Family Ties
by Susanne

Chapter 14 - The I Do's

Two days later Sonny and Alexis had decided to get married on the beach in Puerto Rico. Sonny had gotten a hold of Ric and Elizabeth in Hawaii, and they'd come by plane to witness this overdue occasion. Ric would be Sonny's best man, and Elizabeth would be Alexis' maid of honor. The minister was an old friend of Sonny's, who'd always considered Sonny to be his own son. The spot on the beach had been picked out, and a small patio had been built to act as an altar, which had been decorated with gardenias.

Alexis had used Rosa's expertise in finding a suitable wedding dress, which hadn't been easy because it had to be in Alexis' style plus be something not too warm, as it was extremely warm on the beach. Rosa had suddenly found the perfect wedding dress for Alexis. It was again very simple: a white, strapless viscose dress, which reached Alexis right below the knees. Alexis didn't ware any footwear seeing as the ceremony would take place on the beach. She wore the same jewelry, as she had on their 'engagement' night - a pair of oval, silver ear rings, a double necklace, which was held together by 4 pendants and a silver bracelet. Her hair had been curled for this occasion, and had been styled in a French twist high on Alexis' head, and she'd placed baby gardenia flowers in her hair together with a few locks of her hair just hanging down along her cheeks. As the finishing touch her wedding bouquet consisted purely of gardenias.

Elizabeth practically wore a replica of Alexis' dress - hers was just blue, and her hair just hang in curls. Sonny wore a black suit and a white shirt, as did Ric. Sonny had also had these past days to pick out both an engagement ring, and wedding rings. The engagement ring was very simple: a silver ring with a small diamond on top, and the wedding rings were out of gold - very traditional.

Elizabeth: "Nervous?" She asked, as Alexis had made the final touch to her appearance.

Alexis: "Actually…No! I've just wanted to be Sonny's wife for such a long time - mostly in my dreams of course but I couldn't be happier even if I tried."

Elizabeth: "It shows! I felt the same way when I married Ric - those Corinthos brothers really are something, huh?"

Alexis: "They sure are! I'm only sorry that more friends couldn't be here but on the other hand it might be good to only have 2 guests. It seems more like a private ceremony that way."

Elizabeth: "I know what you mean! It seems like it's more a celebration than sharing it with others. And besides…You and Sonny can always have a party when you return, right?"

Alexis: "Absolutely!" She exclaimed walking to the mirror.

Elizabeth: "He's going to love that dress on you! You're beautiful! Oh…I almost forgot!"

Alexis: "What?" She asked turning around.

Elizabeth: "We've got to have all the 'old, new, borrowed, blue' stuff in order! Now…The bouquet is something new, and the this garter is something blue…" She replied giving Alexis the garter.

Alexis: "Oh my Elizabeth…" She grinned, as Elizabeth continued saying

Elizabeth: "…And this white silk scarf is my Great Grandmother's so you can borrow that, and finally…This is a very old rock I found while we were in Hawaii - the natives say that it promises all good to the one, who holds it in their hand at their wedding!"

Alexis: "Then I'd better hang onto this - just in case!"
Elizabeth: "Of a Carly incident?"

Alexis: "How did you guess?" She joked, as they both giggled.

Elizabeth: "Ooh…It's time! You ready?"

Alexis: "You bet I am!" She exclaimed smiling, as she held a tight grab around the tiny rock begging the powers that be to make this story of her life to run smoothly.

Elizabeth: "Let's go!" She exclaimed, as the two friends made their way down to the beach where Elizabeth started walking, as soon as the violins began playing the wedding march. When Alexis started walking up the beach her and Sonny's eyes connected immediately calming their souls down believing that this would be their 'happily ever after'.

When Alexis reached Sonny they held hands, and couldn't stop looking at each other. Sonny lifted Alexis' hands up to his lips and kissed them tenderly. The minister suddenly began to speak, and Sonny and Alexis looked at him in fear of getting completely lost in each other's eyes.

The Minister: "Well, as I understand it the road has not been easy for neither Michael or Alexis but still they've believed enough in each other to maintain their faith in the love they share for each other, and their little girl. And therefore I know that I speak for the both of them when I thank you all for your dedication in joining Michael and Alexis in the holy sacrament of marriage here today. So, please, join me in a blessing of their union. Lord, hear our prayers and accept the gifts we offer Michael and Alexis. Today we have made them one in the Sacrament of marriage. May the mystery of Christ's unselfish love, which we celebrate in this Eucharist, increase their love for you and for each other. We ask you this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. Now I understand that you have some vows you'd like to share with the rest of us, Michael…!" He replied looking at Sonny. Sonny pressed Alexis' hands just in case she had a tough time breathing, and looked at her with all the love he felt for her in his eyes and said

Sonny: "I've always searched for the perfect family because I never had the chance to grow up with one when I was a child. I believe that we can make that perfect family a reality for us and for Kristina. And I know that no one can say what the future holds for us but I do know that my love for you and for our daughter will only grow. You've made me whole Alexis - you reached out when I needed you, and you've proven to me again and again that our love is amazing and once in a lifetime. I'm ready to finally begin my life because it truly begins today as soon as the minister has declared us husband and wife. I love you…" He replied ending vows with a kiss to each of Alexis' hands.

