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Calleigh looked at herself in the mirror and grinned. She was only one hour away from marrying the man of her dreams; Horatio Caine. One hour away from becoming Mrs. Calleigh Caine.
She wasn't nervous; she was thrilled and excited. She couldn't wait to be lead down the aisle by her father Kenwall and then finally be able to say I do to Horatio. She had dreamt of this day many times and now it had finally arrived.
When Cody stirred and started to wake Calleigh looked over at him as he lay in his stroller. He was six weeks old now and Calleigh felt he was growing up so fast; just like his big brother.
There was a knock on the door and Natalia peeked inside. She was Calleigh's bridesmaid. She picked up Cody from the stroller while Calleigh took one last look at herself in the mirror.
"Are you ready?" Natalia asked.
"Oh yes." Calleigh grinned, "I can't wait."
There was a forty minute drive to the church in which Calleigh and Horatio were getting married so Calleigh, Natalia, Cody and Kenwall would have to be going soon. Calleigh had stayed in the Caine household to prepare herself for the wedding, while Horatio had gone to Frank's place with Kyle.
Horatio was nervous and worried about things that could go wrong. He was pacing in Frank's living room in his tuxedo on, Kyle was watching him and Frank was trying to start his car on the driveway so they could leave for church.
"Dad, why are you nervous?" Kyle asked.
"Because so many things can go wrong and I don't want that."
"What could go wrong?"
Horatio shrugged. He could think of a number of things; he could pass out, throw up, Calleigh could get cold feet, an ex-con that he put away could choose this particular day to get revenge. He knew he shouldn't be thinking that way, but he couldn't stop his mind from making up all sorts of scenarios.
"Dad, I think you worry too much." Kyle sighed.
He was also in a tuxedo, for children of course, and he was fidgeting with his tie. Frank came back inside and grinned. He had finally managed to get his car going and now it was time to leave. It was less than 40 minutes left and from Frank's place it only took twenty minutes to get to the church.
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The guests had started arriving about fifteen minutes before the wedding; it was the team and their partners, Calleigh's parents were there of course, Yelina and Ray Jr and some close friends from the rest of the department and the lab. Not more than forty people, but it was the couple's close friends and family.
Everyone was impressed by the church that Calleigh and Horatio had picked out. It was huge and majestic; perfect for a wedding.
When it was only a few minutes left before Calleigh would walk down the aisle (she was in a private room in the church for now) Horatio walked to the altar with Kyle next to him. He stopped on the way to receive hugs and handshakes from their guests.
"Everything will be fine." Yelina whispered in his ear, "I was nervous when I married Raymond too. But it all went fine."
Horatio smiled and nodded. He stood by the altar and greeted the priest as he arrived. He was an old friend of Horatio's named Father Daniel. Horatio's heart was pounding his chest; he was almost scared that it would burst through him. Daniel put a supportive hand on Horatio's shoulder; he knew how nervous the other man was.
Horatio took another deep breath and then looked down the aisle as music started playing and announced that the bride was on her way.
When he saw Calleigh he couldn't stop a few tears from falling; she looked absolutely divine in her dress, (and even though he shouldn't be thinking about sex; he couldn't wait to take it off her once they were alone). Calleigh smiled widely at him and she had tears in her eyes as she got closer and closer to her man. Kenwall wiped at few tears away as he lead his daughter down the aisle towards the redhead that had captured her heart and her love.
Kenwall smiled and gave his daughter away. Calleigh giggled quietly as she stood in front of Horatio; who still couldn't stop the tears from falling. He had never seen such a beautiful woman before and Calleigh looked like an angel as she stood with him.
Kyle grinned as he looked at his parents. He had never seen his father cry before, but he knew it was happy tears. Natalia as well as the rest of the women and most of the men couldn't hold back her tears when the priest started talking. Even Frank, the big tough guy, had to wipe some tears away but new one kept coming.
Calleigh looked into Horatio's eyes and saw nothing but love. She grinned and suddenly pulled him in for a kiss. She gasped and pulled back; blushing crimson as she realized what she had done.
"Love is a powerful thing." Father Daniel smiled.
The guests chuckled and Calleigh blushed even more. Horatio felt his heart melt by the kiss and he had no idea how he remained standing and didn't just pass out from love. Father Daniel continued and then it was time for the vows.
"I, Calleigh Duquesne, take you, Horatio Caine, to be my husband. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love and honor you all the days of my life." Calleigh grinned.
Horatio was so swept away by her words and her smile that he completely forgot that he too had to say a vow. It was when Kyle nudged his arm that he snapped back to reality and he grabbed Calleigh's hand.
"I, Horatio Caine, take you, Calleigh Duquesne, to be my wife. I promise to be true to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. I will love and honor you all the days of my life." Horatio said and kissed Calleigh's hand softly.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife." Father Daniel smiled, "You may kiss the bride."
Horatio didn't wait a second as he pulled Calleigh in for a deep and long kiss. The guests cheered and took millions of photos. Calleigh and Horatio eventually broke apart for air and Calleigh pulled Kyle in for a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
Horatio grabbed Calleigh's hand and turned towards their friends and family.
"Ladies and Gentlemen; Mr. and Mrs. Caine." Father Daniel grinned.
Horatio and Calleigh shared one last kiss before walking down the aisle together. They were finally married and they had two adorable sons. Neither could ask for more. They had walked into the church as Ms. Duquesne and Mr. Caine and were finally walking out as husband and wife.
Life couldn't be more perfect!
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