Re: "MaCalleigh....What should've been".
The following morning, Calleigh woke Stella and took her into her room, to get ready. "You ready Stella", asked Calleigh with excitment. "I am, I've waited for this day, now let's get my hair done". Calleigh sat Stella in the chair, and started putting up her hair in a tight bun, with little kiss curls left hanging down the sides. "Oh Stella...you look stunning". Looking in the mirror, Stella couldn't believe how beautiful it looked. "Thanks so much Calleigh, now to get into my dress.
While Stella slipped into the washroom, Calleigh pulled out her diamond necklace Mac had bought her a while back. "Stella, I have your something borrowed". As Stella walked out Calleigh sighed. "Oh my....and who says Angels don't walk the earth". "Thanks Calleigh". "You're welcome, now turn around". Stella turned and faced the mirror, as she watched Calleigh put on the necklace. "Oh Calleigh, that is stunning, did Mac buy you that"? "He did, which is why it is appropriate for you to wear, as it was giving to me, on my wedding night".
With Stella dressed, Calleigh worked on Macalleigh. "Come on sweetheart, let's get you dressed". Lifting Macalleigh into her arms, she laid her on the bed, and placed her in a beautiful pink pastel frilly dress, with little black patten leather shoes, and the sweetest headband, that had little rosebuds all around it. "There we go sweetheart, look at you, such an Angel". "That you are love", said Mac. "Hey detective, I thought you left already". "I did, but I had to come back, as I forgot my wallet".
While Mac hunted for his wallet Stella walked in. "Wow....look at you Stel, simply gorgeous, and beautiful". Walking over Mac embraced her and said...."are you nervous"? "No..not nervous at all, she said, as she kissed him on the cheek. "Okay, we are ready, shall we all go? said Calleigh. Heading out to the car, Calleigh strapped Macalleigh in her car seat, and than herself. "Here we go", she said with excitment.
When they arrived at the beach, Calleigh, Macalleigh, and Stella headed into the little cabana, and waited for the music to start. "Here comes Mac", said Calleigh. "Okay Stella, shall we get this done". Walking out with Macalleigh in her arms, Calleigh started walking down the beach, as everyone watched and sighed. "Give me your arm Calleigh", whispered Eric, who walked her down until she stood on the brides side, of the outside alter.
Smiling over at Horatio dressed in his black tux, she whispered..."Good luck handsome". Horatio winked, and as the bridal march began, he looked down the strip, and seen his lovely wife to be. "My God...Horatio said to himself....Angels do walk the earth". As Stella got closer, Mac could feel her shaking. "Are you okay Stel"? "Yeah...I'm just so happy". When they reached Horatio, Mac placed Stella's hand in Horatio's, and than sat down.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, to join this man, and this woman in holy matrimony". As the priest continued, Horatio and Stella faced each other, and smiled. "Forever Stella"? "Forever Horatio". Facing the priest again, he said..."Stella Bonasera, do you take Horatio Caine, to be your lawful wedded husband, to love, honor, and charish, in sickness and in health, until death do you part"? "I do". Horatio, repeat after me". As Horatio completed his vows, they placed the rings on each other fingers, as the Priest said....."By the power invested in me, and all that's holy, I now pronounce you, husband and wife, Horatio, you may kiss your bride".
With the ceremony complete, everyone headed over to the beachhouse, where the festivities, had been set up. "So how does it feel to be Mrs.Stella Caine"? asked Mac. "It feels wonderful, and right", said Stella with tears. "Aww...don't cry love", said Mac, as he embraced her. With the reception in full swing, Mac looked around for Calleigh and Macalleigh. "Are you looking for Calleigh"? asked Eric. "Yeah, have you seen her Eric"? "She took Macalleigh into the house to feed her". "Thanks Eric".
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The following morning, Mac and Calleigh packed for the Airport. "Morning Calleigh, do you really have to go"? asked Stella. "We do...but don't worry Stella, you'll be seeing us in a few weeks, when you come to New York for our family christmas". "I know, it's just been so much fun having you, Mac and Macalleigh". "I know Stella, said Calleigh, as she embraced her...I promise it won't be long before we see each other again".
"You ready to go love"? "We are Mac, said Calleigh, as she passed him Macalleigh. Walking down the stairs, Stella was in full tears. "Awww...come on Stel, said Mac....you'll be seeing us real soon". "I know Mac, and as they embraced, Horatio walked in and seen how upset his wife was. "Come here sweetheart, said "H", as he took her into his arms, are you all ready then"? asked "H". "We are, so we will see you two in three weeks"? "That you will Mac, that you will".
The End
"Macalleigh's first Christmas" will be posted Tomorrow.