Holly was in the garden waiting for Gail to get out of the building. She was excited, nervous and weirdly calm. She will finally marry Gail. She couldn't wait to see her in her dress and to become her wife. Jason was ready with his little speech and now it was time for Gail to get out. When Holly first saw her she felt weak at knees. She looked so beautiful and Holly couldn't take her eyes of Gail. Her veil was over her face and it flowed behind her following the train of the dress. Shape of the dress followed her amazing body and her hair and makeup were perfect. Gail walked down the improvised isle toward Holly and she never felt more sure in decision she made. Holly was the love of her life and she couldn't believe how beautiful and amazing she was. She really was Gail's dream come true. She took Gail's breath away. She looked gorgeous. They both had eyes full of tears and hey smiled at one another. When Gail finally reached their improvised altar they took each other's hands and mouthed I love you to one another. Jason gave his little speech about legality of marriage, about the union it represents and all the things that he had to say. Selena and Jenny took their flowers and handed them their rings. It was time for them to exchange vows. Holly was first. She took a deep breath and smiled at Gail.

''Gail… My sweet, beloved, crazy Gail… I can't believe we are here… We are finally here… After imagining this day so many times and then being apart from you and believing it would never happen, we are here… After all the pain, all the distance, marriages to other people, we are standing here about to get married. Finally making a dream come true… I had so many things to tell you, but now I am speechless.. You leave me speechless and take my breath away every time I see you… Even after all these years you still have that effect on me. I love you so much and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you debating documentaries, spoiling science shows, listening to you calling me nerd when I ramble about some unnecessary facts. I can't wait to wake up next to you for the rest of our lives and I can't wait to finally be home… Because, no matter where I am or where I go, you are my home Gail Peck and nothing would ever change. ''

They were both crying. Holly put the ring on her finger and Jason offered them tissues to wipe their eyes. Gail took a ring for Holly and took her hand. She placed the ring on Holly's finger and started talking.

''Holly, I've spent so much time trying to avoid my feelings for you. I did it when we met… I did it when we broke up, I did it when you left… I spent years trying to avoid you, deny you…but what I learned is that you are undeniable. You walked into my crime scene with your lunchbox and you stayed… You stayed in every fiber of me… You are my person Holly… You are everything to me and I can't imagine a day without you in my life…After years of not having you around, I don't want to be in that situation ever again. When I was close to death, I always saw your face…It was your voice I heard when my life was in danger. You were telling me to fight, to push myself, not to give up… And I didn't… I never did… You are my angel… You are my family Holly Stewart and I can't wait to spend the rest of our lives together. ''

Holly cried again and Gail cried with her. They wiped their eyes and Gail continued.

''I never loved anyone as much as I love you… I am yours… I am so yours… I've always been… From the moment I saw you , you changed my life and made me feel so many things I never expected to. You showed me I could be loved and I could love. You showed me I matter, you showed me I can open up to someone and live amazing moments being loved and loving that person. I knew I could marry you after less than I month of knowing you…and we were just friends then… Now I know we were never just friends. We've always been more… We've always been each other's person and safe haven. Thank you for loving me and thank you for giving me reason to feel happy again. When it comes to love, you are my first, my last and my everything. Thank you for giving me all the love and all the support. You are my rock and I don't know what I would have done without you. I promise to you that I will always be by your side to love you, annoy you and call you on your nerd shit… You are a nerd! You are so nerdy that it's a sin not to tease you about it… but you are MY nerd and I wouldn't change you for anything or anyone… I love you and I can't wait for the rest of our lives.''

When the clock struck midnight and fireworks started Gail and Holly were finally married. Holly was her wife, she was hers and at first few moments it looked like dream to both women. After so many years of longing for this moment, it was finally there. They didn't see other people around them, they didn't hear fireworks they just saw one another and they were crying, laughing and kissing. Gail broke the kiss and whispered to Holly, Plus one forever… Holly smiled and repeated it back to Gail.

It took a moment for them to remember that they were not alone. They stepped away from one another and they congratulated them on the wedding and New year. Jason offered them two champagne flutes and they took them.

