Season One Finale: Trials (Part 1)

[John "Cutty" Cutter]

0806
Stargate Command
Hallway

Not a problem John, I'll find the Chaplain and make the necessary arrangements; I'm sure you and Honey have a million things on your plate as it is.

Thank you sir, that would be great. It was good to see the rest of the team back in one place again. Chris looked lost in thought, Hey Chris, as the best man, you should hang on to this. John extended his hand, where 2 simple gold bands lay. It's the wedding rings, so dont lose them.

Looking to Will and Andy he asked, So, How was Chicago? I've never been there.

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[Will O'Malley]

0807
Stargate Command
Hallway

With offers of finding a Chaplin, Honey running off, and Chris being handed the rings - it caught Will off-guard to here John addressing he and Andy.

"So, How was Chicago? I've never been there."
"Good coffee, and brilliant buildings." Will replied, his mind snapping back to where they had just come from.

A wedding.
How exciting.
It had been awhile since he had been one that was not against his free will...
It was always good to see friends find love - even if they were already in love when he met them.

[OOC: Possibly my worst post since I entered the Rp world...I wrote several essays today (so my mind is fried) and I just felt I had to post to keep the episode goin'. Sorry.:BIC]

[Chris Hatfield]

0807
Stargate Command
Hallway


Chris smiled as John handed him the wedding bands and said, "Sure thing John. I'll keep them safe." Then as Will answered John's question of how Chicago was, Chris' mind drifted back to his wife's grave. He smiled a soft smile at the memory of his own wedding day, he was a nervous wreck. His best man helped calm his nerves, and Chris was ready to show John the same cool and collected manner that he was shown nearly five years ago.

Chris watched John, Will, and Andy talk back and forth. He was slightly anxious at the special occasion of the day. A wedding, of two members of his extended family. He knew that Honey would be more anxious than Chris could possibly imagine, but he also knew that Cutty would be feeling it before long as well.

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((OOC Sorry I've been missing for a while, work has been really hard on me. I am hoping to be more active in the coming days.))

[Troy Loveridge]

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Stargate Command
Hallway

Troy departed from the group and set off in search of the base Chaplain. Religion wasn't really Troy's thing, his parents had taken him to church in his youth, and he and his family had attended Christmas eve mass whenever he'd been stateside, but he couldn't by any means say he was devout. Regardless, if he had choose any religious posting within the Air Force, it would have to be here and Cheyenne Mountain.

Soon after, Troy locating the Chaplain - an Air Force Major - and explaining the wedding and what was needed to be done. The man thanked him, and went about making his preparations. Looking at his watch, Troy noticed they were starting to cut things pretty fine; they were meant to ship out on the Iliad at 1000 zulu. Hopefully Honey and Cutty didn't mind a semi-rushed ceremony...


0900
Stargate Command
Gate Room

Looking around, Troy was impressed with what they'd done with the place. There was no off-world teams due back until 1120, so the gate room was their's for the taking. Seats had been arranged at the base of the ramp, and at the top of which was the podium for the happy couple, the bridal and groom's parties, and the Chaplain. People were already starting to filter into the room, and Troy ducked back outside to find Honey, whom he would soon be walking down the isle.

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[John "Cutty" Cutter]

0850
Stargate Command
Hallway leading to Gateroom

John's palms were sweaty, and his mind was racing a mile a minute. He was nervous, to be sure, but it had come over him in a relatively short time. Chris was walking along side of him, as calm as could be. Chris, am I doing the right thing? I'm not so sure anymore. John had stopped short of the entrance to the gate room, eyes wide and looking in all directions. He almost looked like a deer caught in headlights.

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0900

Col Loveridge came striding out of the gate room, and spotted them. He is on his way to get Honey. This is really about to happen. he took a quick peek into the Gateroom at the gathering crowd, obviously everyone on base was showing up. He spotted Gen Landry, sitting calmly in the front row. His head started to spin, Chris? he wavered a bit on his feet, his breathing short and choppy. I can walk into an alien world, a do battle with God knows what, and a 5 foot 2 inch blonde has me scared out of my wits

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[Beatrice "Honey" Cutter]

Womens Restroom
Stargate Command

Honey surveyed herself in the mirror. She didn't recognize herself. Her hair was up in a style reminiscent of a 40 movies star. The dress she had borrowed had spaghetti straps. It landed just below her knees.

