Blessing is Just Another Word for Permission
#46 Unchained
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Okay, everyone, settle down. I know you all really want to get to the cake but you have to put up with me first. I was supposed to prepare a speech. This should come as no surprise to Nora, but I didn't do an ounce of preparation. So I'm just going to wing it and wow you with my improvisation skills.
I never saw my dad get married the first time. Duh. But he cleans up okay. I'd say you should wear a tux to work every day but you look like your bowtie's about to choke you. Nora, seriously, don't expect him to look this good in three weeks.
Anyway. My dad and I…we've been through a lot. Together and on our own. And there was a really long time when I thought I'd never see you happy again, ever. And now, well. I guess life's full of surprises. The Cubs can beat the Giants, Rachel cries at weddings and my dad's sitting there with a doofy grin on his face in a tux. It's such a Kodak moment it almost hurts.
I guess I never really said it, but I'm proud of you, Dad. I know that's a weird thing to hear from your kid, but it's true. Oh, man, don't start crying again, come on. You keep that up and I'll make fun of your tux some more.
Nora, I can't say anything bad at you when you're making my dad smile like a kid with a new Nintendo game over there. You gave me an A on a quiz once, so you can't be all bad. The only thing I'll complain about is your taste in dogs, promise.
Yeah, I know some of you only attended this wedding for the cake. I'll wrap it up.
Dad, Nora, you make each other happy. And it took me a while, but now it makes me happy too. I guess you just can't deny what's right in front of your face. So, I know you've been waiting ever so patiently for this, but Dad? You have my blessing to marry this woman. Have a good one.
But I'm so going to revoke this blessing if you make me watch honeymoon slideshows. Really.