A/N: So here is the Epilogue. I struggled with their vows, but I hope you like them. This is just what I HOPE they say to each other IF that day ever comes…. I'm a little sad that this story is coming to an end, but I think I might have a new story brewing in my mind. It might be Thanksgiving break before I get it all typed out and published, but just keep an eye. Thank you so much for all the support in my first ever FF! You have no idea how much it means to know that you liked my story! Without further ado… here is the Epilogue! Enjoy!
1 year later:
It was their wedding day. They had decided to take a bad day and turn it into a really happy memory. Sam still couldn't believe that Andy had wanted to have their wedding on the day he had got shot, but he understood she wanted to make the day a happy memory and erase the bad as much as possible. He was so excited to see her. He knew she would look beautiful. They had decided to have the wedding at Ollie's cabin and then use the cabin for their honeymoon. They both loved the view and the solitaire it provided, and Ollie and been all too willing to let them use it.
Andy couldn't believe today she was marrying the man of her dreams! The girls were getting ready inside the cabin, while the guys got ready at Sam's. It was going to be a drive for them, but it was the best way to keep him from seeing her before the ceremony. She wanted this day to be perfect, and so far it was shaping up that way. They had just under an hour til the ceremony started and she was getting nervous. "Trace! Are you sure everything is perfect!" Traci just shook her head. She couldn't wait for the ceremony to start so her best friend would quit worrying so much! "Yes, Andy, everything is ready. The guys just arrived so it's almost show time." Andy giggled. "Good. Did dad make it?"
"Of course I did Princess!" Andy squealed. She was so happy her dad had made it back from his AA retreat in time to give her away. He had been doing so good lately and she was proud of him. "Thanks daddy. It's so good you're here." "I wouldn't miss it for the world darling! You look amazing! Sammy's not going to know what hit him." Andy blushed.
They heard music start playing. "OK it is show time. See you out front Andy." All the girls, Traci, Gail, Chloe, and Noelle, hugged her as they walked to get their bouquets. "Daddy, I'll always be your little girl, but I'm ready to be Sam's wife." "I know sweetheart; well looks like it's time. There go the girls. Are you ready?" "Yes! More than ever."
Andy took her dad's arm and they walked out on the front porch. She could see the girls walking down the make-shift aisle, and she could see Sam standing with Oliver, Frank, Dov and Chris, but he couldn't see her yet. She smiled; today started the rest of forever. Tommy walked his daughter down the aisle to Sam. "Take good care of her Sammy." "I will sir." Tommy placed her hand in his and they turned to the minister.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness Andrea and Samuel commit their lives to each other. If anyone has reason that they should not be married, speak now or forever hold your peace." No one said a word. Everyone had smiles on their faces. "Good. I understand you two wrote your own vows." They both nodded. "Whenever you are ready, then." They had agreed that Andy would go first, so when Sam made her cry she wouldn't be struggling to talk afterwards.
"Sam, since the day you became my training officer, and didn't hate me for blowing your cover I know there was something special about you. I felt the instant connection even if I didn't act on it right then. When I met up with you undercover, I knew there was no going back. You were it for me. When you went missing, I was scared I had lost you for good. When I went under, I thought we had lost the second chance to be together. When you got shot I was more scared than when you had been under. This time I almost lost you. I knew we were being given the second chance we deserved, and I knew I was done running from you. I want to spend the rest of my life showing you how much you mean to me, and how lucky I am to be your wife. I promise to always love and cherish you, to be there in sickness and health, to always talk out or problems and not run away, to love you until my dying day. You are it for me, Sam. You are my story, beginning and end."
"Andy, from the day you blew my cover as a rookie, I knew there was something special about you. I knew you would be determined and stubborn, and would make a great cop. When we became partners, all I could think about was I couldn't let anything happen to you because I was falling for you. When you 'accidently' found me under cover, I knew that was the beginning for us, there was no going back. The more time I spent with you the more I knew you were it; you were the one. When I was hurt, all that kept me going was praying you got to safety first. When you went under I was crushed, but I knew deep down that you would come back, and somewhere down the line we would get our happy ever after. Hearing your story in the ambulance that night confirmed that I would never love anyone like I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life showing you how much I love you, and how lucky I am to be your husband. I promise to always love and cherish you, to be there in sickness and health, to always talk out or problems and always be open with you, to love you until my dying day. You are it for me, Andy. You are my story, beginning and end."
After they said their vows, they exchanged rings. Sam wiped the tears from her eyes, and finally they heard: "Sam, you may kiss your bride." He kissed her with so much passion and love. All their friends clapped and offered their congratulations. This was the beginning of forever; their happy ever after!
The End!
A/N: Thank you so much for reading. Please let me know what you think of the ending. Like I said I am working on a new story that is forming in my head, so be on the lookout. Again, thanks so much! Y'all are the best!
~RookieBlueFanatic32
