Chapter 135

Saturday, June 26, 2004

1000 EST

Naval Chapel

The chapel was filled with white roses tied with ribbons in the pastel shades of rainbow. Candles were everywhere. The men looked handsome in their Mess Dress uniforms and the women in their gowns looked beautiful. The young girls were excited and the chapel was filled to capacity.

As the their played and Sarah walked down the aisle with Angela in her arms, she remembered some of Ms. Bea's predictions. Looking down at Angela with the baby's breath on her tiny head, she thought, 'Yes, this is the child of our hearts.' Looking around at the flowers and dashing men in uniform, especially AJ, she thought, 'What a magical wedding.' She saw Harm off to the side, in his uniform, with his gold wings shining, and a beautiful blonde clutching his arm. He seemed happy. Harm wasn't one to stay unhappy long. Glancing over to the other side, she saw Clay and his mother. Clay looked so unhappy. Sarah hoped some day he would find someone who would love him as he should be loved.

There on the front seat was Ms. Bea, herself. Smiling and nodding as though to say, 'Go ahead, the best is yet to come.' Down at the end of the aisle, stood AJ, waiting for her. His eyes filled with love. Their home would be full of love and happiness and more children. Standing next to AJ, with Angel, Chaplain Turner began the service, "Dearly beloved, we are here today, to renew the vows between these two wonderful people. They have chosen to do this a second time, to share this with their friends and loved ones. They have written their own vows, so I'll just step back, and let AJ begin."

"Sarah, my love, you look so beautiful today, along with our daughter, Angel. You take my breath away. But you took my breath away eight years ago, when I looked upon your gorgeous face for the first time and you have every day since, as well. You're intelligent, honorable, and a brilliant attorney. But beyond that, you fill my life with joy, happiness, and love. You've made my house a home, filled with love, and made me so very happy. My heart feels as though it will burst today, just knowing that you love me as I do you. I love you, my wife, my life, my princess. Sarah, you are the joy of my life."

"AJ, you made me believe that dreams could come true by fulfilling every one of mine. I have loved you for so long, and now, to know you return that love, is magic. You give me love, and a daughter, a home, and hopefully more children to come. I promise to love you, care for you, and bear your children. All I have ever wanted to do is to love you. Now I have that chance, and I promise to do it well, my husband, my Prince Charming."

Chaplain Turner cleared his throat and said, "The ring, is a symbol of love unending. AJ, do you have one for Sarah?"

"Yes," he quietly replied. "Sarah, my love, the moment I saw this ring, I knew it belonged on your finger. I knew if there were any way possible, I'd put it there forever. Today I am proud and happy to place it there, with a heart full of love," he said as he slid the ring on and raised her hand carefully to place a tender kiss on the finger where he had placed the ring.

Sarah then turned to AJ with the band he had worn, for the last two and a half months, in her hand. "AJ, my beloved, I know this ring was originally worn to represent a fake marriage, but I put it on your hand today with as much love in my heart for you as I did the day that it was purchased. Wear it forever as a symbol of my love for you, that will be unending." And she kissed his ring finger just as he had done hers.

To be continued….