A/N This story completely disregards the part of season 7 where Sam Braun is killed.
Cath is still lying in bed shaking. She wants to go to Nick and make sure that he is alright, but knows that she has to stay in bed for the baby's sake. So she lays thinks about nothing in particular. Somehow she manages to get thru the night and is awakened the next morning by someone kissing her softly on the lips. She opens her eyes and smiles when she sees Nick standing above her. He is battered and bruised, but otherwise unhurt. She smiles and says "Hi there."
Nick smiles and says nothing. He merely sits down and looks at her. Suddenly something strikes her as funny and she starts laughing. Suddenly it becomes contagious and Nick is laughing too. Sara and Grissom walk in and look at the two laughing and give each other a look of "Are they ok?"
Finally able to talk again Catherine smiles and says "I needed that."
Nick nods in agreement and says "Me too."
Sara looks at them both and says "Whatever."
Nick looks at his friends and says "I am glad that you're here. Grissom, I wanted to ask you if you would be my best man."
Grissom is stunned. He is silent for a few moments until Sara nudges him with her elbow. He finally regains his voice and says "I would be thrilled."
It is then that Catherine smiles and says "Sara, would you be my maid of honor?"
Sara smiles and says "I would love to Catherine."
The two couples hug and as the scene goes dark, Nick is told of Warrick's decision to quit. He can't say that he is upset or even bothered by the news. The scene goes dark on a shot of the two couples kissing….
Time passes quickly and soon it is time for the wedding. They are getting married in Catherine's back yard. All of Nick's family is there. His brother and sisters have flown in from Texas. His mom and dad are there. Sam and Lily are there. It is a wonderful day. Nick's dad takes him aside for a little talk. Nick smiles and says "I can't believe we are getting married today."
Bill Stokes smiles and says "I remember when your mother and I were married. That was a day I will never forget. Just remember one thing son."
"What dad?"
"Trust is the most important part of a relationship. Anything else can be overcome, but if you loose trust in each other then you have lost something very important."
Nick nods and says "I'll remember that."
Catherine is getting ready in her bedroom. Soon it is time to walk down the aisle. She takes a deep breath and says to Sam "I guess this is it…"
Sam smiles at her and says "Are you ready?"
Catherine nods and says "More than ready."
He smiles and she walks to the glass door. Sam opens is and everyone stands. The song "Lost in the moment" by Big & Rich is playing in the background. Nick is standing at the alter and looks something between nervous and happy. Catherine smiles and starts walking down the aisle.
See your mama and the candles and the tears and roses
I see your daddy walk his daughter down the aisle
And my knees start to tremble as I tell the preacher
Don't she look beautiful tonight?
All the wonderful words in my head I've been thinkin'
Ya know I wanna say em all just right
I lift your veil and angels start singing
Such a heavenly sight
Lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed
My feeling's so absolute
There's no doubt
Sealing our love with a kiss
Waited my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you
I smell the jasmine floatin' in the air like a love song
Watch my words draw sweet tears from your eyes
Bow our heads while the preacher talks to Jesus
Please bless this brand new life, yeah
Lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed
My feeling's so absolute
There's no doubt
Sealing our love with a kiss
Waited my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you
Lost in this moment with you
I am completely consumed
My feeling's so absolute
There's no doubt
Sealing our love with a kiss
Waited my whole life for this
Watching all my dreams come true
Lost in this moment with you
Lost in the moment
In this moment with you
Lost in the moment
Lost in the moment
In this moment with you
Lost in the moment
The song ends as they are pronounced husband and wife. They smile at each other and kiss in front of their friends and family.
They walk back up the aisle and their family and friends head off to the reception at Sam's hotel.
Meanwhile, Greg, Hodges and Archie are decorating Catherine and Nick's car. Wendy happens to walk outside and sees what they are doing. She shakes her head and says "They are going to kill you."
The guys look at her with a serious look and finally Greg says "Nah. It's perfect."
Wendy laughs and says "Considering the fact that Catherine is already pregnant, I think it is a little late for them to use condoms."
The guys look at each other and Hodges looks at her and says "Well, we have to decorate their car. It's a tradition and you know how we love traditions!!"
Wendy shakes her head and says "Just as long as you three take all the credit for it. I want nothing to do with this!!"
The guys smile and keep on with the decorating. Wendy shakes her head and goes back inside. She still has a smirk on her face when Catherine and Nick come over to thank her for coming. Nick gives her a look and says "You look like the cat that swallowed the canary. What's up?"
She manages to laugh as she says "The sky…."
Nick rolls his eyes and Catherine laughs and says "Good one!!"
"Thanks, I think…"
Nick looks at her table and says "Where's Hodges?"
Wendy shakes her head and says "Trust me! You don't want to know!!"
Catherine groans and says "What is he up to?"
Wendy laughs and says "Well, he had a little help from the other two amigos."
Nick laughs and says "Your right. We don't want to know. When it comes to those three, we are better off not knowing."
Wendy nods her head and says "Let's just say they are upholding a long tradition."
Catherine and Nick laugh and they go off to greet the others.
Soon it is time for them to leave. They are taking a short honeymoon and walk out to the front of Catherine's house. They turn and see Nick's Denali. It is decorated with every size, shape and color of condom or balloon that is made. Catherine laughs and says "This is great!!"
Nick admits "It is pretty cool!!"
They stand out in front of the house and kiss deeply before getting inside and driving off. Hodges smiles at Wendy and says "I think that went over well."
Wendy rolls her eyes and says "Well, you got lucky. Come on, drive me home!!"
Hodges smiles and says "Your chariot awaits!"
She looks at him and says "You know, this doesn't mean that I like you."
He merely smiles and opens the door for her.
The scene goes dark we see a big "To be continued" Flash on the screen…..
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