Previously in "Pages in Between", Henrik and Francesca remember when they first met and Xavier proposes to Savannah.

Chapter Twenty-Seven – Epilogue, Part 1

Several Months Later…

Carrie tried not to cry as she looked in the mirror. She was getting married today, to Liam Mikaelson, the man she loved. Elena smiled at her daughter's reflection, proud of what she had become. "You look beautiful, Carrie."

Carrie returned her smile. "Thank you, Mom. I feel beautiful." She rubbed her belly. "Alexandria feels beautiful too."

"I bet she does. Hello, Alexandria," Elena said as she bent down a little to speak to her daughter's belly.

Carrie smiled as she heard her mother speak to her belly, giggling when she felt a kick. "She's saying hello to her Grandma."

Groom's Dressing Room – That Same Moment…

Liam admired the painting his father had donated to the church, smiling at the detail that was put into it. It seemed to relax him, especially since he was going to be getting married within the next hour or so. Klaus, who was standing nearby, smiled at his son. "You like that one. You've been staring at it intently."

Liam turned slightly and returned his father's smile. "I always liked looking at your work, Father, even when I was little." He laughed. "I remember when I had started walking and I went into your studio. I saw this magnificent painting that was on a big easel in the middle of the room. I was mesmerized by it."

"Yeah, I remember that too," Klaus said. "I found you there and, seeing how fascinated you were, I picked you up and carried you around the room, showing you all of the art and watching your face light up." He laughed as well. "Your poor mother was on the verge of having a fit because she thought she lost you, little knowing that you were with me the whole time."

Liam laughed. "And that's what interested me in going into photography. That, and Carrie has been my muse for quite some time," he said with another smile. "And that brings me to what I wanted to show you…" The photographer went over to the canvas hidden beneath a blanket, pulling the blanket away.

When Liam removed the blanket from the canvas, Klaus was amazed by what he saw: a blown-up photo that Liam had taken of Carrie just several weeks before the wedding. She looked absolutely beautiful, and it reminded him of the one he had taken of Caroline before their wedding twenty years earlier. "It's beautiful, son."

"I had it blown up and framed," he replied. "I'm going to surprise her with it at the reception."

"Carrie will absolutely love it. You've really caught the artists' bug, Liam. I'm very proud of you," Klaus said as he brought his hand up to clasp his oldest son's shoulder.

Liam smiled. "I learned from the best. I also hope that, one day, I could pass it on to Alexandria when she's old enough."

Klaus was about to answer him when Katherine appeared. "Guys, Carrie is almost ready, so you should make your way to the sanctuary."

Klaus nodded. "Thank you, Katerina, we're on our way." He looked at his son when she left. "Well, that's our cue. Nervous?"

Liam shook his head. "No, sir, I'm not. I'm more excited than nervous. I'm also happy because I'm marrying the love of my life, and at the same place you and Mum were married."

Klaus smiled. "Well, let's go get you married then," he suggested before gesturing to the door.

Liam nodded and followed his father to the door.

Elsewhere…

Damon smiled at Carrie as they stood by the door leading to the sanctuary. "You look like a princess, Carrie."

"I feel like one, Daddy," she replied. "I've been dreaming of this day since I was a little girl and now that it's happening, it's like all the dreams I've had about it have come true."

"I feel like I'm losing my little girl," Damon said on a choked reply. Carrie turned to look at him, giving him a tearful smile.

Carrie kissed his cheek and before she could reply, the music sounded and they walked into the sanctuary, arm in arm. From his place at the altar, Liam smiled as he saw his bride coming toward him. She truly did look like an angel, and it filled his heart with pride knowing that she was just moments from becoming his wife, something he had dreamed about for a long time.

When she reached his side, Liam extended his hand to Carrie, who smiled with tears brimming once again in her vibrant blue eyes. "I love you, Carrie Veronica," he mouthed to her.

Carrie smiled at what he said. "I love you too, Liam Niklaus."

Once they were in position, the priest began the ceremony and when it came time for the vows, Liam took both of her hands and looked into her eyes. "Carrie, you have been a blessing to me since we were children and I fall more and more in love with you every day. I promise to love, cherish and protect you and our daughter for the rest of my life, because you mean everything to me."

Carrie smiled and tried not to cry as she listened to his vows and then proceeded with her own. "Liam, I have loved you all my life and it makes me happy knowing that I'm going to be your wife today. There's no one else I'd rather have by my side than you, because no one else can make me smile like you can. I also promise to love, honor, cherish, and protect you and our daughter for the rest of my life. I love you, Liam, and that's something I'll never regret."

At the Reception…

While Ruby was sitting beside her parents at their assigned table, Carrie was getting impatient as Liam led her to a room across from the reception room, not sure what he was planning. "Come on, Liam; just tell me what this is all about."

"It's a surprise," he replied. "Something I think you're going to love."

He then pulled the blanket off the frame and when Carrie saw what was under it, she gasped. "Did you do this? It's beautiful."

