Everyone familiar is Janet's.

"This isn't a deal-breaker ..." I said, starting the conversation that in my opinion has been overdue for a revisit.

"I know what that means," she said against Olivia's recently bathed toes. "Us getting married is really important to you, isn't it?"

"You're important to me. I know you see it as only a piece of paper ..."

"I don't," she interrupted. "Not with you."

"So ...?"

"It's funny, lately I've actually caught myself thinking about it, too. I remember the look in your eyes when you signed Olivia's birth certificate as her father. If I'm not mistaken, having me legally declared your wife will have you feeling the same sense of belonging."

"It would."

"When are you thinking we should do this?"

"Is this afternoon too soon?" I asked.

"Funny. Maybe we should wait until after the holidays ..."

"Why? Olivia and I almost share a birthday and it's not a problem. What difference does it make if our wedding anniversary falls on Christmas?"

"Good point. You know, I've always liked Christmas Eve more than Christmas Day."

"Alright. Consider the twenty-fourth our wedding date now."