8th April 2008. 12:15

"So why did he do it anyway?" Frank asked, referring to Michael.

Michael had slipped into a coma after his accident, for four days, then woken up again and just found out that he was awaiting a life sentence. Horatio had been the one to interview Michael before he was released from the hospital and sent to jail.

"He wanted his siblings to know who he was and he wanted his father to feel guilty for not getting to know him. So this was his way of showing his father what a monster he had created." Horatio said quickly.

He was nervous. He was trying to fix his tie. Frank was sitting behind him, watching, as his friend was more nervous then ever before. Frank stood up and helped Horatio.

"So, he chose the jury members in Dylan's case, just to be noticed?" Frank asked and Horatio nodded.

"He has no regrets Frank. He likes to kill people, and he wants to do it when he has a personal connection to someone involved with the people he kills. Therefore it was easy to choose Dylan." Horatio said.

"Well, we finally got him. How did he make the bomb blow up?" Frank asked.

Michael had put a bomb on a person, a bomb that would have been easy to disable, if not for Michael's bright mind and little trick.

"He switched the colors on the wires. He simply made everything the opposite of what a bomb like that usually is." Horatio sighed, "We had no idea of knowing that before it blew up."

Frank patted his shoulder and nodded. The bomb had killed a bomb technician and the victim himself. The funeral for the two victims of the bomb had occurred four days ago. Today, however, was a good day.

Eric and Horatio were finally getting married! Eric and Horatio had been totally separated for the last 24 hours. Horatio had been locked inside Frank's house, with Madeline to make sure he didn't leave the house. And Eric had been locked inside Alexx's house. Alexx's husband had kept an eye on Eric. Why?

Because the Team and Eric's sisters and dad had planned the decoration for the wedding and set up everything in Eric and Horatio's backyard. They had put very sweet and beautiful decorations on the back porch and the garden where the ceremony and party would be. And very romantic decorations in the couple's bedroom. And just to make everything just a little it more exciting. Horatio and Eric hadn't been allowed to talk to each other or see each other during the past 24 hours.

"Nervous?" Frank asked.

"Who? Me? Never." Horatio lied.

Frank snorted. Horatio's eyes told him everything. Horatio was very nervous. He was afraid that he would forget his vow, faint or throw up.

"Well, we have to leave now if we're going to get to the house in time." Frank grinned.

Horatio took a deep breath and nodded as he followed Frank to the car.

-I-

Eric was just as nervous as Horatio at Alexx's house. Where Alexx was trying to calm him down, while also helping him fix his tie.

"What if it's too soon?" Eric asked, "What if he is not ready?"

"He wouldn't have agreed of getting married today if he wasn't ready." Alexx said, "Sit still."

"What if I'm not ready?" Eric asked.

"You are Eric. What does your heart tell you?"

"That I'm ready. That I've been ready for a long time."

"There is your answer. I bet Horatio is just a nervous as you right now." Alexx smirked, "Don't worry Eric. Everything will be fine."

Eric nodded. His best man was Ryan, and Horatio's best man was Frank. The man who would wed them was Judge Sally Fulton. A good friend of Eric's dad, Joseph. Sally would soon retire, but as her last thing to do, she wanted to wed Eric and Horatio. Eric was left alone for a moment when Alexx had to check if the coffee she was making was done. Since Alexx lived closer to Eric and Horatio's house, she and Eric didn't have to leave for the wedding as early as Frank and Horatio would have to. Eric and Horatio had decided to start the wedding when they were both in front of Sally, they didn't want one of them to have to wait for the other to walk down the aisle. It just wasn't their thing. Eric ran his hands through his hair and took a deep breath. His dream was coming true. He would be a married man in just one hour.

Neither he nor Horatio would change any names. Joseph had suggested it, but Eric and Horatio had never considered it. They were married but kept their names.

"Feeling okay?" Alexx asked from the doorway with two cups of coffee in her hands.

"Yeah, I'm okay. More then okay." Eric smiled.

"When did you become such a thinker?" Alexx asked as she sat down next to him and handed him his cup of coffee.

"When I started dating Lt. Caine." Eric smirked and tasted the coffee, "Alexx, I thought you said you had Café Cubano at home."

"I do. But you're not getting any." Alexx said, "I want you to be alert, but not hyperactive."

Eric chuckled. Drinking coffee was his way of staying calm at the moment, believe it or not. And also to become more alert. He hadn't slept well during the night because of his nerves, so he needed some caffeine.

"Did you let Calleigh and Natalia do all the decorating in the bedroom?" Eric asked.

"How did you know about that?" Alexx asked.

"Natalia couldn't keep her mouth shut about how romantic it was." Eric grinned, "Please don't tell me they did it all by themselves?".

Eric knew that if Calleigh and Natalia had done it all by themselves, everything would be pink and girly. Which wasn't really what Eric and Horatio thought of as romantic.

"No, we all did it." Alexx smirked.

Eric went through in his mind, several things that he could expect if each and everyone had gone a little bit overexcited while decorating the bedroom. The room would be filled with handcuffs, gloves, tweezers and maybe even a scalpel. Things that Eric and Horatio would have no real use for, but that they could easily see who had put it there.

"What are you thinking about?" Alexx asked.

"Just imagining what the bedroom looks like." Eric grinned.

"Oh, you will be so surprised." Alexx smirked.

Eric chuckled and gave Alexx a hug.

