Chapter 7: The Big Day

As he watched her walk down the aisle of the church, Mac knew he had made the right decision asking her to marry him. He just wanted to care for her, live the rest of his life with her by his side, protect her from harm, love her and be loved by her. The church looked kind of empty to him compared to when he and Claire were married. Only Mac's family, their friends, and the people they worked with were there, but that was how they wanted it. When she reaches him, they never take their eyes off one another. Both vow to 'love, comfort, honor, and keep' each other 'in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, for better or worse, in sadness and in joy', then place their rings of the other's finger. Mac gives Stella an evil look when she breaks their kiss mouthing, "Later."

"You seem awfully tense, Mac, do you not like dancing with me?" Stella asks with a mischievous grin as they dance to their song.

"No, it's just we have never really danced together much before and I don't want to mess this up considering we will end up with a million photos from everyone of us screwing up our dance," Mac said, glancing around at all the cameras flashing. "Besides, if I do, you'll never let me forget it."

"Mac, you won't mess this up, you're actually a good dancer. Just loosen up a little," Stella kisses Mac. " 'Dance like no one's watching, sing like no one's listening, live like you're going to die tomorrow, and love like it's not going to hurt.' I love you, Mac."

After many dances, eating as much as they could, and a few glasses of champagne each, the happy couple starts to prepare to leave for the airport. Both Lindsay and Danny catch Stella's bouquet, and Danny gives Lindsay a long, slow kiss to everyone's surprise.

"Wow, you're a pretty good kisser, Danny," Lindsay says, still in shock. Everyone laughs knowing Danny has it bad for her.

Stella and Mac say good bye to everyone before getting into his car. "Sure you're not going to get in another accident, Mac?" Stella says just to annoy him but doesn't get a response.

"Wait a second," Flack calls out just as they start to pull away. He puts something on the back of the car, only to find an angry Stella glaring at him when he steps back to admire his sign.

"Flack, I can arrest you for this. It's illegal to put signs on the back of vehicles, and I'm sure you know it."

"Fine, I'll take it off," Flack says as she makes her way back to the passenger seat. Flack can't resist the temptation so he quickly puts the sign back on the car without either of them noticing. Everyone waves as Mac and Stella pull away to start their new life together.

Mac and Stella live happily ever after, but still have their share of arguments. After a while, they start their family with a girl, which they name Sarah. And together they continue to put away criminals and always have each others' backs. Always.

Story is over. I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading