The happy couple exit the church and we are all close behind them. We took pictures with Gabrielle and Marcus and the rest of the family before heading back at the house for the reception.

***Gina***

I held onto Angelica’s hand the entire drive back home. Maybe it was the occasion but I wanted to be as close to her as I possibly can. I thought of making love to her right there in the back seat of the limo, but better judgement prevailed. We pulled up in front of the house. The path to the back yard was lined with flowers inviting the bride and groom and their guests.

“I cant believe our little girl is getting married.” I said as we walked in.

“Yeah. But I know she’ll be ok. After all she’s a Kenter-Raffe.” She smiled. I know she still worries that Gabrielle is too young to get married. But the argument still remains. We survived. We are still together and she was just a year older when we were married. That’s her consolation, that, and the generations of love in her family. Her aunts and more importantly her parents.

We joined the rest of the family at the table reserved for us. Selected few including Angelica and I toasted the happy couple before Marcus stood up. “I met gabby in grade school.” He started. “Well our folks say we met in kindergarten but I don’t remember so far back.” The crowd laughed a little at his attempt at humour. “Anyway, what I do remember is that when first saw her I knew that I wanted her in my life. I wasn’t sure how until our first date. My parents,” he continued. “Have been together since college and Gabby’s parents met when Mom was still in high school. I never knew my grand parents but I was fortunate to have met Gabby’s. Bette who passed about two years ago and Tina.” He smiled at her. “Theirs is a relationship and marriage we strive to emulate, no offence.” He turned to his parents and the rest of us at the table. “So, on behalf of my wife and I,” he placed his hand on his chest at the sound of his own words, “I would like to thank you all for joining us today to celebrate our love. And without further a due, I would like to invite you all to eat to your heart’s delight, drink to your heart’s delight and dance to your heart’s delight.” He raised his glass, “To past, present and future generations of love.”