beds, and set the box down. She looked at T'Pol and motioned for her to come over to the bed. T'Pol and Hoshi both came over, as Kathy opened the box. She took out a long white wedding dress, and held it up against T'Pol.

"It looks like we may need to take it in a little, but not to much."

Hoshi just looked at the wedding dress, "Oh Mrs. Tucker, It's beautiful."

Kathy looked at T'Pol, "It was my wedding dress. I had planned on giving it to my daughter, but I think she would want you to have it."

T'Pol looked at the gown, and felt the soft silk and lace of the bodice. "It is very beautiful Mrs. Tucker."

Kathy looked at T'Pol, "What's this Mrs. Tucker nonsense. It's mom, or Kathy."

T'Pol looked at her, "Kathy, this is a beautiful gown."

Kathy was still holding up the gown, "Well don't just stand there, try it on."

T'Pol took the gown, and stepped into the exam area and closed the curtain. Kathy Tucker now turned to Phlox, "I thought you were getting me a sewing kit."

Phlox, knowing he had already lost the argument just nodded, "Of course, I'll go and find one right away."

Now Kathy turned toward Hoshi, "And what will you be wearing tomorrow?"

Hoshi looked at her, "Well, I have a blue silk dress."

Kathy came over and took Elizabeth from her, "Well, go get it."

Hoshi just looked at her, "Yes ma'am." and headed for her quarters.

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Captains Quarters: Jonathon Archer was in his quarters going over the crew's latest fitness reports when his intercom beeped.

Malcolm spoke, "Captain, I have Admiral Black on the line sir, he says he needs to speak to you."

"Alright Malcolm, put him through."

The monitor on his desk now showed Admiral Black of Starfleet. "Captain Archer. It's come to Starfleet's attention, that a lot of your crew has been seen around San Francisco, buying large floral arrangements, and White Bunting. Is this something that Starfleet should know about?"

Jonathon smiled, "Not really Admiral. We're just trying to spruce up the ship a little."

"Really Captain, it looks to me like your getting things for a wedding."

"Well Admiral, now that you mention it, I do believe that some of my crew are getting married."

"I take it you're not going to tell me who, are you Captain?"

"Well sir, if you must know, it's Commander Tucker and Commander T'Pol."

"I see, and you're sure that you can't talk them out of it?"

Now Jonathon was getting upset, "Admiral Black, not only will I not talk them out of it, I'm performing the ceremony."

The stern look on Admiral Black's face softened a little, "Calm down Captain. I have no problem with them getting married, though some people might. All I'm going to ask is one thing."

"And what would that be Admiral?"

Now Jonathon saw the Admiral smile. "That you send me some of the wedding cake."

"Yes sir, I think we can do that Admiral."

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For the next several hours, the crew was kept very busy, between their normal duties, and the extra work of decorating cargo bay two, most of them were tired, but no one complained, because this was being done for family. Even the ship's laundry ran an extra shift, getting everyone's dress uniforms ready for Friday morning. Thursday evening, Trip and his dad were in Trip's quarters, and his dad looked at him.

"So Trip, are ya nervous yet?"

"Yet? I've been nervous for the last two days."

Charley just laughed, "Don't worry Trip, that's normal. But have ya thought about where the two of ya are goin after the ceremony?"

Trip looked at his dad for a second, "What do ya mean, where we're goin?"

"On your honeymoon."

Trip looked nervous, "Well to tell ya the truth dad, I hadn't even thought about it."

Charley laughed again, "It's a good thing I came then. I talked to your Uncle Mike, he and the kids are getting their cabin ready for ya, and he's setting up extra patrols so ya won't have to worry about reporters while your there."

Trip just looked at his dad for a second, "I don't know dad, taking a baby to their cabin."

"No Trip, just you and T'Pol will be at the cabin, I already cleared it with Jonathon. And take some advice from an old married man, take this time alone with your wife, because once little Elizabeth starts walkin and talkin, you two ain't goin to get much alone time."

Trip looked at him again, "Who's goin to watch Elizabeth?"

"Trip, what do ya think grandparents are for?"

"Thanks dad, thanks for everything."

