Bioshock: Collision

Chapter 9: Will You Say I Do?

As soon as Jack opened the door, he was greeted by the running and smiling faces of Rose and Mia.

They were both rambling on, and on to their father about how worried they were.

It went on for quite a while.

Liz listened and watched the whole time, never making a sound.

She didn't wanna ruin the moment.

But after several minutes, the hug was broken.

Mia soon noticed Liz standing by the door.

She asked her father, "dad? Who's that woman by the door?"

Jack turned around to look at Liz, "oh, my bad."

Jack stood up and gestured to her.

"Girls, this is Elizabeth. Elizabeth, these are two of my daughters. Mia, and Rose."

Both girls perked up when their names were mentioned.

Liz stepped forward and looked at the girls.

"It's very nice to meet you girls."

Mia, "It's very nice to meet you miss."

Rose, "where are you from?"

Liz, "well, that's a long story."

Jack, "and we'll tell you later, but first, we need you to listen."

Rose, "ok, what do you want us to hear?"

Jack, "Liz is, gonna be staying here for a while."

Rose, "for how long?"

Jack, "as long as she needs."

Mia, "why?"

Jack, "she helped us a lot down in Rapture, and has done a lot of good things. She needs a place to stay, and I offered a place in our home."

Mia, "does she not have a home of her own?"

Jack, "well, not anymore."

Rose, "what happened?"

Liz, "again, it's a very long story."

Jack, "but I just want you girls to make her feel at home, alright?"

They both nodded, understanding their fathers intentions. They've trusted him for many years, and he never steered them wrong.

They were sure that they could trust him here.

Rose, "alright dad."

Mia, "okay daddy."

Both girls hugged their father again. Liz joining in as their reunion had concluded.

Their family was back together, and had one new member.

And six months later, something amazing happened.

Six months, that very night, Jack and Liz were out on a date.

They had spent many a time getting to know each other over the last few months.

Many dates they had.

Liz had gotten to know the girls as well in all that time as well.

She met the other three girls when they came to visit.

And they all got along with her.

Especially Sally.

Sally never stopped thanking Liz for what she did for her.

After all of the memories taken from her, she could at least remember the woman who saved her down in Rapture.

She and Liz grew closer every minute they spent with one another.

She admired the girls for growing up into such remarkable young women. She admired all of the girls talents. She admired their determination. She just loved all of them so much.

But, back to the couple's date, they went to a seafood restaurant.

Jack loved to take the girls here during special occasions.

And tonight was no exception when bringing Liz here.

Jack wore a red sweater that looked similar to his favorite plain one. He wore a pair of black dress pants with them. He combed his hair very smooth for tonight.

Liz was wearing an outfit similar to the one she wore in Columbia. A dark blue dress the in a long white dress. A dark blue ribbon around her waist. Her hair tied in a ponytail, almost identical to the one she had many years ago.

For six months, Jack and Liz have been dating.

They spent so much time together.

Jack had made special requests for their meal.

Lobster with melted butter, with shrimp for an appetizer.

But he saved the best for after dinner, outside.

But for now, they ate. The pair shared some laughs, scientific theories, and joy with one another.

They both enjoyed the food very much.

Despite their crazy adventures under the sea, they both enjoyed the food that came from it.

The night carried on as they spent such a wonderful night with each other.

And it wasn't over yet.

Soon, dinner was over and paid for by Jack, although Liz insisted she help.

Once it was all done, they left the restaurant.

They stepped outside the place, and only walked a few feet before Jack stopped them.

"Um, Liz?"

Liz, "yes?"

Jack, "um, I know it's been, uh, six months, but I, er, wanted to ask you something tonight?"

Liz, "what is it? You can ask me anything!"

Jack, okay, no turning back, "will you…."

He reached into his pocket.

Liz, "hmm?"

Her eyes widened in shock.

Jack, "m-m-marry m-me?"

Did I just stutter!? God I'm a dork! Now I know what she's gonna say-

She kissed him on the lips.

She broke it after a couple of seconds, smiled, and said, "YES!"

They pulled each other into a long hug.

After so long, after all they'd been through, these two had finally found love.

And with one another, it felt so right.

They were married three months later.

It was a beautiful ceremony.

Tennenbaum acted as the priest.

All of Jack's daughters were proud to be Liz's bridesmaids.

Jack didn't have many who could be on his side of the ceremony.

He mainly had Delta, and that was it. Eleanor acted on his side, only because she wanted to be as close to her father as possible during it all.

The bride and groom looked perfect.

Jack was in a black tux, that looked quite similar to his father's, other than the color.

Liz wore a wedding dress as dine as Eleanor and Tennenbaum could make. It shined like diamonds, and even held blue in the middle, (Liz really did love the color blue).

Tennenbaum, "dearly beloved, no matter how small our group, we are gathered here to witness the marriage of Jack Ryan, and Elizabeth DeWitt. You may now say your vows."

They both spoke.

Jack, "I've had a strange life. Born in a city under the ocean, and have gone to Hell and back for those I love. And I promise you, that for every day I spend with you, I will go through anything that is thrown my way. That is a promise, that I will never break."

Liz, "I've had a strange life too. Born in a city in the clouds, in another world no less. I went through so much in order to right all the wrongs I've made, and the wrongs done by others. And I promise, that as long as there is a single breath in my body, in ANY world, I will always be there by your side.

Tennenbaum, "then by the powers given to me, I now pronounce you, Mr, and Mrs. Dewitt!"

(Jack chose for them to take Liz's last name, as neither of them wanted to share Ryan's name).

"you may now kiss the bride!"

They kissed.

Everyone cheered.

The girls all applauded.

Delta roared in joy.

Eleanor cried tears of happiness.

And with that, Liz and Jack were married, and would stick together for whatever came their way next.

The End….

…. For now.