"Nines, it's perfect! Thank you so much!" Tina exclaimed as she looked in the mirror, twisting from side to side. Nines' lips thinned, his eye twitching as he nodded. The bunching was no longer noticeable to the human eye. Tina, Gavin, and Mrs Chen all agreed it was a skilled job. The chest hugged Tina's modest bust just right and clinched in at her waist. The skirts dropped in rippling waves of white silk, the top layer light and airy. She looked lovely. A hand gripped his elbow and Nines turned his head to see Gavin grinning up at him as if he knew what he was thinking.

"Let me guess, it's perfect to us, but you can still see the bunching." From the tightness of Nines' jaw, Gavin knew he was right. He leaned on Nines' arm and nudged his shoulder in reassurance. "Tina says it's perfect, and that's what matters. If we can't pick it up, no one else is going to notice either." Nines knew that, but he would have liked to make it perfect. Given the time, he could certainly do so, but the wedding was in four hours.

"I know. Thank you." Gavin always knew how to cheer him up, and Nines knew he'd done his best with the time he'd had. So long as none of the stitches gave way, Tina was ready to go. "We should get ready." Looking at his watch, Gavin agreed. They hurried upstairs, passing rooms that were bustling with activity. The bedroom doors were thrown wide with women in various states of dress hurrying back and forth, helping with zippers, straightening tiaras, buckling shoes, and clipping on earrings. The attic room was almost silent in comparison.

Nines pulled on his all black suit and tucked a neat orange handkerchief in his pocket. It didn't match the girls, but it did match Danny's party. It didn't matter what he wore anyway. Nines was there for Gavin. While Gavin was standing at the front with Tina, Nines would sit in the front row with Tina's parents. Gavin looked very handsome. He'd never been one for ties, but he'd made a special effort for Tina. Nines smiled as he took in the loose collar and crooked knot, the look topped off with Gavin's unruly hair. In his pocket, Gavin had the same orange handkerchief as Danny's groomsmen, which would look nice in the pictures. Once Nines had neatened him up, of course.

"Come here, love." Gavin huffed, looking both embarrassed and grateful as Nines took charge of his collar and tie. Since he knew Gavin didn't like any tightness around his throat, he left the top button popped and re-fastened the tie neatly. It was simple black to match his suit. While he was fixing things, Nines also ran his fingers through Gavin's thick hair, trying to make it lie flat. It was obvious within a few seconds that he'd need something stronger. Gavin was patient as Nines fetched a comb and hairspray. He stood still and closed his eyes, enjoying the scratch of the comb on his scalp as Nines worked.

Once they got downstairs, most of the bridesmaids were ready. Hair and make-up were busy in the back room, Mr Chen was drinking a strong cup of coffee, and Mrs Chen was marching around in a smart grey suit and a fetching purple top barking orders and trying to keep things running smoothly. The photographer had also joined them. The young man flitted about, shoving his camera in people's faces and leaving bright flashes in their eyes. Gavin and Nines dutifully posed as he passed them before dropping their smiles and continuing their current task with the flowers.

One by one, the bouquets were cut, dried, and wrapped with thick blue ribbons. Gavin mostly dried off the stems. He didn't dare tie the ribbons, and he was nervous about cutting the stems, too. Nines had better precision, and his ribbons were wrapped and tied beautifully. Tina eventually joined them wearing freshly applied make-up and contacts that gave her eyes an almost green tint. She was brimming with nerves and excitement, especially as Nines handed her the largest bouquet. A grin pulled her lips as she accepted the flowers, fiddling nervously and taking a breath.

"You got everything?" Gavin asked, running through a quick list with her. She was wearing her dress and shoes, and the veil was fixed to a diamond clip in her hair, ready to be lowered once they were in the car. A string of pearls lined her throat, along with matching earrings that had once belonged to her grandmother. There was a glittering silver bracelet on her wrist that matched her bridesmaids, and she was holding her bouquet. Gavin checked his breast pocket for what had to be the fiftieth time to make sure he had the ring. It was shut in its box, ready to be removed right before the ceremony, when it would be placed on a velvet cushion.

"I'm good-I'm ready-I-I'm...I'm getting married!" Her breath quickened as she smiled and clutched her flowers. Gavin smiled as well, setting his hand on her upper arms and squeezing.

"That's right, and everything is going to go perfectly." He wasn't sure who he was trying to convince, but Tina gave him a giddy little titter in return. Since she was a little unsteady on her feet, Gavin kept a hand on her arm as they walked through the lounge to look out the front window. One of the cars was already there and Mr Chen had stepped out to talk to them, probably asking where the other two were. "You ready?" Gavin asked softly, watching Tina give him a timid nod. "Don't worry, you'll be great. One foot in front of the other, remember?"

"Oh God, what if I step on my dress? I'll fall over, everyone will laugh, I'll-"

"Teeny, your dad will be right next to you, and I'll be two steps ahead. We'll catch you." That seemed to comfort her a great deal. Grabbing a thin magazine from the low table, Gavin fanned Tina's pale face. She looked like she was about ready to faint, especially as she took a deep breath and started muttering her own simple reassurances. "Looks like we're on." The other cars were there and Mr Chen was hurrying up to the house. Moments later, the front door opened and he came through for Tina. He was brimming with pride as he took her hand and kissed her knuckles, telling her how beautiful she looked. Mrs Chen was soon there as well, yelling for all the bridesmaids to get out.

Nines stepped out front first, subtly scanning each bridesmaid as they passed to make sure they had everything. One he sent back to get her bouquet, another had left her bracelet, and one more had dropped an earring. They were lucky enough to find it on the floor by the sofa she'd been sitting on earlier. The delays were making Mrs Chen anxious, meaning she shouted a lot more. It was only because Nines stepped in and reminded her the bridesmaids' makeup would run if they cried that she stopped yelling at them. The bridesmaids' cars were soon full, and Gavin and Nines joined the Chen family in the last and biggest car.

Tina sat between her parents, each gripping her hands and telling her how pretty she looked and how perfect everything would be. Gavin, sitting opposite, took over holding the bouquet so the flowers didn't get squashed or ruin her white dress. Nines took the seat up front with the driver, thinking the humans might appreciate the extra space. It also meant he could keep an eye on the road and make sure everything went to plan, which it did. They were soon driving up the road to the manor, where smartly dressed valets opened the doors and helped Mrs Chen and Tina out of the car.

"I will see you inside," Nines murmured, giving Gavin a swift kiss before offering Mrs Chen his arm and walking her inside. In the entrance hall, the bridesmaids all lined up, each paired with a groomsman. They would enter first, at which point the music would start. Once the last bridesmaid had reached the front, Gavin would lead the way down the aisle with Tina and her father just behind. The procession into the hall began. Gavin watched from the cracked doorway as they walked down the aisle on a rich red carpet.

The hall looked great. Wooden chairs with cream upholstery lined the aisle. Almost a hundred people filled the hall. Gavin only knew those who worked at the DPD. Hank and Richard, Connor, Fowler and his wife, Chris and his wife, Captain Allen and Sixty, Collins, Pearson, and Stacey. Most of those on Tina's side looked like relatives. He'd heard she had a big family, but actually seeing them all was startling. They even spilled over on to Danny's side. Besides his bandmates and high school friends, it didn't look like Danny had anyone. White, yellow, red, and purple flower arrangements decked the hall, along with white net curtains, which hung in decorative sheets across the walls, brightening the usually much darker space.

At the front was the officiator. Not a priest, but a middle-aged man in a simple grey suit. He stood at a wooden podium with a book, ready to read the vows, and on either side was a small cushion ready to receive the rings. Danny was already there, looking pale and nervous as he twisted his hands and faced the doors. His blonde hair had been gelled in place, and he was wearing an orange shirt to match the handkerchief in his breast pocket. Cliff stood at his shoulder, patting him on the back. He cleaned up rather well, his long hair tied back and his stubble neatly trimmed.

"Alright, let's go," Gavin murmured as he looked back at Tina. Her whole body stiffened at the words, but she nodded, and her father lowered the veil and patted her arm in comfort. Gavin pushed the doors wide and started walking, keeping his pace slow and measured. He didn't dare look back lest he ruin the pictures, but he listened intently to the muffled steps behind, counting them steadily. He grinned as they reached the front and he could take his cushion. Standing behind Tina, he subtly pulled out the ring and set it down ready as Tina's father gave her away. Danny offered Tina a timid smile as he lifted the veil and took her hand, rubbing his thumb in circles across her knuckles.

