The Love That Matters Forever
TWO DAYS LATER...
"Dearly Beloved. We are gathered here to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes to the words which shall unite--"
"Philip J. Fry and Turanga Leela in marriage." the Preacherbot said.
Fry and Leela joined hands, as they smiled at each other.
"Fry and Leela, I would ask that you both remember to treat yourself and each other with respect, and remind yourself often of what brought you together today. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness, and kindness that your marriage deserves. When frustration and difficulty assail your marriage-- as they do in every other relationship at one time or another-- focus on what still seems right between you, not only the part that seems wrong. This way, when clouds of trouble hide the sun in your lives and you lose sight of it for a moment, you can remember that the sun is still there. And if each of you will take responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and delight."
"Fry, do you take Leela to be your lawful wedded wife?"
"I do." Fry said.
"Do you promise to love and cherish her, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, for better for worse, and forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto her, till death do you part?"
"I do." Fry repeated.
"Leela, do you take Fry to be your lawful wedded husband?"
"I do." Leela said.
"Do you promise to love and cherish him, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer, for better for worse, and forsaking all others, keep yourself only unto him, till death do you part?"
"I do." Leela repeated.
The rings were finally exchanged with the moment of this beautiful matrimony.
"I, Philip J. Fry, take you, Turanga Leela, to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live. I promise to love you, to be your best friend, to respect and support you, to be patient with you, to work together with you to achieve our goals, to accept you unconditionally, and to share life with you throughout the years. I love you so much." Fry said.
"Philip J. Fry, I love you. I want to be your wife so that we might serve Christ together. Through all of the uncertainties and trials of life, I promise to be faithful to you and love you, so that together we may grow in the likeness of Christ and that our home may be a praise to Him. I promise to love and care for you and I will try in every way to be worthy of your love. I will always be honest with you, kind, patient, and forgiving. But most of all, I promise to be a true and loyal friend to you. I love you with all my heart." Leela said.
"Fry and Leela, in so much as the two of you have agreed to live in Matrimony, have promised your love for each other by these vows, the joining of your hands and giving of these rings, I now pronounce you, Husband and Wife."
"Congratulations. You may kiss the bride."
After moments of waiting, they both kissed, as they heard hundreds of their friends and family clapping. The Planet Express crew was there, so was the Harlem Globetrotters, Scruffy, the kids from the Orphanarium, President Nixon, Kif, Professor Wernstrum, Hattie, Mayor Poopenmeyer, Tinny Tim, Dwight, Cubert, Labarbra, Nibbler, Flexo, the Omicronians, Robot 1X, (everybody that has known Fry and Leela in the entire Futurama series ((and it involves enemies like Roberto, the Robot Devil and SantaBot)) ) even Morris and Munda. Most of the women and girls in the church were crying, along with Zoidberg. Fry then took Leela's hand as they ran out of the church together, along with their friends behind them on their way to the reception at Central Park.
Fry couldn't be happier today. Finally being wed to the woman he loved more than anybody else in the world. It was like a dream come true. When he heard the words I do, it couldn't get any better than what he imagined. He looked at Leela as they were on their carriage, riding towards Central Park. She was so beautiful. Beautiful than a thousand doves that could sing in one voice that is music to Fry's ears. He couldn't feel any better knowing that he will forever love her, and cherish her everyday for the rest of his life.
This was definitely the best day of his entire life.
At the reception, everyone had a good taste of the moderly priced domestic non vintage champagne while talking more about the wedding.
"Oh, Leela. I'm so glad you found the perfect husband." Munda said to Leela.
"And soon, you're gonna say hello to your first grandchild." Fry said.
"Grandchild? Oh, my God! Morris! Did you hear that? Our little girl's gonna have a baby!" Munda said to Morris happily.
"That's great! What are you gonna call it?" Morris asked.
"It's a girl, and we're gonna name it Lily." Leela said.
"Aww... A baby girl. Just like ours." Munda said.
"And I know she's gonna be just as beautiful as your daughter is." Fry said as he looked at Leela.
"Ah, I'm so glad that you found a sweet husband." Munda said.
"Fry, Leela." Hermes said as he walked to the two couple.
"Hey, Hermes." Fry said.
"On behalf of your new wedding, and agreement of no divorce, I present you with two tickets to the finest motel, Grand Lido Negril, Jamaica for your honeymoon." he said as he gave the couple two tickets.
"Oh, my God. Thank you, Hermes!" Leela exclaimed as she held the tickets.
"It was kinda all the rest of the crew's idea." Hermes said. "Amy gave her money for reservation to the Evita's Ochie restaurant, and Bender gave his share of money for a perfect trip to the 7 Mile Beach Negril for a morning moment."
"Wow, we really have got the greatest friends, don't you think?" Fry asked Leela as she nodded.
