Check chapter one for the standard disclaimers.


"Abbie!" Olivia yelled out as she entered the room. "If we don't get outside soon then everything is going to be behind."

Abbie came out of the en suite bathroom, mostly dressed, with a smile on her face. "Calm down, Liv. Everything is going to be fine."

"How can yo be so calm right now?" Olivia asked.

"I'm not the one that has anything to worry about," Abbie smiled. She finished dressing and the pair made their way out to the garden.

It has been almost a year since the Dillon Matthews encounter. Alex had wanted to handle the case, but was told that it would be a conflict of interest. Casey took care of it and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. She was even able to push up the execution date. In just another six months, they wouldn't have to worry about Matthews ever again.

Olivia accepted her medal, although she played down the occasion. Because she was a high ranking member of the D.A.'s office and the "damsel in distress," Alex was allowed to present it. Olivia was required to where her dress uniform at the ceremony. As she was walking up to the stage to accept the medal she caught the look Alex was giving her. Later that night, Olivia found that Alex had a few fantasies about a woman in uniform.

Due to the injuries, Olivia had taken almost three months off of work. She spent most of it spending time with Alex, getting to know the Cabot family, and healing in general. Caroline Cabot had been ecstatic about the relationship. She was glad to finally see Alex happy and that she found someone who would take care of her.

As much as she had wanted to, Alex didn't ask Olivia to move in with her after the week they stayed together because of those injuries. That discussion had waited an entire month and it was Olivia who brought it up. They spent every night together at one apartment or the other anyway, and they were both ready for that step. They enlisted the help of Eliot, Munch, and Fin. Abbie and Casey gave a hand too. Since the move in, they had become quite settled, some would say domestic. There had even talk about kids. Before that though, they both wanted to get one other step out of the way.

Abbie and Casey were still going strong. They had moved in together just a few weeks after Alex and Olivia, something the guys weren't as pleased with as they had just recovered from the last move. No one had ever seen them as happy as they are now and they both thanked Alex and Olivia every chance they got. Alex and Olivia were both convinced that Abbie and Casey would have gotten together eventually even without their help, but they accepted the thanks none the less.

Today though was a very important day. When Caroline Cabot was told about the wedding, she immediately offered up the use of her spacious back yard. Olivia couldn't believe the transformation that had taken place. What was once a very large patch of green was now home of more than three hundred chairs, a pavilion at the front, and a long white carpet that started at the back doors of the house and ended at the pavilion for the center aisle.

Olivia and Abbie walked as casually as they could down the aisle, pausing briefly to talk to some of the guests which included the guys from the precinct and various members of the D.A.'s office. They finally took their positions at the pavilion and waited for the ceremony to begin.

The music began and both women looked to the doors of the house. When they opened, Olivia felt as though she couldn't breathe. Alex looked amazing in her dress and she walked with such a grace that made her appear to be floating. Even though she was smiling though, Olivia could tell by the look in Alex's eyes that she wasn't particularly fond of everyone looking at her right now.

When she neared the front of the aisle, Olivia casually leaned over and whispered. "Aren't you glad we eloped?" Alex quietly chuckled and nodded her head. She was glad. They both didn't want to make a big deal about it. Alex had asked her Uncle Bill to perform the ceremony and the only other person in attendance had been Alex's mother. They had a party a week later, thrown by Caroline, to announce and celebrate the marriage.

As Alex took her spot on the side opposite Olivia and Abbie, the music changed and Abbie went from calm and relaxed to nervous and worried. "Now you're nervous?" Olivia asked quietly. "I thought you said you didn't have anything to worry about. I'm the one that has to make a speech."

"She could not show up, or worse she could and then say no when we get to that part," Abbie responded.

As Olivia was going to reply, the doors opened once again to reveal a smiling Casey, ready to walk down the aisle. "She wouldn't be smiling like that, if she were going to leave you at the altar." Olivia said. She noticed a small amount of tension leave the other woman's body.

Casey made her way down the aisle. She met Abbie at the end and took her hand. Abbie looked into Casey's eyes. From that one look, she knew that the most difficult part of actually getting to this point was over. Now all they had to do was get through the ceremony.

"Welcome everyone. We are gathered here today to witness the union of Abigail Brenna Carmichael and Cassandra Nicole Novakā€¦"

Sometime later, during the reception, Olivia and Alex were sitting down and quietly talking about the ceremony. "Did you know Abbie's or Casey's middle names?" Olivia asked.

Alex laughed and shook her head. "I always tried to figure them out, but I never would have guessed that 'ABC' or 'CNN' would be a hint."

"You don't regret it do you?" Olivia asked, growing serious and changing the subject. Alex looked at her with a confused expression, prompting Olivia to explain. "Eloping instead of having the large ceremony?"

Alex smiled and leaned in to give her wife a soft kiss. "If I would have regretted it, I would have said something two months ago before we actually went through with it. Now I am married to the most wonderful woman in the world and we have an appointment with the clinic tomorrow which we will hopefully be leaving with me carrying her child."

Olivia pulled Alex in for a longer, more passionate kiss than before. As they pulled away, Olivia smiled. "Have I told you today how much I love you?"

"No, but the day's not over yet," Alex replied. She was about to lean in for another kiss when the voice of the DJ caught her attention.

"Alright every one. This song is dedicated to Alex and Olivia from the brides. They want you both to know that you are the best friends they could ask for. This is quite possibly the strangest request I have ever had for a wedding, but I do what they tell me. Anyway, here is The Chipettes with 'Getting Lucky'."

The song started to play as Olivia laughed and Alex slightly blushed. "Well, Mrs. Benson-Cabot, may I have this dance?" Olivia asked.

"Seeing as how this is our song I think we'd better," Alex replied with a laugh. They made their way out to the dance floor.

As the song ended Olivia looked at Alex. "Did you ever think that song would lead to all of this?"

Alex thought for a moment. "Honestly, all I wanted to do was get your attention. The fact that we are where we are now is just icing on the cake."

That night, as the two couples made their way home or started out on their honeymoon and the love of their lives in their arms, they realized that they couldn't get any luckier.