"Are you entirely certain you want to do this?" His voice is a gruff whisper.
"Yes... absolutely."
Does he imagine the hesitation between those two words? "Positive?"
Fists clench at her sides. "Definitely!" She cringes; too loud. "Sorry," she breathes.
"There's no turning back, you know," he warns.
"I know. I know!" Her voice wavers a little, but it's only nerves. This is what she wants... has wanted for a long time.
"Don't worry, I'm right here with you." He reaches out and takes her hand.
"You better be!"
Together they step through the door marked 'Justice of the Peace.'