"I wanted to come here just for a moment to apologize for what he and Mike did. I know my words might fall on deaf ears, but I could not live with myself if I did not tell you that. I tried to get him the help he needed. Then I had to take him to the hospital and admit him. His behavior became erratic and violent."

Edward looked at her with a soft, pained expression in his eyes.

"I appreciate that you came by to tell me that, and I'm sorry he hurt you. Thank you, but please excuse us. My wife and I are celebrating our wedding now."

I felt sorry for her as she quietly walked away from the back yard.

"That was unexpected," I said as I looked up into his face.

"Yes it was, angel. Let's enjoy the rest of our evening.

We stayed next to each other's side, savoring how our family and friend's accepted our choice to elope. His parents wanted to know if we were planning on having any babies soon.

"I don't know when it will happen, but you will be grandparents one day." he said.