Bettes voice quivered throughout all of her words as the tears welled up in her eyes, although she didnt cry. Tinas mind was in overload. Her nerves were raw, but it was impossible to take a moment and sit down to process everything so far. One thing after another took place and she now understood how stressful weddings really could be. The minister gave them the rings and nodded towards Tina who put Bettes ring on her finger up to the second knuckle while repeating after the minister.

I, Tina Kennard promise to be your partner for life through tough times, happy times, and even in the mundane. I promise to show strength, weakness, joy, sadness, peace, challenge and love. With this ring I express my commitment to you.

Tina gently pushed the ring completely onto Bettes finger and Bette repeated the same words, placing the ring on Tinas finger. The white gold glowed on their tanned fingers.

I now pronounce you partners for life. And now its time to kiss and publicly express your love and bond for one another.

Bette grinned at Tina and took a step closer to her wife. Slowly and softly, their lips met, slightly opening yet tactfully expressive.

They then walked to the first row of guests and greeted them as they left, hugging and kissing each person. This continued to the very last row of people. They finally had a moment alone and hugged, holding onto each other, letting all their nervousness and anxiety channel out.

Bette looked at Tina and said, I guess its party time, huh?

Lets go. Tina said as Bette winked at her.

As the rounded the corner, everyone was waiting for them blowing bubbles in their direction. Laughing, Bette and Tina held hands and ran for their car. Bubbles floated all around them, twinkling in the twilight so that the couple actually glowed, inside and out. They jumped in the limo and looked out the back window at everyone waving and smiling. Tina caught her breath as she saw her parents in the background with a slight smile on their faces.

Where to? The driver asked.

Bette looked at the clock and saw they had time to kill before the reception. They had to make sure everyone arrived before them so they could make an entrance. Tina looked at Bette who shrugged her shoulders.

Just go to… any parking lot. I dont care. Bette played with the buttons in the back seat. Is there a way to put a window up between the front and back seats?

Like this? The driver asked as the window went up. It was suddenly quiet and private in the back seat.

Thats better, isnt it? Bette asked, moving closer to Tina.

Tina couldnt hold back a grin. Nice.

Well… the question is – what do we do with the time we have to kill before the party? Bette arched her eyebrows at Tina whos face suddenly flushed.

Im sure we could think of something. Tina replied biting her bottom lip.

Start brainstorming. Bette said as she snuck her ring clad hand up Tinas skirt.