"Of course it is. It's you."

"It's me? But…when did you take it?" Carrie asked with the initial shock still on her face.

Liam smiled and kissed her cheek. "Three weeks ago, just before the wedding. I took a candid shot of you and then, I had it blown up and framed. I showed it to my father before the ceremony and he said that you'd love it." He kissed her neck and then moved up to nibble the shell of her ear. "Well, love, do you love your surprise?"

Carrie turned and looked at him. "How's this for an answer?" She then captured his lips with hers in a deep and passionate kiss, moaning against his mouth as he returned it and their tongues danced.

"I like that answer, love," Liam said as he pulled back then went over and closed then locked the door to the room where they were before moving back over to where she still stood.

Carrie giggled as he returned to her. "Mr. Mikaelson, you are so bad. What if they start worrying about us?"

"Let them worry," he replied. "They can get along without us for a little bit." He pulled her close. "Right now, I want to enjoy you, Mrs. Mikaelson."

Carrie bit down on her bottom lip as his head lowered back down into her neck and she tilted her head to the side to allow him better access.

Liam smiled and kissed her neck softly as he began to undo the back of her dress, feeling the soft skin underneath. "So beautiful…"

Carrie panted as she heard his whisper combined with his accent. "Your accent is sexy when it's in a whisper. It drives me crazy."

He smirked then finished removing her dress.

Carrie then took his face in her hands and kissed him passionately as she slipped his jacket off and then unbuttoned his shirt, trembling as she felt his skin underneath.

"Carrie, love, don't tease," Liam pleaded with her softly.

Carrie smiled. "Oh, I have no intention of teasing you. I intend on giving you everything."

Back at the Reception…

Ruby was still sitting at the table with her parents, fuming and wondering where her ex-husband was when a man wandered over. "Are you Ruby Mikaelson?" he asked.

"Yes, I am. And who might you be?" she asked.

"I'm Lionel Walters, and I'm representing Caleb Steward," he said. "He called me and told me that you were contesting the custody papers."

"That's right, I was," Ruby said. "I'm also going to be considering visitation rights." She eyed him curiously. "You're not going to serve me with more papers, are you? In case you haven't noticed, this is my cousin's wedding, and I won't have it disrupted by anything negative."

"Well, Caleb is also here, he just wants to speak to you outside, ma'am," Lionel told her. Ruby nodded and followed him outside.

Caleb smiled at Ruby when he saw her. "Hello, Ruby."

"Do you have any idea how long I waited for you?" she replied. "You missed Liam's wedding, when you promised me that you would show up."

"Ruby, I'm so sorry," he started to apologize, attempting to reach out and pull her into his arms but she shoved him so hard that he fell onto the ground.

"No! I'm sick and tired of your apologizing, Caleb Steward! You can forget about visitation rights!" she screeched before turning and running back into the church's reception hall.

Klaus saw Ruby coming back into the hall and gently grabbed her arm. "Ruby, love, what happened?"

"My idiot ex-husband, that's what," she replied. "He made a feeble attempt to apologize to me and I didn't want to hear it! I also told him that he could forget about the visitation rights, because his behavior tells me that he doesn't deserve them."

Klaus nodded then glanced over her shoulder. "I think we all deserve redemption, but if it comes down to it, family matters the most," he told her before putting his hands on her shoulders and turning her around.

Ruby forced a smile at what her uncle was telling her. "You're right, Uncle Niklaus, family does matter the most, especially on a day like today." She looked around. "Where do you suppose Liam and Carrie went to? They're missing everything."

Klaus smirked. "Oh, I'm sure they'll show up eventually. They're probably off consummating the marriage." He then saw them coming in, their clothes a bit messed up. "Ah, there they are now."

"Hey, you two," Ruby said as she tilted her head and grinned at her cousin and his new bride.

Liam smirked at Ruby. "Hello, Ruby. Worried about us, were you?"

"Not worried, exactly," she replied. "Though, I was curious about where you had run off to."

Meanwhile…

Bridget was outside getting some fresh air when she heard footsteps approaching her. Not sure who this was, Bridget immediately turned around, ready to defend herself if necessary. "All right, show yourself, whoever you are! And don't try any funny stuff, or I'll hit you where the sun doesn't shine!"

"Well, that would be unfortunate," an accented voice said from behind her. "Considering it would be your best friend that you're hurting."

Bridget recognized the voice. No, it couldn't be, could it? "Sam? Is that you? I thought you were in Iraq?"

"And miss the opportunity to see your look of shock when I surprise you in person? Never!" he said before grabbing her in a fierce embrace and spinning her around in a circle.

Bridget laughed as Sam spun her around and when he placed her down, she said, "What are you doing here?"

"I'm inviting myself to your cousin's wedding," he replied. "I know that the attire is formal and not military, but I just got here and this is the only thing I'm wearing." He showed her his duffle bag. "And I'm still packed."