Soon, both Fry and Leela gathered behind a flowered portrait to get ready for their wedding picture. Their hands were wrapped around each other's as they faced the camera held by Bender.
"Say 'I'm so happy because of my wedding and I'm gonna give Bender two hundred dollars for taking this picture'!" Bender said.
Instead, Fry and Leela said,
"Cheese!"
Soon, Hermes put on a beautiful CD to let everyone dance to starting with a slow song that was soothing to them, as they danced. They were going to wait at the end of the reception for their last dance to be their song.
You calm the storms
And you give me rest
You hold me in your hands
You wont let me fall
You still my heart
And you take my breath away
Would you take me in?
Take me deeper now
And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you?
Would you tell me
How could it be
Any better than this?
And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you?
Would you tell me
How could it be
Any better than this?
Fry and Leela could both picture Lily in their minds, and how ready they were to see her. Ready to become parents for the first time... together. In nine more months, it would all be it. Lily would finally come to this world and see her mother and father and everybody else; her Uncle Bender, her Aunt Amy, her Grandpa Farnsworth, cousins Dwight and Cubert... And soon, her little brother, Brandon. Oh, how was this the best day of their lives. But soon it will be again, once Lily comes into this world for the first time...
'Cause you're all I want
You're all I need
You're Everything
Everything
'Cause you're all I want
You're all I need
You're Everything
Everything
'Cause you're all I want
You're all I need
You're Everything
Everything
You're all I want
You're all I need
You're Everything
Everything
And how can I stand here with you
And not be moved by you?
Would you tell me
How could it be
Any better than this... -"Everything" by Lifehouse
"Ladies and gentlemen." Professor said to the entire crowd of people. "I'd like to propose a toast to Fry and Leela. For all the years that these two have been together, here they are today, married, and soon enough ready to become parents to their newborn baby-- Lily. To Fry and Leela."
"To Fry and Leela." the crowd repeated.
Fry and Leela clicked glasses together and took a sip with their arms linked around each other. It felt funny, as they never done anything like that before.
"Zoidberg, not me! Ahh!" they heard Bender cry in the distance.
It was time to cut the cake, as it was something that Zoidberg couldn't wait. As Fry picked up the knife, he remembered when he killed Zapp Brannigan. His hand was shaking, almost dropping the knife. Leela then put her hand over his hand, calming his remebrance. She smiled at him, and they both put their hands on the knife.
"Let's do it together." Leela said.
They both rose up the knife and slowly sliced the cake in half. As they were cutting, Fry looked at Leela sadly. He remembered how come he had to use the knife... Zapp had hurt Leela... Worse yet...
Raped her...
Well, he really didn't want anything to happen to her. Right now, he was so amazed and relived that the woman of his dreams was not only his friend or girlfriend... but now his wife. It was like a miracle.
"This is the best day of my life." Fry whispered to Leela.
"I know it is." Leela sweetly said.
"Especially when you're here beside me."
As they got pieces out, they began to put the cake in each other's mouths, practically shoving it in, as people began to laugh.
After that, people soon got to dance at a precious song that they could dance to. It was romantic, and had a little disco in the back.
You're the answer to my prayer
And you're with me everywhere
You're my angel
Miracle
You're all I need tonight
Give me shelter from the rain
You breathe light in me again
You're my angel
Miracle
You're all I need to know tonight
While the song was playing, Bender, Fry, even the Professor got down! They were dancing like they never danced at a party before. The Lionel Richie song really kept them in the beat. Leela and Amy literally started to giggle as Zoidberg started to dance with them, but kept on making a fool of himself by showing his "Snipper Spin".
Soon after, the special dance came, as they all danced in a small beautiful slow song. Leela got to dance with her father, Morris, while Fry (since his mother wasn't there) got to dance with Leela's mother, Munda.
"Thank you so much for giving my daughter a better life, Philip." Munda said.
"No problem." Fry said.
"Especially with us having a grandchild. It'll just be like a baby Leela." she said.
"We saw her in a planet that predicts people's futures. She's so beautiful. She's got red hair with purple highlights, two eyes, Leela's nose, and Leela's beauty."
"Aww... She sounds perfect."
"She is. Just like her mother." Fry said as he looked at Leela beside him.
She smiled.
Leela's back was faced towards the crowd of women, as she prepared to throw the bouquet behind her. With a struggle of her shoulders, she flipped the sphere of flowers over her head, and into Amy's hands.
"Good catch, Amy!" Leela exclaimed.
"Oh, I'm the next to get married!" Amy exclaimed.
"If you thinking of getting married to squishy, bony man, you are terrible parent for grandchild." Leo said to Amy.
"Whoo! This is the sexiest part of the party!" Bender exclaimed as he held a glass of beer.
