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CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN
Once the song had ended Doc didn't hesitate to begin the service. They exchanged vows and then it was time for the rim ceremony. Guido, the rim-bearer, came forward and removed Sally's hubcap.
"Sally, with this rim, I pledge to you my love, now and forever," McQueen recited.
With Luigi's instruction Guido lifted the gold rim and speedily placed it on her tire. He zipped over to McQueen and prepared to replace his.
"Lightning, with this rim, I pledge to you my love, now and forever," Sally said.
Luigi gave the go-ahead and Guido proceeded to change McQueen's rim as well.
Doc nodded approvingly at Guido and continued, "By the authority vested in me by the State of Arizona, witnessed by your friends and family, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride!"
The couple moved together for the famous kiss while the audience erupted with the sound of cheers, tires hitting pavement and a range of horns.
Doc hollered loudly over the ruckus, "Ladies and gentlecars, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. McQueen!"
Sally and McQueen split and gazed at each other while Luigi wildly waved a checked flag behind them.
"I love you, Sally!" McQueen blurted then smiled with slight embarrassment.
Sally laughed and threw herself at him to kiss him once more, triggering high-pitched whistles from the crowd. McQueen's eyes shot open before turning dazed like a teenager hitting second base for the first time.
When they separated it was Sally who wore the bashful look. McQueen laughed for a brief second, and then yelped as he felt Lizzie slap a "Just Married" bumper sticker on his rear. After she'd done the same to Sally it was time for the reception.
Sally and McQueen led the guests up to Wheel Well while a few of the residents hung back in town to set up for the cruise later on. Up at the Well, Flo had laid out a bountiful selection of fuel and treats. The newlyweds parked together to receive praise and congratulations from everybody. Justin and his new girlfriend were present and he made a point to politely wish them his best.
"Yeah, OK," McQueen mumbled after he'd left, "Just keep your eyes off the merchandise and we'll do just fine, buddy."
"McQueen!" Sally scolded, though she secretly adored the way he got jealous over her.
"I'm only kidding, Sal! Well…sort of."
"Oh, behave! Is that your parents?" she asked.
McQueen nodded and gulped watching the pink and black cars approach him.
"Lightning! Sweetie!" his mother swooned.
"Mom! Don't call me that in public!" McQueen moaned with humiliation.
McQueen's father laughed along with Sally and greeted him, "Son…Holy Honda, I didn't think I'd ever see you again. Especially not like this!"
"I know, Dad, I'm s-."
"Forget it, son. We can talk about it some other time; we're not here for that."
"Speaking of which…did you, uh, did you bring anyone else with you today?" McQueen dared to ask.
His mother looked confused, "Just ourselves. Who else would we have brought?"
"I thought maybe you might be seeing somebody by now…"
The Viper gasped and giggled, "Yes, I am."
"Oh…" McQueen trailed with disappointment.
"Lighting, your mother and I re-married nine months ago."
"What?" he exclaimed.
"Yeah, we would have told you but you know…we kind of slipped out of touch. Enough about us though, why don't you introduce me to this pretty little thing?" McQueen's father winked.
Sally smiled modestly. This was truly going to be a fairytale ending…or rather, the perfect beginning.
Yay! More happiness! Only one chapter left of this story so now would be a great time to review if you like :D