After the dancing lasted for a few hours, everybody took his or her seats again. The last activity came in the middle of the night: cake. A five-layer cake was pushed into the room. Immediately, Gordon chuckled. The cake was covered in white frosting and little designs of flowers. But the defining detail was a candy crowbar sticking out of the top of the huge pastry. It was time to do the traditional cake cutting of the bride and groom.

Both Alyx and Gordon grabbed a large knife and cut out two big pieces of cake. Gordon then proceeded to grab a small piece of cake and held it out in front of Alyx's face. She opened her mouth, and Gordon placed the piece gently into her mouth. After a few moments of chewing, Alyx gave out an approving hum. Gordon was next to taste the cake. His mouth opened. Alyx had different plans, though. She grabbed a huge chunk of cake off of her plate and shoved it into her husband's mouth, spreading frosting all over Gordon's face. He stepped back in surprise. Alyx started to giggle out of anticipation of what her husband would do.

Gordon slowly wiped off a glob of frosting on his eyelid so he could see.

"That was mean.", he plainly put, making those around him chuckle. He suddenly snatched up a big chunk of cake and mimicked his wife, shoving the piece into her face. She yelled at the sudden attack, laughing after the bombardment was finished. The newlyweds stood there, frosting falling from their faces. Judith walked up with napkins.

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The time was 3:00 in the morning. All the guests had left. Dr. Kliener told the new couple not to stay out late. Barney was carried away from the bar and out of the room. Everybody else went to their rooms to sleep, before resuming their jobs the next morning,

The room was empty save for Alyx and Gordon sitting at a small table with a bottle of "homemade" wine placed between two glasses. They looked over the carnage. Empty cups, plates, and decorations lay strewn across the floor and tables. It had been a long night of partying. They then gazed at each other, smiling, remembering the night's festivities. Their hands found each other and held firmly. Gordon looked up on the stage spotting the pianist, still packing up his music. Gordon raised his hands, signaling the musician to play a song. The piano player nodded and the key's started playing a slow tune.

Gordon rose from his seat and offered his hand to Alyx. She took it, moving into Gordon's arms. He wrapped his right arm around her waist while his left held her hand. Slowly, they danced, moving side to side. Alyx was surprised at Gordon's skill at the slow dance. Suddenly, Gordon started to hum with the piano. Alyx was about to protest, thinking that Gordon would be terrible at singing, when she realized that he was hitting the notes right. His voice was deep and melodic. Alyx found herself lost in his voice, laying her head against his shoulder. Gordon brought his humming lower, drawing himself closer to Alyx. Without warning, she pulled back to look into Gordon's eyes.

"I love you, Gordon."

Gordon smiled warmly.

"I love you Alyx."

They danced for another hour.

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The newlyweds slowly walked down Section K hallway, their hands never parting. Their footsteps reverberated thru the hall. It only took them a few minutes to reach their room. Dangling in the front of the bulkhead door was a paper cutout of a heart. Alyx giggled at the sight. Gordon stared at the door for a second, then suddenly swooped Alyx into his arms. She let out a small yelp of surprise, but then grabbed his neck, making sure she wouldn't fall. Gordon slowly walked towards the door, grunting all the way.

"Common you wuss.", Alyx called out playfully. "I'm not that heavy."

After fighting for the latch for a few seconds, the bulkhead door finally swung open, revealing a small room. Inside their simple concrete room was a metal bed, shelves and other mandatory furnishings. A small bathroom connected the main room.

Gordon struggled to get to the bed. He was relieved to set Alyx down. He then sat next to her, letting out a huge breath. The couple looked into each other's eyes as if to say "we did it". Gordon flipped a piece of hair out that had been dangling in front of Alyx's face. She then leaned in and kissed him gently. After the exchange of affection, they both laid down. As soon as their heads hit the pillows, they were asleep, still wearing their formal clothes.