"I do."
Two simple words that strengthened the bond of two souls, already stitched together by fate.
Surrounded.
By their friends who'd be cheering them on for 17 years.
His kids, who'd always been her's, too, in a way.
His ex-wife, who'd gracefully accepted that she was his soul mate.
Their soon-to-be adopted 14 month old, with eyes as blue as his daddy's and hair as dark as his mommy's.
Surrounded.
By the people they love, but with eyes only for one another.
He gave her hand a gentle squeeze, prompting her to repeat the words back.
"I do. Always."