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!
