With This Ring...

"I'm just a man Stephanie, and it seems to me the only time we do get to see each other is at work. I'm always gone on client or other office calls while you help Tank with the mountains of paper work that you helped create. I told you just how vital you are to my company and you know, I never lie."

"I know that Ranger but still...this is what you really want," Steph asks me, spreading her arms out to the perfect spot I've picked out for her surprise.

"It is exquisite, just like you are Babe," letting my eyes roam over her slim figure. Working out daily with Hector as her partner already has stream lined what to me was the perfect figure to begin with.

Hector's arrival here ahead of us, made surethat he followed my directions to a T. The lush foliage just enhances the smell of the Cala Lillies I know are her favorite flower. Tea lights on the bridge are softly glowing as the sun goes down, the solar heat from today having them give off the perfect light.

"You look beautiful Babe, and today of all days is one of celebrations. It's your Birthday, it's also the first full day we've had together since I refused to sign up again with the Alphabet Agencies. You've moved in already, to me today is the most perfect day to start the rest of our lives together."

A coughing sound from the right of me alerted me to the favor I've called in arriving.

"Look Babe, this is Father Matt Macdonald. My family's Parish Priest. Now, are you ready to get married and start the best evening of our lives?" I said to my Babe, my eyes never leaving hers as they well up with tears.

"I am Ranger and also, I do."

"Just like me for I do as well, Babe."

"So folks, why am I here then? Ye may kiss your bride, Lad. It's not everyday I get to witness the almighty 'problem child' of your Parent's getting married. Tears will flow at your next family gathering of which of course, being the man of the Cloth, I'm invited too," Father Matt said.

Hector stepped forward at this time and gave my Babe a kiss on her cheek, representing the love he had for his partner and best friend.

Opening his mouth, the words Hector said just stunned me.
To know he felt this way about my Babe was humbling indeed.

"Estefanía, puede que sea tan feliz como ahora para el resto de su vida. Me aseguraré de ello. Usted es la hermana de mi corazón."

Tucking a curl behind her ear, Hector stepped aside as I translated for him," Stephanie, may you be as happy as you are now for the rest of your life. I will make sure of that. You are the sister of my heart."

Steph reached over to brush her fingers over his tear drops in the customary greeting and softly replied, "Gracias Hector."

Clearing his throat Matt said, "So with great honour and happiness by the state of New Jersey, I pronounce you man and wife, etc. ect."

Thoroughly enjoying the taste of Steph's mouth was something I could never get enough of, until I heard Matt's words in jest saying, "Easy Lad, you're in public. I wouldn't want your reputation as a bad ass getting out kissing your new wife now would you?"

Shoving Matt in his shoulder I felt no words needed to be said. I just handed him an envelope for showing up and his own mission to help with.

Turning around with my arm around my wife's shoulder, the three of us walked back to the company cars and split up.

Looking back I saw Matt standing there, his smile lighting up the night just like our wedding did in my life.

"Let's go home Babe, I'm so glad you waited for me. Thank you for never giving up on us, Stephanie and I thank God he brought you into my life those years ago."

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A/N. Thank you Janet for creating these wonderful characters. Except for Father Matt Macdonald. He's his own character!

In answer to Challenge on Babe and Plum Family Challenges on Facebook.

Not Beta'd.