Gordon's heart jumped as the piano began to play the traditional "Here comes the bride". Everybody in the room rose to their feet, looking towards the doors. The doors slowly swung open, revealing Alyx. Gordon gasped. She looked more beautiful than ever. Her dress was almost all white except for the design of red flowers wrapping around the bottom of her dress. She wore a small vial, which drooped down to her shoulders from the bun in her hair. Around her neck was the same cube necklace that Alyx's mother had given her.

Alyx's eyes sparkled as she looked at Gordon, marveling at how handsom he looked. She almost ran down the isle to be closer to him, but she composed herself and slowly walked down the pathway with Dr. Kliener in tow. As she walked, the crowd was silent, except for a few gasps and whispers. Alyx didn't even notice. Gordon watched her every move with a massive grin on his face. D0g started booping in excitement, causing Alyx to giggle. She then turned for a second, just enough to see Dr. Magnusson raise a tissue to his eyes. She almost broke out in laughter, but held in her delight and resumed watching her future husband. She reached the stage and climbed the few stairs. She then turned to Dr. Kliener, who lifted the veil off, revealing her beautiful face. He then proceeded to peck her on the cheek and resumed his role beside Barney.

After handing Judith the bushel of roses, Alyx turned to Gordon. Their hands found each other and held on tight. They stood their looking into each other's eyes for a moment, each one burning with love. Father Grigori cracked open the bible and began the ceremony. The crowd took their seats again.

"Dearly beloved," Grigori started," We are gathered together here in the sight of God . . . "

Alyx and Gordon barely listened to the opening lines. They were too enveloped within each other's loving glances and smiles.

"If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together, let them speak now or forever hold their peace."

Gordon and Alyx broke each other's gaze and looked out onto the crowd, waiting for a reply. None came. This made the pair smile even more. After a few moments of necessary reading, Father Grigori came to the important part of the ceremony.

"Who gives this woman in marriage to this man?"

Dr. Kliener raised his hand slightly. Alyx grinned at her "uncle". Finally the end part came.

"Do you Gordon Freeman take Alyx Vance to be your wife and keep yourself only unto her as long as you both shall live?"

Gordon looked into Alyx's eyes.

"I do."

Alyx's heart fluttered, breathing warmth into her body.

"And do you Alyx Vance take Gordon Freeman to be your husband and keep yourself only unto him as long as you both shall live?"

Alyx took in a breath to bring out the words.

"I do."

Gordon felt goose bumps run up his arms.

D0g held out his hand to Gordon, revealing two rings. The Groom took the two bands and handed Alyx a gold ring. They both placed the rings on each other's hands, intertwining fingers after this tradition.

"I now pronounce you man and wife." Grigori called out excitedly. He turned to Gordon with a smirk on his face. "You may now kiss the bride."

Gordon didn't hesitate. He leaned down and deeply kissed Alyx. The whole room stood up and started cheering. D0g lifted his hands in the air, whooping loudly. Dr. Kliener wiped a tear from his eyes, with Judith following suit.

Gordon finally released from his kiss, looking into Alyx's eyes. She laughed joyfully, keeping her arms around his neck. They then walked back down the isle holding each other's hands. The whole crowd followed the newlyweds out into the hallway as they made their way to the reception room in Sector D.