A/N: Here's the wedding! I hope it lives up to your expectations and the proposal…Actually I really don't know if anything can beat the proposal but we'll see! I have to say that my favorite part of this chapter to write was Flack's speech!
Disclaimer: I don't own CSI: NY or any of their characters.
Chapter 7: I Really Do: Angels, Tears and All
October 17th arrived quickly. Danny stood at the front of the church in front of all their family and friends. His best man, Flack, and his other groomsmen, Mac, Brad and Hawkes stood next to him. The nervousness kicked in as he watched the two flower girls, Jaime and Danny's niece, Amy, walk down the aisle throwing petals escorted by Josh. Then the bridesmaids, Stella and Kirsten, Danny's sister proceeded followed by Becky Lynn, Lindsay's maid-of-honor.
Danny was pulled out of his thoughts when the wedding march began to play. The crowd stood and turned their attention to the bride. There, at the end of the aisle, stood Lindsay Monroe. Her dress was strapless with a white bodice, lined with beads. The skirt was full and made of a satin material and had a long train. Danny's eyes never left Lindsay as she was escorted down the aisle by her father.
When they stopped next to Danny, Kyle lifted his daughter's veil and smiled. He kissed her on the cheek and whispered. "Matt would have been proud." Lindsay nodded and turned towards Danny.
The smile on Danny's face was priceless. He took her hands in his and whispered. "You look like and angel sent straight from Heaven." She smiled in response, not trusting her voice.
Together, they turned to the priest who began the ceremony. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the joining together of Danny and Lindsay." He began. "If anyone objects that these two persons shouldn't be wed, speak now or forever hold your peace."
There was a silence though the church for a few moments. The wedding party looked over the crowd, daring anyone to object. Once they were in the clear the priest continued, turning to Danny. "Do you, Daniel Anthony Messer, take Lindsay to be your lawfully wedded wife, you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer, as long as you both shall live?"
Danny looked at Lindsay and gave her that smile she loved so much. "I do."
"And do you, Lindsay Reese Monroe, take Danny to be your lawfully wedded husband, you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, in sickness and in health, for richer and poorer, as long as you both shall live?" The priest recited the vow in the same accordance to Lindsay.
Lindsay smiled through her joyful tears. "I do."
Danny turned to Flack and Lindsay to Becky, for the rings. Danny slipped the simple white gold band onto Lindsay's simple finger, "With this ring, I thee wed."
Her fingers shook as she slipped the ring on Danny's finger. "With this ring, I thee wed." When she finished, Danny caught her hand in his and brought it up to his lips. Lindsay closed her eyes in blissful peace. When she opened then Danny was gazing back at her, his blue eyes intoxicating her to no return.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife." The priest's voice brought Lindsay from her trance. "You may now kiss the bride."
Danny grinned and stepped closer to Lindsay and cupped her cheek. She leaned into his touch. He was just centimeters from her lips when he whispered something only she could hear, "My Montana." A faint smile appeared on Lindsay's face and Danny captured her lips in a sweet and gentle kiss. The church erupted in applause but the two were focused on each other and everything else didn't matter.
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Becky Lynn used her fork and tapped her champagne glass to get the guests' attention. Everyone in the reception hall turned to the maid-of-honor. "Now it's time for the speeches. I know how boring these can be, considering I had to listen to my sister's at my wedding reception." Becky paused and received a playful smack from Lindsay who was sitting beside her. "So I'll try to make it short and sweet. Lindsay is my big sister and I love her so much. Growing up, always set a great example for me and she is one of the reasons I am where I am today. Now it's my turn to set a good example for her. I hope she can use my marriage as an example for her own. But then again every marriage is different. When Lindsay moved to New York, all Matt and I heard was Danny this and Danny that. I will always thank God for him because he got my sister through one of the roughest times of her life. I'm glad they found each other and I wish them all the best."
Lindsay hugged Becky with tears in her eyes. Danny was next. "Thank you." She whispered in his ear and Danny nodded. "Now I know Flack is dying over there because he has this fantastic speech he came up with. So with no further a due, I hand the stage over to Flack." Becky winked at the best man.
"Thanks Becky." Flack said as he stood. "And no, I don't have any outstanding speech but I do want to say a few words. Since Becky started with Lindsay, I guess I'll start with Danny. I've known Danny Messer for a very long time. We came into the force together. He's a great guy once you get to know him. Messer's honest, compassionate, loving, dedicated and caring, but it takes awhile for you to earn his trust and respect. I know because it took him awhile to trust me. Everyone knows it and that's how everyone knew things had changed when Lindsay showed up. We expected Danny to be bitter and resentful because she was replacing Aiden, God rest her soul, but to our surprise he took to her immediately. He gave her the nickname, Montana and every time she walked into a room he would have a smile on his face. We all knew they would eventually get together, even though they were both to blind to see it. They were brought together once again, this time permanently, over a sad and emotional loss. I might sound stupid and inappropriate but it seemed fitting. Danny and Lindsay's bond has grown through horrible events, one including myself, but it goes to show that these two can get through almost anything together; bad or good. I wish you two the best of luck; even through you really don't need it because you've got each other."
As Flack came to a close there was applause but Flack held up his hand. "I'm not finished yet! Lindsay, he's yours now, and I don't have to deal with him anymore, but take care of him."
Lindsay hugged Flack. "Um, you're wrong. Whose apartment do you think he's going to go to when I get mad and kick him out?" She joked when they pulled apart.
Don laughed. "That's what hotels…or his office is for."
Flack earned a smack from a mockingly annoyed Danny. "You're flirting with my wife man."
Flack shook his head. "She started it!" He complained pointing accusingly at Lindsay.
Lindsay just looked at Danny with an innocent, precious look on her face. Danny sighed, "Don, do you really expect me to get mad at her when she's looking at me like that?" He said motioning towards his wife.
"Man, you're whipped." Flack joked and Danny grabbed Lindsay's hand and pulled her off to the dance floor.
A/N: Hope you liked it and I'm sorry to say that that is all for tonight! Please review and tell me how you liked it. After the next chapter it's going to get interesting!
