January 6th, 2006
7:00 pm
"Can't we just stay home and watch a movie," Daniel called down the hall from the living room to the bedroom.
"Daniel, it's your bachelor's party," Alexia called back, walking into the living room, "Jack, Teal'c, General Hammond, Uncle Charlie and Brandon just want to take you our for some drinks." She went to the closet and got out his jacket, "Besides, Janet, Sam, Kaylee, Aunt May, and Grandma are going to be here any minute. We are having a girl's night in, and y'all are having a boy's night out." She handed him his jacket and kissed his cheek, "Now go and have fun."
"Fine," he said, "but if Brandon tells me one more time that I'm too old for you, I might just have to hit him."
"Daniel," Alexia sighed, "just ignore him. He's trying, he really is."
"He's not going to cause a scene when the preacher asks for objections tomorrow, is he," Daniel said, "because then I really might have to hurt him," he added softly, taking her in his arms.
"No, he's not, because then, I might have to hurt him," she grinned. "Daniel listen, you know that I love you more than anything, but Brandon, he's such a big part of my life Daniel, and the only thing that I have left of Adam. I don't want to give that up."
"Hey, I would never ask you to do that," he said, "I just don't understand why he hates me so." He cupped her face in his hands, "I love you, and I'm marrying you tomorrow, and I am not going to let Brandon mess that up."
"Neither am I," she answered, wrapping her arms around his neck, "I can't wait to marry you." She brought her lips to his in a hungry kiss. They were interrupted a few moments later by a knock at the door. Alexia pulled away and opened the door. Janet and Sam were on the other side.
"Hey, you ready for some fun and movies?" Sam said, coming in and taking off her jacket. Janet followed suit.
"Hey guys," Alexia answered, "come on in. Daniel was just leaving," she said, walking back over to him. Sam and Janet took seats on the couch.
"Ok, Ok," Daniel smiled, "I know when I'm not wanted." He turned to Sam and Janet, "Make sure she's in one piece when I get home," he said as Alexia walked him to the door, "I'll be home by midnight."
Alexia nodded, "Sounds good," she said, giving him a kiss, "see you in a few hours. Now go on and have fun."
The rest of the girls showed up soon after Daniel left, and they sat and watched movies and talked for the next few hours. Everyone left around 11:00 pm, and Alexia began to clean up. She was getting ready for bed when someone rang the doorbell. Wondering who it could be, she opened the door to find Jack standing there with Daniel.
Jack would never get over how little liquor Daniel could hold and was stifling a laugh when Alexia opened the door, "Here, Alex, we returned him in one piece. He's a little drunk, though, are you going to be ok?" he asked, knowing that while Alexia would have a drink now and then, she really didn't like drunkenness. He father had been a drunk.
"Alex," Daniel said, "I'm really not that drunk, I promise. It's just that Jack can hold his liquor so well that he's forgotten what buzzed is. I promise that I am not drunk." He knew she wouldn't like it if he were drunk.
Alexia smiled, "It's ok Daniel. I really didn't expect you to go to your own bachelor's party and not drink," she said, and turned to Jack, "I'll be fine, ok. We'll see you tomorrow."
Jack kissed her cheek, "Ok, kiddo, see you tomorrow. Be good Danny," he said.
Alexia locked the door and followed Daniel to the bedroom, "So, did you guys have fun?"
"Yeah, we talked a lot, and drank a lot," he said.
Alexia grinned, "So, did they get you a stripper?"
"What!" Daniel was shocked, "Of course not." He took her in his arms, "do you really think that I would have wanted a stripper."
"No, but it sounds like something Jack would do just to embarrass you," Alexia laughed.
"Oh, let's just go to bed," he said, laying back on the bed and putting his hands over his face.
"Well get up then, and change clothes," Alex said, "and we can go to bed."
He sat up and pulled her onto the bed next to him, "We're getting married today," he said.
Alexia laughed as he pinned her to the bed, "Yes, Daniel, we are. What, does that surprise you or something?"