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Enterprise Transporter pad Friday, 11:30 A.M. EST: Captain Archer stood next to the crewman working the controls of the transporter, and watched as the person on the pad assembled.

He looked at the man, "Ambassador Soval. Why am I not surprised by the timing of your visit?"

Ambassador Soval looked at Captain Archer as he stepped off the transporter pad. "I assure you captain, I am not here in any official capacity. I am only here as a friend of the bride."

Jonathon looked at the ambassador, "So Trip and T'Pol getting married doesn't bother you?"

Soval looked at Jonathon, "As you know Captain, I have known T'Pol for many years, and at first I was unsure of her choice to marry Commander Tucker. But, I have thought about it, and I find her decision quite logical. The two of them will face many difficult times ahead, as will Elizabeth. But Commander Tucker is a good man, and I believe a fine choice for T'Pol."

Jonathon was again surprised, for the Ambassador actually sounded sincere, as far as a Vulcan can. "Well then Ambassador, right this way." and the two of them headed toward the cargo bay.

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Ambassador Soval looked at Jonathon, "Captain Archer, if I may, I would like to see T'Pol before the ceremony."

Jonathon was a little leery, but the Ambassador raised a hand. "I promise that I will not try to make her change her mind, she is to much like her mother for that to work."

Now Jonathon smiled, "You know Ambassador, I don't know which of them is more stubborn, Trip or T'Pol."

The two of them now headed for sickbay. When they arrived, they found that sickbay looked more like the backstage area of a stage show, than a sickbay. Jonathon saw several of his crewmembers sewing something, and others were arranging the bouquets. And in the middle of it all was Kathy Tucker, giving orders like a field general. She saw them enter, and just looked at them. She came up to them, and gave Jonathon a kiss on the cheek, and then with a little angry look, she spoke.

"Jonathon Archer, if you ever do anything like this to me again, I'll personally tan your hide. Giving me less than two days to set up a wedding."

Jonathon smiled at her, "Mom, you love this and you know it."

She smiled again, "Yeah your right. But next time, make it at least three days."

He just smiled and nodded his head. Kathy now looked at the Vulcan man standing beside Jonathon. "So who is this gentleman?"

"Kathy Tucker, this is Ambassador Soval of Vulcan. Ambassador, this is Kathleen Tucker, Commander Tucker's Mother."

The ambassador bowed his head slightly, "A pleasure ma'am. May I speak with Commander T'Pol?"

Kathy pointed to an exam area, "She's in there, but make it quick, we still got things to do."

Ambassador Soval just nodded, and went into the exam area.

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When he passed through the curtain, he saw T'Pol standing in a white wedding dress. He wasn't sure, but he felt that she seemed nervous.

"Commander T'Pol."

T'Pol turned around and saw him, "Ambassador."

She took a small step toward him, "I hope that you are not here to try to dissuade me from marrying Trip."

Soval looked at her, "No commander, I'm only here as a friend of the bride. I have known your family since before you were born. And I believe that your decision to marry Commander Tucker is the correct one."

T'Pol was a little surprised by his remark, but to her credit, she didn't show it. "And T'Pol, I believe that your mother would have also approved. I have only come here to wish you and Commander Tucker good fortunes."

"Thank you Ambassador."

Soval looked at her, "You look much like your mother, on the day she and your father sealed their union."

Then he stood up straight and raised his right hand in the Vulcan salute. "Live long and Prosper T'Pol."

She raised her hand as well, "And you as well ambassador."

Then Soval left the exam area. As he and Jonathon were about to leave, he saw Elizabeth, lying in her crib, and he walked over to it. He looked at the little child, and he remembered T'Pol at that age. Jonathon walked up behind him, and thought he noticed the slightest hint of a smile.

"She is a beauty, isn't she Ambassador?"

"Yes Captain that she is." Now the two of them left and headed for cargo bay two.

