Harry and Leo pulled up outside of the an old small church and stepped out into the cold winter morning

"The sun's out at least" Leo said rubbing his hands to keep warm "That's a good sign"

"Not long now" Harry said nervously

"Are you getting cold feet?" Leo asked the younger man sensing his apprehension

"Cold feet, cold hands and a cold nose. Leo's it's the middle of winter of course I'm cold" Harry laughed and Leo just shook his head

The two of them turned as they heard a car pull up behind them and Leo smiled when he saw who was driving. Janet got out of her car and smoothed her outfit down; she was wearing a lavender coloured dress and a matching jacket over the top to keep warm, which Leo thought suited her perfectly

"Hi" she said getting her with a kiss which she returned

"And I'm scarred for life" Harry joked covering his eyes with his hand

"You just concentrate on getting the words right" Leo said with a sigh

"When's Nikki due?" Janet asked Harry whose face bore an expression of shock

"How do you know Nikki's having a baby?" Harry spluttered

Janet looked shocked "I don't" she said slowly "I meant when is she due to be arriving at the church?"

"Oh" Harry flushed red "Erm…around about ten minutes"

"We'd better go inside then" Leo said "Before Harry causes any more trouble with his mouth"

"Janet" Harry said as they stepped in out of the cold "I'd appreciate if you didn't let Nikki know what I've just told you. We decided we weren't going to tell anyone till our first scan"

"And already he's succeeded in telling me and you" Leo said with a grin "You might want to raise your voice a little louder next time; I don't think Australia quite heard you"

"Is Erin coming along today?" Janet said trying to keep the peace as she looked around for the young girl who normally never left Leo's side

"She's with Nikki" Leo informed Janet "Erin is going to be Nikki's bridesmaid so they're coming together"

"After Nikki has finished dressing Erin up, she spent ages planning how she was going to do Erin's hair, the poor girl doesn't know what she let herself in for" Harry joked

"Are you the groom?" the reverend said coming up behind them

"Yes" Harry grinned

"Well the weddings due to start soon so you better take your places" he smiled at the young man

Leo and Harry stood at the front of the church whilst Janet sat down in one of the pews. The church was very small but Nikki and Harry had only wanted a small wedding with those they deeply cared about around them and in a few minutes Harry knew that this wish was going to come true


A second car pulled up outside of the church and both Erin and Nikki stepped out of the car and shivered in the cold winter air

"You're going to freeze" Erin told Nikki as she wrapped her hands around herself to keep warm

"I don't care" Nikki said with a grin "I want to show everyone your handiwork"

"Hypothermia is not fun" Erin said solemnly "I should know"

"That is sound advice Erin and I will remember it always" Nikki chuckled "Come here" she pulled the girl towards her "Your hair is getting wind swept" she adjusted the girl's hair and smiled "There you look perfect" she declared

"Ready?" Erin said as they made their way towards the church

"As I'll ever be" Nikki grinned as she gripped Erin's hand as they got ever closer to the church


"Do I look okay?" Harry asked looking increasingly nervous

"Harry for the fifth time yes" Leo sighed

"What if she doesn't turn up?" Harry said glancing at his watch

"She'll be here" Leo assured the young man

"Am I doing the right thing?" he asked

"Yes" Leo smiled "You and Nikki are perfect for one another anyone can see that"

Harry nodded looking much more reassured, the two of them heard the doors open behind them and music began to play; the ceremony was about to begin

Nikki walked up the aisle followed by Erin; both were beaming and as Harry turned to look at Nikki he gasped at her appearance; she was looking stunning even for Nikki, her dress was immaculate and her hair flowed freely around her shoulders. When Leo turned around he smiled at Nikki's beautiful appearance and how beautiful she looked in the dress, when he saw Erin walking behind Nikki he felt a lump of emotion rise in his throat; she looked so grown up and Nikki really had done a good job on her

"Are we ready to begin?" the reverend asked as Nikki took her place at the altar alongside Harry and Erin took her place alongside Janet and Leo in the church pews

"Yes" Harry and Nikki said in unison

"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today…." The revered began but Harry could hardly focus on what he was saying; he couldn't take his eyes of Nikki and how majestic she looked. Nikki was struggling to keep up with the what was being said as well; her heart was fluttering and she couldn't stop smiling. As she and Harry stood hand in hand she realised how right it felt to be with him in this way

"And do you Harry Edward Cunningham take Nicola Elizabeth Alexander to be your lawful wedded wife in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer…" Harry squeezed Nikki's hand, this was the part they had been waiting for so long even if neither of them had ever had the courage to admit it before

"I do" he said relieved he had said his vows correctly and gotten through the whole ceremony without making anymore mistakes

"And do you Nicola Elizabeth Alexander take Harry Edward Cunningham to be your lawful wedded husband…." Nikki took in a deep breath to steady her nerves, this was the moment she had been waiting for

"I do" she said

"Then I now pronounce you man and wife" the revered declared "You may kiss the bride" Harry lifted Nikki's veil away from her face and planted a deep and meaningful kiss of her lips which she returned gratefully

They eventually broke apart, Harry saw their were tears in Nikki's eyes and he hugged her tightly as he surveyed their guests who were smiling along with them. After they had signed the marriage register the group departed from the church with Nikki holding Harry's hand like she would never let it go

"We've got a party set up for you at the lab" Leo informed them as they excited the church to have pictures taken

"Leo you shouldn't have" Nikki gave his a peck on the cheek

"There are a lot of lab technicians who are finally pleased you both sorted it out" Leo said with a grin

Harry took Erin to one side for a moment after the pictures had been taken "I wanted to thank you" he said to her "You've made Nikki's day perfect by making her dress"

Erin shrugged "I think you made her day perfect" she said shivering slightly in the cold air

Harry took off hid jacket and wrapped it round the young girl's shoulders "You're freezing" he told her

"So is Nikki" Erin protested

"Yeah but she's stubborn and wants to show off her dress" Harry laughed "Now come on we've got a party to go to"