It was really the sexiest part of the party for men, of course-- the garter toss. The men were gathered around as Fry reached in Leela's dress to find the frilly strap. He hoped it wasn't uncomfortable for Leela, since that attack occurred. He felt a frilly lace against his fingers, and pulled out the garter as the men started cheering.
"Neat!" Bender said as he flashed his camera at this.
Fry threw the garter over his shoulders as it landed on Kif's head, where he started stammering (like he did at the end of Amazon Women In the Mood).
"Whoo!" The crowd started to cheer.
"You and I are going to get married!" Amy exclaimed as she ran to kiss Kif.
"Oh, this is unexpected." Kif said as he held the garter.
"Why don't you say we try that out tonight?" Amy asked Kif seductively as she pointed at the garter.
Kif started stammering... again.
There was the time where it had to be Fry and Leela's favorite-- the last dance. Where they got to dance together in each other's arms once again as their song played. Leela's hands were wrapped behind Fry's neck as his hands was on her hips. They stared at each other for the longest moment, happy to be remarried. But this time, together until death do they part.
Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant
And there it goes
I think I've found my best friend
I know that it might sound more than a little crazy
But I believe
No one in the crowd knew about what happened with Zapp Brannigan. But they knew that he was dead, after he got what he deserved. They knew that he wanted to destroy Earth. But none of them ever knew about the rape... Fry and Leela just wanted to keep that a secret. Since he was gone and Lily was okay, they could keep it to themselves, but they couldn't forget it any other way that they could.
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
As they moved to the beat of the music, Fry stroked Leela's hair. Oh, he could give up the world for her. All he ever wanted or ever needed in his life was her and only her. Ever since he met this woman, it's been like heaven when he's with her. He couldn't forget any day that he has loved her. When he looked at her and smiled, he couldn't stop repeating in his mind, 'Oh, she's so beautiful'. Now, he was finally dancing with her... Finally married to her, being with her forever and for always, while she was pregnant with his first daughter, Lily.
There's just no rhyme or reason
Only this sense of completion
And in your eyes
I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for
I think I've found my way home
I know that it might sound more than a little crazy
But I believe
Lily. Oh, how he couldn't wait for her to come. He can imagine him holding her in his arms, as she falls asleep in the most beautiful sleep imaginable. He couldn't wait to raise her as his very own, as he grows older along with Leela. Fry and Leela hugged as they danced, sending their thoughts into one another's mind. He held her close, feeling his fingers rub her back as he closed his eyes. He couldn't forget when he saw Leela coming out of the shadows with her tank top barely hanging on her shoulders. Seeing the tears in her eye, focusing on him in every detail as she remembered...
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
Fry moved his head to whisper into her ear.
"How can I tell you how much I love you?" Fry whispered.
"You don't. Because when you kiss me, I feel the love." Leela whispered back.
"And you know that I'm sure I couldn't leave one more minute without you..."
A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I've found you
Leela pulled Fry into a kiss, letting the song move their thoughts in place. They stopped dancing, as a few people watching them started to let out an "awe". They wouldn't give up this moment for the world. Not even to catch a glimpse of another person. All they wanted right now was to hold on tight to each other and never let go.
And it was the best of it, too.
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life...
The reception had been over. At that time, Fry and Leela raced through a pathway of flowers, hand in hand, as rice soared over their heads. This was the perfect moment for them to finally be together as newlyweds. Fry stared at Leela as he ran with her, feeling the most happiest emotion in the world. He squeezed her hand as they ran up the Planet Express Ship. A crowd of people started clapping, as the women and Zoidberg started crying. All the kids at Cookieville Minimum Security Orphanarium held up a long poster that said,
CONGRATULATIONS
... In bold letters. Then they decorated it with fine colors of red, orange, purple, black, and blue.
Fry and Leela both looked out the window as they held hands and waved to all their friends, as they immediately waved back. They then looked at each other and hugged. For some reason, they wanted to do that, as if it was forever. As they broke apart, Fry immediately said to a person at the wheel,
"Ready for launch, Bender?"
Bender turned to face his human friend, with his captain hat on (like the one off of The Bird-bot Of Ice Cataraz).
"You know it! Let's cheese it!" Bender said as he took off.
Fry and Leela waved one last time at their friends and family before they could reach Jamaica. Until they could see no one no more, Fry and Leela faced each other, smiling. Fry admired her in that beautiful wedding gown that she wore on their last wedding. He soon put his hand on her stomach, feeling Lily kick, imagining her face in his eyes.
"I can't wait until you come Lily." Fry said. "Because I'm ready for you."
Fry looked up at Leela, as she smiled at him. Bender, however, pretended that he didn't hear this moment and looked at a Playbot magazine. Fry wrapped his arm around Leela as they finally faced their honeymoon destination.
Oh, what couldn't be better?
TO BE CONTINUED...