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Cargo bay Two, 11:55 A.M. EST: The crew of the Enterprise had outdone themselves, the bay was covered with enough decorations and Floral arrangements to almost make one forget that they were in a cargo bay. Everyone who was not on duty was in the cargo bay in the seats that had been set up. The rest of the crew was watching on monitors from their duty stations all over the ship. Jonathon Archer was standing at the end of the aisle and was patiently awaiting the bridal party. Trip and Malcolm were standing just off to his left, and he could see that trip was actually sweating a little. He smiled a little to himself, and then he saw Kathy Tucker coming down the aisle, carrying Elizabeth. Kathy took her seat next to Charley. Jonathon now saw Hoshi standing at the doorway, and Jonathon just nodded his head slightly. Music soon filled the air, as Hoshi slowly walked down the aisle and took her place to Jonathon's right side. He nodded again when he saw Dr. Phlox and T'Pol in the doorway, and the music changed. Everyone in the room stood up and turned toward the door, as the bridal song began to play. Phlox was smiling as large a smile as the Captain had ever seen, as he walked T'Pol down the aisle. T'Pol looked radiant, and Jonathon thought he saw the slightest hint of a smile on her face.

As they made their way down the aisle, Jonathon saw a few tears among his gathered crew, and many more smiles. He himself couldn't help but smile as T'Pol came closer. Two of the most special people he knew where about to embark on the greatest of all adventures. When they got to the front of the aisle, Jonathon looked at Phlox, "Who gives this woman to be wed this day?"

Phlox looked at him, "I do." then Phlox gently kissed T'Pol on her cheek. He then put T'Pol's hand on Trip's hand, and then took his seat next to Ambassador Soval. Everyone sat down, and the music died down.

Jonathon began, "We are gathered here today, in the presence of our friends and family. To unite in a holy union the two people that we all have been blessed to know. Their journey to this day has not been a smooth road; they have had their good times and their bad times. But they have finally arrived here, and have honored all of us by allowing us to witness their beginning of this new journey. This is a journey that they will take together, a journey which we all hope will be a long and joyful one for both of them."

Jonathon looked at his two friends. "Do you, Charles Tucker the third take this woman, T'Pol to be your wedded wife? To love, honor and cherish her above all others. In the good times and in the bad times, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. Forsaking all others until in death do you part?"

Trip looked deeply into T'Pol's eyes, "I do."

"Do you, T'Pol take this man, Charles Tucker the third to be your wedded husband? To love, honor and cherish him above all others. In the good times and in the bad times, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health. Forsaking all others until in death do you part?"

T'Pol looked deeply into Trip's eyes, "I do."

Now Jonathon looked at Malcolm and held out his hand, "The rings." and Malcolm placed two rings into Jonathon's palm.

"These ring's are a visible symbol of their unending love for each other. As a ring has no beginning or end, so it is with love, eternal and forever."

Jonathon gave Trip the first ring. "Place the ring on her finger."

As Trip did, Jonathon continued, "The bride and groom have written their own vows for this part."

Trip looked at T'Pol as he slowly put the ring on her finger. "T'Pol, I was lost before I met you. In you I have found the rest of my soul, my better half, the true meaning of my life. I can't imagine living my life without you, and I don't even want to try. I declare now that I will always love you, no matter what we face in the future. As long as we face it together, nothing can ever stop us."

T'Pol took the other ring and placed it in Trip's finger. "Trip. When I first met you, I thought that you were like all other humans, emotional, illogical and somewhat frustrating. As we spent more time together, I found myself drawn to you. It was not logical, but as you have told me many times, "Love follows it's own logic." I to have also found that you complete me. Your Katra and mine are one, and always will be. I do not fear whatever the future holds for us, as long as we are together."

T'Pol and Trip both looked at Jonathon.

Jonathon smiled at his friends, "As they have consented to be joined in this union in front of their family and friends. And they have pledged their love for each other with the giving and receiving of rings. It is my honor and joyful privilege to pronounce them Husband and Wife. What God and the Universe have brought together, may no one break apart."

He looked at the two of them, "You may kiss the bride."

Trip had only meant to kiss T'Pol lightly on the lips, but T'Pol put her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply. And Trip wasn't about to stop her. When they had finished, they turned toward their friends and the crew of the ship.

Jonathon spoke behind them, "Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tucker the third. Everyone in the cargo bay began clapping and cheering for them.