She glanced down at his bag then glanced up at him before grabbing his hand and pulling him toward the church.

Finn looked up and saw Bridget coming in, holding hands with a guy. Curious, he walked over to them and said, "Bridget, who's this?"

Bridget smiled at her father. "This is Sam Rollins. Sam, this is my father, Finn Mikaelson."

"Wait, did you say Rollins? You wouldn't happen to be related to Jasper Rollins, the boy that my niece, Anastasia, is seeing, are you?"

Sam smiled. "Why, yes, I am. He's my brother. Matter of fact, he's the other person I came here to see." He looked at Bridget. "You have a very beautiful daughter, Mr. Mikaelson. Her letters and emails keep me sane while I'm fighting for my country, and so do her pictures." He looked back at Finn. "What I'm trying to say is, sir, is that I'm in love with her."

Finn looked between them then turned to Sam and held out his hand. "One thing I ask, Sam, is that you don't call me 'sir'. Are we good on that?" he asked with a smile.

Sam nodded and shook his hand. "We are, Mr. Mikaelson."

Finn laughed. "And what's with the 'Mr. Mikaelson' stuff? Call me Finn. Mr. Mikaelson makes me feel old." He grew serious then. "Besides, it was my father's name."

"Bridget told me about her grandfather's death in one of her recent letters," Sam said. "My condolences, sir…I mean, Finn."

"Thank you, Samuel," Finn said, shaking the younger man's hand again. "How do you and Bridget know each other anyway?"

Sam looked at Bridget. "Oddly enough, we met through my brother. He came home from having dinner at your father's place, and he said that he saw a beautiful girl there that he thought I'd be interested in. I was skeptical at first, not sure why Jasper would be playing matchmaker. But, when I met Bridget, all my doubts faded away and we hit it off right out the gate."

Finn nods as he looks back and forth between them before turning to his wife when she came up to them. "Samuel, how wonderful to see you again!" she said happily as she hugged the man.

Sam smiled as he returned Sage's hug. "It's good to see you again too, Sage." He stepped back. "I hope I'm not too underdressed for this."

"Oh, don't be silly, you're fine," she replied. "I know that you just got off the plane and you're still in your uniform. You're practically family anyway, Sam, so there's no harm in it."

Sam smiled at her then looked at Bridget. "Why don't we go surprise my brother and your cousin?" he asked before guiding her back into the room where the reception was being held.

Anastasia and Jasper were laughing and talking at their table when Jasper looked up and saw a familiar face coming toward them. Smiling, he got up and ran over to Sam, knocking him to the floor. Thankfully, Bridget had let go of his hand.

Laughing, Sam said, "Hey, kiddo. I missed you."

"I missed you too," Jasper said. "I can't believe you're here."

Sam chuckled again then pushed lightly on his brother so that Jasper rolled off of him before standing up and helping Jasper up off the ground, hugging him fiercely. "I decided to surprise Bridget, and you," he told his younger brother.

Anastasia saw what was going on and went over to see her boyfriend and his brother, smiling at them as she greeted the older man, "Hey, Sam."

Sam returned her smile. "Hello, Ana. I thought I'd come and surprise Jasper and your cousin."

"Well, it's a surprise long awaited for, that's for sure," she said with a grin.

Liam noticed what his sister was doing and went over, followed by Carrie. "Jasper, aren't you going to introduce us?"

Jasper nodded. "Sam, this is Ana's brother, Liam. Liam, this is my brother, Sam. He's a Marine who's here from Iraq."

Liam nodded as well. "I'm pleased to meet you, Sam." He presented Carrie to him. "This is my wife, Carrie."

"You're the happy couple? Well, congratulations then," Sam said with a grin.

Carrie smiled at Sam. "Thank you, Sam. It's nice to have you here on this special day. From what we've been hearing from Jasper, you're quite a soldier. It's not exactly the safest career, but someone has to do it."

Sam smiled again then turns to Bridget, kneeling down in front of her.

Bridget saw what Sam was doing. "Sam, what…"

"Let me talk," he replied. "Bridget, you captured my heart from the moment I laid eyes on you and although I was skeptical in the beginning, I knew that you were the one for me. I love you and I come before you today to ask you this very important question." He reached into his pocket and took out a little black box, opening it to reveal a diamond ring. "Bridget Nichole Mikaelson, will you marry me?"

"Oh, Sam, you're my best friend!" Bridget said with a tear-filled smile.

Sam smiled and placed the ring on her finger, kissed it and stood up, kissing her lips. "Is that a yes?"

"Of course it's a yes, you goof!" Bridget said as she kissed him back.

Sam smiled and kissed her. "I love you, Bridget."

Bridget returned his kiss. "I love you too, Sam, with all my heart and soul."

Author's Note: Yes, here comes another update! Enjoy this one, and KEEP REVIEWING! "Pages in Between" will probably be my most successful fan fiction so far, with over SIXTY REVIEWS, if you all keep it up!