Mark couldn't believe this was actually happening. He paced back and forth in the den. Ethan came in holding his tie in his hand.

"Dad can you tie this thing?" Ethan asked holding it up.

"Sure come here." Mark said.

Mark stood there and tied Ethan's tie for him.

"Thanks dad." Ethan said.

"Your welcome Mark said ruffling his head.

"Dad are you nervous?" Ethan asked.

"Yea, is it that obvious?" Mark asked smiling.

"Yea." Ethan said 

"I'm going to get the twins and take them outside to wait." Ethan said.

"Okay, we won't be long." Mark said.

They were just having a simple ceremony. Lacy didn't want a big ordeal, just the kids and Glen. Mark couldn't wait. He had never wanted anything so bad in his life. Lacy and the kids made him feel complete for the first time in his life. The door opened and Jessie came running in with Glen following.

"Daddy you look handsome." Jessie said running and jumping up in his arms.

Mark caught her and kissed her cheek.

"You look beautiful your self princess." Mark said.

 Jessie giggled. She had on a long white dress trimmed in lace with a full skirt.

"Uncle Glen said the same thing." Jessie said.

Mark sat Jessie down. "Get outside with your brother and sisters. I'm right behind ya. Glen is fixing to bring yer mama down." Mark said.

"Okay daddy." Jessie said scampered out the door.

"Well old buddy are you ready?" Glen asked.

"Yea, I never been more ready for anything." Mark said smiling.

"Than get your ass outside. I'm going to get your lady." Glen said grinning.

Mark smiled and headed out the door.

Mark stood out in the garden in the gazebo watching Glen walk Lacy out. She had on a long cream colored dress with lace trim. She had her hair curled and pinned up. She was breathtaking. Lacy smiled at him and made his heart skip a beat. Glen placed her hand in Mark's and went to stand with the kids. Lacy and Mark kept their eyes on each other as they listened to the words of the minister and repeated their vows. Even the kids were quite and seemed in awe of what was taking place.

"I now pronounce you man and wife and a family." The minister said smiling at the children. The kids started cheering and jumped all over Lacy and Mark. Mark and lacy laughed and hugged the children.

"You may now kiss your bride." The minister said laughing.

Mark set the twins down and bent over Lacy and kissed her deeply. Lacy wrapped her arms around Mark pulling him closer. The kids started giggling.

Mark pulled back and whispered.

"I think we have an audience." Mark whispered.

"I think your right." Lacy said.

"Well I'll have you to myself tonight; I guess it will have to wait." Mark said.

Lacy smiled and placed a small kiss on his lips.

"Till tonight." Lacy said.

"Come on, let's go have the cake me and Uncle Glen got." Jessie said scampering toward the house.

The twins were hanging on Glen and Ethan walked between his mother and Mark.

"I don't want you two to worry; I'll make sure the kids behave for Uncle Glen." Ethan said.

"Thanks son." Mark said putting his arm around Ethan.

Ethan smiled. This had to be the best day of his life.

Glen had just tucked the twins in and was heading back downstairs. Kids were a lot of work. He hadn't realized how much. Mark and Lacy had left about three. He had been with the kids for 5 hours and they had him worn out. He wanted to take a shower and hit the sack. Glen walked downstairs to grab a soda. He heard the TV on in the Den. He walked in and seen Jessie watching cartoons in the dark.

"Young lady I thought I had put you to bed." Glen said setting down beside her.

Jessie looked up at Glen with tears in her eyes.

"Hey Jessie girl. What are you crying for?" Glen asked pulling her into his lap.

"I miss mommy and daddy. Why did they have to go away?" Jessie asked laying her head on Glen's shoulder.

"Sweetheart, they need to be alone for a couple of days to spend some time together. You know they love you, but sometimes grownups need time with each other too." Glen said patting her back.

"I still miss them." Jessie said.

"I know, but they'll be back soon. How about if we watch cartoons till you go to sleep? Then I'll put you to bed." Glen said.

"Thanks Uncle Glen." Jessie said and cuddled up in his lap.

Glen smiled and wrapped his arms around Jessie. He forgot how tired he was. This feeling right here was why people had kids. He could see why Mark was so happy. He might have to think about settling down his self and having a few rugrats.

Mark and Lacy had arrived at the cabin at 6:00PM. Mark Made Lacy take a hot bath while he fixed dinner. She came out of the bedroom wearing a long silk gown and wrapped her arms around Mark as he was cooking. Mark turned around and kissed her.

"Darlin you look good enough to eat." Mark said smiling down at her.

Lacy smiled and laid her head on his chest.

Go in the living room and relax, I'll call ya when dinner is ready." Mark said.

Mark kissed her once more and turned her toward the living room. Mark watched her as she left the room. He smiled. All he had to do was make it through dinner. Then he was going to show her how much he had missed her. Mark started whistling to himself as he finished up cooking dinner.