''Congratulations! I wish you all the best.''

Gail hugged him and smiled at him.

''Thank you J. It means a lot what you did for us.''

''You are welcome… Now you must help me hide the body and get rid of my speeding tickets when I get back to Canada.''

Both women laughed at that. Holly took Gail's hand and smiled at him.

''You've got it.''

''Good to know.''

After their drink, they all went to Jason's home where he made small meal for them. His house had amazing view to the city and brides took pictures there. Jason's mother stayed in her room. She didn't really want to greet them. She was not really into all that ''gay stuff'. She was not really accepting of her own son, so Gail and Holly were not surprised by her absence. They had really nice and pleasant evening with Jason, Selena and Jenny. Around three in the morning they went home. They got into the apartment and Gail took off her vail. She put it over the chair and stood by the window. There was some people at the street and she loved Christmas lights. She looked at her hand and smiled at her two rings. She was married… She was married to Holly… She is finally home. She couldn't believe she was married to Holly and she felt like the world was hers. Mrs. Abigail Elizabeth Stewart Peck. There was huge smile on her face. Stewart… She was married to the love of her life… Holly showed up from the kitchen with two glasses and champagne bottle. She smiled at the sight of Gail by the window in her wedding dress. She put the bottle and glasses down and took her phone. She took few pictures of her wife and put it on the table.

''Mrs. Stewart Peck, are you ready to retire to our bedroom?''

She smiled at Holly.

'' Yes, oh, yes…. I am ready to retire to our boudoir my beloved wife.''

Holly had huge grin… Wife… Gail was her wife. Gail came to her and put her arms around her.

''I love you Holly.''

''I love you too Gail.''

They turned off the lights in the living room and went to their bedroom. Holly removed Gail's dress and they put it over the chair so it wouldn't damage. It was clear to Holly that Gail spent fortune on the dress and all she had on today, including very sexy lingerie she was rocking underneath the dress. Gail helped Holly out of her dress too and they put their dresses in their bags so they wouldn't damage. Holly put them to the closet and Gail started laughing.

''What is so funny Gail?''

''We are old… grownups.''

Holly was a bit confused where Gail was going with this.

'' I don't follow the logic.''

''Instead of tearing each other's clothes, we are putting the dresses away and acting mature…''

''Oh…''

''Yes, oh… You are not thinking about having sex with me, but about putting the dresses away so they wouldn't get damaged.''

''I do think about having sex with you…But it takes just few minutes to put the dresses away and I have every intention to make love to you for hours my beloved wife.''

Gail smiled when she heard the word wife.

''Well, the dresses are in the closet… I think it's time for you to make love to your wife Lunchbox.''

''Oh, with pleasure officer.''

Newlyweds spent few more days in Rome enjoying their time together and visiting sights of this ancient city. They took million pictures and had lunches and dinners at some amazing restaurants. On their last night they sat by the window and Gail was cuddled up in her wife's arms. Gail was quiet and looking outside.

''What is on your mind?''

''Going home…Going back to our real life…''

''Are you afraid of something?''

''No, I am not afraid… I just don't want… I don't want to go back to that toxic environment. I love our little bubble. I love walking the streets of the city where no one knows us. I love just being Gail and Holly…and not Chief Superintendent and Chief ME. We are so much more than our positions and jobs. This trip makes me feel human.''

''Are you afraid that going back home will harm our relationship?''

Gail was silent for a moment.

''I am not afraid for us. I believe in us and I and confidant that in our relationship. I know we have some things to face. We have to tell your mother, Anabel and even my mom in prison. I don't want to hide our marriage. I want us to be transparent from the moment we walk back to our workplace. I am not removing my rings…and I am pretty sure you are keeping your wedding ring on. So, who sees the rings will know. I am not going to shout it from the top of the building, but if anyone asks, I will tell. And I am sure you would too. I just think we should tell your mom and Anabel in person the rest can find out at Penny or something like that.''

'' You think I should tell them right away?''

''Yes, as soon as we land, call her for coffee in the morning. She should hear that from you, not from the rest of the people at the station. She was your wife for five years. She needs to hear that from you. Any other person telling her is disrespectful from your side. I will call Nick too. He deserves to know too.''

