March 27, 1913

It was the last Saturday in March. It was a beautiful Spring day, a beautiful day for getting married. Rosemary walked out from behind the dressing area. Her best friend Abigail stood, waiting for her.

"Oh my, Rosie. You look beautiful. Wow! Lee is one blessed man."

"Thank you Abigail, thank you so much for all you and Clara have done." She paused. "Where is Clara?"

"She and Elizabeth are down getting ready in the next room."

Just then, the girls came in.

"Rosemary, you look so pretty!" Elizabeth beamed.

"You're so gorgeous." Clara smiled.

"Thank you so much. I'm so blessed to have my three best friends as my attendants." Rosemary smiled.

A few doors down, Jack was helping Lee with his tie.

"Thanks Jack."

"You're welcome. I remember how nervous I was on my wedding day. My hands were sweating so much that I couldn't tie my own tie. Then you came and helped me. Just consider it that I'm returning the favor."

"Thank you Jack."

"Are Bill and Dewitt ready?"

"They are."

"I'm sure glad that misunderstanding with Bill cleared up."

"Me too." Jack paused. "How about you? Are you ready?"

"Yeah, I am… I think."

"Just take it easy and you'll be fine." Jack smiled, patting Lee on the back.

Lee entered the church with Pastor Hogan. Then the attendants began to walk in.

Clara walked in with Dewitt. Bill and Elizabeth followed. Then Abigail and Jack came in. Lastly, Miles and Emily Montgomery, the ring bearer and flower girl, came in.

Everyone rose to their feet as Mr. LaVeaux escorted his daughter into the church.

"Thank you, you may be seated." Pastor Hogan smiled. He read the typical "Dearly Beloved" introduction to a wedding before asking,

"Who gives this woman in marriage?"

"Her mother and I do." Mr. LaVeaux replied. He kissed his daughter's forehead and gave her hand to Lee.

After reciting the vows, Lee had a surprise for Rosemary. He began to sing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart."

Tears streamed down Rosie's face.

Lee finished the song. A tear slid down his right cheek. "That was the moment when I first fell in love with you." He whispered.

"I love you Lee." Rosemary smiled.

Lee got a lump in his throat but swallowed it back. "I love you too, Rosie." He whispered.

Later in the ceremony, Lee and Rosemary exchanged rings.

Rosemary's mouth dropped open. "Darling, it's the most beautiful ring I've ever seen." She whispered as he slipped it on her finger.

Lee's response was amazement as well. "Wow, Baby, it's gorgeous. Thank you." He whispered.

"By the power given to me, I pronounce you husband and wife." Pastor Frank concluded. "You may now kiss the bride."

Lee gave Rosemary a kiss. Everyone cheered.

After the reception, much of the crowd cleared away. Only Jack, Elizabeth, Abigail, Pastor Frank, Lee, Rosemary, Clara, Dewitt, and Bill remained.

"We have an announcement." Jack smiled. "A couple days ago, Elizabeth and I found out that come this Fall, we'll be parents!"

Everyone congratulated them.

"We have an announcement too," Pastor Hogan stood up with Abigail. "I asked this lovely woman to be my wife last night. She said yes."

That night was a very happy one for all there. There was much to celebrate and much to be thankful for.

But Lee and Rosemary's favorite part of the night was saying goodnight, and not having to leave each other.

"Good night Lee." Rosemary smiled.

"Good night Mrs. Coulter." He replied.

Lee and Rosemary could hardly wait for what married life had in store for them.