Daniel gazed down at her, "I have loved you for so long, Alexia, but a part of me never actually thought that this day would come. I guess I always thought that you would come to your senses," he said as he stroked her cheek.
"I'm not going anywhere, Daniel," Alexia whispered as Daniel leaned down to kiss her.
Daniel grinned and stopped mere millimeters from her face, "Good," he whispered back, kissing her deeply.
The next morning, Alexia woke up to find that she was by herself. Walking into the kitchen, she found Daniel sitting at the table, drinking coffee. She walked up behind him leaned down and put her arms around his neck, kissing his cheek, "Good morning."
He turned around to face her and pecked her on the cheek, "Hey, sleepyhead," he said, "Do you know what time it is?"
Alexia turned to walk to the bathroom, "Yep, gotta meet Sam and Kaylee at the church in an hour. I'm gonna shower," she said over her shoulder.
"Do I get to see your dress now?" Daniel asked. He'd been hearing about how wonderful her dress was for almost two weeks, and it seemed he was the only one who hadn't seen it. Even Jack kept saying how wonderful she looked in it.
"No, you don't," she said, "so stop asking. You'll see it later today."
"But, if it's as wonderful as everyone says it is, then I might zone out during the ceremony, and that would be bad,"
"You're not seeing it," she shouted back and shut the bathroom door.
Three hours later, Daniel was pacing around the front of the church, becoming more nervous by the minute.
Teal'c watched Daniel with his eyes, "DanielJackson, is one of the customs of a Tau'ri wedding to walk across the floor continuously?" he asked.
Daniel turned, looked at Teal'c, and grinned in spite of himself, "No, Teal'c, it's not. I'm just nervous."
Teal'c arched his eyebrow, "Is there a reason for you to be nervous. Do you not want to marry AlexiaMiller?"
"Of course I want to marry her. Everyone feels a little nervous on their wedding day."
"Indeed?" Teal'c asked.
"Well, most people do," Daniel answered.
Alexia was in a classroom in the church, where Sam was waiting with her. They had decided to keep the wedding simple: Sam was Alexia's maid of honor, and Teal'c was Daniel's best man. There were no bridesmaids or groomsmen. The audience was also small. Just family and close friends had been invited. She turned away from the mirror they had set up and turned to Sam, "how do I look?"
"You look gorgeous in that dress, Alex," Jack's voice rang out from the doorway, "You're going to drive Daniel crazy. You ready?" he asked.
"Yes, I am," Alex answered, "thank you, Jack." She kissed his cheek.
Jack smiled and turned to Sam, "You look beautiful, Sam," he whispered, in awe over how the simple dress that she and Alexia had picked out could look so exquisite on her.
Sam looked into his eyes a little shocked at his words, "Thank you," she whispered back.
They became lost in each other for a few minutes before Jack tore his eyes from hers, "So, um, Alex," he said turning to her, "let's go and get you married."
Alexia nodded and they got into position: Sam standing in front of the closed sanctuary doors, with Jack and Alexia to the side so that they couldn't be seen.
Daniel stood by Teal'c as the doors opened revealing Sam. Daniel tried to be calm, but he was almost certain that the whole room could hear his beating heart. Sam looked beautiful, but Daniel couldn't understand why she was walking so slowly. She eventually reached the front, where she gave Daniel a small smile. Daniel returned her smile and turned his attention to the doorway where Alexia was now standing with Jack.
Daniel felt his breath hitch in his throat as he looked at her. She was wonderful, gorgeous, and he found himself having problems breathing. All the compliments that he had heard about the dress didn't do it justice. She was positively glowing. The dress enhanced her natural beauty and he found himself lost in her. He stepped down to receive her as the preacher asked, "Who gives this woman to be married to this man?"
It was Alexia's idea to keep this line in the ceremony, because, she stressed, her family was giving her away. "Her family does," Jack answered, kissing Alexia's cheek and placing her hand in Daniel's.