''I guess you are right…''

Flight home was too fast. They didn't really want to go back home. When they got out of the baggage claim, they found a taxi and went to Gail's house. They decided to live there now that they were married and also agreed that maybe some redecorating might happen soon. They got into the house and Gail went straight to the phone to check her messages. There was a lot of them and she feared what she might hear. Most of them were from Oliver asking her to call him when she gets home because he wants all the details of the engagement. She smirked at that. She wondered what would he say if he knew they were married now? Other messages were from Tracy and some other people congratulating the engagement.

Holly put her phone on the charger and took a seat on the chair.

''I texted Anabel. She knows we are engaged. She said she will meet me tomorrow in the coffee not far from here.''

''Good. Sooner you tell her, the better.''

''We can drive up Saturday to talk to my mom. We should tell her too.''

''And what about your friends?''

''Penny on Friday?''

''We could do that OR we could have some of your friends here and tell them..''

Holly went to bedroom to shower and Gail stayed in the living room. She picked up the phone and called Oliver.

''Hey Olly…. We just came home.''

''Is this my Little Peck?''

''Yes, Olly…''

''I see that Italy was very productive…''

''Yes, it was… It was amazing… All the food, the wine… Holly… it was dream come true.''

''I saw the ring… Congrats… Holly is amazing girl…''

''She is more than amazing.''

''I call the dibs on walking you…''

''Olly…''

''I'm just saying.''

''You are the worse…''

'' When will the rest of the mortals be honored to see the newly engaged couple?''

''Friday at Penny's?''

''That is in two days…''

''Well, do you and Celery want to come? We can order in…''

''Sure honey… We are on our way… She wants to know every detail…''

''You mean YOU want to know….''

''I never said that.''

''See you soon Olly.''

Gail hung up and Holly came down showered and changed.

''You are going to kill me.''

''What did you do?''

''I called Oliver and now he is coming.''

''We have nothing in the fridge.''

''He will bring.''

''Of course he will. You can't wait to tell him and he can't wait to hear it.''

Gail blushed a bit and Holly smiled. She came to her and pulled into a hug.

''I love how two of you are… He is your favorite gossip buddy.''

''You are my favorite gossip buddy…''

''I am your wife and I am out of competition.''

Gail smiled. She loved hearing the word wife and saying it when it refered to Holly.

''Yes, you are.''

''Go and take a shower… He and Celery will be here soon.''

''Love you.''

''Love you to Gail.''

She went upstairs to shower and Holly stayed downstairs to wait for Shaw family. She was not really surprised to see all of their firneds at the door instead just two of them.

''Come in.''

She moved from the door and they all got in with food, drinks and a lot of noise. Celery tried to apologize to Holly, but she just smiled and shook her head.

''He had to tell everyone you were back.''

''I didn't expect anything else.''

''All of them really wanted to see you. They were very excited to hear about the engagement.''

Holly looked to the side and saw Anabel standing a bit distanced from the rest of the people who were in a rush to set the table and fix everything. She approached her and saw Anabel force a smile.

''Hello Anabel.''

''Holly…''

''Can we have a word?''

''Sure.''

They went to Gail's study and took a seat on the chairs in the corner.

''I wanted to talk to you first…before it all gets out.''

''I know you are engaged… I saw the picture of the ring.''

''Anabel…''

Holly showed her left hand to her ex wife and she saw another ring over the engagement one.

''Wow! I didn't expect that… Congratulations…''

''Thank you Anabel.''

Anabel got up from the chair and went to the door. Suddenly she turned and faced Holly.

''Are you finally happy?''

Holly was taken a bit by the question.

''I am very happy.''

''Good… At least now no more people would get hurt.''

''What?''

''I hope no one else has to pay the price of two of you being stuboorn and cowards.''

''Anabel…''

''Five years of my life Holly… I spent five years of my life with you and you… you remarry just three weeks after we got divorced. It's a low blow…''

Holly was surprised by her comment.

''Anabel…''

''Why did you tell me you are married?''