She had set the flowers she would carry down. She was shaking so bad they had begun to come apart. She had never felt so strong about a man before. She knew she always would feel this way. Why was she so frightened.

She stood waiting for the knock to come at the door.

[Chris Hatfield]

0850
Stargate Command
Hallway leading to Gateroom

Chris smiled calmly as John began to experience that anxious nervous feeling, also dubbed "Cold Feet". He chuckled softly turning to his friend and said, "John, listen to me. You're just getting cold feet. I've been in your position before, nearly five years ago. And my best man told me something I will never forget. He said, 'Look, if you didnt love her and want to spend your life with her, you would have never gotten the guts to ask her to marry you in the first place.' He offered me a soft smile, and reassured me I was doing the right thing. Trust me, I can think of no two people who are right for each other than you and Honey. You are not only doing the right thing, but are also following your heart. And that is rarely wrong."

Chris placed a hand on John's shoulder squeezing it in comfort, giving Cutty a few moments to let the words sink in before continuing. "Believe me. I believe that there is one soul mate for everyone in the universe. And I think Honey is yours, and out of two galaxies of people to choose, you pick her, the one woman you want to love. And she loves you just at much. That's an encouraging thought isnt it?" He smiled warmly as they stood outside the gateroom. He hoped his words brought his friend peace.

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[Troy Loveridge]

0900
Womens Restroom
Stargate Command

Satisfied the gate room had been set up to Honey and John's requirements, Troy headed to the women's restroom to locate the bride to be, who he would soon be walking down the isle and handing off to the young Sergeant. Thinking back, there had always been a special something between to two, all the way back to John's first mission with the team on Clisthenes, when the two had first bonded. Over the following months, the pair had grown increasingly closer, while maintaining a professional working relationship, not something all couples you do. Troy fully trusted both of them in the field, and knew they'd never let their feelings get in the way.

Somewhat awkwardly, Troy ended the female washrooms, and first caught sight of Honey. She was looking stunning in the borrowed dress and quickly improvised hair; Cutty had made quite a catch with this one. A relationship on base could turn into a curse, but at least there wouldn't be the strain of not knowing when you'd next see your partner, or being in a completely different side of the universe to them.

"Are you ready?" Troy asked, approaching the young bride-to-be.

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[John "Cutty" Cutter]

0900
Stargate Command
Hallway leading to Gateroom

John, listen to me. You're just getting cold feet. I've been in your position before, nearly five years ago. And my best man told me something I will never forget. He said, 'Look, if you didnt love her and want to spend your life with her, you would have never gotten the guts to ask her to marry you in the first place.' He offered me a soft smile, and reassured me I was doing the right thing. Trust me, I can think of no two people who are right for each other than you and Honey. You are not only doing the right thing, but are also following your heart. And that is rarely wrong. Believe me. I believe that there is one soul mate for everyone in the universe. And I think Honey is yours, and out of two galaxies of people to choose, you pick her, the one woman you want to love. And she loves you just at much. That's an encouraging thought isnt it?

Col Loveridge walked by without a word as Chris spoke to John. As Chris spoke, John realized that he was right , it just was cold feet. Feeling Chris' hand on his shoulder, he looked down the hall and saw Troy enter a ladies room. Honey must be there. Ok, Chris, I think I'm ready.

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John didn't wait for a response before he walked into the Gateroom to stand in front of the chaplain. Chris foolowed and stood to John's right. The only familiar faces were those of the team, and Hank Landry, the base CO. John noticed Will step out of the Gateroom, Must be letting Honey know we are ready here.

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OOC - Not sure how we will do this, but let's start.

[Beatrice "Honey" Cutter]

0900
Hallway to the Gate room

Honey could only not to Troys query of are you ready. She was shaking. She gladly took the arm he extended to her. She felt honored that the Colonel was extending her this privilege.

She was terrified. She could feel petals being shaken from the bouquet she carried. No flower girl needed she was dropping her own petals.

As Honey entered the gate room she was grateful for the gentle support of Troys arms. He knees felt weak. Then her eyes caught site of the men assembled at the end of the aisle. She first saw Andy and Will. She knew they always would have her back. Her eyes next caught Chis's. He had a wicked grin almost as if he was up to something.