-I-

13:00

They had finally arrived to the day that would be the happiest day in their life. They day they had been waiting for. Eric and Horatio were facing each other at the altar. Sally was almost ready to begin. Ryan was smiling behind Eric and Frank behind Horatio. Horatio and Eric only saw each other. Their friends and family were seated on the grass in their backyard. Eric couldn't believe that he, who used to be a ladies-man, was about to get married. Before he had started dating Horatio, his longest relationship had lasted four months. Now he was finally getting married with a man he had known for several years and been dating for a little more than two years.

Horatio couldn't believe it either. He was afraid to wake up and realize that the last two years had been a dream. However, he knew in his heart that this was real. And he would live the rest of his life with the man he loved more than anything else.

"We are gathered here today to…" Sally started the ceremony. But Eric and Horatio only heard a bit, of what she was talking about. They couldn't take their eyes away from each other. Suddenly Eric bent forward and gave Horatio a deep kiss. Laughter was heard among their friends and family. And Frank pulled them apart.

"It seems as if you two can't wait to get married." Sally chuckled.

Eric and Horatio blushed and grinned. Eric said a quiet sorry.

"Oh, don't apologize. If there was anyone who had any doubt that you two didn't love each other, I think you just proved to them that you are serious with your love for each other." Sally smiled, "Now, do you have our vows?"

Eric said yes and smiled at Horatio.

"Horatio. We have been through a lot together for the last two years. But none of the things that has happened to us could ever break us apart. No matter what we've gone through your love to me has always made me believe that there is something good in this world. That there is something worth fighting for. And my love to you has always made me want to wake up in the morning and go straight home after a day at the lab. All the love that I have felt and still feel is what guides me through life and it make me the happiest man on earth." Eric smiled and gave Horatio a hug.

Alexx and Calleigh were crying together with Maya and Trish. Everybody else were smiling widely. Horatio cleared his throat and took a deep breath. Now it was his turn.

"Eric. I have told you several times that words cannot describe how much I love you. And it's true. I don't know how to find the right words to tell you how much you mean to me and how much love I feel towards you. If I could, I would give the world to you. I would do anything you want. I have spent my life looking for the right one. My big love. I've been hurt several times. But I believe that all those times that things went bad, brought me one step closer to finding my one true love. You. The one who could heal my wounds, and make me a happier and stronger man. And not only am I happy to know that you have helped and still is helping me through life, but I also know that I help you. That you and I make each other complete and happy. Having you in my life is a gift." Horatio smiled and a small tear made it down both his and Eric's cheek.

By now, more people were crying, including Frank who tried his best not to cry to loud. Eric and Horatio both slipped on the rings on each other during their vows.

""Do you Eric Delko, give yourself completely and joyfully, as you choose, Horatio Caine, as the person with whom you will share your life, in laughter and in sorrow, in conflict and peace, loving what you already know about him and having faith in what you do not yet know?" Sally asked.

"I certainly do." Eric smiled widely.

"And do you Horatio Caine, give yourself completely and joyfully, as you choose, Eric Delko, as the person with whom you will share your life, in laughter and in sorrow, in conflict and peace, loving what you already know about him and having faith in what you do not yet know?" Sally asked.

"Yes I do." Horatio said and before Sally could say anything else, he grabbed Eric's collar and kissed him hard!

Everybody cheered and chuckled.

"Well, you may kiss your man as many times as you want now." Sally laughed and hugged both men.

Once Eric and Horatio parted their friends and family walked up to them and kissed and hugged them. They were still crying.

-I-

23:50

They wedding party had been going on for a long time. Eric and Horatio had danced to L.O.V.E by Frank Sinatra. A song they both loved and with perfect lyrics. Frank had held a speech. It had been a beautiful speech and several people had started crying again. Then after several hours, people started going home. Now only Eric and Horatio were left. They were excited to get inside the bedroom and see what their family had done to their room. Horatio opened the door and gasped.

"Wow!" He said.

Eric walked in after and gaped for several minutes. He was speechless. The room was decorated with living candles in forms of hearts and stars. There were rose petals on the bed covers together with a note. And on the shelves, there were several photos of just Eric and Horatio through their two years together. The room was only lit up by the candles and there were over 200 of them. Horatio picked up the note from the bed and read aloud.

Dear Eric and Horatio!

We took the liberty of decorating your bedroom with we are sure you will use all night long.

The heart-candles represent the love that we have for your and the love we know you have for each other.

The stars-candles represent the two of you. Because you are two big stars.

We wish you a wonderful night and a wonderful honeymoon!

Love

Your Family

"They are too sweet." Eric smiled and kissed Horatio's neck, "And they are right. We won't leave the bedroom at all tonight."

Horatio chuckled and gave Eric a deep kiss as they gently fell down on the bed.

"We can do this for two weeks. Just imagine." Eric said as he started undressing Horatio.

Horatio agreed by kissing Eric softly. Horatio and Eric didn't get much sleep that night. But it didn't matter. They could sleep on the way to their honeymoon destination. Greece.

THE END!

AN: I hope you liked this story. And please review!

Here is the summary for the next H/E story!

Horatio's past comes back to haunt him, when the case of his parent's death is re-opened, and he also finds out that he is very sick. The team tries to solve the murder of Judge Ratner. Calleigh and Ryan have some problems with their baby. Frank tries to forget his birthday, and does not want a birthday party.