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-Rhy and Dean went back to the Pi house after leaving the Inn. The whole way home they had talked seriously about eloping and both were convinced that they didn't want to wait any longer. They could run off, get married, and when they came back they could have a big reception with all of the Pi brothers and C.Z.K. girls, and other friends and family. It was settled. Dean and Rhy were getting married. When they got back to Dean's place, Rhy called Jade and told her to pack a bag, that she had to come with Rhy on a quick trip. Dean called his brother, Justin, and told him the same. Rhy left long enough to go to the sorority house and pack a bag, and of course a nice dress. Then she and Jade, headed back over to Dean's where he was waiting with bags packed and Daniel in his arms. Fortunatly most of the brothers were asleep, out, or not in town, so no one was there to question what was happening. They were going to be meeting up with Justin and heading to California.

Justin and Jade were asking lots of questions, but of course Rhy and Dean kept quiet until they were in California.

" Guys.... we're getting married." Rhy squealed. Jade squealed and her jaw dropped and then she got all teary eyed and Justin? He just smiled and shook his head, giving Dean a little punch in the shoulder.
" We'll get some sleep at my place tonight and tomorrow we're going to do it." she gave them a shrug and smiled, hoping that neither of them were going to try and talk she and Dean out of this.

" We're going to do the whole reception thing when we get back to Rhy'din, but we just can't wait any longer, we want to be married."

There was much chatter amongst the four of them and even Daniel babbled excited baby gibberish before he fell asleep. Once back to Rhy and Brendan's, Daniel was put down to bed and the "Adults" hung out in the living room talking and catching up. Brendan was shocked that "his little Banannon" was getting married, but of course he supported her one hundered percent. He even offered to give the ceremony talk, he had registered as an Ordained Minister online, so that he could "marry" two of his fellow friends who were life partners. Rhy had no idea but was thrilled to find that out. Him marrying them would be so much better than getting a generic Justice of the Peace. They were going to the court house in the morning to get the marriage license and then would head to the beach and Brendan would do the ceremony there on the boardwalk, with the others standing on the beach. It would be perfect. Jade insisted that she and Rhy have one last girls night out and that it was bad luck to be with the groom the night before the wedding. So Dean and Rhy were seperated.
Brendan was sweet enough to hand over the keys to his Camaro for the girls to go out and have a little fun. The guys were going to stay home and kick back, especially since Daniel was already asleep.

Rhy and Jade just went out to a club, where Jade announced to everyone she could that Rhy was getting married in the morning. Drink after drink was bought for Rhy, which Jade happily drank for her. The girls didn't stay out too late, as Rhy needed her beauty sleep and to plan her attire for the big day. By the time they got back to the house the guys were sprawled on the couches and the floor asleep and snoring.

The girls couldn't help but take a few pictures to show everyone once they got back home before they slipped into Rhy's old room to go to sleep. -

-Brendan was on the boardwalk and Dean and Justin stood below on the sand with their backs turned to him, just talking and watching the ocean. Justin had his arm around Dean and was giving him some brotherly love and advice, Daniel was in Justins other arm,asleep. The girls walked from the other side of the beach, so that the boys would not see them quite yet. Jade walked ahead, with three orchids in hand and told the boys to stand ready, just then Rhy came around the boardwalk in all of her bridal glory, holding a small bouquet of white and pink orchids. She could have sworn she saw Dean's breathing hault. His jaw tightened and clenched and then his bottom lip trembled ever so slightly as she came around the bend to meet them all. Her lips were curved into a sweet smile and the photographer snapped away with the camera, catching all of the beautiful moments on film. She joined Dean at his side and leaned into him.

"Don't you cry. " she whispered to him and then laughed softly. Her eyes were glistening, but she was yet to shed a tear. She knew she'd loose it if he cried at all. Dean just gave her a reassuring smile and lightly kissed her cheek.
" You're beautiful Rhy... " he gasped out softly.

