They were joined outside of the ceremony room by their guests, both receiving hugs, kisses and congratulations from all concerned, with both sets of parents making a point of welcoming the couple to their respective families. After them posing for a few photographs Charles handed Sam over to his mother and stole Molly away into a nearby room so they could have a moment together before the reception started.
He put his arms around her waist and she placed her arms loosely around his neck, they were like two giggly teenagers, nether one of them could believe the journey that they had been on to get to this point.
" I really need to say it out loud…Mrs James, Mrs Molly James" He kissed her several times and then said it again "Mrs Molly James, I am the luckiest man in the world"
She giggled again and kissed him back and then leaned back, swinging on his neck playfully. " I think it sounds lovely Mr James, no more Dawesy from now on"
He squeezed her behind " How about you being Mrs James in the Kitchen and cheeky Dawesy in the bedroom?"
She slapped his behind "Oi ! you cheeky bugger, I ain't the housewife type but happy to oblige in the bedroom"
He laughed, he loved the way she could give as much as she got and more and he had this and so much more to look forward to with her for the rest of their lives.
He became serious again and drew her close to him looking intently into her eyes, she was drawn into his gaze, it connected them in their own little universe that no one else can penetrate.
"Thank you Molly"
"What for?"
"For being you, for agreeing to spend the rest of your life with me"
He stroked her cheek "Now come on, we need to go and join the party before they come looking for us"
They entered the room where the reception was being held to clapping and cheers from their guests, he led her to their table, pulling the chair out for her as always and then taking the seat beside her.
They both looked around the room at the small gathering of guests, each and everyone one was special to them both and their relationship, they had enjoyed the lovely food and it was time for the speeches. They had wanted to keep it pretty informal with Charles saying a few words, followed by Dave.
It was time for the first dance James took Molly by the hand and led her to the small dance floor in the centre of the room. They had listened to so many songs on i tunes trying to decide on something they both liked but that also symbolised their relationship, after all their best known signature tune wasn't really going to cut it for a romantic first dance as a married couple, tempting as it was they would leave that for later in the evening.
They had finally agreed on "At Last" by Etta James as the words seemed to fit perfectly. As the music began he drew her in close and sang them softly into her ear, she closed her eyes and kissed his neck "Love you Bossman"