They left the hotel grabbed a bite to eat then went exploring the down town area, they joined a tour group exploring some of the historical buildings. Towards the end of the tour they found themselves at the courthouse.

They followed the tour guide from room to room listening to the history of the building and then they found themselves in a courtroom. The guide began to explain about this room when a door opened up in the corner and a man stepped through.

Oh Judge Templeton how are you? The guide asked

Good good, nice sized group you have there Stewart the judge replied

Thanks Judge Stewart responded.

Anyone want to get married?

What? Someone asked from the back of the group

Married, I am feeling generous and I need to do something nice before the end of the day so I will perform services for the next 20 minutes. Anyone interested?

We are one couple said.

So are we another spoke up

Billy turned to Shane.

Marry me

What?

The Judge moved closer to them as he watched

Marry me Shane right here right now

I don't know Shane began

You love me right?

Yes

Can you see yourself with me for the rest of your life?

Yes

Then marry me

Shane laughed your crazy

About you he replied

Well? The judge asked

Shane grinned at him Yes

The judge laughed Excellent! He boomed out

He handed the 3 couples a few papers fill this out it's the marriage license- once they did that the Judge began.

He married the first 2 couples then turned to Billy and Shane.

Before me now stands a couple intent on sharing their lives together. Is there abye one here that has just cause that these 2 fine people should not be married?

No one spoke

Well then do you William Bretherton take Shane Gardner to be your lawfully wedded wife to have and to hold for richer and poorer in sickness and in health through all the days of your life?

I do Billy said squeezing Shanes hand

do you Shane Gardner take William Bretherton to be your lawfully wedded husband to have and to hold for richer and poorer in sickness and in health through all the days of your life?

I do Shane replied

Any rings?

Yes Billy said as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a diamond and sapphire ring

Shanes eyes got wide as Billy slipped the ring onto her finger

From now to the day I die I will love you and no other

He handed her one of his rings to use- she smiled as she slipped it onto his finger

You have made my life complete I shall love you and no other

The judge put his hands on their shoulders What God has brought together let no man tear asunder

Billy and Shane I now pronounce you man and wife

Kiss your bride

Billy did just that as everyone clapped. They gave the judge their address so that their marriage certificate could be mailed to them.

As they left the courthouse Billy swung Shane around and kissed her again

You have made me so happy- I had only planned on asking you to marry me this weekend but this is so much better.

Shane burst into laughter I love you she said to him

He beamed at her I love you too.

They continued to explore the city and then found themselves back at the hotel room.

MORE TO COME!