''Because you deserve to know from me, not the rest of the world… You are the first person I told. I didn't want some gossip to be first thing you know about it.''

''I wish I didn't know about it Holly… Sometimes I wish I don't know anything about you.''

Holly tried to understand how Anabel felt.

'' Your marriage makes me feel flushed down the drain… Like our five years meant nothing… Three weeks Holly… Three weeks after we got divorced you are already married… And I must admit I am not that surprised you got married. I expected it… I was still working on knowing you are engaged… But marriage… I will need some time…''

''I know.''

''No, you don't… Unfortunately, you have no idea Holly how this makes me feel… I just hope it was worth it. I need some time… I don't think I can hang out with you, her and everyone. I need time to process and grieve. Maybe you are not sorry our marriage failed, but it's still a very painful thing for me. I still love you Holly and I know that there will be the day I will not… I just need that day to come. I just need space… As I said… Good luck.''

She got up and left the room. Holly stayed in the chair and few tears fell. She felt bad… She was sorry for hurting Anabel.

Anabel slipped out of the house unnoticed and when Gail god down from the bedroom she saw house full of people.

''What are all of you doing here?''

''Preparing dinner.''

''I didn't invite you.''

Tracy winked at her.

''Oliver did.''

''Gossip!''

''What?! You love us.''

''Where is Holly?''

''Somewhere with Anabel…''

''Oh, ok.''

She guessed that they were in her study and she went to check on them. She opened the door and found Holly crying.

''What is it?''

''I told her.''

Gail took her wife into her arms and held her.

''Was she mean to you? Did she hurt you?''

''No, I hurt her. I can't describe to you the look in her eyes… I hurt her so much… She is right… Three weeks after we got divorced I already married you. I am such a bad person Gail.''

''No, you are not.''

''But she is right… It does feel like I flushed our five years down the drain… Ink on the divorce is not dry yet and I am married to you.''

''Holly, do you regret it?''

''Not the you and marriage part… I regret hurting her so much… She didn't deserve to be coleteral damage of our bullshit.''

''Oh, baby…''

Gail held her for few more moments and them Tracy got in.

''Dinner is served.''

She noticed that hey were crying.

''Is everything ok?''

''Yes, it is… Holly had a talk with Anabel.''

''Oh, that must have been bad… I saw her leaving.''

''I guess she needs her space.''

''She is young and she will bounce back… Having your heart broken needs time to heal and be ok. She will be back when she is ready. I like her… She is a good kid.''

They were on the way to the dining room when Tracy spoke again.

''She had no idea what she was getting into. Your drama, that is next level.''

''Shut up Nash!''

''What?! You are drama… You almost killed yourself in all these undercover missions… You got your white shirt just to get you off the streets because someone realized that next time you will be back in the box…and all that over a girl you had no guts to call… So, spare me the bull of saying it's not drama with two of you.''

None of them could say anything to Tracy. She was right. When they got into dining room they were given their glassed to make a toast. Oliver looked proud.

''To my annoying Peck and her beautiful finance…''

Gail smirked and looked at Holly.

''Wife… My beautiful wife.''

All of them were in shock. They were still processing the engagement and now THIS… Dove broke the silence with an idiotic comment.

''Please don't tell me one of you is pregnant!''

Gail smirked again.

''No, we are not pregnant… But it's not from the lack of trying.''

He made disgusted face and the rest of the people busted laughing.

''You walked into hat one Epstein.''

''Thank you Oliver. I see that now.''

He turned to Gail with a pretend angry face.

''Peck, next time you get married, please include me.''

That got them laughing again. They sat at the table and had very nice and loud family dinner. Yes, family. Gail realized that these people were her family… Her big, annoying, loud, out of control family and she loved them. She watched them argue over last peaces of food. She listened to them tell jokes and talk about the past events… She loved how happy all of them looked and how even small teasing made them bond even more. Holly watched her wife look at their guests and she knew some of the things on her mind. She finally realized she was not alone and that no matter how bad luck she had with Pecks she was born into, she was really rewarded with the family she picked…Ok, maybe she didn't pick them, but they picked her. And she was happy for her wife finally being safe and accepted.