I have been attacked by the fluff bunnies for this chapter so bear with me. I almost cried while I was writing it! More humor will be present in the next chapter.
Las Vegas, meet the Grissom's
Sara was standing at the back of the church, Brass holding her hand while Catherine circled her to make sure everything was perfect. Brass leaned over and whispered into Sara's ear, "You're beautiful you know."
Sara just smiled and held onto his arm a little tighter as the procession music started and Cath headed down the isle with Warrick. The rest of the procession headed one by one down the isle and when it was finally time for Sara to go the wedding march began and everyone stood.
Her and Brass headed down the aisle, Sara holding on for dear life. Once she saw Grissom standing at the back of the church all her anxiety left, leaving her feeling calm and loved instead. They reached their destination and the father spoke, "who gives this woman to this man?"
Brass's voice faltered slightly when he said "I do." He took Sara's hand and placed it in Grissom's "take care of her."
"You know I will" Grissom responded while taking Sara's hand and the two of them faced the Father.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the house of God to join this woman and this man in Holy matrimony." He looks at Grissom and nods his head. Warrick hands the Father the ring who blesses it and hands it to Grissom.
He takes the ring and holds it while reciting his vows "Sara, it has been a journey of tears and joy and years of waiting. Thank you for being my rock when I needed it and being there when I finally decided to follow my heart instead of my head. I have loved you from the moment we met and will love you until the day I die."
He placed the ring on her finger as a lone tear made its journey down his face. Warrick then handed the Father Grissom's ring, he blessed it, and then handed it to Sara.
"Grissom, I too have loved you from the moment I first saw you. I was willing and prepared to wait as long as I needed for you to see the love I knew you held. I will always love you, no matter what, no matter where." She placed the ring on his finger and the two of them faced the Father together.
"Gilbert Grissom, do you take this woman as your wife, to have and to hold, to cherish and love, till death do you part?"
"I do"
"Sara Sidle, do you take this man as your husband, to have and to hold, to cherish and love, till death do you part?"
"I do"
"I now pronounce you man and wife" he bent lower, "you may kiss the bride."
Grissom reached over and lifted Sara's veil, leaned in, and gave her a chaste kiss. Sara placed a hand on the back of his head and pulled him in closer, deepening the kiss. The entire church erupted in applause.
"Ladies and Gentlemen" the priest said and everyone quieted, "I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Grissom."
Once again the room erupted in applause as Grissom and Sara ran down the isle to the awaiting limousine. Once safely inside Grissom enveloped Sara in his arms and kissed her deeply. A moment later he broke the kiss and placed his forehead against hers, "I love you Mrs. Grissom."
Sara smiled back at him, "and I love you Mr. Grissom."