Brendan smiled at them and then nodded, beginning his wedding talk. He spoke of love, quoted some of the great love poems in history, yet kept it sweet and simple. He nodded to each of them.
"Would you like say your vows to one another?"

They both nodded. Dean cleared his throat and spoke softly.

"Rhyannon, I am not usually a man of words. But the moment I saw you, I knew, I could feel it. You were and are the one for me. You have my heart, my body, my everything. You are my everything. I can't imagine one day without you in my life. You are beautiful, sweet, loving, everything I could ever want and even more. I truly thought I would never meet someone as wonderful as you. And I hope that from this day forward I can show you just how special you are to me.
Even when things get difficult, I will not leave your side. I am absolutely devoted to you, and only you, Rhyannon. I love you. "

Rhy barely made it past his first sentence and was crying. Not boo hoo crying, but there were tears. Thank god for water-proof make-up! She waved her hand in front of her face and took in a deep breath.

"Dean, you have given me everything I have ever dreamed of and more. I am about to become a wife and a mother. You have given me the chance to truely blossom into an amazing woman. For that, I can never thank you enough. I can only show you by love and devotion that you are my one and only. My soul mate, my best friend, my lover, my husband. You are the only I want to stand next to for the rest of my life. I give you my whole heart, my whole soul, and all of the love that I possess. I am forever yours in life and in death. I love you Dean." it took her a few minutes to get through that. Her voice was shaking and she was sniffling. Dean lightly caressed her cheek and wiped her tears away with a tissue.

Jade was boohooing in the background and Justin had his arm around her, rubbing her back. Brendan nodded to them both.

"And now for the vows." Brendan had choosen the vows; To love you without Reservation. Semi traditonal vows, yet seemingly more romantic. " Rhyannon, repeat after me. I, Rhyannon, take you, Dean, to be my husband, secure in the knowledge that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life, and my one true love.On this special day, I affirm to you in the presence of all those in attendance my sacred promise to stay by your side as your faithful wife in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad.I promise to love you without reservation, comfort you in times of distress, encourage you to achieve all of your goals, laugh with you and cry with you, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live." Rhy repeated each word after Brendan, slowly and tearfully, but with a huge smile on her face.

Dean's eyes looked like they were glistening a bit now, but still no tears, which relieved Rhy because she would have lost it much worse.

"Dean, please repeat after me. I, Dean, take you, Rhyannon, to be my wife, knowing in my heart that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life, and my one true love. On this special day, I affirm to you in the presence of all those in attendance my sacred promise to stay by your side as your faithful husband in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad. I promise to love you without reservation, honor and respect you, provide for your needs as best I can, protect you from harm, comfort you in times of distress, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live." Dean repeated after Brendan without a flaw.
" Are there rings to be exchanged?" They both nodded. Dean slipped Rhyannon's ring from his pocket and Jade handed Dean's ring to her. They held their trembling hands out, Dean slipped Rhy's ring on, but squeezed his hand around her's, bracing her for a moment of pain and pressure, that he quickly erased. The rings they had choosen were enchanted. Once on, they instantly became bonded to the finger, through the bone, they were not meant to come off. Rhy slipped Dean's ring on to his finger and he too erased the pain that was caused. The rings were now and forever.
"Dean and Rhyannon, may your marriage be a blessed one. I now pronounce you Man and Wife. Dean, you may kiss your bride."

Leaning in, Dean cupped Rhyannon's face in his hands and kissed her. It was the most passionate kiss they had ever shared. Pulling away, they held hands and posed for a few more pictures. Jade was still crying and Justin was still comforting her.

Pictures were taken of the happy couple on the beach and with Jade, Justin, Daniel, and Brendan at sunset. Afterwards, they went to a private formal dinner, where the marriage papers were filled out and they all wined and dined. Justin and Jade took Daniel for the night so that Dean and Rhy could go to the Chateau Marmont and celebrate their honeymoon. They would take a longer one after returning to Rhydin. -