The ceremony passed in a haze, mercifully without major disasters. It was only halfway through the reception that he managed to relax a bit, and actually started to enjoy himself.

Theresa looked lovely in her wedding dress, the touch of her hand both reassuring and thrilling. Then he caught a glimpse of his mother-in-law deep in conversation with his first officer, and he all but panicked.

"What's wrong, darling?"

"Nothing, it's just – Douglas once told me he met all three of his wives at weddings."

"I'm sure he'd make for a lovely stepfather," she laughed merrily, then dragged him away.