Alexia took Daniel's hand, hoping that she would be able to get through the ceremony without crying. She looked into his eyes as the minister began the ceremony.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to unite this man and this woman in holy matrimony. If anyone can show just cause as to why this man and woman should not be wed, let him speak now or forever hold his piece." He paused a moment and then turned to Daniel, "Daniel Christopher Jackson, do you take Alexia Laurel Miller to be your lawfully wedded wife. Do you promise to love her and hold her in sickness and health, for richer or poorer, in good times and bad, and keep yourself only for her, for as long as you both shall live."
Daniel looked into his future wife's eyes and spoke with confidence and clarity, "I do."
The minister smiled and turned to Alexia, "Alexia Laurel Miller, do you take Daniel Christopher Jackson to be your lawfully wedded husband. Do you promise to love him and hold him in sickness and health, for richer or poorer, in good times and bad, and keep yourself only for him, for as long as you both shall live."
Alexia's voice wavered due to her emotions, "I do," she said, clearly.
As they said their vows, Jack couldn't help glancing in Sam's direction only to find her looking in his. He could see the pain hidden behind her joy in her eyes and knew that she could see the same in his. Oh, how he wished things could be different. He watched as she tore her eyes from his and looked back at Alexia and Daniel.
The minister turned to Teal'c, "may I have the rings please." Teal'c pulled the rings out of his pocket and handed them to the minister as Alexia used her free hand to give her bouquet to Sam. The minister held the rings above his head, "These rings, circles. A circle is never ending, such as love is never ending," he said, and turned to Daniel, handing him Alexia's ring, "Daniel, repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed."
Daniel placed the ring at the beginning of Alexia's finger, "With this ring, I thee wed," he said as he pushed the ring onto her finger.
The minister handed Alexia Daniel's ring, "Alexia, repeat after me. With this ring, I thee wed."
Alexia held in her emotions as she placed the ring at the beginning of Daniel's finger, "With this ring," she said, emotionally, "I thee wed." She pushed the ring onto his finger, and smiled up at him.
The minister smiled, "With the power vested in me by the state of Colorado, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
Daniel cupped Alexia's face in his hands and gave her a chaste kiss on his lips, reveling in the fact that she was finally his wife.
The pulled apart and faced the crowd as the minister turned to the audience, "Ladies and gentlemen, I present for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Jackson."
Everyone clapped as Daniel and Alexia made their way out to the limo that would take them to the reception.
Ten minutes later, everyone was seated at the tables at the reception. Jack stood up, "Ok, Teal'c here isn't too good at speeches like this, so he asked me to do the honor," he said, looking in Daniel and Alexia's direction, "I have known Danny for many years and you couldn't ask for a better friend. The only thing that a man can wish for his friends is that they find happiness. When Alex came to the SGC, she taught us all how to live again, and I am happier than I can say that she helped Danny to love. Happiness like this doesn't happen much in a man's life, and I'm glad that it has happened for one of my best friends and for a young woman that I love as if she were my own daughter. Alexia, Daniel, here's to you." He raised his glass.
Everyone raised their glasses, and Jack sat down as Sam stood up, "Alexia, Daniel," she began, "I am so happy that you two have found that person who makes your life complete. Now, we all know that the SGC is not the calmest place to work, so I am very glad that you two have found each other to take comfort in. I wish you both all the love, joy, and peace that the world has to offer." She sat back down.
After everyone finished eating, Daniel and Alexia made their way to the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife. It had taken them months, but they had finally found a song that described the way they felt for each other. It wasn't a customary wedding song, but it was the one that spoke to them.
Daniel led Alexia onto the dance floor and took her into his arms as soft music filled the room.
It's always been a mystery to meHow two hearts can come together
And love can last forever
But now that I have found you, I believe
That a miracle has come
When God sends the perfect one
Now gone are all my questions about why
And I've never been so sure of anything in my life
Daniel held Alexia close to him, and leaned down to whisper in her ear, "You look so beautiful in that dress."
She smiled up at him, "thank you," she whispered.
