I Do Not Own CSI
Part one of the Epliouge
"Are you ready for this again," Marie asked as she helped pin a couple tendrils of Sara's hair back.
"More than, I can't believe it's been ten years since Gil and I did this for the first time," Sara said, smiling as she looked at herself in the full length mirror, her off white dress with a V-Neck and spaghetti straps showing off her curves.
"You're glowing, Sara."
"There's a reason for that, Marie," Sara said, looking Marie in the eye with a smile hoping the woman would get the hint.
"Mom, Uncle Greg told us to tell you to get your butt in gear so he can have cake," Samuel said, running into the room with Garrett. Both boys had turned into miniatures of their father, right down to the curly hair.
"Excuse me?"
"Sorry, we're just repeating what we were told," Garrett explained.
"Is everyone out there," Marie asked, snapping out of her trance.
"Yeah, Dad's at the front with Sebastian and Grady," Garrett said.
"Well then, what do you say boys, ready to give your mom away?"
"So, all we have to do is say yes to the priest and put your hand in Dad's, right," Samuel asked as Sara wound her arms through the crook of each of her sons' arms.
"Right. Don't worry, your job is easy compared to mine," Sara said as the wedding march started to play.
"I hate all the people looking at me, though," Garrett said.
"Just do what Uncle Greg said, picture everyone in their underwear," Samuel whispered as they started to walk Sara down the aisle.
"Eww, that's gross, man, no one wants to picture grandma in her skivvies."
"Well, not Grandma, but Lindsay."
"Boys, shh," Sara chuckled as they reached the front.
"Who here gives this woman to this man," the priest asked.
"We do," Both Samuel and Garrett said as they placed their mother's hand in their father's.
"Man, why do we have to stand up at the front," Sebastian whined.
"Because you're my best men," Gil said with a smirk. "You are men, right?"
"Of course, Dad, but why are you doing this? You and Mom are already married," Grady asked.
"Because we love each other and want to do something for us for a change instead of you four," Gil said as the wedding march started, making him turn to his beautiful wife coming down the aisle.
"I know something that can make this a lot more fun, look what I got from Uncle Greg," Sebastian whispered, holding out his hand.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Gil and Sara. This day ten years ago they pledged themselves to each other and today they are doing it again.
"On this day they have each decided to re-write their vows, pledging their love to one another, so Gil, if you're ready."
"Sara, my beautiful wife, mother of my children, I couldn't have asked for a better partner, spouse, lover, soul mate to share my life. We have gone through so much together in the last ten years; both highs and lows, with the highs always prevailing in the end. When we first said our vows 10 years ago, I told you that when I look at you I see my future and my home, and that the love you see in my eyes is reflected back in yours," Gil said with a smile, brushing a tear from Sara's eye.
"How do I love thee, let me count the ways. I'm still counting, Sara," Gil said, finishing.
"Sara," the priest said softly.
"Well, so much for not crying," Sara said, getting a few laughs.
"Gil, I love you, so, so much. We've been married for ten years and have been together for twelve. You are my soul mate, the one that was made for me. We've shared so much together these past ten years, four beautiful boys, a dog, a home, and a wonderful extended family, something that I would never have had if it weren't for you. You gave me a family and a wonderful life, a life that also includes four mischievous boys, and a husband who loves surprises, but one that I would never give up!"
"I love you."
"With the vows said, we have the rings."
"Gil, repeat after me. With this ring I reaffirm my love for you and promise to be yours always and forever," the priest said as Gil repeated and slid the ring on Sara's finger.
"Sara, repeat after me. With this ring I reaffirm my love for you and promise to be yours always and forever," the priest said as Sara repeated, sliding the ring onto Gil's hand with a smile, more tears coming down her face.
"By the powers vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife, again. You may kiss your bride, Gil," the priest said as Sara and Gil met halfway with a smiling kiss, the whole crowd standing and clapping as the two never separated.
"Don't do it, Sebastian," Grady warned as the crowd watched their parents kiss.
"It's just bottle rockets, it'll be fun," Sebastian said, setting them both off and throwing them behind his back.
The crackling of bottle rockets took everyone's attention away from Sara and Gil to a sheepish looking boy who had his mothers smile.
"Sorry!"
"Greg, you gave them bottle rockets," Sara admonished, shaking her head.
"I didn't think they would set them off here!"
"Then where, our bathroom," Gil said with a smirk.
"Umm…"
"Just think about when your son is older, Greg," Sara said as she and Gil turned away, shaking their heads, leaving Greg and his one year old son standing alone to contemplate what Sara just said.
"Aunt Sara, you look beautiful," Amelia said, running over to her.
"Well, you look very pretty yourself. Where are your mommy and daddy?"
"Dancing, see," Amelia pointed to the dance floor where Catherine and Warrick danced.
"Where's Emily and Jordan," Sara asked, referring to Maddie and Nick's daughters.
"Trying to sneak some cake."
"Well, maybe you better warn them that if they touch it before Gil and I do there's going to be trouble," Sara said with a raised eyebrow.
"Yes ma'am," Amelia replied, running off shouting.
"Don't touch the cake, you're gonna get in trouble!"
"You two look happy," Nick said as he and Maddie came over, Maddie's six month pregnant stomach leading the way.
"We are, Nick," Gil replied, putting his arm around Sara who snuggled into Gil's side.
"We're going to have to do this on our ten year, Mad. What do you think?"
"I think that we should get through another kid before we start talking about marriage again!"
"Why does that answer sound so familiar?"
"Come on dance with me, woman."
"Gil, Sara, nice gig," Jim said, coming up and giving Sara a kiss on the cheek.
"Up until the bottle rockets."
"Boys will be boys, no one got hurt, punish them later."
"After the honeymoon."
"Where you going again?"
"To Tahiti. James and Jeremy said they would take the boys so we're taking advantage."
"Let's just hope you don't get called back to work this time."
"We won't come if they do," Gil assured.
"Baby sister, you're gorgeous," James said, coming over to hug Sara.
"You clean up pretty nicely, too."
"That's all me," Jeremy piped in.
"It's always the better half that does all the hard work," Sara said.
"Hey!" Both Gil and James said.
"Come on, dance with me, husband," Sara said, dragging Gil to the dance floor, as 'Unchained Melody' played.
"Hey boys, do you have any secrets you want to tell me," Marie asked Garrett and Samuel.
"Nooo…"
"You sure about that?"
"We're not allowed to tell," Garrett blurted. "Ow! What was that for," he said, rubbing his side where Samuel hit him.
"We got to go, Grandma. Check ya later," Samuel said, grabbing his brother's hand as he pulled him away.
"Excuse me," Sara said, standing up at the head of her table with Gil by her side.
"We just wanted to thank everyone for coming today. You've made this day really special for us," Sara started.
"And we have a little announcement to make, boys" Gil asked as his boys stood up, holding up large signs.
Grady starting with his saying,
'November'
Sebastian then holding up his that read,
'2010'
Garrett was next,
'Grissom'
Samuel was next in line,
'Baby'
Sara and Gil were last, each holding the last sign that read,
'Five!'
"I knew you cried too much," Maddie yelled out as the crowd got up and cheered.
TBC
One more chapter!
Can you not see four michevious ten year old boys, getting into all kinds of things, lol
thanks for all the wonderful reviews
Katie