The Minister: "Alexis…"

Alexis: "I've never felt this safe in my entire life, and I know that my life will only better itself with you in it, and I'm ready to act impulsively, and take this next step together with you and Kristina. Our daughter is named after two magnificent women; Kristina Cassadine and Chloe Morgan, and I want to honor them by telling you that you've made my heart so big, and so filled with love that I know in my heart of hearts that we're going to make it. I love you Sonny, and I know that this feeling will never fade." She replied smiling at him with tears in her eyes professing her love.

The Minister: "Do you Michael Corinthos Jr. take Alexis Davis to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"

Sonny: "I do!" He replied looking tenderly at Alexis drying away the tears, which had landed on her cheeks.

The Minister: "And do you Alexis Davis take Michael Corinthos Jr. to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"
Alexis: "I do!"

The Minister: "You have declared your consent before God. May the Lord in His goodness strengthen your consent and fill you both with his blessing. And now to the exchanging of the rings…Ric!" He replied, as Ric walked to the minister's side and gave him the rings to bless.

Sonny: "Take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." Then he kissed the wedding ring and placed it onto Alexis' ring finger.

Alexis: "Take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." And with that she kissed his wedding ring too and placed it onto Sonny's ring finger.

The Minister: "I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride…!" And with that Sonny took Alexis' face into his hands and they kissed tenderly, while Ric and Elizabeth cheered them on by clapping their hands thankful that Sonny and Alexis were finally together.

Later in the suite Sonny, Alexis, Ric and Elizabeth were celebrating Sonny and Alexis' marriage. Sonny had arranged for a wedding cake and some champagne. Ric had just begun his toast to the newlyweds.

Ric: "Like the dear minister said then you guys have gone through hell and high water to get here thanks to a spiteful woman we won't name! But you guys survived these attacks because somewhere you believed in the love you shared, and the love that Kristina's living proof of. And even though it took Sonny some time to get through his head what a remarkable woman you are, Alexis then I know that he'll cherish you forever. And I couldn't be more happy to get such a formidable lawyer in the family…"

Elizabeth: "Fishing for free favors - are we?" She joked, as they all laughed.

Alexis: "As long as it doesn't involve dealing with Scotty Baldwin!"

Ric: "Promise…To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Corinthos may your married life be enchanting and surprising…"

Elizabeth: "Here, here…" She replied, as Sonny, Alexis, Ric and Elizabeth clinked glasses.

Ric: "Now…We think we'll get out of your way! Thank you for inviting us to be part of this very special day!"

Alexis: "Thanks for coming!" She exclaimed hugging both Ric and Elizabeth goodbye followed by Sonny doing the same thing. When Ric and Elizabeth had left Sonny turned to Alexis and said

Sonny: "Now you're all mine…"

Alexis: "I wouldn't want it any other way…" She replied, as they begun really enjoying the rest of their honeymoon.

"There You Were" performed by Jessica Simpson & Marc Anthony

I was counting down to minutes
I was wishing on the stars
I was praying for a sign, trying to beat the odds
I was dreaming of you, before I saw your face
There you were, waiting for that day
Then you, reached through the hurt and pain
When you, baby you called my name

Chorus:

You broke through the storm and you turned back the night
Baby you were the fire, burning the midnight sky
And your love keeps taking me higher
Just when all hope was gone, where the hero belongs
There you were
There you were

I just broke into heaven, just to roll back the clouds
When you're on a mission, when you're seeking me out
Was I that one in a million, was I that one sacred kiss
That you couldn't chance, you just couldn't miss
Then you baby, you whispered through the silent tears
When you, you swept away all my fears

(Chorus)

Standing in the mittle of you, with your arms wide open
And you, you were the reason when there was no reason in my life
You're the reason in my life

(Chorus X 2)

Like a love, in the eye of the storm
Telling me not to cry anymore
There you were
When I once final word fall apart
Oh baby - Shining through like an angel from afar
Oh like an angel

(Chorus)

(Jessica Simpson - Irresistible)

The End