she tried to stick it to his top button. It kept falling, so she licked it and
pressed it against his shirt until it stayed. She hovered her hand over the
marshmallow, making sure it wouldn’t drop.
Satisfied, she turned to William and said to the makeshift minister, “You may
continue.”
Eric stood frozen, eyes wide, trying not to move. His mouth hung open.
“Um. Um,” he stammered.
“Dearly beloved,” Casey prompted, continuing to smile at William.
“Dearly beloved,” Eric echoed. “Friends and family. Um…”
“We are gathered,” Casey said helpfully.
“We are gathered here today,” Eric continued, “to witness the joining of this man,
William, and this woman, Casey, in holy...”
He paused, glancing at Casey to ensure that he could keep the parts that were
religious nature in the ceremony.
She gave no objection.
“Matrimony,” Eric finished. “The couple would like to thank those in attendance for
coming. They want you to know that you are the most cherished people in their
lives.”
He cleared his throat again and went on. “Who gives this bride, Casey, to be
married to William?”
Everyone turned to Mr. Harlow. He slowly raised his hand without a word.
“Next, we will begin the vows,” Eric said, unfolding his paper.
“William, do you take Casey to be your partner, to live together in matrimony, to
love them, to honor them, to comfort them, and to keep them in sickness and in
health, forsaking all others, for the rest of your lives, as long as you both shall