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Charlie looked as himself in the mirror, hardly believing it was him he was looking at.

"Charlie?" His brother called through the door. Charlie took a deep breath. Exhaled. "Come in Don." Don walked in and stopped, getting his first good look at his little brother. He whistled. "Man. Ian is going to want to eat you up before the ceremony even starts!"

Charlie chuckled nervously. Don, being the awesome brother he is, sensed how his brother was feeling. "Hey, what's wrong buddy?"

Charlie sat down on his bed. " I just can't believe we finally made it to this point. There for awhile i.." He couldn't say the words. The pain of the 3 days when he thought he had lost Ian, the weeks that followed when he thought he would wake up and find it was all a dream, still too painful to put into words.

Don sat next to him. He put his hand on Charlies' knee. "Charlie, I know you still worry. Hell, so do I. But he is safe now. With you. He's on my team where I have his back. And in a couple of minutes he will be with you for life. Stay focused on that. Don't dwell on the past."

Charlie smiled, "you sound like a hallmark card." Don laughed. Yeah, well we all have out moments. And this is the last of it. "He moved his hand from his knee to grasped his right hand. "Mom would be so proud of you buddy." Charlie looked at don, " you think so?"

"Oh yeah! I know I am!" Charlie grabbed his brother and pulled him into a tight hug. Don held on for a moment then pulled back. "Alright alright, your Messing up my tux! The best man has to look good!"

Charlie laughed again then got up and went back to the mirror. "I'm marrying Ian today" He said it in a voice like he couldn't believe it was happening! Don smiled at him. "Yes you are," He glanced at his watch, "right now!" He pulled Charlie from his room and made their way to the back door. " love you buddy." Don said as he walked out toward the from of the group seated in his back yard.

"Love you too don." He said quietly to himself. Before he knew it he heard the music play and he was walking out the door. His eyes instantly fell to Ian. He stood there at the front, Colby by his side, in a black tux, the top button undone and loose tie. Charlie didn't think he had ever seen anyone look so beautiful. And he was all his. As he made his way to him, he noted that all of their friendsongs and his family were there. Everyone they cared about.

Finally coming face to face with Ian he had to fight with himself not to kiss the man. Ian'smiled smile was devastatingly handsome. "You look amazing baby."
Charlie smiled. "Have you looked in a mirror today?" He asked him. Ian laughed.

The justice of the peace raised his hands and everyone settled down. "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today..." He spoke on but all Charlie could do was stare at Ian. He was about to become his husband. They would be together for life. Charlie could not think of anything he wanted more.

When he heard Ians' name he payed attention again.

Ian took Charlies' hand, holding the ring to his finger. "Charlie. From the first moment I met you I knew I wanted you. Your quick wit, bright mind, and beautiful eyes attracted me to you instantly. I never dreamed you would ever want an old sniper like me. Then you said yes when I asked you to dinner and though I don't believe much in a higher power, I said a prayer of thanks to who ever brought you to me.

You have been the constant good thing in my life. You are the one thing I need more than life, air, above anything else. Without you I'm nothing. I love you Charlie Eppes, and I will love you until my last breath. And even after that." He said his ring on his finger. " I do take you as my husband, now and always."

Charlie felt a tear fall from his eyes but he didn't worry as he turned to don, took the ring from him and gently took Ians' hand in his. "Ian, I'm not sure what drew me to you in the first place. Your smile, your charm, or your constant need to butt heads with me." Ian laughed as did some of their group. "I didn't know I was looking at my forever when I first met you. When you asked me out, I realised I found it.

You were who I wanted to spend forever with. I love you more than I ever thought it was possible to love someone. Certain things have tried to take you from me, " His hand tightened unconsciously around Ians', " but as I become your husband I vow I will not let anyone separate us. Your mine." He smiled, "your mine, as I'm yours." He said the ring on Ians' finger. "I do take you as my husband, now and always."

Charlie was startled to see a tear fall from Ians' eye. He heard the justice of the peace declare them husbands and he was instantly grabbed by ian, being kissed like he would die if he dared take his mouth away. Charlie brought his hands to Ians' face at the broke for air. "I love you"

"I love you" Ian said as he brought his lips to his husbands again. He pulled back smiling as their friends and family circled them. After the reception they would be on their way to paris. Charlie couldn't wait to get Ian all to himself.

*NUMB3RS*

After everyone had eaten and Ian had shoved his cake in Charlies face, (Charlie would get him back for that when they were alone), Charlie had noticed the chairs and tables were being cleared. "What's going on?" He asked Ian. Ian just smiled, kissed the hand he had held all night and pulled Charlie to his feet. Walking to the middle of the clear circle he heard music start to play.

"Did you really think I wouldn't have my first dance with my husband?" He asked charlie. Charlie couldn't believe it. " I heard this song a few weeks ago and I knew Ithat would be ourso for our first dance. It's all I feel for you. All you've done to me." As the song started Ian swayed him around.

-I'll never settle down. That's what I always thought. I was that kind of man. Just ask any one. I don't dance. But here I am. Spinning you round and round In circles. It ain't my style. But I don't care. I'd do anything with you anywhere. Yes you've got me in the palm of your hand. Cus I don't dance-

Charlie pulled Ian close to him. Inhaling the scent of his husband. "You've made me a better man Charlie." He heard Ian say softly in his ear.

-loves never come my way. I've never been this far. But you took these two left feet. And waltz away with my heart. No i don't dance. But here I am. Spinning you round and round in circles. It ain't my style, but I don't care. I'd do anything goes with you anywhere- Ian continued to swing him around while holding him close as the song continued on. Charlie pulled back as it ended and kissed Ian softly. "I love you Ian. Thank you for choosing me." Ian pulled Charlie to him and whispered in his ear. Thank you for saying yes. I love you more than anything charlie." He placed a soft kiss to his temple and pulled back.

After making their way around the group it was time for them to get ready to leave. His dad had already packed their bags in the car. As theyou made their way around the house his dad pulled him and Ian into a tight hug. "I love you boys! You have fun, and I will take care of the house. You don't worry about anything while your gone." Ian smiled, "thank dad." Alan smiled again at that and backed up so don could have his turn.

"Well, my little brothers not so little anymore." He wrapped Charlie into a tight hug, holding him closer than he has in years. Charlie held him just as tightly. "I'll always be your little brother. Just like you will always be my big brother." Don pulled back, smiled at him and patted his cheek. "Damn right!" He turned to ian. "You be good to him ian."

Ian drew Charlie closer. "You know I will don." Don nodded his head at them and told them he would see them in two weeks. They said good bye to the rest of the group and got in the car. Ian instantly grabbed charlies' hand. "Ready?"

Charlie thought about all that had happened since their first case together. Everything they've been through. He thought about his life ahead of him, this amazing man by his side. He thought about the forever he will have as Ians husband, all the love he had for this man. One lifetime would never be enough.

He tightened the grip on the hand Ian held.

"Ready"

Notes:

Thank you everyone for reading! This was my first story ever written and it had been a blast!