I wonder what God was thinkingWhen he created you
I wonder if he knew everything I would need
Because he made all my dreams come true
When God made you
He must have been thinking about me
It had been decided beforehand that when the second verse of the song began, Jack, General Hammond, Brandon, and Alexia's Uncle Charlie would invite people onto the dance floor to take some of the attention off of Daniel and Alexia. So, as the chorus finished, Jack stood and walked over to Sam. He held out his hand to her, "Sam, will you dance with me?" he asked and leaned down to her ear, "It's ok, Hammond told me to." He knew that she would feel uncomfortable dancing in front of their CO.
Sam smiled and placed her hand in his, following him onto the dance floor. She noticed that they were not the only ones making their way onto the floor. General Hammond was leading his wife, Alexia's Uncle Charlie and Aunt May were dancing cheek to cheek, and Janet had even dragged Teal'c onto the dance floor.
I promise that wherever you may goWherever life may lead you
With all my heart I'll be there too
From this moment I want you to know
I'll let nothing come between us
And I will love the ones you love
Now gone are all my questions about why
And I've never been so sure of anything in my life
I wonder what God was thinking
When He created you
I wonder if He knew everything I would need
Because He made all of my dreams come true
When God made you
He must have been thinking about me
Jack danced formally with Sam, not wanting to insinuate anything to the others in the room. The words of the song were hitting home for him. He tried to keep his thoughts from the woman in his arms, but found himself drawn to her. He followed her gaze to where Alexia and Daniel were dancing, "Penny for your thoughts, Carter," he whispered.
"Just envious," she said, turning to him, "Don't they look happy?"
Jack glanced at Daniel and Alexia, before turning back to Sam, "Yes, they do."
"I want that kind of happiness," she whispered, avoiding his eyes.
He lifted her chin to look in her eyes, "Someday," he whispered. He knew by the way her eyes widened for a fraction of a second that she got the hidden promise behind his words.
He made the sun, He made the moon
To harmonize in perfect tune
One can't move without the other
They just have to be together
And that is why I know its true
You're for me and I'm for you
Cause my world just can't be right
Without you in my life
I wonder what God was thinking
When He created you
I wonder if He knew everything I would need
Because He made all my dreams come true
When God made you
He must have been thinking about me
Alexia put head on Daniel's shoulder, becoming lost in the moment. "I love you," she whispered in his ear.
Daniel grinned and pulled her closer, "I love you, too," he said, resting his chin on top of her head. His gaze was drawn to the other couples dancing, and he leaned down, "Look at Teal'c and Janet," he whispered.
Alexia followed his gaze and had to stifle a laugh. Teal'c looked very uncomfortable, and Janet, she could see, was also trying not to laugh.
He must've heard every prayer I've been praying
Yes He knew everything I would need
When God made you
When dreams come true
When God made you
He must've been thinking about me
The song ended and everyone made their way back to their seats. Sam walked to the stage where the sound system was and walked to the microphone, "Alexia and Daniel are now going to cut the cake."
Alexia and Daniel made their way to the cake. They managed to feed it to each other without to big of a mess and what mess they made was due to the fact that they were laughing the whole time.
A few hours later, Alexia stood on the stage facing the wall. She looked over her shoulder, "Ok, girls, ready?" she asked. She turned back around and threw her bouquet over her shoulder. She turned around to face the girls, seeing that Kaylee had caught the bouquet. Then Daniel took off her garter and threw it into the crowd of men. Everyone laughed as Teal'c caught it, stared at it, looked back at Daniel and Alexia, and arched his eyebrow.
"What is it?" he asked.
This just made everyone laugh harder, and Daniel and Alexia made their way to the door. They were only going away for a few days, but they had the next two weeks off. They had decided to go to Paris for a few days before returning home. They walked out the door and walked to the limo that would take them to the airport. Alexia had changed out of her wedding dress so they wouldn't have to stop somewhere else first. They were showered with birdseed on their way to the limo.
Once in the limo, they waved out the window to everyone before they were gone. Once they were on the highway, Daniel took Alexia in his arms and gave her a not-so-chaste kiss, "You're finally my wife," he said when he pulled away.
Alexia smiled, "I like the sound of that," she said.
"Just wait till we get to Paris and I can show you how much I like the sound of that," he said, once again capturing her lips with his.