CHAPTER 4:
Not long after Garrett and Shannon returned home to their apartment, Shannon gave Lucy a bath before putting her to sleep for the night. Once Lucy was sound asleep, Shannon joined Garrett in their bedroom.
"It was really nice getting to know the Bellas tonight," Garrett said.
"Yeah. It was also nice getting to know what life was like when you and Emily were best friends," Shannon said.
"Yeah. To me, Emily always felt like an angel sent down to me from God," Garrett admitted.
"But I'm a bigger one, right?" Shannon asked.
"You betcha," Garrett assured her.
"You know, that story really brought me back to when we met in college. But there's a certain day I'll never forget," Shannon said, prompting a flashback.
May 27th, 2018
At Shannon's graduation party, Garrett got the attention of all the guests by clicking on a glass as he prepared himself for what he was waiting to do for so long. He nervously took deep breaths while checking his pocket to make sure the ring was still there. He rehearsed this so many times prior to this day and didn't want to forget the most important part.
"Shannon Lexington, before we first met that day during our sophomore year in college, I thought I was going to spend my entire time at college alone. But then you came along and showed me that even with my struggle, it's still possible to find love. And now after three years of dating, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. So, Shannon Lexington...will you marry me?" Garrett asked as Shannon looked at the ring feeling speechless for a few seconds before giving an answer.
"YES! Of course I will!" Shannon happily said as Garrett put the ring on Shannon's finger and they shared a kiss as the party guests cheered for the newly engaged couple.
"And who could forget the day we got married," Garrett said, prompting another flashback.
September 4th, 2021
On the day of Garrett and Shannon's wedding…
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony," The minister said.
"Do you Garrett Barnes take Shannon Lexington to be your lawfully wedded wife?" He asked.
"I do," Garrett said.
"And do you Shannon Lexington take Garrett Barnes to be your lawfully wedded husband?" The minister asked.
"I do," Shannon said.
"By the power vested in me by the state of Connecticut, I now pronounce you two husband and wife," The minister said.
The newly married couple kissed as everyone else in the chapel cheered for them.
Present Day
"I hope we have more happy memories like these to come," Shannon said.
"Me too," Garrett said.
"I love you, Garrett," Shannon said.
"I love you too, Shannon," Garrett said as the couple shared a kiss.
THE END!