It was a beautiful ceremony, and Gavin was relieved when they reached the end and everything had gone as planned. Tina and Danny managed to get through their vows without crying, the rings didn't get lost or dropped, and no one objected. What more could one ask for? The worst part was after the ceremony when the photographer took pictures. They were hurried on the stage, and off the stage, lined up in groups waiting for their chance. Gavin was getting antsy. It was over, and he wanted nothing more than to rip off his tie and loosen his collar.

They did pictures of Tina's family with the bride, then with the bride and groom. Since Danny had no family, he had similar pictures with his bandmates. Next were the high school friends. The DPD members. Only the parents. Only the cousins. Bridesmaids. Groomsmen. Best friends. Gavin sighed in relief as they reached his last photo. Tina and Danny sat on chairs in front while Mr and Mrs Chen stood behind Tina. As the closest thing Tina had to a brother, she insisted he take the place beside her father with Nines. Gavin did as he was told, wrapping one arm across Nines' back and laying a friendly hand on Danny's shoulder with the other. It was sort of cute, the way Danny and Tina subconsciously leaned a little closer to each other. They all smiled as multiple flashes went off and, finally, the photographer stepped back with a nod.

"Congratulations," Nines murmured as Tina and Danny stood arm in arm.

"Yeah, good job Teeny." Gavin couldn't be more proud. Tina was bursting with joy as she threw her arms around his neck and jumped up and down. She was married, and everything had gone off without a hitch. She didn't even care if the rest of the day was a disaster. The wedding itself was done. The dinner was taking place at a local Chinese restaurant her mother had found, so the plan was to return to the houses and change. From the restaurant, they were going to a local hall they'd hired for the reception.

The first thing Gavin did when he got home was rip off the tie. Nines chuckled as he followed suit. That was all they did before walking to the restaurant. It was only twenty minutes away on foot, and Tina would take a while to get changed. The food was excellent, as expected of a place Mrs Chen had recommended. There were a lot of dishes Gavin hadn't tried before, and Mrs Chen spared no detail as she told him about them and loaded his plate, insisting he eat more. Nines thought it was sweet that she treated Gavin like a second child, and Tina smirked as Gavin forced down yet another morsel he wasn't sure his stomach could handle. She and Danny leaned close to each other, taking turns feeding each other.

"Hey! You, too." Nines blinked as a set of chopsticks holding a spring roll almost bumped his nose. It was a good thing Elijah had completed work on the new stomach components, otherwise he would have had to decline. He hummed appreciatively, crunching through the crispy outer layer to enjoy the soft bean sprouts and carrots within. Nines plucked a piece of chicken and offered it to Gavin in return, smiling at the way he nipped the chopsticks with his teeth.

Two hours later, they left the little restaurant with much bowing and thanks, and headed for the reception hall. It was here the party really got started. Tina had changed into a much shorter black dress and wasted no time in dragging Danny to the dancefloor to put her long legs to work. Drink and merriment were in no short supply, and soon everyone had loosened up and taken to the dancefloor. Gavin smiled as Nines took his hand and pulled him against his chest, trapping him there with a hand on his back. Not one to argue, Gavin leaned his head on Nines' shoulder and rested his free hand on his upper arm.

"I didn't know you could dance," Nines murmured softly, smiling as Gavin snorted.

"Just don't go breaking into a waltz or some shit. This is my limit." Nines' chuckle sent shivers down his spine as he nuzzled closer. Nines led them around the edge of the floor, avoiding his brothers as much as possible. They always gave him those knowing little smirks when they saw him like this. Resting his chin on Gavin's head, his silvery eyes fell on Tina. She was slowly swaying in Danny's arm, both talking in quiet voices. Nines tuned out to give them some privacy and looked instead at Gavin.

"It was a wonderful day."

"Yeah...Yeah, it was." There was more than a little pride in Gavin's voice. He'd helped to make it a wonderful day. He had every right to be proud. "And tomorrow can be all about us." Nines smiled at the thought. With the wedding over and done with, they'd have all day tomorrow to enjoy the town before heading back to Detroit for work on Monday. Tina and Danny were rushing off on their honeymoon early in the morning, so they wouldn't see them for about two weeks.

"We should do this again someday." Nines felt Gavin stiffen in his arms, green eyes evasive as he buried himself further into his shoulder. A simple scan informed him Gavin's skin temperature had increased, darkening his cheeks.

"Right...Someday."