Then her eyes met John's. What she saw there made her hear beat slow. Her hands stopped shaking. In those eyes she saw all she ever needed. She met his eyes and could do nothing but move to wards him

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[John "Cutty" Cutter]

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GateRoom
Stargate Command

John Turned as Troy and Honey Reached the entrance to the Gateroom. She looked positively radiant, and in his eyes, she was the most beautiful woman in the universe. Seeing her caused John to exhale deeply, She is beautiful, isn't she Chris?, he whispered.

John seemed to relax as Honey and Troy slowly entered the room. John took one small step toward Honey and waited for Troy to escort her down the aisle.

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[Will O'Malley]

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GateRoom
Stargate Command

After a few moments of being told where to go, and attempting [but failing] to help out, O'Malley found himself standing by Andy, with a wedding ceremony about to begin. Honestly wishing he could have helped more, Will felt a bit awkward just standing there. He was one of those "But I have to help" sort of people.

Good thing he became a Doctor, then.

Seeing Chris and Cutty ready to enter, and the Troy-Honey duo looking unsure, the Major quietly stepped out of the Gateroom, and informed them that everything was set.
"It's time," he smiled, his eyes dancing over Honey for a moment - who had the classic bride-to-be glow, which O'Malley had seen several times before. It was that excited-scared-jittery-ohmygodI'mgoingtodie-whathaveIgottenmyselfinto-ohIlovehim...ness.
It happened at every wedding that the CMO had ever been to - starting with the one his parents forced him to attend when he was six. Nothing could make him forget that expression upon the bride's face...something that she would [hopefully] only display once...it made everything seem so final and official...so...wedding.

"You look great," he added, before giving them both another nod, and quickly returning to his spot by Buchanan.

The Major's opinion of weddings was normally a positive one [unlike 90% of men in the universe], mainly because he only attending weddings of people he was great friends with - making it hard to be miserable or bored...since he was normally happy for the pair being formally united. And this wedding was no exception. All the strange and mildly depressing thoughts that had been bouncing around in that head of his, seemed to grow lighter, and even dissipate.

'May this marriage last longer then my attention span...' he mentally joked - his smile growing slightly at his own dry humor.

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[Andy Buchanan]

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GateRoom
Stargate Command

For his part, Andy was looking uncharacteristically sombre about the whole occasion. Having already established himself as someone who attempted to find levity in situations, he was clearly attempting to keep himself straight-faced and tight-lipped for this.

It was also partly because the pain of his recent separation was still as raw as it had been when Megan's announcement that she wanted him out of her life had come. The wound had healed over somewhat, but then that call to the lawyers whilst the team had been in Washington...

He was, however, delighted and proud of his team-mates. He let his gaze linger on Honey, taking in her radiance and he gave her a crooked, charming smile.

"Apollo chose well," he quipped, then winked at her and dropped into place behind Will. Good luck to them both, he willed, mentally.

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[Beatrice "Honey" Cutter]

0902
Gate Room
Stargate Command

Honey did not know how she reached the front of the aisle. She simply was there. She smiled at Troy accepted a kiss on the cheek, then turned to the minister.

She was conscious with every cell in her body of John just beside her. She suddenly felt so incomplete. Yet she knew beside her was all she needed to be whole.

Ohhh She suddenly realized the minister had been speaking. Had she misses anything?

She turned her attention to the minister voice

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[Troy Loveridge]

0903
Gate Room
Stargate Command

With Honey under his arm, Troy strode down the aisle. It was the first person he'd ever walked down the aisle; he wasn't expecting it for quite some time as Kirby-Ann was only just entering college - and it was an honor to have been asked. If SD-1 had ever felt like a family, it was right here and now.

With a parting kiss, he left her with the ministered and moved to his seat in the front row, next to General Landry. This wedding was no doubt a first for the SGC - probably not something to be repeated anytime soon - and the turnout was good. Honey and Chris had both worked for the SGC prior to their transfer to the Delian Expedition, and it was good to see everyone out supporting the happy couple.

From his seat, Troy looked over the ceremony, waiting for the proceedings to begin.

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